Little girl sat on mums lap with her head on her shoulder in the beach dunes

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Hello you! 👋​ If you’ve been wondering whether a West Wittering Beach family photoshoot is actually right for your family … especially with little ones and bedtime routines to think about … you’re not alone. It sounds perfect, doesn’t it? Golden light, sandy toes and happy chaos. But it can also feel slightly daunting if […]

Is a West Wittering Beach Family Photoshoot Right for Your Family?

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Hey you đź‘‹ Let me guess… every time someone suggests a family photoshoot, you picture yourself awkwardly posing in a studio with a forced smile, your kids frozen in their camera grins, and everyone just a bit bored and over it before the shutter’s even clicked. Sound familiar? This idea of “family photography” is everywhere […]

Why Emotion-Focused Family Photography Matters (And What It Actually Looks Like)

Candid family moment at West Wittering Beach with parents and children cuddling during golden sunset
mum and daughter realxing on sofa at home

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You know those everyday moments that catch you off guard … your child quietly playing, a spontaneous cuddle on the sofa, the giggles during a kitchen dance party? The ones that make you think, I wish I could take better family photos at home. You don’t need a fancy setup or professional equipment to capture […]

How to Take Better Family Photos at Home (When You Don’t Have a Photographer)

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A Sunset Family Photoshoot at West Witterings Beach If you love the beach and you’re after fun, relaxed family photos, there’s nothing better than a West Witterings beach photoshoot. It’s one of my absolute favourite places to photograph, and I recently had the pleasure of capturing a playful session with a lovely family of four. […]

A Relaxed Sunset Family Photoshoot at West Witterings Beach, Sussex

Mum laying on blanket and cudding young boy who is smiling with his arms around her during family photoshoot

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Tired of saying “smile” a hundred times? Here’s what actually works We’ve all been there…standing behind the camera, desperately waving, pulling silly faces, and maybe even offering up a chocolate bribe just to get a real, natural smiles from kids. But here’s the thing: kids don’t need coaxing (or sweets) to flash their most joyful […]

How to Get Natural Smiles in Your Kids’ Photos

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How to Turn a Photoshoot into Fun Family Photos You’ll Love Let’s be honest… a family photoshoot can sometimes feel a bit like herding cats (I get it!). Especially when Dad isn’t exactly thrilled about being in front of the camera, and he’s probably imagining stiff smiles and endless posing. But I promise you, it […]

How to Get Fun Family Photos Everyone Will Love

Family laying on west witterings beach in west sussex enjoying fun family photos during their golden hour family photoshoot