I know a wood where you can get beautiful Autumn family photography in Peterborough right up until April! 

The secret is finding a wood with lots of Beech trees because they have beautiful bright orange leaves that photograph well and they lay thick on the ground. They’re also great for throwing at childish photographers!

It was chilly, misty and gloomy, so why have a winter family photoshoot?

The intrepid Juniper family knew something that most families don’t realise… there are pros and cons to photoshoots in every season.

So, the best time for a family photoshoot is normally… now.

Unlike weddings, there are no deadlines for family photoshoots. So it’s human nature to wait until a situation arises to make the photography seem more urgent.

In the case of the Juniper family they wanted photographs while Sadie their elderly brown Labrador was still around.

Having your family photoshoot at home has so many benefits. Your home is where most of your memories are so why not have your family photoshoot there? When the photoshoot is in your home every part of the photograph is a memory…

Family photography with REAL connection, REAL smiles and REAL memories…

As probably the only Cambridge family photographer who offers a money-back guarantee I have more tricks than a tap dancing weasel to help you and your family connect and have fun on the photoshoot.

The first words on my website homepage are ‘smile for real’ and this behind the scenes video shows how I get those smiles.

But it’s not all about giggles and laughter, I help illicit those tender loving moments too.

This page will help you understand what to wear for your family photos so that everyone feels and looks great individually AND together.

I don’t want to be the fashion police (hey - I look like Harry Hill, so I’m already on thin ice!), but clothing can make or break a family photoshoot.

This page is your complete guide on what to wear for your family photoshoot, covering everything from colours and tones, to flattering clothing choices.

There are many family photo studios in Peterborough so it can be hard to know who to choose. So let me explain some of the things to consider when selecting a photo studio and some of the things that make my studio unique.

I know the best place near Stamford for Autumn leaves family photoshoots.

The great thing about family photoshoots in Autumn is the light is often fantastic. The sun hangs low in the sky so it gives a beautiful golden glow to the photographs.

The secret wood I use is nice and secluded so you won’t have lots of people watching you while you enjoy some quality time with your family.

First off - there’s no such thing as a difficult child. Equally, there’s not one reason why a child doesn't want to be photographed. Therefore I have a variety of tips and tricks for photographing ‘difficult’ children.

The two key issues to consider are the child’s age and their personality.

For example, something that makes one child laugh might scare another child.

And a bit of slapstick might amuse a younger child but a teenager might just roll their eyes.

So let’s dive into a few of the techniques I use for different circumstances…

Now I know I don’t just press a button and beautiful photographs magically appear… but when I created this comprehensive family photography checklist of all the things I need to consider before taking a photograph it even shocked me!

I know the best place near Huntingdon for family photoshoots in the Autumn leaves and it looks spectacular.

Your children will love rampaging through the leaves and throwing them in the air while I capture photographs of their joy and wonder.

I spend a lot of time exploring the countryside around Peterborough and I've discovered a lot of great photography locations. Different places are better at different times of the year. Let's start our journey in the winter and move through the buffet of photographic delights that Peterborough's countryside has to offer throughout the year...