Banish Boring Family Portraits!
Instead, let’s create The Unconventional Family Portrait: a family portrait that is quirky, totally bonkers and full of personality. A portrait full of metaphorical Easter eggs that you can pick out for years to come.
Your kids don’t need to sit still or look at the camera – and even parents can wear pyjamas. This portrait is for families who are ready to be loudly, unapologetically and imperfectly themselves.
“She instantly made my children feel comfortable, to the extent that my son refers to her as his friend. This has made all the difference in the world, as she’s always captured them at their best.” — April
Your own piece of contemporary art.
The Unconventional Family Portrait is £350. The result is your own custom piece of contemporary art, meant to be framed, displayed and enjoyed: this session comes with an A3-sized print of an image of your choice, along with a digital file of the same photograph. You will be presented with a small selection of images to choose from, and can purchase additional digital images if you wish, although there is no pressure to do so.
“I’m not sure how she does it, but she has a magical ability to encapsulate all of our different personalities and family dynamics in still images.” – Miranda
How does it work?
Ahead of your session I will send you some things to think about, and on the day we will spend approximately 45 minutes together at your home or garden, where with my gentle guidance we will work to co-create a unique portrait full of personality. How much personality? Well, that’s entirely up to you!
My definition of family is expansive: extended families, blended families, chosen families, couples, singles with or without furry babies (or other life forms!) are all welcome.
“THANK YOU so much Antonina! Our images are even more beautiful than I expected. Working with you was so much fun and relaxing. These pictures will be cherished forever!” – Maryam
Ready to book?
Unconventional Family Portrait is available to book on Thursday or Friday evenings, and new dates are being added throughout the year.
Please note that this session is only available within a 30 minute drive of Hampton Court, including in Molesey, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge, Esher, Hersham, Cobham, Bookham, Oxshott, Guildford, Kingston-upon-Thames, Hampton, Thames Ditton, Richmond-upon-Thames and Wimbledon. If in doubt, please check with me before booking.
Live further away? Organise with one or two local friends to have their Unconventional Family Portrait sessions on the same day, and we can make it happen! I often travel across the UK and happy to take commissions when I’m in your area – sign up to my (very occasional) newsletter below to get updates.