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Why have an extended family photoshoot? Getting everyone together for an extended family photoshoot photoshoot can be a daunting, and possibly frustrating experience. Some people might work shifts, some might live far away etc etc. So when you do finally manage to get everyone together, it had better be worth it! I find that with […]

Why have your family photoshoot at Sherwood Pines, Mansfield? Sherwood Pines is one of those locations that I always recommend for a family photoshoot – I’m actually really surprised I haven’t written a blog post about it before! One of my favourite things about this location is the sheer size of the place. It’s HUGE! […]

Family Photoshoot at Attenborough I think people can be somewhat hesitant to ask me whether they can bring their dog along for their family photoshoot. I assume this is because some people can be a bit nervous around dogs, or maybe they worry their dog might misbehave? Well – worry not! I absolutely love dogs […]

Derbyshire Family Photoshoot Choosing to have a natural, outdoor family photoshoot rather than a studio might seem a bit daunting at first. What will the lighting be like? Will the weather be OK? What do I wear? These are all genuine worries! There’s always going to be less ‘control’ over your environment when outdoors, compared […]

Welcoming a newborn into the family is one of life’s magical moments. I was so honoured that after I did a maternity photoshoot for Fiona and Jack, they then booked me for their newborn photoshoot at home too! I couldn’t wait to meet baby Eden and take some photographs for the family that they will […]

Peak District Family Photoshoot at Padley Gorge One thing that I just can’t understand is why anyone would opt for a studio family photoshoot, when we have the Peak District right on our doorstep! Maybe if I was fortunate enough to have a studio, I would have a different outlook, but here we are 🙂 […]

Families like Michelle’s are truly the reason I got into family photography. This was one of those family photography sessions where you can’t help but feel the love! As a Derbyshire Family photographer, I live for sessions like this! We had to make a last minute change to the location of this shoot due to […]

Extended Family Photoshoot At Padley Gorge, Lake District

There’s nothing quite like an outdoor family photo shoot to capture your family in the most natural and relaxed way possible. In this post, I’m going to break down the key details that are vital to ensure your family photo shoot goes as smoothly as possible.