How do you want your kids to remember you?
With perfect hair and a forced smile as you ask everyone for the thousandth time to 'just sit still' and look at the camera?
OR do you want them to remember how they *felt* when they were with you?
How you made them laugh and held them close.
How you spent mornings playing, or the days when they would use you as a climbing frame...
Because, honestly...
When I first started out, I thought that family photo sessions had to = white backdrops, forced poses and cheesy smiles.
But I always felt like something was missing.
Like, the *whole* point of having your family photos 'done' was missed.
And now?
Now, I know, without a doubt - that it’s the REAL photographs...
The ones that make us FEEL something...
The images that take us right back to a particular moment in time...
...and the moments that make us say "do you remember when...?"
That are the ones we treasure the most.
Imagine this...
You and I?
We ditch the boring and capture *your* REAL.
(don’t panic, it’s not ‘your dirty washing pile’ kind of real!)
It's the stuff that makes up *this* chapter of your family story…
The toys, the books, the cuddles and the giggles...
...the ‘go-to’ snacks that always save the day (I know you already have one in mind!)
Alllllll the things you are doing every day (without even thinking about it) that - when you see them - will make you smile and instantly remind you that everything is OK.
And the best place in the world to find these beautiful, ordinary pieces of your life together?
The place where your family story is unfolding every single day.
YOUR HOME.
These sessions are perfect if you are looking for...
~ Something more than a traditional family portrait.
~ Photographs which tell *your* story, with images that make you feel something when you look at them.
~ A way to remember your children just as they are, their cheeky personalities and the funny things they do.
~ A record of you and your family, right in this moment in the place you are all most comfortable.
Don't just take my word for it...
Kind words...
"...We couldn’t have felt more relaxed during our session with Claire, she seems to have that very natural ability to make everyone (including the children) feel and be at ease.
We really didn’t have any idea what moments Claire was capturing during our session as we were just being us, having fun and playing together...
...but we couldn’t have been more delighted with the professional photographs we were presented with following our session.
We absolutely adored all of the images, each capturing something different and uniquely special to our family.
They are frequently lovingly gazed at and fill our hearts with such happiness..."
INVESTMENT
It is *so* important to me that you love your images and are happy with your purchasing decisions, so I keep my pricing as simple and transparent as possible:
1. You pay your Session Fee.
2. You only purchase your products once you’ve seen your images. I truly want you to enjoy looking through your photographs and choose the collection which makes your heart happy.
SESSION FEE - £79.00
The session fee (due at the time of booking) secures your chosen date and time and includes the following:
~ A storytelling session at your home.
~ A pre-session chat to discuss what you would like from your session and to personalise this to you and your family.
~ A Welcome Guide and tips on what to wear.
~ Travel within 15 miles of ME15, Kent
*Please note, the session fee does not include any digital files or printed items.
The Collections...
THE NOVEL - £429
Full gallery Hand-edited, high-resolution digital images
(3) Fine Art Mounted Prints
Wooden USB with additional copy of all images
THE SHORT STORY - £299
(15) Hand-edited, high-resolution digital images
(1) Fine Art Mounted Print
THE CHAPTER - £169
(5) Hand-edited, high-resolution digital images
Hey, I'm Claire
When I am not photographing other beautiful families, you’ll find me with these cheeky pickles…
My kids are the reason I offer the sessions I do.
I was SO TIRED of forcing them to sit still and smile for the camera.
It wasn’t fun for them, it certainly wasn’t fun for me and even if we managed to get a ‘nice’ pic, all I would ever remember is the experience attached to it.
Once I let them be themselves it all changed.
I want this for you too.
What happens next...
01.
SEND ME A LOVE NOTE.
If you think we’re a perfect match (or even if you’re not quite sure yet), head over to my contact page and we’ll chat! (No hard sell, pinky promise).
02.
BOOK YOUR SESSION.
We’re a match - YAY! Let’s make it official. Your session will be confirmed in my calendar as soon the £79 session fee is finalised.
03.
THE FUN PART.
Once we’ve got your date in the diary, we’ll chat about which details you’d love me to capture on the day. I’ll send you my super special Welcome Guide + some very helpful (but non-prescriptive) tips on what to wear - and will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.
04.
THE EXTRA FUN PART.
It’s session day! I’ll meet you at our agreed time at your home. We’ll take time for your little ones to get used to the camera, & for everyone to feel relaxed and ready to be YOU. I’ll seamlessly guide you all through the session in a way that makes it feel like you do this every other week…& I’ll have my secret stash of ‘little person’ prompts on hand to keep things extra fun!
05.
THE BIG REVEAL.
I will send you a private link to view your gorgeous gallery, within 2 weeks of your session. You’ll have 2 days to give you plenty of time to gaze lovingly at your images and then choose which Image Collection which makes your heart the happiest.