We have a conversation.
Tell us about your family and what you have in mind. We can chat about the location, the people involved and whether digital or film interests you.
YORK PLACE / FAMILY SESSIONSDOMINIQUE & LIAM SHAW
DOCUMENTARY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
The experience. Not a photoshoot.
You spend time together. We make photographs.
At home, out for the day, or in the middle of something worth celebrating. No posing, no performances, and no need to turn your family into something it isn't.
Explore the sessions
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YOUR FAMILY, JUST AS YOU ARESCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓
01 / NOTHING TO PERFORM
A little less say cheese. A lot more being yourselves.
There's no need to tidy the house until it no longer looks like yours. No need to persuade the children to behave differently, or invent activities for the camera.
The things that make your family interesting are already happening. We just need to be there to see them.
02 / HOW IT WORKS
Surprisingly simple.
A documentary family session doesn't need much preparation. That's rather the point.
You get on with life.
We spend time with you, usually photographing together. There's no list of poses to get through. Children can be children, and the day can unfold naturally.
You receive the photographs.
We carefully select and prepare your photographs as a cohesive collection, ready to enjoy through your private online gallery.
ANOTHER WAY OF REMEMBERING
The important things aren't always the obvious things.
03 / DOMINIQUE & LIAM
Two photographers. One way of seeing.
We normally photograph family sessions together. Not because we want twice as many photographs, but because two perspectives reveal different parts of the same story.
One of us might see the action while the other notices the reaction. Together, the photographs feel like one collection.
A little more about us
↗05 / DIGITAL & 35MM FILM
Different cameras. The same curiosity.
We photograph digitally and on real 35mm film. Whether you'd like an entirely analogue session or to mix film and digital, the documentary approach stays the same.
We can discuss the film options, including any additional film and processing costs, when you enquire.
Discover our 35mm photography
↗06 / A FEW QUESTIONS
The practical bits.
What if our children don't cooperate?+
They don't need to! We're not trying to get everyone into a particular pose. Children being themselves is what makes the photographs interesting.
Do we need to prepare anything?+
Very little. We'll talk through the practical details beforehand, but there's no need to organise a performance for the camera. Familiar routines work beautifully.
Do Dominique and Liam both photograph our session?+
Usually, yes. Photographing together is our standard way of working, particularly for film sessions. If you're working with a smaller budget, ask about individual coverage.
Where do you photograph families?+
We're based in Yorkshire and the North East, and regularly photograph families at home and further afield. Travel arrangements depend on the location.
Can we choose 35mm film?+
Yes. We offer digital, film and hybrid approaches. Film requires developing and scanning, so we'll discuss the appropriate options and costs before you book.
How do we book?+
Start by sending us a little information about your family, location and the kind of session you're considering. We'll reply with the relevant details and next steps.
A CONVERSATION STARTS HERE
Shall we make some photographs?
Tell us who you are, where you're based and what you have in mind. You don't need to know exactly what your session will look like.
Start a conversation
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