A mum sits with her baby boy on her lap giving him a big cuddle at a west sussex photo shoot

Family portrait sessions are booked for up to one hour. That gives us plenty of time to work at a relaxed pace, allow children time to settle, and create a lovely variety of images without anyone feeling rushed.

In reality, I often don’t need the full hour – but having that time built in means sessions stay calm and enjoyable, which always leads to better photographs.