Pennypics London Photography Journal
Family Portraits. London.
The Pennypics Journal explores family portraits in London through practical guidance, location ideas, seasonal inspiration and the different stages of family life.
From maternity and newborn days to growing children, family gatherings and portraits around the city, each article is shaped by the same Pennypics point of view: the portrait comes first, with London, light and setting used to give it character.
Portraits Across Family Life
Family portraits change as family life changes.
Pregnancy, newborn days, growing children, milestones and larger family gatherings each bring a different reason to make a portrait. The setting, pace and kind of guidance may change, but the aim remains the same: photographs that feel recognisably yours and worth keeping.
From Maternity to Family Portraits
Maternity portraits often begin with a moment centred on the mother-to-be, while newborn and family portraits gradually bring more of the family story into view.
Each stage asks for something slightly different, from a more personal maternity portrait to photographs shaped around a new baby, growing children or the wider family.
For practical guidance on timing, setting and preparation:
Maternity Photoshoot Planning Guide →
When to Book a Maternity Photoshoot in London →
To explore maternity portrait options in London:
Portraits Across London
Family portraits can take shape in very different parts of London life: at home, in the studio, in a favourite park or along streets and neighbourhoods that already mean something to you.
The setting changes the atmosphere, but the portrait remains the focus.
Seasonal Portrait Ideas
London changes through the year, and some families prefer to make portraits part of that rhythm.
Seasonal sessions, autumn colour, summer evenings and Christmas portraits can offer a simple reason to return and create something new.
London Vacation Portraits
London can also become part of the family story for those visiting the city.
Vacation portraits bring together family photography and a stronger sense of place, from quieter neighbourhood streets to recognisable parts of central London, while keeping the people at the centre of the photographs.
Paola Perni, the Photographer Behind Pennypics
Pennypics London Photography is the work of Paola Perni, founder and portrait photographer.
Her approach combines photographic judgement, careful composition, shaped light and direction where it helps, while leaving enough room for personality and family character to remain visible.
Across maternity, newborn, baby and family portraits, the aim is consistent: photographs that feel considered, recognisable and worth keeping.