Family & Children
Emotive, art based photography
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever.. it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything” – Aaron Sussman
… until it becomes a memory.
The days are long and the years are short. You know how fleeting time is and would love to capture the moments that are here one minute and gone the next.
Yet how can you when you’re the main photo taker in the family. You take lots of photos of your children by themselves or with their friends or other family members. But where are you?
And where are the hundreds of natural, loving moments that you know happen. The nuzzle into your shoulders. The gummy smile you get when their eyes meet yours. The playing together, the look at me mummy… the intimate, everyday connections between you and your child.
Amongst the thousands of photos on your phone there might be a few gems. You know you must set aside time to go through them and get some printed but it just doesn’t happen. But that’s ok. You’re a mum. You give so much to your family already—most of your spare time is for them in some way—school admin, house chores, family appointments. Let’s face it, there’s hardly a moment to drink a warm cup of tea or take a shower by yourself, let alone compile perfectly captured photo albums or fill that blank space on the wall.
I’M JESS
A photographer for over 15 years
I’m here to give you memories of your children, and your parenthood, to treasure. To provide that nudge to get it done before another year goes by. Once you have booked your session I will hold your hand through the process and organise it all for you – all you have to do is be present on the shoot day. You can rest in knowledge that you have marked a year in your family and I will ensure that you come away with prints for your walls or coffee table books for your lounge. However you like to hold your memories. This is all about you.
I’ve been a photographer for over 15 years, inspired by the family photos my mum kept in a simple yet cherished ice cream tub. As a mother, I understand how much your people mean to you and how precious your time together is. And, as a camera-shy mum with two very on-the-go children, it is my mission to make photography fun and relaxed for everyone.
I shoot to remember. My natural, artistic photography will catch the intimate moments, the playfulness and the connection of your family. These are images you will keep coming back to over the years. When they’ve moved out, when they’re getting married, or just when they ask to look at some family photos. Heirloom photos that tell your family story.
Let’s grab the moment now, shall we?
Book in with me for a chat and you might even be able to have a warm cuppa!
The One Hour
Location Shoots
To capture families in the most genuine and relaxed way I choose to shoot my lifestyle shoots out on location where children (and adults) can feel at home and more relaxed. It also creates a backdrop that means something to you, a specific beach, family farm, moorland, woods or parkland that your family have been visiting for years. Or maybe you want to record your day to day life at home.
The location provides another layer to your story, a special place maybe with special memories. It creates a beautiful, personal landscape for your wall art and a prompt to talk about your family stories.
The exception to my location shoots are my ‘Studio Heirloom Sessions’ (below) which are carried out in my studio in Broadclyst.
Our Storytelling
Day In a Life Shoots
For those looking to capture the story of your everyday life you might consider an extended ‘Day in the life shoot’.
Comprising a 3 hour session these shoots are designed to document all the little things, the rituals that make up these precious days. The small things that are the big things and remind us about this time in our life.
It may be morning snuggles in bed, pancakes for breakfast, feeding the chickens, kitchen discos, walking the dog on your favourite route, baking cakes, feeding the ducks, visiting your favourite park, crafting with grandparents or bedtime rituals.
These sessions are designed to get you thinking about the small things that punctuate your day. Making memories and art out of the everyday moments.
PACKAGES
PACKAGE 1
£250
Pre shoot consultation
1 Hour location shoot*
5 Beautifully edited prints (7x5in) & their associated high resolution, print ready digital files
Option to top up by purchasing additional prints/ books/ wall art from our product list
Ideal for family sessions focusing on updating portraits of growing children as well as capturing connection between siblings and parents in a relaxed way.
PACKAGE 2
£550
Pre shoot consultation
1 Hour location shoot*
Complete set of all your gallery images (minimum 40) supplied as beautifully edited prints (7x5in) & their associated high resolution, print ready digital files
Option to top up by purchasing additional prints/ books/ wall art from our product list
Ideal for family sessions focusing on updating portraits of the children as well as capturing connection between siblings and parents in a relaxed way.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
£750
Pre shoot consultation
3 hour location shoot*
60 Images from your gallery provided as beautifully edited prints (7X5in) & high resolution, print ready digital files
Option to top up by purchasing additional prints/ books/ wall art from our product list
Ideal for those looking to record this time in your everyday life. The things your children love to do, the small daily traditions as well as the hobbies and places to go and daily routines that are so precious. A slightly more documentary approach.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
STEP 1
CHOOSE A PACKAGE
Choose between my popular 1 hour family shoot (suitable for small or extended families) or my more detailed 3 hour documentary shoot capturing a ‘day in the life’ of your child or the heirloom sessions. My packages come with a set number of digitals and beautiful prints. You can add extra digitals, prints, books, albums or wall art at a later point if you wish.
STEP 3
YOUR SHOOT
All our shoots are all relaxed and informal. On a location shoot we encourage playing and cuddles – and there is always room for a snacks! I will guide you with some ideas of things to do then I will step back and simply take some moments. You don’t even have to look at the camera if you don’t want to! The heirloom sessions, whilst slightly more structured are a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in your child’s very favourite thing.
STEP 2
PLAN YOUR SHOOT
When you fill in the contact form below you will receive a beautiful pdf to inspire you and help you plan your session. I will then be in touch to discuss where you want to shoot, who you want to include and anything in particular that you want to capture so we can build a shoot to help you remember your uniqueness.
STEP 4
AFTER YOUR SHOOT
After your shoot you will receive a link to an online gallery from which you can choose the images from your package. Additional digital files, prints, books and wall art can be ordered at this point if you so wish. Turnaround time varies for different products so if you need them for a specific date please do let me know.
PRODUCTS
Creating art
I also recognise that not everyone has the time or inclination to do this. For those keen to hand this over, I offer a beautiful selection of handpicked products (see below) to help create the most exquisite family heirlooms. Simply choose your images and we will do the rest – books ready for the coffee table and frames ready to be hung.
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IT’S
All about You
STUDIO HEIRLOOM
These sessions are for anyone who wants to create some beautiful, heirloom artwork to record their child’s hobby or passion and mark this chapter of their life with a stunning heirloom piece. During a 1 hour shoot in my Broadclyst studio we use a number of lighting sets ups and outfit changes to create some beautiful classic or dramatic portraits which reflects your child’s strength, determination and pride.
Every child is unique so their portrait should be too.
A sporting star who would like a beautiful portrait of them in their kit from football, tennis, dance, netball, basketball, rugby, gymnastics, martial arts badminton and everything else in between
Musicians - singers, pianist, guitarist, violinist, drummers whatever your instrument (providing it fits in the studio!)
Any other hobby that you'd like to remember. If you bring props along you can capture most hobbies
If you think others in your sports or hobby club would like something similar then please do ask about our on-location mini session heirlooms where I come to your club and run mini shoots. These session also offer a payback to your club to help raise funds.
“Jess’s photos are beautiful!”
JANE SMITH
The value of
Physical products
At the very heart of this photography business of mine is the genuine desire for people to have something physical, that you can touch to help you remember. Something that can be handed down through generations in a similar way that our grandparents photographs have been handed down to us.
This is why I give beautiful prints with all my digital files so you have a family heirloom to keep or frame immediately. I love the idea that you might one day huddle around your kitchen table and talk about people and places with your family, their children and many generations that follow.
PRODUCTS
Price guide
If you would like to create some truly stunning heirloom pieces from your session – maybe a beautiful album, set of mounted fine art prints or some bespoke wall art then I have researched some of the very best in the industry.
Simply choose your favourite images, I can design your piece and have it made and delivered to you, books ready for your coffee table and bespoke artwork ready to hang on the wall.
Guide prices are given below and a full price brochure and access to samples available upon request.
PRODUCT
Guide prices
Prints
Starting from £12/print
Fine Art Albums
Starting from £550
Portrait Books
Starting from £320
Digital Files
– high resolution & printable
– includes a 7x5in print
Starting at £25
Framed Artwork
Starting from £190
Large Panel Prints
Starting from £190
Unbound Albums
– mounted print box
Starting from £395
BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED
Gift Vouchers
Gift vouchers are popular for those looking to gift something really personal to a family. It may be to mark the arrival of a new baby, a retirement or a significant birthday. Many use them for extended family photo shoots for a 70th birthday involving all the family from the tiniest baby to the greatest grandparent! A true family heirloom and a great opportunity for the whole extended family to update their photo collection.
Purchase one of the packages with a set number of high res digital files and prints or simply provide credit towards a shoot or products. It’s your choice.
Please get in touch if you’d like to buy one of our beautiful vouchers.
FAQs
How many people can be involved in a session?
There is no limit on the number of people involved in a shoot. Many shoot the extended family for a special occasion such as a significant birthday or a rare family get together. Just be aware that the more people are involved will lessen the variety, particularly of the candid shots possible in the shoot time.
How do I choose the location for our shoot?
It is up to you where you shoot your session. It may be a specific favourite spot to go as a family or a favourite kind of place like the beach or moor. Wherever you feel most comfortable. You may prefer to stay at home and record your family in the backdrop of the rooms of your everyday life. Good locations have a variety of backgrounds, some open space, shady areas and lashings of light! If you’re not sure just ask!
How long will my session be?
Our standard sessions are 1 hour long which is usually sufficient to get a good variety of imagery for an immediate family session. Additional hours can be added on – please contact me to discuss. Our ‘Day in a life’ sessions are extended to 3 hours to cover a good variety of your favourite things allowing time and space for breathers.
What should I wear?
Do I, as a parent have to be in the pictures?
Do you offer a smaller package with a shorter session?
Occasionally I offer a mini session day which comprises a shorter session length at a lower shoot price. The dates for these will be posted on the blog as and when they are planned. If you would like to be notified of the dates once they have been released please do get in touch.
Otherwise you might consider sharing your session with another family (see below).
Can you share your session with another family?
Do you offer gift vouchers?
Do you shoot family events?
Yes. Many use these sessions as an opportunity to build up a bank of family heirloom photographs at family events and celebrations, like significant birthdays – a rare opportunity to get everyone together. Everyone can order separately from the online gallery – ideal for those whose families are dispersed across the country or indeed world!
How much retouching do you do and is it included in the price?
Will we still get good images if we are all a bit shy?
If we order a book or album can we choose our images?
How do we choose our images?
What is the turn around times for your products?
Are the files supplied in colour or black and white?
