Cup of Green
Family Photographer in Caterham & Surrey
Relaxed sessions that feel like your family, at your own pace.
Relaxed sessions that feel like your family, at your own pace.
These sessions are built for real life. Muddy knees, toddler meltdowns, the dog photobombing every other shot. We pick somewhere that means something to you, and I always build in proper time so nobody feels rushed. Everyone settles, the camera disappears, and that's when the good ones happen.
No stiff line-ups unless you want them. If someone has a meltdown, we have a snack and carry on. The mess is half the point.
Just the two of you works the same way. Couples, engagements, an anniversary, or no occasion at all: we go for a walk somewhere you like and I stay out of the way. Here’s Best and Rory’s afternoon in central London, if you want to see how one of those goes.
Stuck on where to go or what to wear? I've written guides to the best photo spots around Caterham and what to wear for a family photoshoot.
First, a quick planning call. We talk through where we might go, who's coming along and anything you're hoping for. Maybe you've got a spot in mind. Maybe you'd rather we just see what happens.
Then we spend proper time together on the day, and you come away with the whole story of it, finished in my style and yours to keep.
The Story
£299
The Love Story
£299
The Whole Day
£545
A unique album or book
from £400
Fine art album or coffee table book, your choice of cover. I design it, and the printing and delivery are in the price.
Print box
£195
Ten fine art prints in a keepsake box. Easy to frame later, and the nicest thing to hand to grandparents.
Fine art prints
£35 each
Any photograph from your gallery, printed on fine art paper and ready to frame.
All of it comes later, once your gallery lands, and never at booking. Buying for somebody else? Gift vouchers start at £95. See the full list, or read how they are made.
★★★★★
We did a family photoshoot in our garden with Elena and she did such a wonderful job. The pictures feel really natural and timeless, and she put us all at ease and made it fun.
Alex · Family session, Surrey garden
The little things worth knowing before your session.
Good. Moving kids make better photos than stiff ones. I work at kid pace, which means we follow them, not the other way around. If someone has a meltdown we stop, regroup, carry on. The mess is kind of the point.
Wear what feels like you, just a notch up from everyday. Soft, warm tones and natural fabrics photograph beautifully, and I'd gently steer you away from big logos or tiny busy patterns, which pull the eye. If you're coordinating a family, pick two or three colours that sit well together rather than matching head to toe. And dress for the weather, because cold, grumpy kids make for cold, grumpy photos. I'm happy to send a few ideas before the day.
Almost everyone says this, and almost everyone forgets about it ten minutes in. You won't be stood stiffly facing the lens. I give gentle prompts and little things to do, like walk this way or whisper something daft to each other, so you're busy being yourselves rather than posing. The natural moments in between tend to be the keepers. You don't need to be photogenic. That's my job.
For outdoor sessions, the first hour after sunrise or the couple of hours before sunset give you that soft, golden light everyone loves. With little ones I'll always work around naps and mealtimes first, because a happy toddler beats perfect light every time. Either way, we'll settle the timing together on the planning call.
Yes, always. Dogs are family, and some of my favourite shots have a wagging tail in them. Bring a lead and some treats, and ideally a second person who can hold them for the odd photo where they're not invited. We'll make it work.
For outdoor sessions, we reschedule at no charge. A bit of cloud cover makes for better light, and it's only heavy rain that's a problem. We'll keep an eye on the forecast together and make the call with a couple of days' notice.
The simple rules that make everyone look like themselves, only better. Colours that photograph well together, fabrics that behave and how to dress a family for the weather without anyone sulking.
Twenty-five minutes, £95, eight finished photographs. Put your name down and I'll email you once the spot is confirmed.
Tell me about your family. We start with a quick, no-pressure chat. I photograph families in Caterham, Redhill, Reigate, Oxted, Purley and Croydon, and right across Surrey.
I reply within 24 hours.
Rather write? Email hello@cupofgreen.photography or message me on WhatsApp.