Happy-birthday-boy.-Photograph-of-5-year-old-birthday-child.-Taken-at-home-in-Wisborough-Green,-West-Sussex

Bluebell Boys. Photograph of brothers and love in the bluebells. Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey

Girl laughing into the wind

Photograph-of-Little-Boy-knocking-on-the-Front-Door-of-Nymans-National-Trust-property, West-Sussex

Teenage girl performing high level gymnastics in the sea at sunset

Evocative, authentic and timeless

family portrait collections

Art that features your family

albums

wall art

Relationships

CHILDREN

BABIES

A moment to treasure: a father and his baby daughter taking a summer stroll and admiring the flowers in their garden. Photograph taken in Loxwood, West Sussex.

Photograph of two little girls enjoying a birthday party in a wisteria-covered barn, Loxwood, West Sussex.

The Art

Young Explorers at Nymans Natonal Trust House & Gardens, Handcross, West Sussex
A timeless collection of expressions: five photographs of a teenage boy showcased in a single piece of handmade leather wall art. Taken in Ockley, Surrey

The Products

A child plays with water in the kitchen. An indoor photoshoot in Reigate, Surrey.
Sunset Kisses: The invisible string of love is truly depicted in this tender moment between a mother and her ten year old son, captured in Hascombe, Surrey

The Experience

When done right, portrait photography is not just about creating beautiful, compelling art; it's also about the experience you have during the process.

I will give you a tailored experience whereby every aspect of your photography needs will be gone over in detail and customised to your specific desires. From your Discovery Consultation to the subtly choreographed Shoot, through your Design Appointment to the moment you receive your sensational artwork, I am dedicated to providing an exclusive, personal service that exceeds your expectations.

The Best Place In The World: a boy snuggles into his father's arms. An outdoor shoot in Richmond Park, London, Surrey.

GARETH E

Beach Fun. Happy siblings playing at the seaside.Photo from a family shoot at Littlehampton Beach, West Sussex.
Photograph of sisters holding hands and enjoying a running race in autumn. Taken in Vachery, near Cranleigh, Surrey

The Time Is Now

Right now is the perfect time of year to be present and celebrate the love of your family. Crisp winter days, the golden colours... Switch the tech off and take half a day out to laugh, have fun, kick some leaves around and create tangible memories of your family's unity, reaffirming your love and connection to one another.

It doesn't matter if your kids are babies, toddlers, tweens or teens, or even in their twenties, thirties and beyond. Family life is beautiful in every stage. Today's memories are tomorrow's treasures: infinitely precious now but also heirlooms for your - and their - future; art that will be cherished for generations.

Photograph of child and family photographer, Claudia Lucy Holden and kids. Surrey and West Sussex, UK

Claudia

Meet

Hi. I’m Claudia and I’m here to photograph everything that is (im)perfect about your family so you never forget it. Your life, your love and all the messy, magical, beautiful parts in between.

You want a photographer who:

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Takes the time to get to know you and your story

Plays the role of creative director to help you make the absolute most of your shoot

Understands your vision and provides you with additional ideas (especially if you're feeling a little uninspired)

Scouts location options and takes away the bulk of your photoshoot planning stress

sensitivelY crafts and guides your shoot using games, questions and prompts, always ensuring the focus remains on natural (RATHER THAN forced) emotions

MAKES YOU GUYS ACTUALLY LAUGH

LETS YOU BE COMPLETELY YOURSELVES AND HIGHLIGHTS YOUR CONNECTION

KNOWS HOW TO MAKE YOU LOOK AND FEEL AT THE TOP OF YOUR GAME


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This is so me!

and you don't want someone who:

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seems to treat your shoot like any other shoot, leaving you feeling cookie cutter...

shows up without offering much by way of guidance or support

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STAYS AWKWARDLY QUIET, LURKING AROUND...

Waits for direction from you and leaves you feeling stressed

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SPENDS THE ENTIRE time CLOCK-WATCHING BECAUSE there's A TIME LIMIT

heavily edits the images

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DELIVERS A GALLERY WITH ONLY A FEW GOOD SHOTS

GIVES YOU THE WHOLE HARD SELL

Photo of tween playing dress up in her mother's shoes. An indoor shoot at Barnett Hill, Guildford, Surrey
A very small boy throws stones into an old bucket, fascinated by the water droplets splashing up into the air. Outdoor photoshoot taking in Wisborough Green, West Sussex

GET IN TOUCH

GALLERIES

07825 737519

studio@claudialucyphotography.com