If you’ve not been on my site before, let me introduce myself. I am a professional photographer in Guildford. Capturing families all over Surrey and beyond. During the photography shoot I want to record the love and connections between you and your family. A whispered secret, a ride on Daddy’s shoulders, a tickle with Mummy. These all fit together and help me capture your style, your personalities and your family story. Every family is different so every family photography session is specifically planned around you. Whether that be capturing your blooming bump, littles ones, bigger ones, or extended family birthday gathering!
Below is a great example of a family session, that I had the pleasure to capture last month. It took place in some beautiful local gardens. The children were so delightful and with such beautiful grounds to explore, the sun shining we couldn’t help but have fun capturing them enjoying family time together.
Google review
I was so thrilled to read this google review after their session…
“The family shoot with Nicola was an amazing experience. She kept in touch right from the day of booking. She suggested to us the best venue and guided us through what to wear. I wasn’t expecting such a smooth and fuss free session..with a toddler and a 9 year old, who are not really interested in giving a pose or a proper smile in front of the camera. Nicola is superb with kids…and took the most beautiful pictures of them. She took 500+ pictures and within just a day she was ready with the best pictures for our viewing.
During the viewing session she listened to our ideas and suggested the best possible products to choose from. I can’t thank her enough for helping us make such beautiful memories!!! I highly recommend Nicola for a family shoot especially with toddlers. You wouldn’t want to miss her goodies and tricks from the bag to entertain the children!!!!’
Thank you so much for your kind words, it really means so much to me!
If you are looking for a photographer in Guildford, or elsewhere in Surrey or beyond, please do contact me. For more information on family sessions, pricing, galleries of other sessions, follow the links.
Photographer in Guildford
On warm summer days like these when I head ‘off to work’ it really seems to me that being a Guildford photographer is the BEST job in the world. I get to meet so many gorgeous families from all over Surrey and beyond. This fabulous family from Guildford were such good fun a couple of weekends ago. Their daughters are delightful so with the sun shinning, the beautiful garden to explore, and much loved pets at the ready, we had the perfect ingredients for a family photography shoot! We really enjoyed exploring the garden, being guided by the girls to their favourite spots. I rather fancied spending the rest of the morning in that hammock!
The family are a great example of what to wear for a family photography shoot. Your clothing is a really important part of the overall look and feel of your portraits. Simple clothing choices are best for creating a timeless look. It’s good to show your individual style and personality through the clothes you select, but remember clothing should compliment your look, not complicate it!
Kind Review
I had a very kind review from the family after “We are thrilled with the photos that Nicola took. She made us feel so relaxed when she was taking the pictures and it was a really enjoyable morning. The final results are fantastic. We had so many beautiful photos to choose from and Nicola helped with advice on sizes and frames and the final results are fantastic. She has captured some wonderful, natural shots and we couldn’t be more delighted. We’d highly recommend using Nicola – we now have beautiful family photographs we can treasure forever.”
Thank you so much, I loved your session and am sure you will enjoy your portraits for years to come.
For more advice on what to wear or family session information follow the links or contact me.
I have very limited availability now for July and August (I have space for only one more Client in each month) so do get in touch if you’re looking for a Guildford photographer. I also cover much of Surrey, West Sussex and Berkshire.
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!).
Kind words
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
Family Photographer Haslemere
I loved all aspect of this photography session with Kate and family from Liphook near Haslemere in Surrey. It was such fun planning their day (a special treat for her 40th birthday!). Kate was looking for a family photographer Haslemere to capture her family, including her parents in their garden, relaxing and enjoying family time with each other and various pets! The family photography session was such fun, it was immediately clear to see the family had a very close bond. I particularly enjoyed watching the children being with their doting grandparents.
We spent such an enjoyable afternoon together getting the most from their beautiful garden, with the roses in full bloom! I also loved meeting the tortoise, dog, cat and horses! To round off the session we went into the woods and climbed up the treehouse!
Thank you!
After the viewing Kate said “Thanks so much for yesterday’s viewing. It was amazing to see the pictures and I’m absolutely thrilled to bits with all of them and I can’t wait to show the family. They are exactly what I pictured in my head when I wanted some family photos taken. I can’t believe it made me cry but I’m pleased to know that I’m not the only one”. My pleasure Kate! I love it when the slide show makes parents cry (in a good way!) as it shows me I’ve captured their children just as they see them. I always have tissues to hand!!
If you’re looking for a family photographer Haslemere or surrounding towns, I’d love to hear from you. See my family page for more information or contact me to chat.
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Family Photographer Surrey // Family Photographer Haslemere
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!
Kind thoughts
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.
All images captured by Nicola Light Photography // Family Photographer Surrey //
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.
Kind Words
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.
All images captured by Nicola Light Photography //
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
All images captured by Nicola Light Photography // Family Photographer Surrey // Professional Photographer Surrey
