Every family is a unique work of art. Why not have photos that do that justice?
Creative documentary photography shot on 35mm analog film and digital. Capturing real family life in my warm, scuzzy signature style around Derbyshire and The Peak District.
For over 15 years I’ve photographed weddings and families of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds. I’m a member of the Family Photojournalist Association, Lifestyle Wedding Photographers Association and have experience with neurodivergent children and Derbyshire LGBT+ accreditation.
But most importantly; for the better part of two decades I’ve been a parent. I’ve lived wholeheartedly through the wonder, the discovery, the laughter, the meltdowns, the mess and the knowledge that all this fades away far too quickly.
Inspired by street photography, cinema and the classic work of photographers like Sally Mann and Alain Laboile – I bring an artistic eye to highlight the magic of the everyday.
Real family life is messy and fast. It deserves more than sterile, clinically sharp digital pixels. I shoot 35mm film because it embraces reality—grain, motion blur, warm light, and deep, unpredictable shadows included.
Film requires patience. But there is magic in the slow process and the anticipation of waiting for a roll to come back. Film has a texture that digital simply cannot replicate. It feels like a memory, because for so long, it has been the visual language of our stories.
The simplicity and clarity of digital. Or the worn in nostalgic vibes of analog film – how are we going to capture your memories?
A digital session. One location, around an hour, an edited gallery delivered online within a couple of weeks. No film, no box – just honest, unhurried documentary photography of your family, shot with the speed and clarity of digital and delivered via an online gallery.
Includes £50 print credit – because some of them will be worth printing.
Around an hour, one location, no agenda. I follow your family’s lead just capturing you doing you on 35mm film.
Includes a selection of 6 fine art prints, plus an online gallery and £50 print credit for extras.
Two to three hours. Enough time to take in different locations, different moments, the shape of an ordinary day. The park and the kitchen. The chaos and the quiet. This is the one where I get to properly know you.
Includes box of 12 fine art prints, an online gallery and £75 print credit for extras.
Four to six hours. A mini day in the life photoshoot. Getting ready, going out, coming home and playing. The story of your family captured on analog film
Includes box of 24 fine art prints delivered to your door, an online gallery and £100 print credit for extras.
Your session can take place anywhere that feels like your family.
Common choices include:
Your home
Local parks
Woodland walks
Favourite weekend spots
Living in Derbyshire means we’re surrounded by incredible places. The Peak District is a playground – from quiet parks to wild countryside.
But the best location is always wherever your family feels most like themselves.
Yes, I travel outside East Midlands and The Peak District at cost and love an adventure.
We’ll pick something your family enjoys doing together — a walk, baking, playing in the garden, flying a kite.
Then I’ll quietly document it.
Please get in touch using the form below and tell me about your family and requirements and we’ll get the ball rolling.
