BRISTOL PHOTOGRAPHY
Bristol family photographer
Natural family photoshoots at home or outdoors across Bristol & the surrounding towns & villages.
Natural family photoshoots at home or outdoors across Bristol
I’m Alison, a Bristol family photographer offering relaxed photoshoots all over Bristol and surrounding areas such as Clifton, Westbury-on-Trym, Long Ashton, Abbots Leigh and Failand. Places like Ashton Court, Leigh Woods, Blaise Castle, and Oldbury Court work beautifully for family photoshoots with plenty of space to move and explore!
My photoshoots are child-led, giving children the freedom to be as they are - to wander, to play, to stay close when they need to.
Children explore. They come back to you. They drift away again. And in between, there are small moments, a hand held, a glance, a burst of laughter, that pass almost as soon as they appear.
I’ll also bring you together for a few portraits, paying attention to the light and the surroundings, so they feel natural, well balanced, and easy.
The result is a collection of family photographs that feel honest and genuine, images that reflect this stage of your family’s life - the closeness, the rhythm of it, and the way this stage of life is, before it shifts into the next.
“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
What happens during a family photoshoot?
Some families prefer the comfort of home, while others enjoy heading to a local park or green space. Both work beautifully and help keep the photos relaxed and natural. Your photoshoot lasts around an hour. I’ll guide you when needed, but most of the time we simply let the children lead the way. There’s no pressure to pose or perform. I allow plenty of time for children to explore and interact in their own way. I've written a full guide to what a family photoshoot looks like if you'd like to know more.
Family photography pricing
Session fee
The session fee books your shoot and includes:
My travel to your chosen location
Around an hour of photography at your home or a location of your choice
A private online gallery with 40+ edited images to browse
£95
Photo packages
After seeing all your pictures, choose the digital collection of photos that feels right for you:
Full gallery 40+ high-resolution photos £295
20 high-resolution photographs £195
10 high-resolution photographs £145
Best locations for family photoshoots in Bristol
Where to go for your photoshoot?
I photograph families across Bristol's parks and green spaces - Ashton Court, Leigh Woods, Blaise Castle, Oldbury Court, and many more. Each location has a different feel, and the right one depends on your children, the time of year, and what kind of session you're after. Many families also choose to have their photos taken at home, which often gives the most relaxed, natural results. I've put together a full guide to Bristol's best family photography locations if you'd like to explore your options.
“We had the most incredible experience with our outdoor family photoshoot, and I honestly can’t recommend Alison enough. From the moment we arrived, everything felt relaxed and natural - no awkward posing or pressure, just a genuine focus on capturing our family as we are.”
- Jade Higgs
Planning your family photoshoot
Many families have similar questions before booking a photoshoot.
I’ve written a few guides below that may help you feel more prepared and relaxed before your photoshoot.
What to wear for family photos?
Simple clothing guidance for relaxed, natural-looking family photos.
A family photoshoot outdoors or at home?
How the experience differs and how to decide what feels right for your family.
I hate having my photo taken!
I share what I've noticed from the other side of the camera, because I think it might help.
What if my children don’t cooperate?
Why children don’t need to “behave perfectly” for meaningful family photographs.
Best time of year for a family photoshoot in Bristol
Seasonal light, parks, colours, weather, and what works well at different times of year.
Get in touch!
Where do you offer family photoshoots?
I regularly photograph families all over Bristol: 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.
About Alison Bristol Family photographer
I’m Ali. I’ve been photographing families for over a decade, working with parents who want natural, relaxed photos of their family.
As a mum myself, I understand how quickly childhood goes by and how important it is to capture it without adding pressure.
I live in North Somerset and spend most of my time either at home with my own family or at work with other families, which means I’m very used to the realities of family life - the unpredictability, the noise, the quiet moments, and everything in between. That familiarity helps me to create photographs that feel honest, comfortable, and genuine.
I regularly photograph families across Bristol and North Somerset, and over the years I’ve come to know many of the parks and outdoor locations that work beautifully for family photos.
Newborn & Baby
Christenings & Baptisms
