Your story starts here
I’d like you to get hold of your story and hold it tight. Because those kids of yours, they grow fast. One day they’re tiny and fragile, barely fitting in their car seat and the next, they just want to hang out with their friends and you’ve turned into a ‘taxi’ mum or dad. And for every stage of their life, there is a story to tell.
That story will evolve but it will still be yours and only yours. Each family has its own way of sharing and loving and that’s what I’d love to capture for you. So you always keep a sweet memory of the rollercoaster that is childhood.
The session
Before your session
We will always plan a pre-session consultation over the phone ahead of your photoshoot to discuss the details but it’s also a great opportunity for me to know more about your family, the things you like doing with your children so we all feel comfortable on the day.
Whether we’re doing family, newborn or maternity photos, we’ll gently ease into your photoshoot and I’ll follow the flow of your family: the giggles, the messing around, the chitchat and of course, the cuddles.
For a newborn session, we’ll follow your baby’s pace for a calm and gentle session. For a maternity session, we will get lovely portraits of you and your bump.
SESSION FEE
The photo session will last approximately 1.5-2 hours (2-3 hours for a newborn photoshoot). That should be plenty of time for me to get lots of gorgeous photos of your family.
A session fee is required to secure your booking:
£150
(weekend sessions only)
The session fee does not include any digital files or products. This includes the time I will spend with you and your family as well as my talent.
If you choose the Premium digital package (all the digital images) upfront, the session fee is lifted!
What happens after the session?
Within 3 weeks after your session, I will select the best photos of your family session and enhance and apply some light retouching of the selected images. I will then send you a link to your gallery to view your very own photos. This will be your opportunity to decide the photos you want and the products that will make you happy to have in your home. You’ll have the choice between digital images, photo albums, wall art and fine-art prints.
DIGITAL IMAGES
You will first discover your personal photos in the password-protected online gallery I will share with you.
I will create a video slideshow with a selection of your session photos to start your photo viewing.
To keep high resolution digital images you have the choice to purchase one of the following options:
ALBUMS
Don't let your family photos stay hidden... they are precious memories that deserve to be enjoyed as a family now and for years to come, when your children have all grown up. There is no better feeling than touching and flicking through your own photo album or individual fine art prints. I will be in charge of the artistic lay-out (with your collaboration for the choice of the photos) so you don't have to worry about it.
Fine Art Photo Album
Capture your family story in a handmade album made with high-quality fine art paper, lay-flat pages, leather cover and hard backed. It also comes in its own protective box and sleeve.
This Fine Art Photo Album is printed by professional British printers and its materials come from sustainable sources.
Main album - £495
You will be amazed by the high quality of the fine art paper and the beautiful and smooth leather cover.
A complementary box will guarantee your memories are kept safely.
- 25 x 25 cm (10 x 10”)
- First 20 pages (further page at £10 each)
- High quality fine art paper with a matte finish
- Fabric cover (option to upgrade to a leather cover as shown)
- Thick paper (400gsm) with a flexible feel
- Lay-flat binding (meaning the album lays fully flat when open)
- Debossed title on the cover (other options available)
- Complementary protective box and sleeve
Other album sizes available: 6 x 6”, 8 x 8” and 12 x 12”
Watch this video showing this handmade album made with high-quality fine art paper, lay-flat pages, leather cover and hard backed.
Small album copies - £115
These smaller albums are great as gifts for the grand-parents or as keepsake copy for your children. They are only available alongside an order of a main Fine Art Photo Album. The small copies have the exact same layout and photos as the main album.
- 15 x 15 cm (6 x 6”)
- 20 pages
- Fabric cover (option to upgrade to a leather cover)
- 1 copy
FRAMES / WALL ART
Seeing photos of your family in your house brings a bit of joy every day.
Show off your photos on your walls with a selection of frames made in England.
Frames start at £260 for 16” x 12” frame / 8” x 12” print.
If you prefer several photos within a frame, you can choose a 24” x 18” storyboard frame with 4 photos 6” x 9” for £375.
Various options of sizes, frame styles and colours are available.
Ask me for more details.
PRINTS
If you'd rather receive some beautiful prints of your family, I offer fine art giclee prints using very elegant paper that feels amazing to touch. You can then keep them in a box or frame them to display in your favourite spot in your home.
Fine art giclée prints using very elegant paper that feels amazing to touch. It’s called Hahnemühle Bamboo (290gsm, matt finish, art gallery look).
6x4” prints
- Set of 20 = £160.00
- Set of 10 = £85.00
- Set of 5 = £45.00
9x6” prints
- Set of 20 = £349.00
- Set of 10 = £179.00
- Set of 5 = £93.00
More sizes available. Ask for more information.
What parents said….
“Marion, these photos are incredible!
I have been welling up looking through.
You have captured us all so beautifully.
Blown away, absolutely blown away.”
“The photos are so lovely –
some of them actually made me cry.”
“I loved how when Marion walked in the girls warmed to her immediately.
She bent down to their level to say hi and she made them feel so comfortable in her presence before the camera came out.”
“The photos that Marion’s captured are amazing.
There are so many little moments I didn’t see on the day.
When we got the photos back, I was actually quite emotional. ”
I had the pleasure to photograph Yasmine Camilla, influencer and mum, and her two children, Callum and Amber, in their home. Yasmine recorded a video talking about what she loved about her experience with me as well as the photos I created for her and her family.
Watch Yasmine and her children talking about their family photos:
Are you expecting?
Pregnancy is a unique and beautiful time and having a maternity photo session is a great way to capture this exciting moment. I’ll focus on your gorgeous bump and the sweet connection with your partner.
A maternity session - with a session fee of £75 - includes:
- A 45-minute photoshoot in an indoor or outdoor location of your choice
- A pre-consultation call to plan your session
- An online proofing gallery of 25 photos
Bump to Baby Package
Having photos before and after your baby arrives means you have memories of a special time of your family life.
When booking your maternity and newborn photo sessions at the same time, you will get:
- 50% off the session fee of your maternity session (£37.50)
- a complimentary portfolio keepsake to display two photos of your choice.
Inspiration for your family session
Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor, a family session is what you want it to be. We will discuss ahead of the session what your family loves doing together and that will guide us towards one option or another. Below are some ideas that might inspire you.
At-home family and baby photo session in Beckenham, Bromley
Best parks for children portraits in Crystal Palace and Beckenham
Moving house: a special family photoshoot in Beckenham, Bromley
At home family photos near Honor Oak Park, London
What to wear for the photoshoot
What matters is that you feel comfortable. And if you’re comfortable, you’ll feel happier and that will show on the photos. Wear clothes you would normally wear, dress like ‘you’, in a nutshell. Colourwise, neutrals can be a good base to which you can add a touch of colour. Entirely up to you. As a general rule, try to avoid black and red (for the tops), logos and strong patterns. Any questions before the session, just let me know but, as long as you keep it simple, you’ll be just fine!
What’s next?
If you are ready to book your session date, the last thing you need to do is send me a message or an email (hello@marionandyouphotography.com) and tell me about the photos you are looking for.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Are you planning a birthday party or your little one’s christening? I love taking photos of these special and memorable moments in your family life.
Christening and baptism
A christening is a rare occasion to bring your family and friends together for a day. I would love to capture the spirit of this special day with discretion.
Birthday party
Planning a birthday party for your child or family member? I can take photos for your special family occasions.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch for information and pricing.
Gift voucher
Photography sessions make beautiful presents for your loved one. Perhaps you want to surprise your wife for a special occasion or it’s a present for the grandparents so they can get a special memory spent with their grandchildren?
Whether you want to offer a full session or simply contribute to one, contact me and I'll organise a personalised gift card for the lucky person.
A little bit about me
I’m Marion, photographer and mum of a 9-year-old boy. I’m originally from France but I made London my home more than 15 years ago. I still miss French lovely bread and cheese (and cakes!) but I got used to the British food habits, swapping for sliced bread and Cheddar cheese ;-).
My previous career was in advertising, managing clients of big car brands. Now I’m managing family and work but I always try to fit in some quality time with my husband and son. You’ll often find us in a National Trust place or on a country walk somewhere in Kent.
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Do you have any questions before booking?