Joyful, natural family photography by the top-rated photographer in the area
Fill your home with stunning photos of your family that are full of joy, love and laughter.
I take away all the stress from the process. I’ll help you prepare before the shoot (including what to wear and what to say to the children!) and I’ll take control on the day of our shoot so you can relax.
I’ll lead your family through a series of age-appropriate games and interactions. Your children will be happy to take part, because they’re having so much fun which means you can enjoy each moment, too.
In fact, my clients (from kids to teens to grandparents) always say they were surprised by how much they enjoyed themselves – yes, even people who usually hate having their photograph taken!
As a result, the images I capture are natural, authentic and full of love and happiness. It’s your family, at its best, immortalised in beautiful images for you to share, display and treasure forever.
“A fantastic experience from start to finish – I would highly recommend Sarah for family portraits! From the very first email contact to final delivery it was a pleasure working with such a helpful, professional and friendly person. She’s excellent with little ones; our 3- and 6-year olds were so relaxed and absorbed playing her various games! We love the end results and will treasure them for years to come.”
Jo, Family photography client from Bicester, Oxfordshire
Your family photos are in safe hands
I’m one of the top-rated family photographers in the country, with over 240 five-star reviews (click here or Google ‘Sarah Plater Photography’ and click on ‘Reviews’ to read them).
I’m a qualified, professional multi-award-winning photographer and Member of the Master Photographers Association.
I have three years’ experience working at a high street photography studio, combined with nearly two decades of experience as a solo photographer (gosh, that makes me sound old!).
I’ve photographed family groups of all sizes, from single parents through to multi-generation groups.
I’ve co-authored two books on portrait photography, both published by Ammonite Press, and my work is regularly featured in photography magazines.
I hold full professional indemnity and public liability insurance and have been DBS checked.
More important than all that, though, is that I’m a nice person. I’m easy to be around, I’ll make you feel comfortable and I’ll probably make you laugh, too 🙂
“You were brilliant with the children; so patient and gave us so much time. We would highly recommend you to all our friends and family. We all had so much fun. The photos made such a wonderful Christmas present, we struggled with which ones to print and frame for gifts as they were all so good. My parents were delighted with the photos – tears all round!”
Adele, Family Photography client from Thame, Buckinghamshire
How it works
Whether you’re celebrating a new (or the first!) addition to your family, capturing relatives together on a special occasion or just recording precious moments with the ones you love, I can help.
Pick a date from my availability and email me via [email protected] to book in.
I’ll send an invoice for the Silver Collection and a link to an online contract containing my photoshoot Ts&Cs. Payment of the invoice and a digital signature on the contract reserves your photoshoot.
I’ll send over my Outfit Guide, which provides a handy approach to choosing what to wear. Feel free to snap a picture of the outfits you have in mind and send it over. I’ll make suggestions if needed or let you know if they are perfect as is!
We’ll book in a 30-minute phone call to go through some details, such as timing the session for when your children are at their best, so they’re not tired or hungry. If your children are two or more years old, I’ve got a helpful recommendation on what to tell them about the shoot in advance.
“Sarah captured some absolutely stunning pictures of our family and I fall in love with them more each time I look at them. She created a wonderful sense of fun by engaging our children in some games which made everyone feel at ease and this shines through on the photos.”
Zoe, Family Photography client from Bicester, Oxfordshire
On the day of the shoot, simply turn up and then relax; I’ll take it from there. I’ll use my games-led approach to prompt genuine expressions and interactions between your family members, and capture a series of relaxed and beautiful photos of all the group combinations (all the family, all the children, mum with kids, dad with kids and so on).
Then, a week or two after your shoot, I’ll send you a link to an online gallery containing 20-25 beautiful, hand-edited images for you to choose from. There will be smiles, laughter and possibly even tears as you enjoy a slideshow set to music, featuring stunning images of the ones you love most.
At this point, you can choose what you want to keep, with absolutely no pressure whatsoever: buy only what you love. But be warned: you’ll probably love them all!
I offer All-Inclusive Collections ranging from £395 to £995. Full details are available here.
“We had a family photo shoot with Sarah and she was so fantastic. Our 1 year old daughter did not want to sit for the photos but Sarah was so patient and had so many ideas to entertain her and get just the right shot. The whole process was relaxed and fun. Consequently our finished photos are outstanding – we love them! We would recommend Sarah to anyone.”
Mark, Family photography client from Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
How to book in for family photography
If you’d like to get booked in, or if you have any questions about family photography with me, please get in contact. I can’t wait to meet you!:
Sarah Plater AMPA is a multi-award-winning qualified, certified professional portrait photographer based in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
She is the Master Photographers Association Newborn Photographer of the Year 2019 and Young Families Photographer of the Year 2022 for the Central Region (covering Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire).
