Family Photographer Cranleigh
I was delighted to be approached by Sally. She wanted a family photographer Cranleigh for her extended family celebrating a very special birthday! All the family were gathering at Sally’s home in Walliswood near Cranleigh. They were all to raise a glass to celebrate her Mum’s birthday. What a morning we had when she was surrounded by her 2 children, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren! As you can imagine there was much fun and laughter. The generations came together enjoying spending time together in the summer sunshine. During the session we took time to take some pictures of each family group. Similarly the different generations. In addition whole group shots too. They did very well with their choice of clothes, favouring a blue palette.
It was clear to see the family had a very close connection. I loved seeing the different generations interact with each. The bubbles were being opened as I left and I have to admit I was tempted by their kind offer of a glass. But I had the reality of another family shoot to get to and I needed to focus (literally!).
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I had a lovely review from Sally after. “We had a wonderful time with Nicola. We are a huge family and she managed to organise us all and take lots of fabulous photos! A huge feat considering we were aged 2 weeks to 81 years. She made the whole session lots of fun and I would definitely recommend her.”
Thanks you so much. I really enjoyed our time together and can’t wait to hand over your frames!
If you want to see examples of other family session please see my blog or information page. What to hear what Clients think? See my testimonials or do get in touch.
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Family Photographer Surrey // Family Photographer Cranleigh
Photographer Woking
This gorgeous family were looking for a photographer Woking to capture them enjoying family time. Especially now that there was a new edition to their brood! The Father earned some well deserved brownie points. This was by booking the session using a Christmas voucher that he bought just after their youngest daughter arrived in December. What a fabulous time we had exploring some stunning gardens. I often use them for family shoots near Woking in Surrey.
The children (and parents!) did a brilliant job. They were so much fun from start to finish. We were playing amongst the flowers, looking in the fountain, running races and of course plenty of cuddles! They didn’t need much encouragement. Although I might have had to promise a few smarties and stickers towards the end! I’ve learnt over time that the offer of stickers certainly gets the attention of most under 5s!
I was so happy to get this email from the family after their viewing: ‘Thanks so much for a great morning viewing the photos. We were really thrilled with them as I think you could tell by our reactions. Just so special to finally have some wonderful photos of the kids and family captured. You did a wonderful job and it has put a smile on our faces all day thinking about the lovely photos.”
It really was my absolute pleasure! I can’t wait to deliver your frames that I know will put more smiles on your faces!
If you’re looking for a family photographer Woking, Guildford or other areas in Surrey, Berkshire, Sussex and South London, I would love to hear form you, so please do contact me. For more information on family sessions, headshot, blog posts see the relevant links. Plus my ever popular helpful tips from my home page.
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Family Photographer Surrey // Photographer Woking
Photographer Guildford
I was so pleased to be chosen by this lovely family who were looking for a photographer in Guildford. They wanted to capture their family for a relaxed home garden photography session. The children (and parents!) could not have been more delightful! We had the best couple of hours playing in the garden. We were discovering all their favourites places and generally enjoying family time together. I loved capturing them with their pets as well. Animals are such an important part of the family so I love including them too! I’ve had all sorts of animals to photograph, cats, dogs, chickens, pigs, deer, horses and rabbits! Nothing phases me. But I might not be too keen on a snake if you don’t mind!
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The mother said after. ‘It was such a fun and relaxed morning with you. You were great with the girls and the animals! We love all the photos and will treasure them for many years’. My pleasure, I really enjoyed your session and am thrilled you love your portraits as much as I do. I am look forward to dropping off your stunning frames. They will look amazing!
Are you thinking about having some family photographs taken but not sure how to start looking for the right photographer for you? With so much choice out there it can be rather overwhelming so I hope that my handy tips will help steer you through how to choose a family photographer who is perfect for you.
If you would like to read more about family sessions, baby sessions, headshots do follow the links. Or take a look at my latest blogs, or contact me. I look forward to hearing from you! Many thanks.
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Family Photographer Guildford
Guildford Family Photoshoot
This lovely family wanted a Guildford family photoshoot. It was to mark the transition of their daughter’s journey from Junior to Senior school in September! I often observe such a change in girls from 11-13. It seems to me one of the stages in their lives when they seem to grow much quicker than in the preceding years. I am ever more conscious of this change for my own daughter, soon to be 10! She frequently reminds me it’s her first ‘double figures birthday Mummy’ which meets me with as much in trepidation as her building excitement! Once they are at senior school they seem to grow physically and mentally so much just in that first year. Often with the increased independence, responsibility, new peers, and access to mobile phones and social media pressures.
Much like this lovely family, I am rather grateful to savour these memories of a younger more innocent age. Just before my daughter is more fully exposed to the big wide world!
The family photoshoot took place in Clandon near Guildford. It was such a pleasure from start to finish. We used the most colourful corners of their garden to capture them having fun and remember all those things that their daughter particularly enjoys doing now like riding her bike, climbing trees, reading her favourite book and playing with her dog! The roses were stunning and I am sure I can still smell them! I was so pleased we had one set of grandparents along too! I always love bringing the generations together. It makes it so special. I am sure they will treasure these portraits.
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I would like to thank the family for their kind words after their Guildford family photoshoot: “Nicola’s creative eye found the loveliest settings in our garden, resulting in wonderful images and memories that we’ll be able to enjoy in the years to come.”
If you’re interested in family photography please do see my family page, blog, or contact me for more information. Many thanks.
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Family Photographer Surrey // Guildford Family Photoshoot
Guildford Family Photographer
Are you looking for a Guildford Family Photographer? If so, I think this session will give you a great flavour of what I enjoy capturing during a family photography session.
First of all I like to have a chat on the phone prior to the session, to understand more about your family. This might include what style of portraits are important to you and who will be there. In addition where we will shoot and of course offer advice on what to wear! When I arrive in your home or in your chosen location, we start by going through the plan. I have a quick run around to check out the best spots! Then it’s all systems go for having family fun with the children directing us most of the time!
The shoot evolves organically, there’s no set order for me taking pictures. I know I want to get all the usual combinations of whole family, single portraits, siblings together, with each parent etc. But the order we shoot, tends to unfold with how the sessions takes us! The flow of the shoot is very relaxed, informal and above all fun. That’s the best way to capture the essence of your personalities and your unique family story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this session taken last month in the Surrey Hills. The house and gardens are stunning, the sun was shinning and everyone was on great form so my job was very easy! The parents said after “thank you for a simply stunning set of pictures. We really love them.” My pleasure, that’s wonderful to hear, I am so glad. I can’t wait to deliver your frames!
Next Steps
If you’re looking for a Guildford Family Photographer or anywhere in Surrey or surrounding counties, I’d love to hear from you. More information can be found on family sessions, blogs or do contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
All images captured by Nicola Light Photography // Family Photographer Surrey // Guildford Family Photographer
If you are looking for a professional photographer Surrey, I would love to help. I offer professional baby, family and headshot photography throughout Surrey, Berkshire and Sussex. It is alway interesting meeting new families, businesses or individuals.
Maybe you would like to see my commercial page?
This Surrey family photography session is a great example of what a family photo shoot with me is all about. Basically, lots of laughter and natural outdoor fun! The shoot took place last week in one of the family’s favourite local gardens. I am extremely fond of this family, who I have had the pleasure to photograph before. Their daughter is so sweet natured and extremely pretty (just like her Mummy!) So really the photoshoot was very easy! This was their third session with me in my baby package. Which consists of three sessions over about 12-18 months.
If you would like to see the family in their baby and 9 month sessions follow the links. I am always amazed to see how much children grow in the first two years, there really is no other time like it. Blink and you miss it! So it’s a really precious time to record not only for the child and parents but for generations to come.
If you’re looking for baby photography or family photography do get in touch to hear more. Or check out my baby gallery or family gallery.
My diary tends to fill up about 2 months ahead but I always try to fit in, where possible, last minute requests too.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Nicola Light // Professional Photographer Surrey
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner and it’s time to reward these hard working ladies! Are you looking for a unique gift to say thank you to the special Mum in your life? Let me capture some beautiful memories for your own Mum or for the Mummy of your children. A photography gift voucher is £150 and can be used for a family session anytime in 2018. This gift will certainly last longer than a box of chocolates!
The voucher includes unlimited pre-shoot telephone preparation consultations, a preparation guide, the session time, editing and viewing of approximately 50 images. The session fee also includes my gift of a mounted 8″ x 6″ fine art print with your first order. At the viewing session I can guide you through selecting beautiful bespoke frames and canvases which range from £125 to about £500 depending on size. Digital files start from £350 for 10. Picture boxes, portrait books and mini albums can also be purchased.
My photography sessions take place throughout Surrey, Berkshire, Sussex and South London, including towns like Woking, Dorking, Godalming, Horsham, Reigate, Farnham, Leatherhead, Haslemere, Ascot, Epsom, Clapham, Battersea and Wimbledon.
For more information on sessions please see family session page or contact me for a chat to see how we can work together to capture your story. I am looking forward to hearing from you!
2017 Family and headshot photography session highlights
So it seems I have still not found the magical solution to stopping time, even after trying a wide array of wands on a brilliant day out at Harry Potter World earlier this month! So for the time being, we shall all have to be content enjoying every day we do have with our family and friends even if they whizz by so quickly!
The reason I take so many photos of my children (several thousand each year!) is that I like to record the moments I might forget in years to come. It’s the little details that I love, sometimes overlooked. But in years to come will bring me such happiness when they remind me what they were like at that stage of their lives. I love looking at a portrait that brings back not only a visual reference to that moment but brings back the sound of the laughter, the warmth of the sunshine or the smell of the flowers. I certainly felt that when I looked through all the headshot and family photography sessions I had in 2017. They all brought back such happy memories of the fun we had during these family photoshoots. That’s the important word, ‘fun’! That really is the essence of my photography sessions. We are having fun, it shines through the pictures, brings out your true personalities, whilst you are having a great time! I am so pleased when people feedback that they didn’t realise it was going to be so much fun! That’s my aim, for your children to enjoy what they like doing best. If they are happy, you are happy and we can relax and enjoy ourselves!
Thank you so much for your support in 2017, it really has meant so much to me! It was an amazing year and I feel very honoured to have captured such special moments for so many lovely families. I have lots of exciting plans for 2018, and look forward to sharing these with you soon!
If you’re reading this, and thinking about a session in 2018, I do hope that these highlights below from sessions in Surrey, Berkshire and Sussex give you a flavour of my style and that you feel I might be the right photographer to capture some memories for you to treasure for a lifetime. I look forward to hearing from you. Contact me.
Many thanks for reading.
Nicola x
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Family Photographer Surrey // Family Photographer West Sussex // Family Photographer Berkshire
