Siblings laughing together during a family photoshoot - Bristol family photographer

Bristol Family Photographer

Natural, relaxed family photography for families across Bristol

Bristol family photographer

I’m Alison, a family photographer creating natural, timeless images for families across Bristol and the surrounding areas. I regularly work all over the city — Clifton, Bishopston, Redland, Henleaze, Long Ashton — photographing families either at home or outdoors, wherever everyone feels most comfortable.

Family photographer in Bristol - family portrait
Bristol family photographer - Father hugging his daughter during a family photoshoot

Family life moves quickly. One minute they’re small enough to scoop up, the next they’re racing ahead. As a family photographer working across Bristol, my sessions focus on capturing families exactly as they are right now — before it quietly becomes a memory.

Big sister holding her baby sister during a family photoshoot - Bristol family photographer
Girl running across a field - family photographer

How my family photography sessions work

My family photography sessions in Bristol last around an hour and are designed to feel relaxed and unpressured. More like a relaxed family walk than a photoshoot. A couple of weeks later, you receive a private online gallery with a collection of lovely edited images to view, share and choose from - FIND OUT MORE

Areas i cover in Bristol

I regularly photograph families in:Clifton • Redland • Bishopston • Henleaze • Stoke Bishop • Westbury-on-Trym • Bedminster • Brislington • Frenchay • Bradley Stoke • Stoke Gifford • Emersons Green • Long Ashton • Failand • Abbots Leigh • Wraxall • Keynsham • Winterbourne

I also travel for family sessions across Bath, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, depending on availability.

Father and son playing at their home near Bristol during a family photoshoot - family photographer bristol
Sisters laughing together at Oldbury Court Estate during a family photoshoot - family photographer bristol

Family photography locations in Bristol

One of the things I love about photographing families in Bristol is the variety of locations. Over the years, I’ve worked with families all over the city — from woodland walks to open parkland and family homes. You can do woodland (Blaise Castle, Leigh Woods), big views (Clifton, Troopers Hill), open parkland (Ashton Court, Oldbury Court). Or we can simply meet somewhere familiar - your home, garden, or the park your children love best.

Kind words

“We really wanted someone who would be able to capture our son at his smiley best and you certainly did that! You were brilliant with him and we absolutely love our photos, we can’t wait to get them up on the wall. Thank you!”

- Sally Reed

More info & packages
Portrait of a girl smiling during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot in Bristol by photographer Alison Taylor
Black and white portrait of a girl running during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot in Bristol by photographer Alison Taylor
A girl running in her garden during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot in Bristol by photographer Alison Taylor

About Alison – Bristol family photographer

I’ve been photographing families for over ten years, working with parents who want natural, relaxed images that feel true to everyday family life. My approach is calm and child-led, giving children the space to be themselves and parents the chance to relax and enjoy the experience. Whether we’re photographing at home or outdoors somewhere familiar, my focus is always on creating timeless images you’ll enjoy looking back on for years to come.

Newborn & Baby

Family

Christenings & Baptisms

Birthdays & special occasions