Bristol Family Photographer
Freezing the Everyday Cuddles, Connection and chaos
Heartfelt Bristol Family Photographer: Preserving Your motherhood story
As a mother and Bristol family photographer I understand your deep desire to press pause on the love, magic and unpredictability of life with your wildlings as they grow. You never want to forget how it felt to be mama to your crew, raising them in the family home you so lovingly curated.
Kind words
“We had a lovely Bristol family photoshoot with Debbie. She took the most amazing and natural photos of our family. She was very patient and skilled with the children and really captured their personalities.”
Bristol Family Photographer
I'm a Bristol mother, mama cheerleader, newborn lover and toddler playmate. My approach is to capture your beautiful everyday moments of love, connection and joy in a natural, honest and gentle way.
If you want relaxed and heartfelt family photos that authentically freeze those fleeting moments and sweet candid details that makes your crew unique, you're in the right place! Kitchen discos, sofa snuggles and pillow fights, I'm here to document every chapter of your wonderfully imperfect family story.
Natural Family Photography at home in Bristol
Your family photographs will act as tangible love notes to you and your children for years to come and that's why I I believe the most natural and authentic family photographs happen at home, where your beautifully wild motherhood story plays out and where the most precious childhood memories are made.
Kind words
“Debbie came to my house and took beautiful unposed family photos. We chatted and played and ended up with some of my favourite photographs of this precious age. I would highly recommend Debbie for your Bristol motherhood photoshoot.”
Get in your family photographs. It's the greatest gift for your children
An in-home family photoshoot offer a stress-free, fun experience, capturing the unique energy, love, and chaos of your family's story. Your beautiful family portraits will act as a time capsule of cherished love notes to your future self, reminding you of this fleeting phase of parenthood. And let me tell you, mama your children will adore seeing you front and centre of your family photos.
Invest in the memories of your motherhood journey
Bristol Family Photography
+ Pre-session questionnaire
+ Session planning video call
+ Session prep guide
+ Style advice & access to my client wardrobe
+ Relaxed in-home photoshoot lasting up to 2 hrs
+ Private online viewing gallery of your session
+ My time, guidance & commitment throughout
+My travel to & from the session within 15 miles of BS3
+ Purchase a digital collection AFTER you have viewed your gallery
+ Your session fee gifted back to you as print credit to spend on prints and wall art in my store
- To secure your booking a 50% non-refundable retainer is required. This is deducted from your session fee of £125.
- Payment plans are available. Ask for details
- Session fee includes a photoshoot for mama and her immediate family (i.e. partner and children)
Guided every step of the way: In-Home Bristol Family photography
Choose me as your Bristol family photographer if you want:
- to celebrate your incredible motherhood story
- to document the precious details of your children as they grow
- to preserve the way it felt to be mama to your crew
- to freeze the beautiful chaos of everyday life with your family surrounded by the special place you call home
- a photographer who gets it. As a mother I understand you want natural and heartfelt photos you love with your children
Your family photography experience will be stress-free and enjoyable from start to finish. From enquiries, to wardrobe choices to print orders, I'm here to help. So, if this sounds like your kind of family photoshoot, send me a message using the contact form below.
Kind words
“Debbie delivered exactly what we wanted which was natural, candid photos of our family at home. She took the time to get to know us and is extremely personable. I would recommend her to anyone seeking to capture motherhood memories in Bristol.”
get in your Family photos, Mama!
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As a thank you'll receive a FREE 7x5 print when you go on to book a full maternity, newborn or family photoshoot.
Got questions? Let me answer them for you
1. When should I book?
I recommend booking your family session as soon as you feel we're a good fit.
My weekend and school holiday slots book up quickly so get in touch as soon as you're ready to secure your spot.
2. What should we wear?
I always suggest wearing warm neutral colours to keep all the emphasis on you and your crew. Once you book in I will send you my style and prep guide to help you and your family get ready for shoot day.
3. How long will the session take?
Most sessions take 2 hours to allow us to get a good mixture of shots. Your photography session will be the only one I book in for the day so I have plenty of time to focus on you and your family.
4. What will my session be like?
My natural approach means I keep things relaxed and genuine. Sessions are very much mama-focused and child-led meaning we go with the flow and capture family life as it is, right now. As we chat, giggle and play with the kids I will click away to ensure I'm authentically capturing your motherhood story. There will be some gentle guidance so the light falls beautifully but it will be spontaneous and candid from there on in. No cheesy smiles here. Instead think nose rubs, tickle time and terrible jokes!
5.Is my home enough?
You are a mum. Family life is real. So there is NO expectation to have a perfect home. All we need is a room with a window to make beautiful keepsake photos of you and your crew.
To keep all the focus on you and your family I would suggest having a tidy and declutter before your session. More help can be found in my style and prep guide once you've booked in with me.
6. What if my children play up?
Kids will be kids so let's embrace their unique quirks and unbounding energy! There may be giggling fits or meltdowns but that's life, isn't it And that's the beauty of in-home lifestyle photoshoots. They are a wonderful mix of unscripted lifestyle and gentle guidance that allows for the everyday moments that make beautifully relaxed, connected and meaningful images of you and your children.
FYI, I was an educator for over 17 years, working within the primary, secondary and specialist education sectors. I also have a PGCE in Autism Studies so I have plenty of tricks up my sleeve to entertain the kids and keep them on side.
7. I'm apprehensive about having my photo taken
Most people, including me, feel unsure about having their photograph taken. Let me reassure you by saying when you choose Little Bodhi Photography you will have someone to gently guide you through the whole process. From the booking to the photography session to the gallery reveal. I will share my comprehensive prep and style guide to help you prepare for the shoot day. And on the day of the session, I will use a mix of unscripted lifestyle and gentle guidance to make sure we get beautifully relaxed, connected and meaningful images of you and your family.
8. When will I receive my images?
You will receive a sneak peek of your photoshoot within 7 working days. Your private online proofing gallery will be available to view within 2-3 weeks of the photoshoot. Here you will be able to select your favourite images and I will then go ahead and fully edit them for you. Within 4 weeks of your selections, you will be able to download, share and print your chosen keepsake photographs.
9. Are you insured?
Absolutely! All of my equipment is covered and I am fully insured with public liability and professional indemnity insurance.
10. Can we include the grandparents?
Absolutely! These sessions are designed to include mama and her immediate family members. If you'd like to include grandparents, that's great. I ask for £25 per additional family member.