NOTTINGHAM FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
I turn up, get in amongst it, and photograph whatever your family gets up to. Nobody gets lined up or told to smile.
Your youngest sprints off toward a puddle they’ve had their eye on since the car park. Somebody gets hoisted onto shoulders and immediately regrets it. Your eldest holds out something they’ve found on the floor like it’s treasure. And right at the end there’s the quiet one where you’re all just leaning on each other, knackered, not doing anything in particular. That’s usually the photo that ends up on the wall.
Before photography I was a primary school teacher, so I come fully fluent in “kid”. Nobody has to behave or be in the mood. If a two-year-old decides the session is over twelve minutes in, that’s normally when the good stuff starts.
And if you want one with everyone looking at the camera, just say the word. I leave group photos until the end, because once a kid looks at the camera they can’t stop, so it’s much better to get the real moments first.
Puddle-jumping, painting at the kitchen table, piggybacks home, and whatever else happens on the day.
“Dave fitted in seamlessly and made everyone feel comfortable. He was great with our little one and we have so many photos we absolutely love.”
Helen, 2026
Where we’ll shoot
Most sessions happen somewhere you already know. Your own house and garden work better than people expect, because kids are most themselves on home turf. Or we can go to your local park, the one you walk round anyway. If you fancy somewhere different, I love Wollaton Park, Colwick Country Park and Shipley Country Park.
Frequently asked questions
What actually happens on the day?
I turn up, say hello to everyone, then mostly get out of the way. You carry on with whatever you’d be doing anyway, whether that’s a walk, a kickabout, or bath and bedtime stories, and I photograph what happens. At the end we do a few proper portraits, by which point everyone’s forgotten about the camera.
What if my kids won’t play along?
That’s fine, they’re just being kids. I’m pretty good at winning children round, and nobody’s being asked to pose anyway. If someone gets upset, we take it easy. It usually ends in a cuddle, and that’s often one of the best photos of the day.
What should we wear?
Whatever feels like you. These are photos of your family as you are, so wear what you’d normally wear. If we’re heading somewhere muddy, wellies beat white trainers.
What if it rains?
A bit of drizzle doesn’t stop us. If it’s properly chucking it down, I’ll give you the option of moving to another day. Some families pull on their waterproofs and go puddle-stomping anyway, and I’m all for that.
How soon do we get our photos?
Within one to two weeks.
