Family & Child Portraits

Where life begins and love never ends

 

 

 

Family Portrait Photoshoot

Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham

 

‘Capturing a moment that’s gone forever and impossible to reproduce’

K. Lagerfeld

Family of three - Mom, Son and daughter - sat amongst the purple heather

We’ve all got those embarrassing framed family photographs in our parent’s houses, right?  It can’t just be me?!

 

This is why my passion is to fill your walls with timeless, classic family portraits that will proudly be displayed in your homes and fill your hearts with fond memories.

family photographer from Sutton Coldfield Birmingham holding a beautiful piece of wall art of two gorgeous children
outdoor photograph, family walking through the park surrounded by trees. family all talking. Taken by family photographer sutton coldfield birmingham

We are taking more and more photos of our children now we have the ease of our mobile phone cameras. But how many of those photos are YOU in?  Are those images still sat on your phone?

YOU are one of the most important people in your child’s legacy and it is crucial that you’re represented in the images they have of themselves growing up.

Family of four, Mom Dad and two daughters, sat in a photography studio in Sutton Coldfield Birmingham
Family of 5 posing infront of Bracebridge Lake in Sutton park.  Taken by Birmingham Family Photographer, Nicki Byrne Photography, Sutton Coldfield

The photos we take on our phones can’t really be printed much bigger than 6×4” without compromising on quality, and whilst it’s so lovely to be snap snap snapping and recording all those moments for our children to look back on when they’re older, it’s still really important to have regularly updated professional family photos.

 

This is where I step in!

I offer family photoshoots as full photoshoots – studio or outdoors – or outdoor mini photoshoots.  

 

My popular full family photoshoots are ideal if you’re looking to include more than one household or if you prefer to take a little extra time, include outfit changes or would like more variety in your gallery.

Siblings celebrating first birthday today during the cake smash, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham

Family Portrait Photoshoots

With my family portrait photoshoots, you get approximately 1 hour in the studio in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham or outdoors at a location of your choice. Due to the size of my studio, I can only include up to 6 people.   If you are wanting more people to be included in the session, please send me a message to discuss your options.

Large extended family posing for Nicki Byrne Photography at Sutton park.  It is winter and everyone is dressed in coats, wellies and a scarf/hat.  They have a dog in their photo too.  Taken by Nicki Byrne Photography, Family photographer Sutton Coldfield Birmingham

Pets are of course welcome to be a part of your family photos both in the studio and outdoors.

To book your family photoshoot, I take a £99 session fee to secure your session with me.  Once you are booked in for your family photoshoot, I invite you to come to the studio for a consultation.  Here we will discuss colour schemes and ideas that you may have as well as outfits, props and the tiny details we can include to represent your family’s story.

Family of four posing in the Sutton Coldfield photography studio at the youngest boy's cake smash.  Taken by Nicki Byrne Photography, cake smash and family photographer Sutton Coldfield birmingham
Gorgeous, soft image of a mother with her two daughters, all dressed in dusky pink tulle dresses.  Taken by family photographer Nicki Byrne Photography, Sutton Coldfield Birmingham

After the session, I will invite you back to come and view your images at the gallery viewing appointment.  This is where you will decide from the following Collections of digitals and design your wall art.

Outdoor Family Mini Sessions

Suitable for members of the same household, these sessions are perfect for regularly updating those family portraits in a fun, natural way.

Surrounded by trees in the park, this autumn mini session with two small children looking directly at the camera and smiling naturally.  Taken by Family photographer Nicki Byrne Photography, Sutton Coldfield Birmingham

These sessions take place at my favourite spot in Sutton Park, near The Bracebridge and whilst they can happen at any time of the year, they’re most popular during the late Spring, Summer or early Autumn.

Each season gives a different vibe, natural colour scheme and of course wardrobe.  Lots of families who regularly visit me will change seasons for the different family photoshoots so there’s a gorgeous variety of outdoor photos taken over a number of years.

Family of 5 laughing naturally sat around a park bench.  Taken by outdoor family photographer Nicki Byrne Photography, Sutton Coldfield Birmingham
Outdoors, surrounded by heather, a family of five are naturally having fun. Taken by family photographer Nicki Byrne Photography, Family photographer Sutton Coldfield Birmingham

With the sessions taking place in the park, they’re perfect for families.  Natural smiles in a safe environment where children can easily let off steam, families can relax and enjoy the time together.

 

My mini outdoor sessions are approximately 20 minutes and consist of a gallery of a minimum of 5 photographs for you to choose from.

Kids being kids - sat on a log during the summer time for their outdoor photoshoot in the park.  Laughing, having fun and being themselves.  Captured by Family photographer Nicki Byrne Photography, Sutton Coldfield Birmingham

I take a £49 non refundable retainer for the mini outdoor family photoshoot and Collections, listed below, and wall art can be purchased upon viewing your images at your gallery viewing appointment two to three weeks after your session with me.

Outdoor family photoshoot set in the summer, warm sun rays are peaking through the trees as a family of four dressed in shades of blue are sat naturally talking together.  Taken by Nicki Byrne Photography, family photographer Sutton Coldfield Birmingham
outdoor family photographer took beautiful image of family of 5 in Sutton Park, taken by family photographer Nicki Byrne Photography Sutton Coldfield Birmingham
Family sitting outdoors amongst the purple heather in Sutton Park.  Taken by family photographer Nicki Byrne Photography, Sutton Coldfield birmingham
Mommy and Me mini session - Mommy photographed with her two girls, all dressed in soft tulle dusky pink dresses.  Taken by family photographer - Nicki Byrne Photography, Sutton Coldfield Birmingham
family photographer Sutton Coldfield birmingham
Couple outdoors in Sutton Park with their dog, taken by family photographer Sutton Coldfield Birmingham
brother and sister sat in the bluebell woods, family photographer Sutton Coldfield birmingham
Brother and sister posing for a photo in the Sutton Coldfield Studio, taken by Nicki Byrne Photography, Family photographer Sutton Coldfield birmingham
Child portraits - young boy sat on a crate outdoors in the sun rays.  Taken by Sutton Coldfield Family photographer, Nicki Byrne Photography, birmingham
Situated in Sutton Park, Outdoor family photographer Nicki Byrne Photography has captured this family of four - Mom, Dad and two young sons - standing/sitting together smiling at the camera. Family photographer Sutton Coldfield birmingham
Brother and sister  sat outdoors at Sutton Park amongst the ferns.  Taken by family photographer Nicki Byrne Photography, Sutton Coldfield Birmingham
Mommy and me mini session - Taken at Sutton Coldfield Studio, Mother and her two daughters in similar rose gold dresses, on a charcoal grey backdrop surrounded by falling glitter.  Family photographer Sutton Coldfield birmingham
you girl sat in a field playing with a blade of grass, she's looking off into the distance.  Taken by children's photographer Nicki Byrne Photography, family photographer sutton coldfield birmingham
Beautiful red haired girl posing naturally and smiling for Sutton Coldfield's family photographer Nicki Byrne Photography, family photographer Sutton Coldfield birmingham
Large extended family photography session taken at client's house.  Taken by family photographer Nicki Byrne Photography, Sutton Coldfield Birmingham
Outdoor family photographer Sutton Coldfield birmingham

Contact me!

3 + 7 =

We booked Nicki for a maternity photoshoot and a newborn photoshoot. We got some lovely photos from both which lots of people have complimented. One of my favourite photos of both my husband and me and of Evie came from these photoshoots. Nicki was very accommodating and she even managed to incorporate our dog into both sessions. Thanks again Nicki xx

- Hayley -

Huge thank you Nicki for Elsie's stunning newborn photoshoot. You're amazing, you went above & beyond to accommodate our stubborn uncooperative fur baby into the pictures too with her (thanks for your patience) . Beautiful pictures we will treasure forever thank you Very professional & helpful, I highly recommend!

- Becky -

I cannot recommend Nicki Byrne Photography highly enough. The photoshoot was a really enjoyable experience, Nicki has such good ideas for baby poses and backgrounds and my baby was very relaxed and content throughout. Seeing the final edited photos was so exciting, Nicki is so creative with her work and I am so impressed! The problem now is choosing our favourite photos!

- Lucy -

Quality of service. she made customers welcome and babies relaxed. she also took her time preparing babies not rushing or stressing out parents either. photo session continued with ease 🙂

- Aruna -

Nicki photographed our little boy when he was just 13 days old - she was so professional but friendly and understanding which was so nice and made us feel at ease. The photos are wonderful and are the perfect keepsake for us to remember our tiny newborn. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nicki for a newborn photo shoot. Thanks again Nicki x

- Emma -

My little girl had her photos done by Nicki when she was 8 days old. I have just received the photos and have to say I’m over the moon with how they have turned out! While Martha-rose was having her shoot we was made to feel so welcomed by Nicki, I would definitely use Nicki again for any type of shoot as I feel that she in an amazing photographer and I would highly recommend her! Thank you again for your work! Xx

- Bethany -

We had a great experience with Nicki. She was super flexible, making sure we got the style of photos we were after, she was great with my 5 month old (and the difficult toddler) and the photos were even better than we imagined. thanks Nicki - we will be back for a mini-shoot soon!

- Catherine -

Nicki did an excellent job photographing my family back in October for an Autumn mini shoot! We met in the park (and we were all prepared with what to wear- Nicki sent through a really helpful guide!). Nicki took some gorgeous photos of us all and we have used them to give as our Grandparent's Christmas presents - they were all absolutely delighted (and hence why I haven't recommended until AFTER Christmas!) Nicki is extremely friendly, relaxed with the children and very talented at capturing beautiful shots- memories to keep forever. Thank you Nicki

- Amy -

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