I do what I do because these moments become your memories.
This a space where chaos is welcomed and wild hearts roam free. A place for sandy toes and runny noses, for those super squishy cuddles and hot salty tears. The real you. Your real family. As you are; perfectly imperfect.
The Freckle ETHOS.
- To create beautiful, natural and real family photography. Simple as that.
- Add in a pinch of silly. A pack of beating hearts. A bit of getting mucky.
- A feeling of complete joy.
A place to connect and share the good times through the journey.
Mother, photographer, seeker of wild hearts and bits of crumpet that fell down the sofa.
I'm a mother first and foremost and those of us who have stepped across this threshold know all too well how fleeting it all is. Parenthood makes your heart stronger and softer all at once. You grow in ways you could never imagine. It makes you want to be better, stronger, braver, more vulnerable and more of everything just for them. I want to show you how you feel together. What you mean to each other. Just. Right. Now.
I want you to see that in yourself, through the photographs I’ll be the mirror to your beating hearts.
YOU’RE in the RIGHT PLACE
IF You'RE LOOKING FOR:
Images that capture the messy AND the beautiful.
Emotion-rich photos without forced poses.
A handful of family groups and a ton of the real stuff.
Spontaneous captures of your family that are heartfelt and real.
— You’re in the right place.
Emma! Oh my goodness
honestly these are amazing!
You’ve captured our life perfectly.
— Ornella, Family Client
When I photograph your family I look for the REAL you, the energy and how you feel.
You won’t get stiff posed images, just lovely memories of how you feel at this moment in time, being together and just loving each other.
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY IN DEVON
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Perfectly Imperfect
The moments I look for are the perfectly imperfect. Your personalities, not just the ‘pretty’. Your little ones as they are, wild and free and full of in-the-present joy. You choose the start of your story and we’ll see what unfolds.
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How it feels. Right now.
I want to show you how you feel together. What you mean to each other. Just. Right. Now.
Before it all changes again. And again. And on we go, growing and learning together…
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Creating a relaxed bubble for you all to feel all the feels.
If that means absolute pure joy at hula hoops on fingers or a melt down over having your shoes put on. You won’t get stiff posed images, just lovely memories of how you feel at this moment in time.
HOW it all WORKS
Book your session
Choose which session fits with your family right now. Run Free, Run Wild or Nest. The session fee secures your booking.
Embrace the session
Time to have a ton of fun and just be together for an hour or two. No distractions.
Choose a collection
Once you receive your slideshow and viewing gallery choose a collection of digital files and prints to keep forever.
Pick YOUR SESSION TYPE
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Run Free.
1 hour session on location
A favourite option, you tell me where you like to hang out best; beach, moors or woods…pick your adventure. I’ll help you find a location that works for your plans. A mini picnic on the beach? Yes please! A muddy-wellies splash in puddles in the woods? A Dartmoor explore to play pooh sticks and find ponies and drink tea from a flask. You tell me what you do best as a family and we can make a mini adventure of it.
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Run Wild.
2 hour session on location
With a little extra time we can go further and explore more - perfect when the little ones are walking and into everything or bigger ones want to do their usual adventures. We can squeeze in a lot more activities, so a rock pool explore might turn into a game of pirates, a sloppy ice cream and splashing about in the sea. If you can imagine it, we can do it.
£125
£75 session fee
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Nest.
2 hour session at home
I’ll come to yours and we can do what you do best. Family time at home is wonderful. It’s so relaxed, the kids love it because it’s familiar and fun. Jumping on the beds, making dens, snuggles on the sofa with books, lunchtime mess or bath time. A set of images that will give time and place and true nostalgia. All the little things that make up your life together.
£125
Favourite COLLECTIONS
Tickles
Cuddles
Your favourite 45 digital images via instant digital download
Three 12"x8" Fine Art Giclée Prints
Beating Hearts
All digital images via instant digital download
Five 12"x8" Fine Art Giclée Prints
Your favourite 30 digital images via instant digital download
One 12"x8" Fine Art Giclée Print
£225
£525
£325
Contact me
Get in touch to tell me all about yourselves and what you do best as a family. We can hatch a plan via email or hop on call to discuss options.
CHOOSE YOUR SESSION TYPE
I will help you decide which session type is the best fit for your family at this moment in time.
We get together and Shoot
The fun bit where you guys get to hang out together distraction free and just be you.
SLIDESHOW & Gallery
I edit the photos individually and deliver the finished files via a slideshow and in a viewing gallery.
Choose your collection
You get two weeks to choose your collection and add on any extras. Digitals plus prints as standard. You choose what you buy.
Prints arrive & Downloads
Beautiful Fine Art Giclée prints arrive in the post and your downloads are instant. Enjoy the memories.
“They are beautiful, so exceptionally good! The lighting, the emotions and the memories - wow!”
REAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS IN DEVON
KIND WORDS
“Wow!! Thank you so so much. These are incredible, the colours are fantastic.”
Rupert stole the show didn’t he!I have no idea how on earth are we going to pick!! You’re so talented. — Heather Wolhuter.
“We love all the photos so much, you have (once again!) captured us so perfectly.”
We are so happy with how they look! The prints look great, we are so pleased with them! — A & M
Frequently asked questions
Can we talk before we book?
Of course we can! I love to have a chat - we can arrange a call or a video call. If the kids are old enough and not in bed they can join in too!
HOW DO WE BOOK?
Once you decide you want to book I will send you a booking form and an invoice for the session fee via email. Once I have both back your shoot is booked.
How do we pick a shoot date?
We can choose a date that suits you all. Maternity shoots are best between 32 and 35 weeks. Newborn shoots are best before they are 2 weeks old so they are all still teeny andsleepy. For all other family shoots it's really up to you.
What about locations?
I have great local knowledge so if you are stuck for ideas I can send you a list. Just ask.
What time of day is best?
I always recommend going for a sunset shoot for golden hour light. It's a one off, adventurous late night for the little ones in Summer. In early spring, autumn and winter, the light is generally low and beautiful at any time of day and with early sunsets we can work around those sleepy little one's bedtimes. If you are having the shoot at home any daylight hours work best - but we can plan this too around your children's schedules so we get them when they have plenty of energy!
