Category Archives: Portrait

Marvellous mother and daughter moments


“Amazing pics. We recently had our family shoot and we loved it. Steve & Charlotte were great at making us comfortable and we came away with some amazing pictures. Thanks xx” – Jishma Mother and daughter photos are something that we capture throughout the years and become more and more important as we get older. With the improvements in technology and social media, it’s easier than ever to snap a few photos. However, there’s only so much you can do with a selfie! We love taking professional photos of our lovely mums and daughters and ensuring they’re presented beautifully in […]

Photography: bringing families together


Have you got family coming to visit from abroad? Why not make the most of the special occasion and get everyone together? When your family is spread out across the country, or even across the world, it’s difficult to find a time to meet up that suits everyone’s schedules. When you finally manage to get a date in the diary, don’t miss the perfect opportunity to capture some memories. Make a day of it – get dressed up, come along to our modern studio or we can come to you and take advantage of our professional hair and makeup services. […]

Festive family sessions


Christmas is coming! If you’re usually rushing around on Christmas Eve trying to find the perfect gift, let us make your life easier this year with one of our family portrait vouchers or e-vouchers. Make a great start to the New Year with a family portrait session, a great time to get together, dress up and have fun. Our sessions are relaxed and informal, but professional too. We know exactly how to get the best of you, whether you come along for individual shots or as part of a large family. At Steve Hampshire Photography, we don’t define family, we […]

The grandparent gift


We get lots of requests from grandparents who want to mark the special occasions in their children and grandchildren’s lives. The special bond between grandparent and grandchild is clear from how excited they get when they arrive for their photo session and come to collect their prints afterwards! A grandparents love lasts beyond the digital world of social media and the internet, because to them, there’s nothing more precious than a framed photo of their grandchildren that takes pride of place in their living room. These gifts of beautiful photos are invaluable to grandparents, who like to see how the […]

Top Tips for your photo session


Getting ready for your photo session should be a really exciting time, but it can also be very daunting. Whether you’re a selfie king or queen, or you’re completely camera shy, we’ve got the top tips for you! Our years of experience in photography mean we know how to make all our clients feel comfortable, confident and ready to sparkle in front of the camera. The most important thing to consider before your session, is what the aim of your photo session is. Are you coming for a grandparent shoot, a glam and wag shoot or a headshot? Once you’re […]

Fantastic Summer Family Portraits


The summer holidays are quick approaching and parents everywhere are already planning fun activities to do with the kids. What could be more fun than a family photo session? Capturing the love, happiness and bond between families is something we love to do at Steve Hampshire Photography, something that can be treasured for many years to come. Our family portrait sessions are tailored to suit your needs and we work closely with you to boost confidence and encourage each family member’s personality to shine through. Whatever your definition of family is, there’s a session for you. Single parent families, extended […]

Family Portrait

How to look good in your Photo shoot – Make up & Styling tips


As Mother’s Day is around the corner we start to think.. what can we get for Mum? We have been photographing a lot of Mothers and Daughters, even a three generation shoot with Grandparents. It’s so lovely to have make up, hair and styling included in your photo session, as it can make you feel relaxed and pampered. It’s always a great idea to book an evening out after your shoot so you can make the most of how you look and feel on the day of your session. Our make up artist Gaby doesn’t like to pile the make […]