When there’s no agenda, the light is beautiful and no one is preoccupied with what I’m doing with the camera, I get to photograph the moments of connection between the people I’m photographing, unselfconsciously (them) and without any unnecessary ‘direction’ from me.

The light was ideal everywhere which meant that all I really had to think about was composition and the moment, so the family were free to do whatever they liked without any direction from me at all (which is how I’ll always work in these sessions). There’s a particular section of this particular beach where the light is beautiful at a very specific time of day (given the right weather), for about an hour.

Storytelling through imagery, with a commitment to capturing genuine emotions. Authentic, heartfelt imagery that captures the essence of your family celebration. Contact me today to learn more about my services and how I can make your milestone event truly memorable.

Maz came to me, needing some branding portraits and a book cover portrait for the upcoming release of Over My Dead Body, with a string of literary festival appearances ahead of publishing.

Over My Dead Body is her first adult release (in the demographic sense) having enjoyed a prolific career as a children’s writer.

Reportage-style team headshots offer a refreshing and dynamic approach to capturing the essence of a team. Reportage-style team headshots on a company website offer a refreshing and dynamic approach to capturing the essence of a team - injecting life and authenticity into the frame. Adding a touch of storytelling to traditional headshot photography allows potential customers to connect with the team on a deeper level and humanize your brand. Clients are more likely to trust and engage with a team that they can visualize and relate to.

As a growing company, you understand the importance of establishing a stronger brand identity in the competitive business landscape. One vital element that often gets overlooked is the power of team headshots. These seemingly simple photographs hold the potential to elevate your company's image and propel growth.

Capturing the transitory moments of family life, dozens of little family portraits, at home (in your natural habitat) and putting them together, to make a bigger picture.

Mousa came into my Headshot and Portrait Studio in Bournemouth for some updated headshots for LinkedIn, but stayed for an impromptu portrait session. Headshots should really be updated every couple of years so I’m not expecting Mousa back for more headshots anytime soon. But he really enjoyed our shoot, so hopefully we’ll be working together again in the next few months on another portrait session in Bournemouth.

Sarah contacted me as her website rebuild was in process and she needed some updated images and portraits that were sympathetic with her brand and the tone of the new web design. We decided to have Sarah’s portrait sessions at a couple of locations that were meaningful to her - one of them being Hengistbury Head in Southbourne, Bournemouth.

My all time favorite headshot and portrait session with Sergio Jimenez. Emmy award winning Executive Producer and studio head at Pinkman TV - the team behind the mind-blowing ‘Jibaro’.

Peter came to my portrait studio in Bournemouth to update his online presence and to get some images he could use for marketing and on his website. Peter is an award winning comedian, magician and public speaker

Samantha got in touch with me to update her modelling and headshot portfolio for modelling and acting castings.

Emily and George’s Coombe Lodge Wedding in Bristol | Somerset Wedding Photographer

Documentary Family Photography - Between Lockdowns in Dorset

“ I remember more about what they say, rather than what they’ve done… I suppose that’s why the photographs are so important to me.”

Leanne & Oli’s beautiful Surrey Wedding in Crondall, near Farnham, Surrey

Why Documentary Family Photography? The most significant family pictures are the most unguarded ones - the important ones always seem to be made in the smaller, quieter moments.

A full day family photoshoot in Hampshire with The Otter Family - an alternative family portrait with a Documentary Family Photography approach

Beth & Jeremy’s Somerset wedding was definitely about the party (I got home at about 3am I think - which is pretty late for me, these days!) - loads of fun, laughter and partying hard! There were some beautiful, quiet moments too. But it was mostly about the party. A great couple, a great crowd, a great day...

A family portrait session - taking advantage of the early evening light - beautiful family photography in the New Forest in Dorset