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What exactly is storytelling photography? I sometimes call myself a London storytelling photographer, so I thought I\u2019d have a go at explaining what it means to me.<\/p>\n

In general I\u2019m not too keen on photography labels. In all my photography sessions I\u2019m pretty flexible and happy to go with the flow. Some families would like more formal, but relaxed, portraits. Photographs of the whole\u00a0family together, looking at the camera and (hopefully) smiling! I\u2019m really happy to do this and can still capture\u00a0lots of more candid moments in between these group portraits. Other families just want fun, unscripted images\u00a0of them playing with their children. Some parents don\u2019t even want to be in the photos themselves. Although I do normally persuade them to be in a few at some point. After all they don\u2019t have to show anyone else the photos. And these images will be so precious to the children as they grow up.<\/p>\n

What makes this\u00a0London family photographer happy!<\/h2>\n

But the style I\u2019m drawn to the most is storytelling photography. If I can come away from a family photography session with an image that tells the story of that family I\u2019m one very happy London family photographer!<\/p>\n

I love the image below as it says so much about this wonderful family. The little baby boy on the big slide, so excited and a little nervous. His shoeless feet stretched out with delight. Looking at his daddy who is waiting to catch him, making sure he\u2019ll be safe if he slides down slightly\u00a0too fast! His mummy with her beautiful smile, not quite ready to let go of his tiny\u00a0hand. This family portrait is by no means formal. It\u2019s a moment caught in time and says everything to me about this close family unit.<\/p>\n

London Storytelling Photographer for your unique family<\/h2>\n

I really hope you like this family storytelling image as much as I do. If you\u2019d like me to create one of your special\u00a0family, please do get in touch. We can decide how best to tailor one of my family photography sessions to suit your needs. Details of my London family photography can be found here London Family Photographer<\/a><\/p>\n

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