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Cranleigh Family Photographer

May 8, 2017

I was so pleased to be asked to be the Cranleigh family photographer for this gorgeous family from Cranleigh. The village is near Guildford in Surrey. This was their first family photography shoot with me. Last year, their Mum was given a voucher for the session from some of her friends for a special birthday.

We went to Winterfold Woods which they know well. It’s one of my favourites too! The view from the top is stunning. It never fails to take my breath away. You really can see for miles around, even as far as Gatwick airport! The children were amazing. During their session we had such fun and and it was clear to see how close they all are. My job was easy that afternoon! I loved that they brought their dog too, as pets are such an important part of the family. I was thrilled that they loved their portraits and am looking forward to delivery their frames soon!

Sessions can be held wherever is special to you. Maybe your garden, or local woods. Likewise if there is no where in particular, I can make some suggestions too.

Next Steps

If you’d like to see some recent portraits, please do view the galleries of bumps and babies, younger children, older children or families, or have a look at some past blogs featuring recent sessions. If you’d like to know more about me, information on family sessions, or baby sessions, what to wear or pricing follow the links. There is also a page on my past Clients kind words so you can hear for yourself what it’s like to capture your precious memories. If you’d like some further information please contact me – I look forward to hearing from you.

Nicola Light Photography // Cranleigh Family Photographer

All images captured by Nicola Light Photography // Cranleigh Family Photographer

2016 Review!

Dec 12, 2016

It always amazes me how quickly the year flies by, I know it’s a cliche but it really does! If anyone has the secret to slow down time, please do share it with me!

I have finished my outdoor shoots for the year which will thankfully allow me to catch up on some Christmas shopping and then all the wrapping! I do love Christmas and all it entails. We like to get our tree on the first weekend of December as we are too excited to wait any longer! I love all the rituals particularly those involving the children like watching their nativity plays, carol concerts and of course writing to Father Christmas and eating too many mince pies!

Christmas usually brings me time to reflect on the year gone by and to look forward to welcoming in a brand new year. 2016 has been a cracker on every level and I feel so grateful and proud to share with you my favourite highlights from sessions over the past 12 months. I really enjoyed collating these, it reminded me of so many happy times, special places and wonderful people who have come into my life. Thank you so much for being part of the journey and choosing me to capture your gorgeous families!

I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and fabulous 2017! x

Ps If you are looking for a special Christmas gift for your loved one, a friend or your parents, why not consider one of my photography gift vouchers which can be used for a family portrait session in 2017. Let me capture some precious memories that will last longer than a bread maker!

My Christmas gift vouchers start at £175 for a family session, and include a 10″x8″ silver frame mounted with your favourite print (worth £125) so get in touch to secure your special gift for your loved one.

Surrey Family Photography

Nov 5, 2016

This session was a really fun example of a Surrey family photography session. I haven’t had much breathing space recently with all my autumn Surrey family photography shoots. So it’s time to catch up on some blogging with my jasmine tea! I am so excited to be sharing one of my favourite sessions from the summer.

We did this Surrey family photography session in Bramley, near Guildford. The walk up Chinthurst Hill is one of the family’s favourites. Therefore it felt all the more personal capturing them somewhere that is so special to them. It was great to have along their gorgeous dog. Pets are always an important part of the family and I am happy to include them too. Let me worry about the chaos!

The plan

We had a great time together and I think you can tell from the pictures! What we do on a family photography session is very much led by you and the children. Each session is different. I enjoying chatting to you beforehand so we can find out where you would like to go. In addition who will be there and what sort of activities your children enjoy the most. Prior planning makes for a very relaxed and fun time on the day! Which reminds me I have several phone calls to make for my November families to make sure we are all set to go! Bring it on!

If you’d like to know more about me, information on family sessions, or baby sessions, what to wear or pricing follow the links. There is also a page on my past Clients kind words so you can hear for yourself what it’s like to capture your precious memories.

// Nicola Light Photography at Chinthurst Hill //

All images captured by Nicola Light Photography // Surrey Family Photography

Portrait Photographer Guildford Surrey

Sep 23, 2016

As a Portrait Photographer Guildford Surrey, it’s always a treat and an honour to be invited back to someones home. I love getting to record the memories of families enjoying time together.

There was no exception with this family portrait photographer session in Guildford Surrey. I have been photographing the family every year for the past 5 years so it’s so lovely to see the children grow and develop. Every family photo shoot is different because every family is different. So it’s great to hear what the family want to do. Each year we think about how can we best record their evolving personalities? How can we capture their interests, like reading, dancing, gardening, riding and their pets? I feel this set of pictures really does exactly that and I am sure they will be a treasured record for years to come.

When you first approach me about a family shoot we will talk about how it all works. I would like to know more about your children, where you live and get to know you more. Maybe you would like the pictures at home or somewhere special you like going as a family? Does anyone have any special needs I need to know about? I am more than happy to incorporate your thoughts. Maybe your children operate better in the morning or late afternoon! It’s usually the morning especially with the younger ones. Although teens are on a different time scale again! Anything goes really! It’s up to you.

Next Steps

If you’re looking for pregnancy, newborn baby, children’s photography or family portraits in Surrey or the surrounding counties I’d love to hear from you, please contact me – I look forward to hearing from you.

Portrait Photographer Guildford Surrey // Nicola Light Photography

All images captured by Nicola Light Photography // Portrait Photographer Guildford Surrey

Portrait Photographer in Surrey

Sep 16, 2016

I love being a portrait photographer in Surrey, it’s so much fun meeting new families, especially ones like these guys! We literally laughed from start to finish and I think it shows in these beautiful portraits. The family were so relaxed as we took a walk up to the top of Leith Hill. Which is near Dorking in Surrey. It was a beautiful day and the morning couldn’t have been more perfect for a portrait photographer!

Mum said after her viewing that she really enjoyed herself and was so pleased with the result. I am very excited to hear that!

When I first training as a professional photographer I thought about what type of photography I wanted. There are so many different genres like wedding photography, landscape photography, pet photography etc. Being a portrait photographer seemed to resonate most with me. I think it’s because I am a people person and love capturing the connections between adult and child. Now even more so that I am a parent to two!

Further information

If you would like to see more have a look at some past blogs featuring recent sessions. If you’d like to know more about me, information on family sessions, or baby sessions, what to wear or pricing follow the links. There is also a page on my past Clients kind words so you can hear for yourself what it’s like to capture your precious memories.

All images captured by Nicola Light Photography // Portrait photographer in surrey

Guildford Photographer

Aug 25, 2016

Looking for a Guildford Photographer?

I loved being the Guildford photographer for this fun family from Surrey. I enjoy the variety of working across Surrey, South London, Berkshire and West Sussex. But the commute is easier when I am chosen as a Guildford photographer as that is where I am based! In fact I live in a village called Cranleigh just south of Guildford with my family and three cats.

We had a great time together exploring these Surrey gardens for our photography shoot. The gardens were looking magnificent in the August sunshine! I love combining nature into my photography. Especially I adore flowers. I love the seasons and seeing what will come up next. If I wasn’t a photographer, I think I would have trained as a garden designer maybe!

On my photography shoots, I always love making children laugh. It creates far more natural smiles than asking them to ‘say cheese’ (cringe!). Sometimes I ask the parents to help by standing behind me and making silly faces to get them to laugh. Otherwise I tell jokes, get out my puppets or make up stories about fairies or other magical creatures! I’ve just taken delivery of some new huge clown sunglasses and silly wigs. So I am looking forward to trying these out on my next family session on Saturday! I will let you know what the response is…….!

What to do next

If you’re looking for pregnancy, newborn baby, children’s photography or family portraits in Surrey or the surrounding counties I’d love to hear from you. Maybe you’d like to know more about me, information on family sessions, or what to wear or pricing follow the links. or please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

All images captured by Nicola Light Photography // Guildford Photographer // Surrey Family Photographer

Portrait Photographer Surrey

Jul 1, 2016

Portrait Photographer Surrey

I loved being the Portrait Photographer Surrey for this family. We met early one dry morning to have a play and walk and admire the beautiful summer flowers. I think you might know that I love flowers very much! I always get excited when I see some colour appear in February and March, I do breath a sigh of relief! I enjoy the seasons, we are lucky to have so much variety and so many wonderful flowers. I do try my luck in our garden but with only moderate success! I am not sure I have the green fingers that my mother or grandmother had! Perhaps there is still time to learn….do post any tips you have!

Amazingly enough I haven’t rescheduled any of my June portrait sessions due to rain, which is a miracle considering the downpours! Let’s hope we get some more sunshine in July otherwise we’ll all be feeling rather cheated! I am not sure it’s been so much Pimms weather, rather hot chocolate weather!

The family were so lovely, and their son was delightful with plenty of energy to add a sense of fun to the shoot! They were so thrilled with their pictures and said I had done ‘an amazing job’. Thank you so much, my pleasure.

What happens next…

If you’re looking for a portrait photographer for pregnancy, newborn baby, children’s photography or family portraits in Surrey or the surrounding counties I’d love to hear from you. I have only a few Saturday sessions left this year, but more mid week. The summer is almost full, so are the Autumn colour sessions, so don’t delay in getting in touch! Please contact me for a chat – I look forward to hearing from you…

All images captured by Nicola Light Photography // Portrait Photographer Surrey

Professional Photographer Dorking Surrey

Jun 16, 2016

I love being a professional photographer Dorking Surrey and the surrounding home counties. I get enquiries from all over, including this gorgeous family from Dorking in Surrey. Before the photography session we thought about what we might do on the day. Also who might be there. Will it just be your immediate family? Any pets to include? Maybe grandparents or your siblings with their family? sometimes I do milestone birthdays when multi generations come together to celebrate.

The family love walking to Shere at the weekend. It’s such a pretty village, although can get rather overrun with tourists the summer season! So we took a wander along their usual route, stopping every now and again to mess about and have fun. I loved that their favourite teddy came along too. It’s lovely to include personal toys. You often forget what they are into at different stages of their lives. We have had all sorts of toys and books along. It’s sweet when you read to your child, or they read to you! I remember reading The Gruffalo book hundreds of times! I bet you have too!

Then we returned to the house, the cat turned up for a stroke and a cuddle and the boys did a bit of tree climbing! Then they all decided to jump in the heated swimming pool! I love a bit of spontaneity! The only problem was I fancied a dip too but didn’t have my costume! I can’t wait to deliver their frames, they will be stunning!

Next Steps

There is still time to book a summer session. I have limited availability on Saturdays but more sessions for mid week. So if you’d like some further information please contact me – I look forward to hearing from you…

All images captured by Nicola Light Photography // Professional Photographer Dorking Surrey

Professional Family Photographer Guildford

May 18, 2016

Are you searching for a Professional Family Photographer Guildford?

I love being a professional family photographer in Guildford Surrey, I travel all over our county. Plus into Berkshire and Sussex meeting all sorts of lovely interesting families. I sometimes feel guilty calling it ‘work’ as it is such good fun and I really do enjoy all aspects of my job!

I particularly enjoyed being the family photographer in Guildford for this lovely family in the spring sunshine last month. They were such good fun. I think it’s clear to see from the photographs we all had a great time! We chose their Guildford garden for the photography shoot. This meant the children were relaxed being at home, and that the pictures will have more meaning to them as it is their own garden! There were so many lovely areas in the garden it was very easy to chose beautiful backdrops to set the scene. Aren’t the daffodils stunning! I love the variety of colours. They really did dance in the breeze. I always think how clever the daffodils are showing up just when we have had enough of the drab darkness of winter! They herald a very positive sign of warmer days to come, hoorah!

Next Steps

If you’re looking for pregnancy, newborn baby, children’s photography or family portraits in Surrey or the surrounding counties. I’d love to hear from you. If you’d like to see some recent portraits, please do view the galleries of bumps and babies, younger children, older children or families, There is also a page on my past Clients kind words so you can hear for yourself what it’s like to capture your precious memories.

Do get in touch, I would be delight to discuss your photography needs.

All images captured by Nicola Light Photography // Professional Family Photographer Guildford

Family Photographer Guildford Surrey

Mar 16, 2016

Family Photographer Guildford Surrey

I really enjoyed being the family photographer Guildford Surrey for these two fun kids. We had a lovely time on the day, walking around, picking some beautiful settings for their portraits. The kids really got into it and I loved that they took an active part in directing the shoot! Mum said after that the photos were ‘absolutely stunning’ so I was very pleased. I can’t wait to deliver their frames!

My photography sessions are all about FUN! Shoots last about two hours, at a time of day that best suits your family. I try not to pose or direct you too much! My style is more natural, contemporary and colourful! I like to capture you through play and allow you to be yourself. The sessions are full of movement and energy, and very much directed by the children! I find that the best shot isn’t when I ask a child to sit still on a park bench and smile at me. It’s a few minutes later when they are laughing at each other doing a silly dance!

If your children are shy or you’re worried about tantrums. Please don’t be, I am a mummy and have seen it all before believe me! I like being silly, playing games, getting children to relax, be comfortable in front of the camera and have fun. Of course I can do great animal impressions and have lots of finger puppets. These are sure to bring a smile to any shy child or dissolve a tantrum. Rest assured I can handle most situations and have a good helping of patience! I am always happy to stop for snack breaks, nappy changes too. Whatever we need to keep everyone happy!

Next Steps

If you’re looking for pregnancy, newborn baby, children’s photography or family portraits in Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire or South London I’d love to hear from you. Perhaps you would like to know more about me, information on family sessions, what to wear or pricing follow the links. If you’d like to chat further please contact me – I look forward to hearing from you…

All images captured by Nicola Light Photography // Family Photographer Surrey // Family Photographer Family Photographer Guildford