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Hi, I'm Saskia!
I’m Saskia, a photographer and filmmaker based in South-East London. On this blog I share practical tips for family, branding and charity photography and filmmaking, ideas for creative play and kids’ crafts, and reflections on the things I love and think you will find useful, encouraging, or fun.
How Old Family Photos Reminded Me Why Generational Portraits Matter
As a teenager, I’ll admit I wasn’t the easiest. I carried a lot of sadness and anger, and at 16…
What Is Documentary Family Photography?
An Unposed, Unscripted Photo Session: Here's What That Actually Looks Like What if you and your family didn’t have to…
What to Wear for Outdoor Family Photos in London
Let’s Talk Real Life (and Real Weather) Getting ready for a family photo session might sound simple… until you're standing…
What if We’re Awkward? Posing Tips for Families
The Awkward Feeling You Think You'll Have? It's Not What Really Happens Maybe you’ve said it out loud. Maybe you’ve…
Why I Don’t Retouch Your Photos
It’s Me, But Could I Be... Less Me? If you've ever looked at a photo of yourself and immediately zoomed…
How Many Photos Will You Really Get?
Family Photography Packages Explained Ever sat down with a hot brew, ready to choose your family’s photo package, and suddenly…
Family Photography: Storytelling Through a Series of Images
I often hear people say, “I just want one really good photo of us as a family.” And I get…
Do We Need to Do Something Special for Family Photos?
When it comes to documentary family photography, a concern I sometimes hear is: "We don't really do anything exciting." We’ve…
How much does family photography cost?
It’s one of the first questions people ask—and one of the trickiest to answer right away. If you’ve been looking…
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