Photography Tips for Mums

As a mum, you are often the one behind the camera. Here are some photography tips to help you capture your child’s moments from home. Whether it’s your child’s first steps, a family gathering, or everyday antics, these memories deserve to be beautifully documented.

1. Natural Light is Your Friend

Whenever possible, use natural light for your photos. Position your subject near a window or outdoors to take advantage of soft, diffused lighting. This will give your photos a warm and inviting feel.

• Get Down to Their Level

To truly capture your child’s world, kneel or sit down to their eye level. This perspective creates more engaging and intimate photos, allowing you to capture their expressions and emotions up close.

• Capture Everyday Life

Don’t wait for special occasions to take photos. Everyday moments like cooking together, reading, or playing are just as important.

• Make it Fun – My favourite Photography Tip for Mums

Turn your photo sessions into a fun activity! Play holiday music, dance around, or make silly faces to keep the mood light and enjoyable. The more fun you have, the more genuine your photos will be.

• Print Your Photos

Finally, don’t forget to print your favourites! Create a photo book, frame some prints, or make a collage. Tangible memories are wonderful to look back on, and they tell your family’s story beautifully.

I hope these photography tips for mums inspire you to start capturing more family moments at home

Nothing will replace the experience and quality of a professional photo shoot but we are lucky to be able to have the opportunity to capture candid moments at home and I encourage you to do so. 

Mum, you are the centre of your family and you deserve to be in the photographs! There has never been a better time than now to book that family portrait session. With Christmas just around the corner, I am offering Mini Sessions. Don’t delay. Message me to book today.