Family Photographer in West London
Fine Art Pregnancy, Natural Newborn and Creative Family Photoshoots
Natural, relaxed sessions on location in London, or in the studio — by NAPCP Master photographer in both family and pregnancy portraiture Susan Porter‑Thomas. Areas covered include Ealing, Richmond, Kew, Hampstead, Central London, Chiswick and Greater London
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Award winning family photographer
NAPCP Master in Child and Maternity Photography. Natural, relaxed photography for growing families in London and the surrounding counties.
Welcoming a baby changes everything — and the moments often pass faster than expected. I create timeless and artistic family, maternity and newborn photography that captures genuine connection, the real you, emotion and personality without stiff posing or awkward studio experiences.
Whether you are celebrating a first pregnancy, photographing your newborn baby, or updating family portraits as your children grow, my sessions are designed to feel calm, easy and enjoyable.
London Maternity Photography
Pregnancy is a unique season of life, and maternity photography gives you a way to remember it beautifully.
My London maternity photoshoots are designed to help you feel comfortable and confident, whether this is your first baby or you are growing your family. Sessions can take place outdoors in natural light locations, in your home, or at carefully chosen London settings that suit your style.
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London Newborn Photographer
Newborn sessions are around 2 hours, gentle, baby-led and stress-free.
I focus on natural newborn photography that captures connection between parents, siblings and baby rather than complicated props or unnatural poses. Sessions are paced around feeding, cuddles and your baby’s comfort.
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Natural Family Photography in London
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My style is natural, warm and relaxed, focusing on real expressions and authentic moments rather than heavily posed images.
My clients are often looking for photographs that feel:
genuine – emotional – timeless – artistic – relaxed – elegant but natural
That is exactly what I aim to create.
Relaxed Family Photography
Family sessions are designed to capture real relationships and natural interaction.
Rather than asking children to sit perfectly still, I encourage play, movement and connection. This creates photographs that feel authentic and full of life.
I photograph families across Greater London
Why Families Choose Me
Calm and relaxed approach
Natural light photography style
Relaxed studio sessions
Child-friendly sessions
Guidance with outfits and locations
Gentle and Timeless editing that won’t date
Experience photographing babies and young children
not just happy snaps but truly artistic portraits
My goal is simple: to create meaningful photographs your family will still love decades from now.
Book Your Session
If you are looking for a London family photographer or maternity photographer with an elegant, relaxed style, I would love to hear from you.
Get in touch to discuss:
Together we can create photographs that feel genuine, emotional and beautifully you.
Susan Porter-Thomas - 5 star highly experienced portrait photographer
Photoshoots in the West London Studio or in Hampstead Heath, Richmond Park, Wimbledon Common, Hyde Park, Regent’s Park, Holland Park, Chiswick Park, Kew Gardens or your local park.
If you’re worried about doing a photoshoot as you’ve never done one before, you don’t know how it works, you feel unphotogenic, please don’t worry. I have over 20 years experience photographing pregnancies, newborn and families and I hope my reviews speak for themselves.
I will adapt to each family or couple to give you the best experience once I know your character and preferences in terms of style. I love my job and never tire of being creative.
Family Photoshoot
I have been a professional children’s photographer in London for over 20 years as a specialist in both studio photo shoots and natural light location photography, I will create the best possible images for a truly unique record of your family as they grow.
Pregnancy Photoshoot
Maternity Photography has been a passion of mine for over 20 years and it continues to be the introduction for most people into professional photo shoots. I was awarded Master Photography status in Maternity and child portraiture in 2020 and am expanding my studio experience every year. My artistic style of newborn photography and family photoshoots both outdoor and in the studio are both artistic and elegant, without being contrived or cheesy.
FAQ
How does a photoshoot work?
Firstly check out my portfolio of images to make sure you’re happy with my style.
You can then either email me to start the booking process or you can check availability and book online here. I’ll send you a preparation guide which will give you ideas for clothing to wear in different seasons or studio clothes ideas.
When you arrive for your shoot, we’ll go through introductions and what you would like to get out of the session. If there’s anything you’d like me to know in terms of style or anything else. I’ll then taylor the shoot for you.
I’ll take you through a number of different set ups by placing you in the best position and light and then getting you to relax, or if needs be we’ll do the relaxing bit first. Children often benefit from have some fun time first to get them used to me and what we’re doing, so a bit of running around, jumping etc can help to loosen them up.
We’ll do all the variations of people together that we can, ie whole family, kids together, kids on their own, parents with each kid, girls together, boys together etc. When I think I have enough combinations we’ll stop. Usually around an hour for a family of 4.
For a pregnancy shoot, the same applies to the start of the shoot, and having a selection of images you love that you can show me is helpful for me to curate your shoot.
Then a few days later I’ll send you a gallery with the best images edited so you can choose the ones you want to keep.
How much are the photoshoots?
Check out the full pricing here
How do I go about making a booking?
You can either fill out the form below here, or jump on a whatsapp chat and ask about my availability to get the ball rolling.
I've left it a bit late, will you still have availability?
It really depends so do reach out. If you’re nearing your due date, let me know that and I’ll try and fit you in.
I really don't want my images on social media is that ok?
Yes absolutely. I don’t use social media any more.
I do update my website with the best images, but you’re very welcome to let me know you’d rather not have your image in my portfolio.
What should I wear for my outdoor shoot?
I have a guide for clothing ideas for all seasons here.
I'm really camera shy, should I do a photoshoot?
Yes absolutely, this is the best way to ensure you get great shots. I can direct you and place you in lovely light, I can let you relax so I get the best shots.
I feel really unphotogenic but want to do a photoshoot
The only reason you’ve labelled yourself as unphotogenic is because you’ve been photographed badly in the past. Trust me to place you in the best light in the most flattering pose and to get the best out of you for really beutiful relaxed portrait, I have over 20 years experience with families and children and can guarantee you’re going to get a great set of images.
My child has ADHD/Autism, is that ok for a photoshoot?
Yes it’s completely fine. You can let me know ahead of time of any considerations I need to know about, I will adapt my approach to their needs. I have ADHD myself and I know what overstimulation feels like. It would definitely be better doing a shoot outside for these kids, it’s more natural and less intimidating to allow them to relax more.
What if my kids are badly behaved during the photoshoot?
This is a common worry and something completely normal. Your children are going to be inquisitive, lively, funny, energetic, fidgetty and silly. Don’t worry about their behaviour, I will manage the situation and let you know if I need a hand in getting the kids to do things. In general kids love doing a shoot, it’s something different, it’s fun, I give them silly tasks to do and they have both their parents attention. So try to relax and let me take charge. Kids are all gorgeous and there’s always a way to get the images in the bag.