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HELEN BARTLETT / FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

From newborn to teenager. Beautiful childhood images to treasure whatever their age.

A mother and three children hug under a leafy archway as part of their London family portrait shoot.

London family photography

Timeless black and white family photography that tells your unique story

Working together, I tailor your photoshoot around you as a family: what you enjoy, how you laugh and how you love. As no two families are the same, so every photoshoot is different.

We spend a morning together having fun. I don’t use a studio, so we can work at your home, creating Lego masterpieces or enjoying the garden, or travel to one of your family’s favourite places to explore, play games or even water-ski. Whatever you love to do, I can unobtrusively capture the quirky detail or the big shot.

I only book one session a day so everyone can relax and feel comfortable. We quickly build a rapport that results in naturally joyous black and white images which reflect your child’s true personality.

From personal experience, I know the pleasure of having wonderful pictures of my own childhood and of the people I love. My father’s photography style has influenced mine and, as one of four children, I understand the dynamics of recording sibling interactions on camera.

With 20 years’ experience as a family photographer in London, I’m highly regarded within the industry. And always dedicated to taking striking, beautiful images you’ll cherish.

Do explore my pages which focus on specific ages to discover more about how we could work together.

Siblings ride a forest trail on their bikes.
A girl giggles in a family photo shoot.
A parent and child tell stories together.
A detailed close-up of a baby's eyelashes.
Three brothers framed by windows in a family portrait shoot.
Water tips onto a girls head in summer garden fun.
Siblings swing each around in a conservatory.
A child in a field of flowers.
A mother holds a giggling baby in the air.
A child outdoors with family in the background.
Family portraits next to a stream.
Three children make a giant bubble in the garden.
Parents kiss while holding their newborn baby.
A child walks across a net bridge.
A pigeon lands on a girl.
A young woman leaps over a jump with her dog.
A child's black and white portrait.
Two siblings look skyward in this woodland portrait.
Siblings play a family basketball game.
Parents show child their reflection in a mirror.
A girl holds a tiny frog in her hands.
A family runs through the park in autumn.
A smiling offspring looks at their father.
Siblings jump into a pool, creating bubbles.
Parents hold their three children in a beach portrait.
A baby looks at a book.
A girl jumps into the air in front of trees.
Parents hold their child aloft between trees in a family portrait.
A high key portrait of a boy.
Siblings bounce on trampoline.
A boy flies a model plane.
A family of four framed by architecture.
A tranquil baby looks into the light in this black and white portrait.
A family walks through a garden toward the photographer.
A boy catches a frisbee near Kenwood House.
Boy emerges from water with droplets dripping from his arms.
Child starts to climb stairs.
Sisters make scary faces together.
Parents hold their newborn in the shade of a tree.
A mother swings her daughter under a tree.
Siblings hug each other in a garden.
A family holds up children against a leafy background.
A girl holds onto her parents' fingers and smiles.
Children lie at the bottom of circular stairs.
Family portraits with parents and children in a field.
A girl raids a snack drawer.
A child peeps out of a porthole.
Sisters hold hands underwater.
A child rides a merry-go-round car.
Windows frame a portrait of a child.
A father and child play in the grass.
A child towed across the water on an inflatable.
Three siblings lie on a sofa.
Two members of the one family play golf together.
Newborn twins sleep together on white bedding.
A baby sees themselves in a mirror.
Boy swings in the park.
Family frisbee fun with a father and daughter.
A child on a rope swing, swings through the trees.
A child looks out of a narrow window.
A teenager in a black and white portrait.
A family portrait in a tree.
A thoughtful child sucks their finger near swings.
A girl wipes her eyes iin a quiet moment.
Parents hold their newborn, as seen through a doorway with a heart on the wall.
A girl spins in a playground
Teen and his father have family fun with water.
A boy in braces holds a toy.
A child has a quiet moment.
A father and his son point, while surrounded by plants.
A boy jumps while his family watches.
A child's portrait with greenery.
A mother strokes hew newborn baby's head while they both lie down together.
A child climbs across a rope net.
A boy swings on a jungle swing.
A boy jumps on a bed.
A family portrait with a baby in the woods.
A quiet girl against a dark background.
A merry-go-round portrait of a mother and daughter.
A girl runs between beach houses.
A baby wraps themselves in toilet roll.
Sibling portrait with high contrast.
Family

Capture every chapter of your family’s life

I pride myself in providing exceptional service at every stage of your family photography journey. From your first phone call to the final careful delivery of your pictures, I go above and beyond to ensure a first-class experience.

This commitment and attention to detail means that many families return for more photographs as their children get older.

Regular sessions create a stunning story of an individual family as they grow, a truly unique way to document childhood.

You can delve into my work with children of different ages or view the gallery below to follow a family across the years.

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Newborn

The first few precious weeks pass so quickly. These pictures will remind you of those magical early days and record the first sparks of your baby’s personality shining through.

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A father snuggles his newborn baby.

Baby

Three months old to the exciting first birthday. From first smiles to sitting up and crawling to perhaps some tentative first steps. Your baby grows so much in their first year, see some examples and read our handy guide to what to expect at different milestones.
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Father holds baby in a woodland.

Children

Adventurous toddlers to aged six or seven. Jumping on the bed or running around at the park, your child playing with their favourite toys or enjoying their favourite books. We spend a relaxed morning together taking pictures that tell your story.
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Sisters make scary faces together.

Teenagers

Upwards towards adulthood. As children grow so photoshoots change and we incorporate more hobbies and interests into the pictures. Having a great time, we work together to take family photographs that everyone loves in a process that everyone will enjoy.

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A teen leaps into the air to kick a soccer ball.

London Vacation

All ages when visiting our capital city. I’ve lived in London all my life and I can’t wait to show you my wonderful city. We can take in the sites or have a relaxing day at a park near your hotel or apartment. You can be sure the resulting images will be a fabulous record of your holiday.

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family pose with Big Ben and Houses of Parliament in the background

Karoline and Jacob’s story

Time flies when you’re having fun and I can hardly believe it was 2009 when I first met newborn Karoline and her family. Over the years, I’ve done nine photoshoots to document the family growing up: beautiful black and white photographs which now cover the walls of their home.

Organising and committing to regular photoshoots is more than worth it when you can look back and watch your family grow over time.

The difference between the tiny newborn and the fascinating teenager is incredible.

It’s been such a privilege to record those fifteen years and, as you can see, the pictures provide wonderful photographic memories that Karoline and her brother Jacob can take with them into adulthood.

Parents welcome their newborn baby.
A father holds his newborn child.
Parents hold up a baby in the air outdoors.
Parents read a book with their baby.
Parents and their baby lie on a bed together.
A mother and daughter peep out of flower-shaped gaps on playground equipment.
A mother and daughter walk through a park together in London.
A mother daughter portrait in a field of wildflowers.
Girl runs through a wildflower field.
A mother carries her daughter on her shoulders.
A girl talks to a duck on a fence in a park.
A father, mother and daughter read a book together.
Siblings play on a bed together.
A child plays with a dolls house.
A girl reads a book to her doll.
A father and won play with blocks on the floor.
A girl plays in a treehouse.
A mother and daughter draw on a blackboard.
Girl hugs her mother in a black and white portrait.
Siblings read a book together.
Siblings play in a wendy house together.
A father and his son play in a field of flowers.
A London family portrait with children sitting on their parents' shoulders.
A child smells flowers on a bush.
A girl sits in a flowering tree.
A child atop playground equipment with a background of trees.
London children sit on a log together in the middle of a grassy field.
A girl runs through a rustic archway.
A brother and sister bake together.
Sister rolls brothers head with rolling pin while baking.
A mother reads with her two children on a sofa.
A father and his son play on a sofa together.
A father lifts his son in front of a window.
Girl with bunches smiles at camera.
A family portrait framed by curling tree branches.
A mother and father sit together under a tree.
A brother and sister play in the garden together.
Children look out of a bubble bath.
Children play with bubbles in bath.
A London family hug together near the sea.
A brother and sister play on a sea jetty.
A london family swim off a jetty in the sea.
A mother and son high five each other in a field.
A brother and sister run on a pebbled beach.
A father helps his son ride a bike along a park.
Girl stands in a field in a black and white family portrait.
Siblings walk along a log.
Father cradles his giggling son in the woods.
A girl lays on a log in the woods.
A girl whispers in her brother's ear, while they sit on a log in a clearing.
Siblings play in the wood.
Children play on a wooden bridge overlooking a stream.
Tree branches frame a portrait of a boy.
A giant leaf frames the face of a girl.
A father and won make faces at each other.
A family poses in an old tree.
Children's active portraits taken outdoors.
Siblings run across the Millennium Bridge in London.
Family on the Millennium Bridge London, with St Paul's Cathedral in the background.
Siblings play on swings in the sunshine.
A parent puts his arms around their child.
A mother and daughter portrait taken near the Thames in London.
A girl walks along the Thames during a family portrait shoot with London photographer Helen Bartlett.
A brother and sister sit on a garden bench for a family portrait.
A girl's portrait with tree branches in the background.
A London close-up black and white portrait of a boy in a jumper.
A family portrait on London's south bank with a bench.
Sibling portrait on brutalist stairs in London.
Girl walks along rocky beach with a cloudy sky behind her.
Portrait of a boy in a white shirt.
A family walks through the woods together.
A family portrait with their dog in a tree.
A family portrait posed on a log.
Girl relaxes in a tree.
A mother piggybacks her daughter through woodland.
A brother and sister run down sand dunes.
A girl cartwheels on sand.
A father and son hug amongst sea grass on sand dunes.
A mother and daughter hug each other in woodland.
Portrait of a family of four and their dog on sand dunes.
Growing up Gallery – Karoline and Jacob

The photos Helen took that day magically managed to capture our son’s personality, almost as if Helen had known him forever.

– Elke
Family Teenagers

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Creative Family Photography in Holland Park W11

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Family Teenagers

Family Photography with Teenagers in Penn

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Children Family International Vacation

Family Photo Shoot in Spain

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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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