Five must have photos for heartfelt family memories

Capturing the soul of a family and what makes each of them unique is what I love most! I love to document the love, the fun and the bond that they all have.


There are so many moments on my mental checklist that I aim to capture at each family session but here are five of my top photos that I feel HAVE to go into your gallery that tell your family love story.


Classic Family Shot


Perfect for the grandparents! I always aim to get this one out the way first. It is usually the photo that every family thinks they want and it is definitely the photo that the grandparents want.

Family portrait at beach with tall grass during sunset.
A fun family photoshoot in a sun-drenched field with playful poses and natural lighting.
Tender family moment shared on white bedding as they cuddle and laugh together indoors.
A family poses together on sandy dunes during a beautiful sunset photoshoot.

heartfelt parental love


This is probably MY most important and favourite. Parents are usually the ones behind the camera and if they are in the photo, it is rarely of a raw, honest moment of pure love between them and their child. THIS is what I am the most passionate about and I will aim to capture at EVERY family photoshoot.

Heartwarming moment shared between parent and child against backdrop of golden grass at sunset.
Joyful embrace between parent and child with baby's breath flowers in hair creating intimate moment.
Intimate bonding moment shared between parent and child lying together on white blanket.
Sweet moment between parent and child backlit by golden sunlight in outdoor setting.

sibling shenanigans


Whether they are best friends or argue 90% of the time, there is always love there. This love can be captured in so many ways from cuddles, piggybacks or just making each other belly laugh.

Tender moment between siblings sharing an embrace on yellow blanket.
Two friends share genuine laughter while embracing under tree in summer garden.
Siblings sharing laughter and joy while sitting outdoors on rustic wooden fence.
Three friends lying together on patterned blanket sharing genuine laughter and joy.

joyful belly laughs


Nothing beats the joy of a genuine belly laugh. These moments are pure magic, filled with the kind of happiness that bubbles up from the heart and lights up everyone's faces. These candid shots capture the essence of family joy.

Playful tickle moment shared outdoors brings pure joy and laughter under tree shade.
A playful outdoor family moment on a picnic blanket in a grassy field at sunset.
Three people share joyful laughter together in a sunny park setting wearing colorful summer outfits.
A heartwarming family moment captured from above showing shared laughter on a golden carpet.

playful family fun


These are the moments where everyone lets loose and just enjoys being together. Whether it's playing a fun game (I have a few up my sleeve), having a tickle fight, or just exploring the great outdoors, capturing these playful interactions showcases the unique energy and spirit of your family. These are usually the moments where the dads shine as this tends to be what they do best!!

A child wearing glasses laughs while sitting on a white blanket at the beach during golden hour.
Two figures walking together on a vast empty beach with cliffs in the distance.
A playful beach moment with a child laughing while being swung in a white blanket.
A tender moment of joy and laughter captured during a beach sunset.

Sussex Family Photographer


I ask all of my clients in their pre-session questionnaire, if they could only choose one ‘must have’ photograph, what would it be. What would be yours?


If you would love to know more about what you can expect from a heartfelt, fun family photoshoot experience with me, then follow the links below. Alternately, fill out the enquiry form on my website if you have more questions or would like to book, I would love to hear from you! ❤️