Sunset Family photoshoot in Essex
Why a Yearly Family Photoshoot is Always Worth It
A yearly family photoshoot is something I wholeheartedly recommend to every family. Is it sometimes a challenge to gather everyone together? Absolutely! But is it worth it? A thousand times over—YES!
I’m here to make the experience as effortless and enjoyable as possible, starting with finding the perfect location that truly reflects your family’s personality. Whether you’re city dwellers who love a charming urban street with a coffee stop, homebodies who feel most at ease snuggled up in your own space (perhaps baking and capturing a slow, cosy morning), or adventurers drawn to wild, open spaces like playing at the beach or a golden meadow—I've got you covered with the best spots in South Essex.
One of my wonderful returning families, whom I’ve been lucky enough to photograph yearly since the birth of their first child, recently chose an autumn sunset session at a beautiful local spot in Great Wakering, Essex, just a short distance from my studio. Parents of two-year-olds often feel like the session will be a challenge, but I promise—once your little one feels included and everyone relaxes, the magic happens. These sessions become less about posing and more about soaking in quality time together.
During family sessions, I encourage you to simply be. I set up gentle prompts to help you interact naturally, creating space for play, connection, and real moments. I truly believe these are the images that will matter most to you in the years to come. I’m not about perfection—I’m here for the real, the wild, the beautifully unpredictable, and the unconditional love that binds you as a family. That’s what makes your photos yours.
These moments—messy, joyful, and beautifully real—deserve to be captured. Your family’s story is always evolving, and a yearly photoshoot is a way to hold onto the love, laughter, and little details that make this season of life so special.
If this sounds like the kind of experience you’d love for your family, I’d love to capture it for you. Let’s create images that will mean the world to you for years to come.
Get in touch to book your family session—I can’t wait to meet you and document your story!
