Summer for me always means a ton of vacation sessions in Central London. I love taking my clients along one of my favorite routes, from Millenium Bridge over to Big Ben. There are plenty of opportunities for fantastic photos that simply scream “London” – and all without the need for stiff posing or cheesy smiles.
Hampstead Heath in North London is one of my most favorite places to photograph families. I often joke I ought to move closer, as I end up travelling up there a lot for family photoshoots, especially in the summer months. It has a perfect mix of wide open spaces, big blue skies, plenty of shaded areas to escape to during the hot summer days, and not forgetting the glorious views over London from Parliament Hill – always a hit with my expat clients living in the area.
One of the perks of my job is that I get to meet people from all over the world, and this was one of those sessions. Barbi and Matt are from the US, and they booked a family session in London while they were here on their travels.
But it wasn’t only a vacation photography opportunity (a very popular trend, by the way, ensuring that you are actually IN your holiday pictures by hiring a professional to join you for a few hours or for a whole day). Their little girl, Elle, just turned one, and we celebrated the occasion by wandering the streets of London, checking out the landmarks and enjoying the sunny day.