Family Photography | cybellejones

STORYTELLING PHOTOGRAPHY

Documentary Family Photography...
It's for real life!

Documentary family photography is an incredible way to capture the real moments in life that are often missed. This approach is unique in that it focuses on capturing genuine and authentic moments between family members. Unlike traditional posed photography, documentary family photography is all about telling

a story through the images captured.

During a documentary family photography session, the photographer becomes a part of the family's day.

They blend in seamlessly like a long-lost relative coming over for a visit. This allows the clients to feel more relaxed, which results in beautiful, natural photographs. The photographer is able to capture the real emotions and interactions that occur between family members, resulting in a collection of images that truly tell a story.

If you've never experienced documentary family photography, it's definitely worth considering. These sessions are a great way to capture the unique personality and dynamic of your family and create lasting memories that you'll treasure for years to come.

Are we a good fit for working together?

Absolutely

YOU VALUE PHOTOGRAPHY AND WANT YOUR STORY TO BE CAPTURED IN AN HONEST AND MEANINGFUL WAY.
YOU PRIORITISE THE TRUTH OVER PERFECTION OR FOLLOWING TRENDS.

YOU WANT YOUR IMAGES TO PORTRAY GENUINE AFFECTION AND PLAYFULNESS WITH YOUR LOVED ONES AND EMBRACE AUTHENTIC MOMENTS.
YOU ARE COMPLETELY OPEN TO HAVING ME BE YOUR THIRD WHEEL AND BECOME A PART OF YOUR FAMILY FOR THE SESSION.

Probably Not

YOU DON’T CARE ABOUT MEANINGFUL PHOTOS. JUST LOOKING FOR THE MOST AFFORDABLE PHOTOGRAPHER IN YOUR AREA.
YOU WANT IMAGES WHERE EVERYONE IS POSED AND SMILING AT THE CAMERA AND/OR PHOTOSHOPPED TO PERFECTION.
YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE WITH ALL OF THE EMOTIONS BEING CAPTURED.
YOU BELIEVE PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE JUST VENDORS WITH FANCY CAMERAS.

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GET IN TOUCH TO RESERVE YOUR DATE

The first step is to reserve the date for your documentary family photo session. I have a very limited number of session times available for family documentary and I reserve on a first-come, first-served basis. I require a deposit upon booking to secure your spot.

After this, I will send out all the information that you need (including a questionnaire) for your shoot in order for us to get to know each other a little better and how we can work toward achieving the most meaningful gallery. We will then get to meet during a zoom chat and we can discuss your questionnaire or any queries you may have.

TWO

HAVE FUN AT THE SHOOT

The documentary approach means that you can do the same activities that you would normally do. This also includes errands! Yup, you can run to the shops, and get some chores done if need be. The idea is to be completely yourself. No time of day is the wrong time. There are basically no rules in this genre of photography. The kids don't have to 'behave' and smile awkwardly.

You get to be completely you.

Everyone starts to feel very relaxed after around half an hour.

You won't even notice I have a camera in my hand! I'll blend into your family like an Aunt coming over for a cuppa.