Anyone recommend a good photographer for baby/family portraits?

[mammamia]

Would love to get some -as-natural-as-possible with an unpredictable 11month old - photos of our bubba and possibly a family shot or two but would ideally like to have somebody that people can rate, had good experience with,someone who was relaxed and good with baby etc

Can anyone recommend any good photographers in the area?

Cheers x

[Pickle]

Lorenzo Ali is an excellent local photographer who was great with my kids when he took photos about 18 months ago. Very reasonable prices - his website with examples of his work:

http://www.lorenzophotography.co.uk/kids.php

[Belle]

Second that - Lorenzo was fab with our son, who was just under 2 at the time, really took time to put him at his ease and we were really pleased with the results - excellent value.

[Fuschia]

Another vote for Lorenzo who got brilliant photos of our FOUR children - no easy task!

[Princess]

Yep another vote for Lorenzo!

[Minitoots]

I'd like to recommend Peter Northall who is also a local photographer A news photojournalist of enormous experience, Peter combines candid photography with an amazing eye for detail. His photojournalism approach to photography enables him to tell your story perfectly. Peter specialises in 'environmental portraiture'; photography which takes place in the client's home, usual or favourite surroundings. He also has a 5 month old baby son and daughter in primary school so is very experienced in being around children, and is great with them! Peter Northall - Photographer http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4899417/portrait/portrait_04.jpg

[ladywotlunches]

I would recommend Lol Johnson. She's a local mum of two and also a great photographer. We were lucky enough to get a slot on one of her free shoot days. There's no obligation to buy anything (but of course we did, the photos were great!)

She's just announced another free shoot day on 3rd of June. If you're quick you might get a slot. Details are on her facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/loljohnsonphotography.

If you do decide to book a slot with her, PM me and I'll give you my details (so I might get another print from my shoot from recommending you - yay!)

[Pickle]

Just wanted to add that the best thing about Lorenzo is that you get a disc containing all of your photos - so none of the usual expense of having to order prints through the photographer which I think is a real bonus.

[lozzyloz]

My wife has just alerted me to this thread and I must say I'm really touched by some of the comments here. Thank you so much. I'm really grateful and I think I can work out who some of you are!

I have three sons of my own so I've learnt the art of patience with kids although they'll always surprise you! I care very much about my work and nothing gives me more pleasure than seeing the look on parents faces when they see the results of my efforts.

My Family Portrait Packages are straight forward (High res CD, Prints, Private Web Gallery) and competitively priced. If anyone would like to know more please contact me via my website Lorenzo Photography and if you fancy it 'Like' my Facebook page or visit my Blog so you can keep in touch and see my latest work.

Thank you all again.

Loz x

[gardenfairy]

Another alternative is Ken Sharpe - takes fantastic pics in your home - even in the most chaotic of houses (speaking from experience after two sessions 8 yrs apart with him) http://www.kensharp.com/

[lorraineliyanage]

Another vote for Lorenzo - as Pickle mentioned, he is one of the few photographers to give you a CD of hi-res images at no extra expense. This usually costs a FORTUNE from other local photographers that I have contacted! We loved the first photos so much that he now photographs our family yearly which is a lovely memento.

[markcarey]

As a fellow photographer I can tell you this man rocks when it comes to family portraits, really lovely work - can't touch him.

Very calm, nice chap too...

[markcarey]

As a fellow photographer I can tell you this man rocks when it comes to family portraits, really lovely work - can't touch him.

Very calm, nice chap too...

[jollyjudy]

Elle Fallon is a wonderful Baby photographer who came to our house to take portraits. We were so pleased with the results and have been gushing about her to all our friends.

Her website is http://www.ellefallon.co.uk 07810 801466

Judy x

[MothersInc]

www.custardcreamphotography.com They are brilliant! Great value for money and with Kids of their own, very patient (tu)

[rogers369]

I would highly recommend Phil Ripley at www.ripleyphotography.co.uk (020 8355 3053). Phil came to our house and took some beautiful shots of our 6 month old girl. He was extremely patient and flexible and keen to work with exactly what we wanted. He came up with a fab range of shots for us to choose from in colour and black & white.

[Groveland]

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[Sonja]

Another vote for Rosie Bray who took some of our two and a few with us all together that we were just so thrilled with. Very natural. Lovely. She actually has a new website, as well as her blog, which has more examples of her work on it, here:

Rosie Bray's website

[EDTutor]

Dan Luker (the cheery bearded chap with the glasses behind the bar at the EDT) is a wonderful portrait photographer - some of you may have seen his work displayed at the EDT kids' club Babble & Squeek on a Friday morning. He gets amazing, natural, personalised shots and is so unbelievably good with children - he takes time to play with them and gain their trust before he starts shooting and it really shows - take a look here: http://danlukerphoto.wordpress.com and also here at his FB page: http://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/Dan-Luker-Photography/175513499163628?sk=photos#!/pages/Dan-Luker-Photography/175513499163628?sk=photos. I've also PM'd this over to you.

[dulwich22]

Liz Emerson is a local mum and wonderful portrait photographer. Check out her website for examples of her work http://www.lizemerson.co.uk

[lozzyloz]

I'd like to say a huge thank you to all the families I've met and photographed with babies, toddlers and children this year. It's been lovely to meet and work with you all and I hope you've found the sessions as much fun as I have :)

My apologies to those that have been in touch recently only to discover that I'm fully booked until the end of January 2015. I do try to fit in as many families as possible but demand has been extremely high this year.

However, it's not too late if you'd like to buy your loved ones a Gift Voucher for Christmas http://www.lorenzophotography.co.uk/gift-voucher/

Thank you again and wishing you all a fab Christmas and New Year!

Loz x

[scareyt]

Hi we used SarahJane from shutterbaby last year and she was lovely, put us all at ease and got some great shots.

[lozzyloz]

Thank you all again for your wonderful support this year. Great to meet so many of you for the first time and some for the second and third time as your families grow!

Sadly I'm now fully booked until next year but it's not too late if you're thinking of sending someone you love a Gift Voucher for a Family Photo Session.

Details here http://www.lorenzophotography.co.uk/gift-voucher/

Wish you all an amazing Christmas and New Year.

Loz x

[oneunit]

you should have a look at

www.essential-photography.co.uk

specialists in family portrait photography in London.

[Alyse.Baker]

Tricia at Portrayed Photography! She?s so good :)

https://portrayedphotography.smugmug.com