Family Photographer Edinburgh
You have thousands of photos of your kids on your phone, yet you’re barely in any of them.
You’d love a beautiful family portrait to hang on your wall — but the thought of a formal photoshoot fills you with dread. I get it!
As an Edinburgh family photographer I promise no stiff poses, no forced smiles and absolutely no stress — just a relaxed, fun experience your whole family will enjoy.
Your Family Photoshoot
As an Edinburgh family photographer I prefer to photograph families outdoors and here’s why:
- Once kids can move, they want to! Trying to get a 2 year old to stay in one spot for more than a millisecond takes some serious ninja skills! Which is why I won’t expect your kids to stand still — instead I let them run around and explore while I chase after them to capture them being completely themselves.
- Children can easily become overwhelmed, shy or intimidated in a formal studio setting, particularly when introduced to a stranger who expects them to sit or stand still and smile on command. Outdoors is so much more informal and relaxed for kids and their grown ups.
- Variety is the spice of life! You probably don’t want endless images of your family all looking the same, posing on a plain background looking and feeling awkward. Edinburgh has some incredible outdoor locations that provide a gorgeous mix of backdrops without the need for formal posing or forced smiles.
So what can you expect? I won’t ask your children to smile and I won’t expect them to stand still! Instead I will be silly, tell stories and amuse them with my endless repertoire of silly noises and bad dad jokes so we can capture genuine, natural smiles.
Your family photoshoot will feel more like a walk with friends than a photoshoot — with plenty of fun, giggles and maybe even some bum wiggling!
Before your session
Before your Edinburgh family photoshoot, we’ll have a relaxed chat about what you’re hoping to capture — whether that’s a particular location, a certain mood, or simply a fun afternoon out with your favourite people!
I’ll help guide you on outfit choices so your family looks beautifully coordinated without looking too “matchy matchy”, and we’ll discuss location options to find the perfect Edinburgh backdrop for your family’s personality.
Whether you love the wide open spaces of Holyrood Park, the leafy paths of Blackford Hill, or somewhere closer to home, I’ll help you find a spot that feels completely natural and right for you.
During your session
Your Edinburgh family photoshoot will feel nothing like a traditional photoshoot — and that’s exactly the point!
There will be no stiff poses, no forced smiles and no asking the kids to stand still. Instead we’ll explore, play and laugh our way through the session while I work quietly in the background capturing the genuine, unscripted moments that make your family uniquely yours.
I’ll keep things moving at your family’s pace — if the little ones need a snack break, a run around or a moment to warm up to the camera, that’s absolutely fine. The best images almost always happen when nobody is thinking about the camera at all!
By the end of your session you’ll have a beautiful collection of natural, timeless family portraits that truly reflect who you are — not just how you look.
After your session
Around a week after your family photoshoot, we’ll schedule a relaxed viewing appointment at the Beautiful Bairns studio in Chesser, Edinburgh. All of your images will be expertly retouched and presented in a beautiful slideshow — a lovely moment to relive the fun all over again!
Together we’ll create the perfect collection to suit your home and your budget, with stunning wall art options available if you’d like to display your favourite family moments.
Your digital images will be ready to take home on the day, with any printed products shipped directly to your door — or collected from the studio at a time that suits you.
Based in Chesser, I work with families from right across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas — including Cramond, New Town, Stockbridge, Blackhall, Morningside and beyond. If you’re not sure whether I cover your area, just get in touch!
Edinburgh Family Photography
Family Photography Pricing
Booking your Edinburgh family photoshoot couldn’t be simpler. A session fee of £50 is payable at the time of booking to reserve your date — and that’s all you need to think about for now!
Your digital and printed products are chosen completely separately at your viewing appointment, so there’s absolutely no pressure to make any decisions on the day. Just turn up, have fun and leave the rest to me.
Around a week after your family photoshoot, we’ll meet at the Beautiful Bairns studio in Chesser, Edinburgh, where all of your images will be beautifully edited and presented in a slideshow — a wonderful moment to relive all the fun and laughter from your session.
Together we’ll create the perfect collection to suit your home and your budget, with stunning wall art options available if you’d like to display your favourite family memories on your walls. Your digital images will be ready to take home on the day, with any printed products shipped directly to your door.
Family Photography Collections
Digital packages ideal for sharing with friends and family.
COLLECTION 3
£300
- Face to face photo viewing in the studio
- Five high resolution, fully edited digital images via dowload
- Your choice of location within Edinburgh & Lothians
COLLECTION 2
£400
- Face to face photo viewing in the studio
- Ten high resolution, fully edited digital images via download
- High Resolution HD slide show with your favourite images
- Your choice of location within Edinburgh & Lothians
COLLECTION 1
£500
- Face to face photo viewing in the studio
- Full gallery of 20+ high resolution digital images, fully edited in your private online gallery
- High Resolution HD slide show with your favourite images
- Personalised mobile phone app
- Your choice of location within Edinburgh & Lothians
How to book your family photoshoot?
Booking your family photoshoot is simple. Just get in touch to check availability and we’ll find a date and location that works perfectly for your family!
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Get in touch
Let me know a little bit about your family and what you are looking for
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Choose your date
From my online calendar
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Your family photoshoot
We meet at your chosen location in Edinburgh
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Your image reveal
Come to the studio to view your edited gallery of images and choose your collection
Want to talk about a family photoshoot?
Want to arrange to chat?
Please let me know when would be best for me to give you a call. I can answer any questions you have and you can find out if I am the right photographer for you.