This little one’s mum wanted part of the session to have a whimsical feel, and the woodland backdrop was the obvious choice.

a little girl in a lilac dress in a woodland setting at a photoshoot

Deep green forest, a waterfall in the distance, giant red mushrooms, moss and ferns, and two very important residents.

Meet Tuppence the hedgehog and Niblet the squirrel. They live in the woodland set and have been part of many a session. They are excellent company and have never once complained about the work.

She wore a lilac butterfly dress that sat perfectly in the scene, soft and pretty against all that deep green. The whole thing came together really nicely and she was completely at home in it, which helps.

The woodland backdrop works well for children who are a little older and can really inhabit a scene. There’s enough going on in the frame to give it atmosphere without it ever competing with the person sitting in the middle of it.

Family Portrait Photography in East Grinstead

Family photos don’t need to feel formal or stressful. The best ones come from real moments, natural connection, and a relaxed space where everyone can just be themselves.

Whether your children are full of energy, a little shy, or somewhere in between, I’ll gently guide the session so it feels easy and unforced.

If you’ve been meaning to update your family photos, this is your moment.