Time flies.

Helen Bartlett can halt it with her images. You can hold it in your hands.

Natural family photography

Tell your family story through stunning images by Helen Bartlett. Beautifully evocative of a moment, a memory, a place.

I offer timeless, black and white family photography to capture, celebrate and remember the natural moments of your lives

Combining storytelling images with intimate portraits, together we’ll record memories that you and your children will cherish. Those fleeting, magical times to look back on with wonder.

Relaxed family photography to delight and surprise. Unobtrusive photoshoots to put everyone at ease. And with a firm focus on fun.

Three children make a giant bubble in the garden.

Whether you have a tiny newborn, smiley baby, exuberant toddler or talented teenager, when everyone is enjoying themselves, the pictures will speak for themselves. The result is beautifully artistic family photographs that perfectly capture the personalities and passions of your children.

By telling your story now, your children will be able to look back at a family photograph in twenty years’ time and smile. If they then pick up the phone to share a memory with you or their siblings, then I’ve done my job well.

Described by camera manufacturers Canon as “one of the most accomplished and respected family photographers in the UK”, my award-winning work is for you all.

Please explore and enjoy my website to see what I can do for you and your family.

Water tips onto a girls head in summer garden fun.

A girl holds onto her parents' fingers and smiles.

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Natural images taken in the comfort of your own home. Relax and enjoy your new arrival while we work respectfully around your baby to create beautiful images.

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Informal photoshoots that reflect your baby’s emerging personality. Record this precious time in their lives while keeping to their normal routine.

A fun-packed morning spent capturing the moments that matter to your family, either at home or your favourite park, woodland or beach. Gorgeous images to reflect their passions and personalities.

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Relaxed sessions that help your teenager forget the camera’s there. Capture their interests as they grow towards adulthood in laidback images you’ll all love.

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Explore London’s landmarks and record your family trip with beautiful family photography to make it a vacation to remember.

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If you want relaxed yet classic photography of your children being completely themselves, look no further.

– Alison

Trusted expertise and experience

A professional family photographer since 2003 and ambassador for Canon Cameras since 2017, I’m proud to be a leader in the industry. Work with me and I promise you’ll soon be enjoying the most stunning, personal images.

Based in London, I travel throughout the UK and Europe. I consider it a privilege to use my skills and experience to record the everyday moments of a family’s life.

Working in a relaxed and natural style, I combine a documentary approach with skilled portraiture to take black and white pictures that are thoroughly unique to you.

Using creative composition and exquisite light, you’ll get simple, beautiful images to treasure for years to come.

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I’d love to chat about planning your family photography shoot and telling your story. Give me a call or send me a message, I’d be delighted to hear from you. I can’t wait to get to know your family and create beautiful photographs for you and your family to enjoy.

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