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Photography by Season & Special Moments in London

Pennypics London is a portrait studio guided by the vision of Paola Perni, creating family and personal photography shaped by seasons and meaningful moments across London.

This guide explores how time, atmosphere, and place influence portrait experiences at home, in the studio, and in outdoor settings throughout the year.

A Year of Signature Portrait Experiences

At Pennypics, portraits are shaped by presence, not circumstance. London’s seasons quietly colour the atmosphere and emotional tone of each story.

Whether at home, in the studio, or on location, each Signature Session unfolds with calm intention, creating portraits that feel natural and refined.

These seasonal and special experiences reflect how relationships and memories evolve over time.

Explore the sections below to discover how different moments in the year give voice to the stories we photograph.

A warm and polished at-home family portrait in London, capturing a joyful, unhurried moment of connection between parents and children in a refined domestic setting.

Spring Photography

In spring, Pennypics London photographs families and individuals at home, in the studio, and at outdoor locations across London, using natural light and a calm, refined approach.

Spring carries a feeling of renewal and movement.


Portraits during this season often express growth and anticipation, guided by lighter tones and a gentle sense of openness.

Spring photography reflects beginnings and transitions, creating images that feel fresh while remaining composed and refined.

A serene at-home portrait of a young child seated by a vase of tulips, illustrating the fresh and open atmosphere of spring photography.

Summer & Vacation Photography

A relaxed and natural family portrait in a London park pavilion, capturing shared joy and fluid movement during a summer session.

Summer sessions often unfold across London’s parks and neighbourhoods, where Pennypics London creates relaxed family and personal portraits shaped by light, space, and movement.

Summer brings openness and ease.


Longer days invite portraits that feel fluid and expressive, shaped by space, movement, and shared moments.

Sessions created during this season often unfold across London’s parks and familiar places, capturing families and individuals in a relaxed and natural way.

A chic vacation portrait of a woman on Westminster Bridge with the London Eye in the background, capturing an unhurried moment amidst the city’s iconic architecture.

Autumn Photography

Autumn portraits by Pennypics London take place at home, in the studio, and in outdoor London locations—shaped by seasonal light and a sense of quiet continuity.

Colours feel richer, and moments are imbued with gentle stillness.

Portraits from this season reflect connection and texture, shaped by the transition between movement and calm.

Autumn sessions celebrate London families and everyday life with a composed, thoughtful presence.

A polished portrait of a child in a yellow sweater and purple trousers, holding a birch tree in front of London heritage buildings, capturing a sense of quiet continuity.

Winter & Christmas Photography

During winter and Christmas, Pennypics London creates portraits primarily in home and studio settings, focusing on closeness, simplicity, and lasting tradition.

Winter brings a sense of stillness and intimacy.

Portraits feel quieter, guided by subtle tones and a gentle atmosphere of togetherness.

Whether captured at home, in the studio, or in carefully chosen surroundings, winter photography is about presence over spectacle.

Christmas portraits, in particular, become part of a cherished family tradition—shaped by simplicity, connection, and enduring meaning.

A mesmerising winter portrait of a young child in a red coat, illustrating a quiet moment of connection in a London woodland setting.
london autumn outdoors family photshoot child with face painted

Special Photography Experiences

Guided by the vision of Paola Perni, these bespoke photography experiences honour Mother’s Day, family milestones, and meaningful portrait occasions in London.

Some moments are defined not by seasons, but by meaning.


Days such as Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and family milestones mark emotional chapters in relationships and family life.

These portrait experiences are created to honour connection and presence. Rather than promotions, they are approached as personal rituals — quiet, thoughtful, and designed to be remembered.

A chic and intimate at-home portrait of parents with their newborn, emphasizing presence and the annual renewal of family spirit.

Aligning the Season with your Story

Beautiful Portraits All Year Round

Every season and every meaningful moment tells a different story.

There is no single perfect time — only the moment that feels true to your life now.

This guide is designed to help you understand how time and atmosphere give character to your portraits, and which experience best reflects your family, your relationships, and the memories you wish to preserve.

From here, you may explore individual seasonal or special experiences, or move naturally toward the photography services that suit your needs.

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