“Photography is about capturing souls not smiles.”
Dragan Tapshanov

About Me

A woman with blonde hair holding a Sony camera close to her face, smiling softly, with a blurred background.

Hi there!

I’m Emily and I’m a Family, Children and Pet Portrait Photographer based in Wiltshire and surrounding areas. Thank you for visiting my website.

Having graduated with a BA Honours in Photography 20 years ago, I went  on to work for a well known Family Portrait Studio, based in Knightsbridge, where I began my training as a Family Portrait Photographer. After years of photographing children, families and an array of pets, I progressed into management of the studio. I then relocated to Bristol, where I managed a busy studio in Clifton, a company I stayed with for 11 years. 

Since having my three children, I have rediscovered my love of photography and have honed in on my style. I love to take beautiful, evocative portraits of children and pets that capture their personalities and highlights their character. 

With my photographs once described as ‘enchanted’ and ‘magical’, I like to stay true to my fine art approach, however, I also appreciate the importance of creating lasting memories and capturing the moment. I want to see what you see in your children and pets, and fully understand how important this is when photographing your little ones and furry friends. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling through photography, I bring a unique and personal touch to every session.

My approach is fun and relaxed. I absolutely love working with children and all animals, and have a natural ability to work well with any age. I have many tricks up my sleeve to ensure your child and/ or pet feels comfortable, whether you’re in the midst of the terrible twos, or you’re approaching the complexities of adolescence, I’ve seen it all. I love the uncertainty that working with animals brings- it all adds to the fun. I have many years of experience photographing a complete variety of pets- nothing surprises me!

A woman and four children sitting in a grassy field on a sunny day, with tall grass surrounding them and a cloudy sky in the background.
Two young girls and a woman sitting by a fireplace decorated for Christmas. The girls are wearing Santa hats, and one girl is reading a Christmas-themed book to the other.
A woman and a young boy walking hand in hand outdoors near a historic stone house with trees in the background.
A woman standing outdoors on a foggy day, taking a photograph with a camera. She is wearing a brown coat, black pants, ankle boots, and has a black backpack.
A woman and three children looking at a camera on a tripod outdoors in front of a rock wall and green foliage.

“Photography to me is catching a moment which is passing, and which is true.”
Jacques-Henri Lartigue

Gold and white circular award badge for the Muddy Stiletto Awards 2025, Wiltshire winner.

Awards

Muddy Stilettos

Best Children’s Business in Wiltshire

Reginal WINNER 2025

Gold-colored award or trophy with stars and text indicating recognition at a film festival in 2023.

The UK Small Business Awards

UK Best Creative Business

Finalist 2025

Legacy Photography Awards - January 2026

Awarded HONORABLE MENTION- GOLD

Outdoor Child Photography category

Legacy Photography Awards - January 2026

Awarded EXCELLENCE

Outdoor Child Photography category

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Venture Studios- Collection 2009

Category Winner- “Families with Young Children”

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The Guardian Newspaper

Student Photographer Of The Year 2006- nominee