Family portrait photography at Coate Water Country Park, Swindon

Early Autumn last year provided some lovely colours for a family lifestyle shoot.  Jayne was keen to have some family portraits done to update their collection and chose to go to Coate Water Country Park near Swindon for their lifestyle shoot.  We had a lovely autumn day - the colours were just starting to take hold on the season and her two boys had plenty of space to run around between shots.  Many parents have concerns on a shoot that their children won't behave or smile for the camera.  This is the joy of a lifestyle shoot - getting young children outside in a location they are comfortable means that there are ALWAYS good pictures to be had. Seriously, all children will spend some of the shoot messing about but equally once they relax and play they will also forget about the camera and the fact they are there to be photographed.  This too is when I am able to capture those natural smiles and not the forced grimace parents dread.

Although most parents are looking for natural images, I always start with a few "safe" images - capturing some relaxed group shots.  This sets the scene and ensures whatever happens those family shots are in the bag, especially before anyone gets muddy or messy; this can add to photos later in the shoot but I need to ensure your clean and tidy shots are covered first!  These images are still relaxed and informal and most families will end up choosing at least one of these images as a framed print.

Here are some favourite images from the day.  If you are looking for some relaxed family portraits then do please get in touch to arrange a lifestyle shoot.

Judi is a fine art lifestyle and wedding photographer based in Oxfordshire working mainly in Oxfordshire,  Wiltshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds but will consider comissions throughout the UK.  Working on location using natural light Judi focuses on capturing beautiful relaxed images of you and your family. Using an artistic eye Judi will not just capture your memories but create a work of art which can be presented in luxury fine art albums or as framed art or canvases to hang in your homes. 

Judi also provides services for commercial businesses including headshots, nursery and pre-school portraits as well as special events such as birthdays and christenings etc.

Autumn Shoots - children's portraits

Places are booking up quickly for my portrait day on Sunday November 25th.  Call me now to book your free mini-shoot - a 30 minute session in a fabulous woodland location.  Perfect for getting natural family or children portraits and creating a unforgettable gift for your family and loved ones at Christmas.

Take a look below at some of the gorgeous shots of Katie who once again agreed to model for me in the location we'll be using.  You can see what a great location it is and will give you some ideas for the images you could get of your children.

These sessions must be booked in advance and we go ahead unless the weather is really misbehaving!

To book just call 07535 613606 or email me .  Your chosen images can be presented as a selection of wonderful prints, framed products or canvases.

Date: Sunday 25th November

Session times:  30 min time slots between 10am - 2pm

Location:  Nr Coleshill/Faringdon - full details on booking

Don't miss out - call now!    Judi x

If you are interested in booking me for a lifestyle photoshoot with your family please see my website for more details or get in touch via email or by calling 07535 613606.


Judi x



Judi is a fine art lifestyle and wedding photographer based in Oxfordshire working mainly in Oxfordshire,  Wiltshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds but will consider comissions throughout the UK.  Working on location using natural light Judi focuses on capturing beautiful relaxed images of you and your family. Using an artistic eye Judi will not just capture your memories but create a work of art which can be presented in luxury fine art albums or as framed art or canvases to hang in your homes. With Judi as your wedding photographer, you can relax and enjoy your day knowing it will be beautifully documented with a mix of natural and carefully directed images and presented in a fabulous Fine Art Folio Album.

Judi also provides services for commercial businesses including headshots, nursery and pre-school portraits as well as special events such as birthdays and christenings etc.