London Vacation Photographer for Families, Couples & Travellers
Beautiful, personal London vacation portraits, shaped around the places, atmosphere and moments you want to remember.
As a London vacation photographer, Pennypics creates personal portraits for families, couples and travellers who want more than quick landmark pictures.
Your photoshoot follows the London you came to see — the iconic places, quieter corners, atmosphere and small moments that make the trip yours.
You can enjoy the city fully, knowing you will return home with photographs that feel personal, vibrant and true to your time here.
From Westminster and St James’s Park to Hyde Park, the Italian Gardens and quieter streets along the way, London becomes more than a backdrop — it becomes part of the story.
The session moves at your pace, so your time together stays at the centre.
At a Glance
London Vacation Portrait Experience
£299 weekdays · £325 weekends & Bank Holidays
A beautifully finished collection of 10 family portraits from your time in London — all created in a 45-minute photoshoot that fits easily into your day.
Couples and solo travellers are welcome too.
View availability for the 45-minute experience →
Full London Story
£475 · same price for any available date
More time to enjoy London together, with 90 minutes for different backdrops and moments along the way.
Your complete finished gallery is included, so you can keep the whole story.
View availability for the Full London Story →
Vacation Photoshoots Designed Around Your Time in London
Across London, Effortlessly
✔ For families visiting London, as well as couples and solo travellers
✔ Outdoor sessions across London, with routes chosen around your stay
✔ Flexible and well-paced for families travelling with children
A Considered Start, Close to Where You Are
Sessions can begin near your accommodation or in a location chosen for ease, comfort and the best available route.
Family Vacation Portraits in London
From well-known settings to more personal corners of the city, each session follows light, atmosphere, and movement—allowing London to become part of the story.
Many families visiting London want portraits that feel more considered than holiday snapshots. They want portraits that feel personal and genuinely connected to their time in the city.
A Pennypics vacation photoshoot gives children space to move through the city naturally, while parents stay present — returning home with photographs that feel alive, close and completely theirs.
Guided with Care and Intention
This experience follows your trip, not the other way around.
A playful family portrait in St James’s Park during a London vacation photoshoot.
Why Travellers Choose Pennypics
I’m Paola Perni, a London-based portrait and family photographer working with international visitors who value a calm, well-guided experience.
I specialise in helping you feel relaxed, confident, and fully present during your session.
What makes this ideal for travellers:
✓ Local knowledge of London light, timing and routes
✓ Gentle, confident direction throughout
✓ A private PDF contact sheet for easy viewing and selection
You enjoy London. I take care of everything else.
The Experience — Simple, Guided, Complete
Planning your photoshoot is simple, even from abroad.
As you begin planning, you may also find our London vacation photoshoot guide and what-to-wear guide helpful.
Before your session:
• Location suggestions based on your stay and preferences
• Guidance on timing, light, and walking distance
During the shoot:
• A relaxed, well-paced approach
• Natural movement and candid moments, with room for children to be themselves
After your session:
• A private PDF contact sheet to view your photographs
• 10 professionally refined portraits included with the 45-minute experience; more may be added after viewing
• The complete finished gallery included with the Full London Story
London Vacation Portrait Experience
A beautiful way to remember London, without arranging your day around the photoshoot.
London Vacation Portrait Experience
45 minutes
£299 weekdays · £325 weekends & Bank Holidays
What’s Included
✓ Pre-session planning & location guidance
✓ A 45-minute photoshoot at an agreed outdoor London location
✓ 10 professionally refined portraits
✓ A private PDF contact sheet for viewing and selection
✓ Additional professionally refined portraits available after viewing
Full London Story
90 minutes
£475 · same price for any available date
More time to enjoy London together, with room for different backdrops and moments along the way.
Your complete finished gallery is included, so you can keep the whole story.
Who This Is For
For families visiting London, as well as couples and solo travellers. If you are planning a larger group, multiple locations or something more extensive, contact Paola for a tailored proposal.
What Our Travellers Say
"The most amazing experience — the photos were absolutely stunning. Highly recommend to anyone visiting London"
- June, Chicago, USA.
"Wir haben Urlaubsbilder in London gemacht und Paola gewählt — sie macht sehr schöne Bilder, ist freundlich und kreativ und macht ihre Arbeit hervorragend."
"We had our London vacation portraits taken with Paola — beautiful photographs, warm and creative throughout."
- Marie-Louise from Germany.
Planning Something More Extensive?
For private family commissions, multiple locations or a portrait experience shaped more closely around your time in London, contact Paola directly for a tailored proposal.
Paola can also liaise with personal assistants, concierges and planners where helpful.
London Vacation Photoshoot FAQs
Can I book before my full London itinerary is confirmed?
Yes. Once you know your travel dates, you can reserve your session. The route, starting point and any specific places you would like to include can all be shaped closer to the time, once you know where you are staying and how your trip is taking form.
What happens if it rains?
London light in soft rain can be quietly beautiful, and sessions are planned with weather flexibility in mind. If conditions are genuinely unsuitable on the day, we will find the best path forward together, whether that means adapting the route or rescheduling.
Can the photoshoot fit around a tight itinerary?
Yes. The session is designed to feel well-paced and easy to fit into your visit. Starting points can be chosen around your stay, so the experience feels natural rather than disruptive.
Can I keep more than the 10 included portraits?
Yes. The 45-minute London Vacation Portrait Experience includes 10 professionally refined portraits from your private PDF contact sheet. Additional professionally refined portraits may be added after viewing.
Do you offer a Full London Story option?
Yes. The Full London Story is a 90-minute London portrait experience at £475 for any available date. It includes the complete finished gallery and gives you more time for different backdrops and moments along the way.
Do you photograph families, couples and solo travellers?
Yes. Pennypics principally photographs families visiting London and also welcomes couples and solo travellers. Extended or multigenerational groups can be planned directly with Paola through a tailored proposal.
Ready to Plan Your London Portrait Experience?
Enjoy your time in London with a photographic experience that becomes part of the trip — personal, polished and beautifully connected to the city.
Choose the experience that best fits your time in London, then view availability and reserve your preferred date.
A Meaningful Gift for Travellers
A London photoshoot is a beautiful way to mark:
• Family reunions
• Honeymoons & anniversaries
• Graduation trips
• First visits to London