Children’s Portraiture

Because Little Ones Change Fast – and Every Stage Matters

From the baby days to the toddler years to the moment they’re suddenly getting ready for school, children change quickly.

You don’t want to hold onto the sleepless nights or the meltdowns, but you do want to remember their personality and the little things that make this stage yours.

And somewhere in those stages, it’s easy to realise you’re not actually in any of the photographs yourself.

If this has been on your mind for a while, the first step is simply a quick call to talk about what you want to remember about your little one at this stage, and why now feels like the right time for you.

Let’s talk it through

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What if my child won’t sit still or cooperate?

My approach is child-led and flexible. I work at their pace, read the room quickly, and adapt as we go. Whether your little one needs time to warm up or jumps right in, I’m used to it.

Most parents arrive with the same questions:

“Will my child sit still?” Answer here.
“What if they’re shy or full of energy?”
“What if I feel awkward?”

All of that is completely normal.

My approach is child-led and flexible. I work at their pace, read the room quickly, and adapt as we go. Whether your little one needs time to warm up or jumps right in, I’m used to it.

From the first call onwards, I walk you through each step so you always know what to expect – no pressure, no jargon, no pushy sales talk. Just a clear process that helps you end up with something meaningful from this stage, not just phone photos.

Who is this portrait experience for?

Parents who want guidance, care, and photographs that still matter years from now.

Let’s talk it through

Not quite ready? Take a look behind the scenes.

Portrait of Sue Kennedy, professional baby and child photographer based at Parndon Mill in Harlow, Essex.

Sue – Your Photographer

4 Step Plan

How to Book your Bespoke Portrait Photography Experience

STEP ONE

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Book Your Call

This is a quick chat so we can talk about what you want to remember about your child right now and make sure the experience feels right for you.

Most families call around 2-3 weeks before they’re hoping to book, which gives us time to talk it through properly.

Let’s talk it through

STEP TWO

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Your Photo experience

We work at your child’s pace. No pressure, no expectations – just real moments and personality.

I guide everything so you don’t have to worry about how it will go.

Reserved with a £95 booking fee paid at the time of booking, which includes £130 toward artwork.

STEP THREE

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Choose Your Favourites Together

I’ll guide you through everything at your design consultation appointment the following week.

And work with you to create something that you will be proud to display in your home

You pay for whatever you choose to order.

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STEP FOUR

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Enjoy Artwork for Your Home That Means Something

Your finished pieces arrive ready to put up or enjoy straight away – something meaningful from this stage, not just more photos on your phone.

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A few behind-the-scenes emails and real stories from mums who were in your shoes.
No pressure – just a simple way to get to know me and how this works.

wo brothers smiling during a relaxed, child-led portrait session at Sue Kennedy’s Harlow studio, wearing matching ‘Big Bro’ and ‘Lil Bro’ outfits and showing their close bond.

First birthday baby portrait in a neutral studio setting, featuring a one-year-old baby sitting with simple wooden birthday cake.

What Happens on The Call?

The initial call is where we share what we each need to know – I learn about your child and your family, and you learn what the experience involves.

There’s no obligation – just the information you need to move forward.

Let’s talk it through

What does it cost?

Most families spend between £500 and £1,500. We’ll talk through what would suit your home during our call, so you know exactly what to expect before deciding.

Not quite ready? Take a look behind the scenes.

Something You’ll Be Glad to Have – Every Single Day

Most parents tell me the same thing when they see their finished artwork at home:

“I’m so glad we did this.”

“I didn’t realise how much this would mean to me.”

“This feels more like them than anything on my phone.”

When life gets busy (and it always does), having something real from this stage becomes surprisingly meaningful. You notice the little expressions, the personality, the spark – and you’re reminded of why this time mattered.

It’s not about having perfect photos.
It’s about having something genuine to look back on as your child grows.

What Usually Happens When This Gets Put Off

Most parents don’t decide not to do this – they just keep meaning to.
And then:

weeks turn into months
their child changes again
they feel a bit annoyed at themselves for not doing it sooner
their phone fills up with more photos that don’t feel meaningful
and nothing ever makes it onto the wall

There’s no guilt here – it’s just what naturally happens when life is busy.

If this has been on your mind for a while, taking the first small step now means you’ll have something real from this stage, instead of wishing you had.

Portrait Experiences for Babies, Children & Parents

I offer a small number of carefully designed portrait experiences, each shaped around your child’s age and what matters most to you as a parent.

A £95 booking fee reserves your date and includes £130 towards your artwork.

Baby Portrait Experience for their First Year

Young baby asleep in their parents’ arms, photographed naturally in a relaxed studio setting in Harlow.

For babies under 12 months, photographed in a natural, baby-led way that reflects who they are at this stage.

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Mother & Child Portrait Experience

Baby smiling while being held by their mother during a relaxed, baby-led portrait at Sue Kennedy Photography.

A relaxed portrait experience focused on the connection between you and your child, for the mother who’s always behind the camera, never in front of it.

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