family photography
full of joy and love
with cotswolds photographer claire westaway
time together…
Your photo session is about time together as a family. Time to switch off from work, leave distractions behind and just enjoy each other’s company. And I’ll be there giving gentle prompts and guidance to ensure we create beautiful photographs that tell your unique story. Whether you choose an outdoor location or your home, I’ll be guided by the best natural light and the way that you authentically interact as a family; nurturing those big joyful moments, those tender quiet moments and everything in between.
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in-home sessions…
are in the most unique and personalised setting you can choose - your home.
Your home is the place your children are most comfortable with their familiar things around them and their favourite toys on hand.
Your home is utterly integral to your family story. The dining table you eat at together each day; the kitchen made for dancing and laughing; the big bed where you cuddle up with your children to read each night. Imagine looking back at those photos in years to come and seeing your family story woven into those rooms.
Home is where the heart is and I can’t think of a better place for your family photos.
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outdoor sessions…
…take place in the setting of the beautiful Cotswolds. Think of strolling through the charming regency town of Cheltenham, exploring the streets of quaint Cotswolds villages or running through the fields with views for miles as the sun sets in the background.
They are packed with laughter, love and life. Plenty of fun & games, plenty of space for your children to play, plenty of quality time together. You’ll leave with a big smile on your face, a full heart and beautiful timeless photos to treasure.
And all you have to do is be yourselves. I’ll do the rest.
More than just a photographer…
My years of experience as a photographer in The Cotswolds, my knowledge of light and styling, my professional kit all mean you will receive the most beautiful and stylish gallery of images of your family.
But there’s more. I was a teacher for ten years and I’m a mum to three children so I also bring to your photo session the enthusiasm, patience and fun that will put your kids at ease and bring out their best.
Whether the photo session is in the comfort of your home or outside in The Cotswolds, as soon as I arrive I take the time to get to know your children and build their trust. So you might find me sat on the floor playing trains and reading books with them or chatting favourite pancake toppings (chocolate spread and banana obviously) or football teams. Or they might just need some space and time to find their feet and that’s absolutely fine too!
I approach my photo sessions not just as a photographer but as a mum so you receive the best possible experience, the best possible memories and the best possible photographs at the end of it.
cotswolds family & newborn baby photography
session details
pricing and packages 2024
Invest…
…in the moments you never want to forget and the memories that can be framed on your wall forever; invest in the photographer with the creativity and skills to create those genuine and beautiful photographs you’ll always treasure.
My pricing packages are simple - you start with the Base Session Fee and then choose your upgrades from there…
Step One:
Choose your Base Session Fee…
bASE SESSION FEE: WEEKEND
- A pre-shoot styling guide to help you prepare your family and home for the session.
- A personalised questionnaire to help me get to know you all so that your photos truly reflect the personalities and uniqueness of your family.
- 2 hour session time either at home or in an outdoor setting on a Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday.
- A password protected online gallery where you can view all of your images
- 5 hand-edited, high-resolution digital images to download with printing rights.
£365
BASE SESSION FEE: WEEKDAY
- A pre-shoot styling guide to help you prepare your family and home for the session.
- A personalised questionnaire to help me get to know you all so that your photos truly reflect the personalities and uniqueness of your family.
- 2 hour session time either at home or in an outdoor setting on a Monday-Friday morning or a Monday-Thursday evening..
- A password protected online gallery where you can view all of your images
- 5 hand-edited, high-resolution digital images to download with printing rights.
£345
Step Two:
Upgrade Collections
These can be chosen before the session or once you’ve seen your gallery
the small collection
- Five additional high-resolution digital files of your choice
- Print release for all five of your images
£195
the classic collection
- All of the remaining high resolution digital files from your gallery.
- A print pack of either 10 6x4 prints or 5 7x5 prints
- print release for all of your images
£295
the full collection
- Stylish fine art album with up to 40 of your favourite images included
- Five 7x5 lustre prints and Three A4 lustre prints of your choice from your gallery
- All of the remaining high resolution digital files from your gallery.
- Print release for all of your images
£550
Additional Options
I also offer a number of additional stand alone options
the extended family collection:
An Extended Family session is for large family groups of over 6 people.
There are two Extended Family options:
Option 1: The Base Session fee (as detailed above) + £25 for each additional person over a group of 6. (Does not include babes in arms).
The Upgrade packages as detailed above are then also available.
Option 2: A bespoke package which includes:
- A 2 hour photo session
- All of the digital files from your gallery
- No additional fees for groups over 6
£699
film
Whether it be a newborn film, family film, or a branding film for your small business to share on social media, I can work magic for you!
gift vouchers
What better gift than that of capturing your family in photographs or film forever?
Wrapped and boxed, they make a beautiful present.
Gift Vouchers are available to cover the cost of a specific photography package or monetary value starting at £50. Simply contact me here to chat through your options.
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Products
Getting your photos off your laptop or your phone and onto your walls for you - and most importantly your children - to see and enjoy every day is so important. And yet, we’re all guilty of not quite getting round to it.
I make it easy for you with the products available in my upgrade packages….
Fine Art Book
Hand-bound and using the finest quality cover materials, paper and inks, a stylish fine art book is the perfect way to display up to 40 photographs from your shoot.
Print Pack
High quality, beautiful fine art prints of your favourite images in a keepsake box until you’re ready to get them on your wall.
