Family Photoshoots in London
Studio, home and outdoor family portraits full of life, connection and character
Pennypics creates family photoshoots in London for families who want portraits that feel alive, connected and made to last — at home, outdoors or in studio.
Led by Paola Perni, each session is relaxed and carefully composed, allowing real family moments to become beautiful, lasting photographs.
Sessions take place across Greater London, with particular focus on South West, Central and West London, including Clapham, Wandsworth, Chelsea and Westminster.
Choose Your Family Portrait Experience
Choose the setting that feels right for your family now — the intimacy of home, the focus of the studio, or the freedom of an outdoor portrait experience.
Summer Mini Sessions in London
Pennypics Summer Mini Sessions offer a shorter outdoor family portrait experience on selected dates in carefully chosen London parks and neighbourhood settings.
Created for families who would love a beautiful seasonal update, each 45-minute session is thoughtfully structured and shaped with the same considered approach to light, connection and composition.
The Pennypics Approach
A Pennypics family photoshoot gives children space to be themselves while keeping the portraits beautifully composed.
Paola brings 15+ years of portrait experience to each session, helping parents feel confident and allowing real family moments to become photographs with warmth, structure and lasting presence.
Every family photoshoot is photographed personally by Paola, ensuring consistency in tone, discretion and visual style.
At-Home Family Photography in London
Real Life · Enduring Portraiture
At home, in elegant private locations, or within familiar neighbourhood settings, moments unfold naturally — shaped by everyday rhythms and genuine connection.
Sessions take place across South, Central and West London.
These sessions are unhurried and centred on how your family lives and relates — whether at home, in a local park, or somewhere quietly meaningful to you.
Studio Family Photography in London
Timeless Portraiture
For those who value a polished yet welcoming environment, the studio offers a quiet space for focus and connection.
Carefully considered lighting and simple backdrops remove distraction, allowing your family’s presence to take centre stage.
The result is a balance of composed, timeless portraits and unhurried moments of genuine ease — photographs that feel confident, natural, and made to last.
Outdoor Family Photography in London
Open space · Beautifully crafted light · Composed presence
Outdoor sessions offer a relaxed yet intentional approach to family portraiture across London parks and neighbourhood settings.
Children have space to move.
Parents remain present.
Portraits are shaped with compositional clarity.
Sessions are photographed across South, Central and West London, and selected destinations beyond — balancing natural interaction with a refined visual structure.
Kind Words from London Families
Based in South London, photographing families across Greater London — including Chelsea, Westminster, Richmond, Clapham and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Continue the family journey
Family portraiture often begins before a child is born and grows with them over time.
Many families choose to return across seasons, creating a collection of portraits that reflect their story over time.
Visiting London with Your Family?
For families travelling to London, Pennypics also offers a dedicated London Vacation Photography experience — created for visitors who would love personal family portraits inspired by the city and their time together.
Family Photoshoot FAQs
How far in advance should we book our family photoshoot?
Many families reserve several weeks in advance — particularly for weekends, seasonal timing, or specific preferred settings — though last-minute availability may occasionally be possible depending on the calendar.
Please note that studio sessions are not available on Bank Holidays.
Do you serve only Central and South London?
Pennypics is based in South London and regularly photographs families across Greater London — including Central, South, and West London — as well as Surrey and select destinations further afield.
For travel-based commissions and international work, please explore our Extended Portrait Commissions — a distinct branch of the studio for international visitors and professional clients.
Can we include grandparents or arrange an extended family photoshoot?
Yes. Pennypics regularly photographs grandparents, siblings and multi-generational families, creating refined portraits that balance natural interaction with thoughtful composition.
For larger family gatherings or milestone celebrations, a tailored session format may be recommended to ensure everyone is photographed comfortably and with care.
How long does a typical family photoshoot last?
Signature family sessions last approximately 90 minutes.
This allows space for natural interaction while maintaining a clear visual structure.
How does pricing work?
Signature family photoshoots in studio and at home begin with a session fee, with images and artwork selected after your viewing.
Outdoor Family Portrait Experiences and Seasonal Mini Sessions are offered as thoughtfully structured portrait experiences with a clear collection of included images.
This allows each experience to remain clear, considered, and appropriate to its setting.
What’s the difference between a Signature Family Session and an Outdoor Family Portrait Experience?
A Signature Family Session is a 90-minute family photoshoot available at home, in studio or on location, with a session fee that includes planning, the photoshoot, professional image refinement before viewing, and a complimentary 16×12″ matted print. Digital portraits and additional artwork are chosen separately after viewing.
The Outdoor Family Portrait Experience is a complete outdoor photoshoot, created in selected London parks and neighbourhood settings, and includes 20 professionally refined digital portraits. It is ideal for families who would like a fuller outdoor story with the digital collection already included.
Reserve Your Family Photoshoot
Choose the setting that suits your family and begin planning portraits full of life, connection and character.
Prefer to plan first?
Portraits Designed to Live With You
Alongside digital collections, Pennypics offers professionally printed photographic artwork, wall pieces, and handcrafted albums — created to sit naturally within your home and grow in meaning over time.
These are not simply images to store — but portraits designed to remain present.
Considering a meaningful gift? Family photoshoots are also available as gift cards.