Real Life – Day in the Life Family Photography and Videography
‘Day In The Life’ Photography and Film
Why Capture a Day in Your Family Life?
Family life moves fast. One minute you’re watching your baby take their first steps, the next they’re off to school. The days fly by and so many special moments go undocumented while we’re caught up in the everyday rush of family life at home.
A Day in the Life family photography and videography session is perfect for families who want to hit pause. It’s about more than pretty portraits and babies wrapped up in baskets, this is about preserving what life feels like right now.
From sleepy breakfasts and muddy walks to snuggles on the sofa and bedtime stories: this is your real, beautiful, messy, meaningful everyday. Captured in a relaxed, documentary style by an award-winning family photographer.
What Is Documentary Family Photography?
No posing. No matching outfits. No studio lights. No pressure to perform or arrive at a studio for a certain time.
Documentary family photography is a natural, story-driven approach. I simply spend the day hanging out with you, doing what you usually do.The every day. Observing, photographing, and filming the genuine, in-between moments that make your family unique and help you remember what family life looked and felt like when you get to look back at these moments.
It’s about the full story. The laughter, the chaos, the cuddles and even the emotional meltdowns. These are the moments you’ll treasure most when you look back. A beautiful reminder of real life.
Day in The Life Photography – Lancashire
Perfect for Life’s Milestones (Big or Small)!
A Day in the Life Family session is ideal for:
- Capturing your family’s last days in a special home before a move
- Celebrating life before big transitions (like school starting or a new sibling arriving)
- Documenting the simple joy of everyday life—your routines, quirks, and connections
- Finally getting YOU in the frame, not just behind the camera
It doesn’t have to be for the typical newborn arrival and definitely not only saved for the big things like events or milestones!
A Day In The Life Film For Arti, Manchester
Zoe, Tom, Arti and Ripley (their cute sausage dog) had put their house up for sale and felt it was important to capture family life before the big move.
This was Arti’s first home and was filled with so many memories already, they were keen to capture what family life felt like at home.
As well as the little details around the home I got to capture honest and natural moments of them enjoying the every day things they loved doing together (including cheeky coffee and cake dates during nap times!)
Arti’s Day In The Life Photography, Manchester
Arti really does have the most infectious smile. But I think you’ll agree, they clearly get it from their parents who were always grinning back!
Here are some of the ‘Best Bits’ from their Day In The Life in Walkden, Manchester. It included capturing those every day things they’d spent all of Arti’s life doing…from Daddy’s breakfasts to the walk to the park.
It was an honour to be there to capture their family story so far…
The Cheetham’s Family Film, Lancashire
This Day In The Life family session was all about capturing Ava-Violet and her new brother being crazy together.
I always ask you what a typical family day looks like and although they said it started off slow they loved getting out and about around Lancashire and Southport.
So, it was up to me to capture their balance of chilled home time and fun at the seaside in this family film…
The Cheetham’s Day In The Life Photography
Here are The Cheetham’s ‘Best Bits’ in photos from their Day In The Life Session.
From breakfast in their PJ’s to chips by the beach, there was so much to capture for them on this sunny Lancashire day!
Spending the full day together really allows the time to capture what family life really feels like so when you look back you can see how special your ‘every day’ was…
What To Expect – Day In The Life Family Photography and Videography
These sessions are designed to be stress-free and flexible, allowing you to fully relax around a camera in your own home. You don’t need to plan anything special, just be yourselves.
What it includes:
A Full Day Together – usually around 10 hours, from breakfast to bedtime
Photography and Video – Moments are captured in both still images and video clips to bring your memories to life
Location is Your Own Home and Your Favourite Local Spots – Capturing family life in places you feel comfortable and familiar with means you can truly relax and be yourselves! I’m Lancashire-based but I cover the UK
Natural moments, No Pressure – A session like this means kids can be themselves, and you can actually enjoy the day
I discreetly switch between photo and video throughout the day to create a heartfelt, honest record of your family life. These sessions are especially wonderful for families with younger children who want to remember the magic of the everyday. But can also work well with older children or neurodivergent kids who would feel safer in a familiar environment.
An Alternative Family Shoot – Your Own Family Film
One thing that makes a Love Gets Sweeter Real Life (Day in The Life) photography session really special is the addition of filming. As standard.
Every Day in the Life session includes a short family video you can view before purchasing alongside your gallery of images. Hearing your kids’ voices, laughter, and your family conversations really brings everything to life in a truly emotional way.
This becomes more than a keepsake; it’s a part of your family’s history to pass down the generations!
Why Choose Me As Your Family Photographer and Videographer?
I’m a Parent. I get it. Getting a nice photo of your kids is hard enough. Getting one with you in it too? Near impossible. And no-one else thinks to take that photo either, do they?
That’s why I do this. I come to you, no pressure, no posing. Just you, being you. So you can finally be present, soak it in, and know that someone else is capturing all those natural moments you love. All for you.
Whether you’re in Lancashire, Manchester, the North West or beyond, I’m here to help you press pause and create a timeless record of your family life.
Would You Like To Find Out More? Let’s Tell Your Story
If you’re curious about booking a Day in the Life family session, or just want to chat about what your day could look like, I’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch here to find out more or start planning your session.