Planning Your Family Portrait Session
Timeless family photography in Crawley Down
Looking for beautiful studio photography for your family? My portrait sessions capture you all together in a calm, welcoming studio setting. Based in Crawley Down, I specialise in relaxed, natural portraits for babies and families across West Sussex and the surrounding areas.
What to Expect at Your Session
A relaxed and flexible session whether you want photos as a couple, a family, or just the kids. My studio can accommodate groups of up to two adults and three small children, and you’re welcome to mix and match setups. For example, with a full portrait shoot, you could capture shots of the whole family, the kids together and individually, and even a few just as a couple. My studio’s versatile setup means we can work with a variety of styles, but if you have a specific vision in mind, it’s always a good idea to chat with me beforehand so I can make sure everything is ready for your session.
Welcome! If you’ve landed here from Pinterest, you’re in exactly the right place to start planning your family session.
However your family is shaped, I’m here to create beautiful memories of you all at any stage. If you’ve booked a full portrait session, we have time for up to three outfit and backdrop changes and also to capture you all together, siblings, children on their own and even some rare parents together photos. We can mix and match to make your perfect gallery.
Session Style Options
There are a few ways we can style your session, depending on your baby’s stage and personality – we have time for three different sections so you can keep it all one style or mix and match – whatever takes your fancy!
Simple & Classic – Clean backdrops, soft colours, and baby-led posing.
Character & Dress-Up – Outfits from the studio wardrobe, like rompers, tutus, or even animal costumes.
Seasonal Themes – A subtle nod to the season with set design or prop accents.
Fine Art Portraits – A timeless feel, styled to let your baby’s personality shine through.
Planning Your Session on Pinterest (Optional)
If you’re a Pinterest fan—or just want to browse beautifully curated ideas—you’re welcome to explore the “Plan Your Session – Family Portraits” board I’ve created.
Here’s how it can help you:
- Browse styling ideas – See ready-made backdrops, outfits, props, and seasonal themes that work beautifully at this age
- Save your favourites – Pin the looks you love so you can refer back—even after booking. You don’t need to only pin from the board, you can add your favourite posts from insta, facebook, the website or any stuff that inspires you.
- Share with me – Either invite me to collaborate on your board, or send a link later so I can see your vision – totally up to you!
- No pressure – I shape your session from your session options form. You don’t have to use Pinterest—but it’s there if it helps and if you love a good Pin session!
Bottom line:
Pinterest is a friendly tool to spark inspiration and share your vision, but there’s absolutely no requirement to use it. I’ve got everything covered through our client hub and pre-session prep—think of the board as your creative playground!
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