South London Kids and Family Photographer | Christine Constantine Photography

When not shooting weddings and Christenings I’m also a London kids and family photographer which I totally LOVE and I get to meet and photograph other parents and their children living around me. I’m based in South London so I photograph families in Tooting, Clapham, Balham, Brixton and Streatham predominantly, but happy to hop on a bus/train and travel further afield. I photograph families around Tooting Common, Clapham Common, Streatham Common, Brockwell Park and Wandsworth Common for family photoshoots, taking advantage of the wide open green spaces we have. My approach as a family photographer is always is to make it as relaxed and stress-free for both parents and kids. After a few group photographs, I usually just let the kids run around being themselves, capturing their true personalities along the way.

“Beautiful photographs - Christine was very friendly and kind, even with our overly enthusiastic dog! Photos are brilliant and we got them back very quickly. Would 100% recommend!”

Lucy Methven

Check out some of my favourite family/kids photography and I photograph Christenings too!

https://www.christineconstantine.co.uk/christenings

Kids and Family Photographer South London

Newborn Baby Photography

I love photographing newborn babies too! Its so lovely going into new family homes and getting to know the new parents in such a quiet, tranquil place. I try to photograph the babies from as many angles as I can, using as much natural light as I can. I also love photographing the tiny details too, such as their hands and feet. :-)

Family Photography on Clapham Common

Clapham Common is local to me and I just love taking natural family photography here. There are various little areas I’m familiar with so you wont spend too long with your little ones looking for suitable spots!

A ONE HOUR PHOTOSHOOT IS PRICED AT £250 AND INCLUDES APPROX 100 HIGH-RESOLUTION DIGITAL IMAGES ALL EDITED AND MADE TO LOOK THEIR BEST :-)

Check out some of my favourite family/kids photography. I also have an Instagram page called @kidsportraitsbalham so do follow me for all my recent shoots and updates. And any questions about your children’s or family photography don’t hesitate to get in touch. Thanks!

Kelly and Family Photoshoot | Tooting Common | Christine Constantine Photography

How can you beat the gift of a Family Photoshoot? Balham residents Kelly and her family invited me into their home near Tooting Common for a few family snaps of a rare whole family get-together. We started in the garden and ended up on the common for some more relaxed family photography. Here’s what we came up with and what you can expect from a photoshoot with London family and kids photographer Christine Constantine.

Balham Family Photographer

Surviving a Family Photoshoot | Christine Constantine London Family Photographer

Surviving a Family Photoshoot! Some good advice from South London Kids Photographer Christine C..

Some Do’s and Don’ts of how to make your next family photo session a stress free one!

Taking the kids out can be stressful enough as it is without worrying how they’re gonna behave when you’ve invested good money and organised a family photoshoot. Are they gonna sit still? Are they gonna run away or pull stupid faces? What if they throw the biggest tantrum and spit at the photographer? (Ok that last one hasnt happened to me lol).

Well it goes without saying that my job is to put everyone at ease and try and at least make it fun for everyone. I’ve also got two daughters who are twelve and sixteen and I certainly remember what they were like as young-un’s!

Anyhow family photos are truly timeless and such a great keepsake for future generations. Getting the family together to take those perfect portraits can turn into chaos if not approached correctly. So here is some simple sound advice I’ve come up with..

1. Timing is everything.

If you have younger children involved in the shoot, try and arrange the photoshoot at a time when they would be well rested. A rested child makes for happy photos. Mornings usually work best for kids. On that note, make sure that all family members have gotten enough sleep the night before as this helps with the fun and relaxation aspects of the session.

2. Do’s and Dont’s of bribery.

Get your family excited about the photoshoot instead of offering a reward in return for their cooperation. This tends to lead to forced smiles and an irritated bunch of people. However if you do have small children coming along it’s not a bad idea to give the photographer some bribery options in the form of toys or small food items to make those difficult moments a little easier!

3. Relinquish control.

As much as you’ll want to direct your children on where to stand and how to pose, it’s best to leave that to the photographer as they know what works best. Not having this pressure will also make you feel more relaxed.

4. It’s not just about the posing.

The best photos happen when you’re having fun so joke and play with your children, hold your partner’s hand and just let the moments happen.

5. Plan ahead.

Discuss all of your requirements with your photographer beforehand so that the family photo session can just flow. Let your photographer know if you want specific pictures taken.

6. Keep those sugar levels up.

If everyone is well fed, the photoshoot will also run a lot smoother. It’s also not a bad idea to take a few snacks and some water along for those who might need it.

7. Have fun!

The BEST result have always come from families having fun and not taking the shoot too seriously. Remember I’ve seen it all and worse case scenario am happy to rebook the session at no extra cost to yourselves.

Check out some of my favourite family/kids photography. I also have an Instagram page called @kidsportraitsbalham so do follow me for all my recent shoots and updates. And any questions about your children’s or family photography don’t hesitate to get in touch. Thanks!

Joy-Anne and Family Photography | Tooting Bec | South London

As a South london family photographer I have an abundance of outdoor green spaces in which to photograph families. Joy-Anne and her family, however, wanted an extra special family photography session and opted for the photoshoot to take place in her back garden, which her husband had lovingly worked on for the many years while they’d been there. They particularly wanted photos taken under their cherry tree which had extra significance for them and her husband even gave me a bottle of home-made cherry wine on my way out! How awesome is that!

Here are my favourite pictures from that day..

South London Family Photography

Some of my favourite kids photography taken in portrait mode!

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Advice from a London Family Photographer

How to Prepare for your Family Photoshoot | London Family Photographer Christine Constantine

Session Info and Style Guide from South London Family Photographer Christine Constantine

Check out some of my favourite family/kids photography. I also have an Instagram page called @kidsportraitsbalham so do follow me for all my recent shoots and updates. And any questions about your children’s or family photography don’t hesitate to get in touch. Thanks!