Booking an outdoor family photo session

Booking an outdoor family photo session

by | Feb 1, 2023 | Family, Family Photo Sessions in West Sussex, Fathers Day, Horsham Photographer, Horsham Photography Sessions, Location Sessions, Mother’s Day, Photo Sessions for children with special needs, Things to do in Sussex

Outdoor Family Photo Sessions, West Sussex

I’m so glad that you have visited my website because this means that you’re thinking about a family photo session.  So, you have come to the right place!

Family in bluebells West Sussex

Outdoor session venues

There are so many beautiful areas in Sussex!  Where is your favourite place? Mine has always been Tilgate or the beach but recently a client introduced me to Leechpool Woods, in the Autumn, which was stunning!

If you have a favourite place, we can discuss whether it is possible for me to travel to your favourite area or can choose a suitable place for you.   

Or, if you have a favourite area to walk your dog, let me know as we may be able to head there for your photo session.

Being outside is ideal for families because it enables your children to be free.  They are able to be themselves and play, ensuring natural images.

Outdoor Family Photo Sessions in Sussex
Enjoying the lake at Buchan Park
outdoor family photography in horsham
Mini Photo Sessions

How does the session work?

 

Prior to the session, we arrange a date to meet up, which will only be cancelled if the session is heavily raining.  A little bit of rain just makes for a fun session!

We will discuss who is attending your session because you can bring pets or other family members.  The more the merrier.

I will also email over some clothing ideas but as long as you are comfortable, anything goes.

Once we meet for the session, we will head off for your walk, allowing the children to have fun.  I will take a mixture of photos, some natural, photographing the children as they play and interact with you.  Plus, some more formal ones by stopping along the way, making the most of the stunning backdrop.

If you have any questions please do visit my family page and complete the contact form or email me at clairewildersphotography.co.uk

outdoor family photography in horsham
outdoor family photography in horsham
outdoor family photography in horsham
outdoor family photography in horsham
outdoor family photography in horsham

Southwater Infants Academy Christmas Fair

Southwater Infants Academy Christmas Fair

by | Oct 20, 2022 | Christmas Photo Sessions, Family, Family Photo Sessions in West Sussex, Horsham Photographer, Horsham Photography Sessions, Mini Sessions, Photo Sessions for children with special needs

Southwater Infants Academy Christmas Mini Sessions, Horsham, West Sussex.

Southwater Infants Academy is a very special place of me.  Having worked there for many years I have so many wonderful memories. It was also the place where my children were first welcomed when we moved back to the UK. This is why I can’t stay away.

 I’m very excited to be back at the Christmas Fair providing mini sessions.  

I know many of your children, so this really helps them to relax and this means you will have some beautiful photos.  The session only lasts 10 minutes, so it’s quick and was but you will have some wonderful family photos.

Why not get organised now and book your mini session now, so you can gift stunning photos as gifts to your friends and family.

SIA christmas fair photos

Where is the session?

These sessions will be run in the staff room at Southwater Infants Academy. 

You will have a choice of two backdrops, either a festive one that will look great with your christmas jumpers. Or an elegant grey one which makes a stunning backdrop for your family photos and will compliment your chosen colours.

 

 

SIA christmas fair photos

Who can be in the photos?

A  maximum of 6 people can be in the session.  This can be parents, children, grandparents, cousins, the choice is yours.  If you wish to have more people included, please get in touch so that we can discuss the options. 

(The reason to limit the numbers is due to it being a mini session.  If you have larger numbers please book two sessions back to back to give yourself enough time.)

family sessions

How does the session work?

You will arrive at the staff room 5 minutes prior to your session.  This allows us to start promptly and for you all not to feel rushed when we start.  Enabling us to get fun, smiley images.

Clothing plays a large part of the photos, therefore, I will give you some guidance on what to wear.  Although, ultimately, as long as you are all comfortable, it really doesn’t matter.

Being relaxed and having fun is definitely a main part of the session, as we really want to capture the love and happiness within your family.

 

How do i book a session?

To book or view additional information about a session please click.. 

HERE

Newborn Photographer Horsham, baby photographer Horsham

What happens afterwards?

 

After the session I will edit your photos and provide you will an online gallery.  You will be able to choose your photos from the comfort of your own home, at your own leisure.

I do sell wall art and additional prints if you wish to purchase and photos for gifts.

For more information about Claire Wilders Photography please click HERE or you can email me at clairewildersphotography@gmail.com

family mini session

the portrait masters award

the portrait masters award

by | Mar 18, 2021 | Family, Horsham Photographer, Horsham Photography Sessions, Location Sessions, Mini Sesions

The Portrait Masters award

Lockdown for photographers has meant we’ve had a crazy year with very little work.  Being a non essential business we had to close down early and still aren’t open.

 

the portrait masters award

lockdown life..

In amongst home-schooling, providing snacks, entertaining my children, walking the dog, updating my website and keeping the house from turning into a complete bomb sight, I decided to enter some of my photos to a very prestigious photography competition.

what is the portrait masters award?

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Sue Bryce is one of the worlds biggest names in portrait photography and her work is AMAZING!  As a photographer trainer,  The Portrait Masters Award was created to allow photographers to submit their work to be judged by a panel of international expert judges.  Enabling them the chance to win prizes, accreditation points, and awards. The accreditation program, is for portrait photographers of all genres and is  recognition of ‘high professional standard.’To find out more about this award please click HERE to visit Sue Bryce Education website.

the portrait masters award

why enter?

 

Entering competitions is a great way to help us grow and rather than competing against other photographers.  It is about improving your own ability.

Photographing a family is about capturing a feeling.  To me, it’s more about the love between a family and spending time together.  Recording a precious moment in time.  It’s not about getting the perfect pose, it’s about your family connection. Capturing YOU together and creating a memory for you, to look back on with happiness!

Whereas, for a competition all the details need to be perfect, right down to the smallest part.

Because I was in lockdown, I chose to include 2 photos from newborn sessions and 2 photos of my children.   Not everything is perfect but I do love these photos. (For example my sons socks definitely did not match the rest of his outfit).

the results

Choosing these four images meant it showed a variety of work that I do.  Each photo is judge by 5 different photographers from around the world and the result is an average of these scores.  To be awarded a Bronze you must score over 70 points.

Waiting for the scores to come out was very tense.  But I couldn’t believe it, I was SO excited!  I had been given a Bronze in all four images.  I was expecting to be given a score under 70 but really hoped I’d get at least one bronze.  So I was completely shocked to get four!  And even more surprised that one of them was only one point away from a Bronze distinction!

This means that my photographs have been recognised to be of a professional standard by some of the worlds top photographers. 

I am so proud of myself and my two amazing children, who are always there to support me.  They are often dragged out to help me and rarely complain! 

 Next time, I will definitely set out to capture some “competition specific” photos to see if I can improve my score, so feel free to watch this space…

If you would like to book a photography session, when we come out of lockdown please head over HERE to my main website where you can find more information.

 

Southwater Infants Academy Christmas Fair

Fathers Day Mini Session

by | Jun 8, 2020 | Family, Fathers Day

Fathers Day Mini Sessions, Horsham, West Sussex.

Fathers Day is coming and we can all agree that 2020 has been a crazy year.  When we celebrated the New Year, none of us could’ve imagined that a couple months down the line we’d all be shut indoors, trying to keep our families safe.

Fathers Day Mini Sessions are for that special man in your life.  I want to help you remember Lockdown of 2020 and the special times that you had as a family.

This session can be purchased for Fathers Day and used at a later date.   I can provide you with a gift voucher to be given on the day and redeemed when lockdown is relaxed even more.

OUTDOORS

These sessions will be run outside, to ensure you are safe and to maintain a social distance.

If you have a large garden I can run the session from there, or alternatively it will be in a local beauty spot, such as Southwater Country Park.  Backdrops can either be natural or I can provide a plain one.

Who can be in the photos?

A  maximum of 6 people can be in the session.  This can be parents, children, grandparents, cousins, the choice is yours.  If you wish to have more people included, please get in touch so that we can discuss the options.

How does the session work?

Prior to your session we will discuss the best place to meet, normally in the Horsham area.  The great thing about outdoor sessions are that children tend to be more relaxed. Allowing us to get fun, smiley images.

Clothing plays a large part of the photos, therefore, I will give you some guidance on what to wear.  Although, ultimately, as long as you are all comfortable, it really doesn’t matter.

Being relaxed and having fun is definitely a main part of the session, as we really want to capture the love and happiness within your family.

 

Fathers Day Mini Session

Up to 6 people
£75
  • Includes a 30 minute photo session
  • 10-20 images to view on a private online gallery
  • Three free digital images
  • One 7×5 inch print

Fathers Day Mini Session Plus

Up to 6 people
£150
  • Includes a 30-45 minute photo session
  • 20-30 digital images to view on a private online gallery
  • Ten free digital Images
  • Three prints up the A4 size

Fathers Day Mini Session All Inclusive

Up to 6 people
£200
  • Includes a 30-45 minute photo session
  • 20-30 digital images to view on a private online gallery
  • All digital images included
  • Three prints up to A4 size

PLEASE NOTE: These sessions are only valid until August 31 20120, unless lockdown is extended further.

What happens afterwards?

 

After the session I will edit your photos and provide you will an online gallery.  You will be able to choose your photos from the comfort of your own home, at your own leisure.

I do sell wall art and additional prints if you wish to purchase and photos for gifts.

For more information about Claire Wilders Photography please click HERE or you can email me at clairewildersphotography@gmail.com

Family Photography after lockdown… back open and taking bookings

Family Photography after lockdown… back open and taking bookings

by | Jun 3, 2020 | Horsham Photography Sessions

Family photography after lockdown.. sessions now available as lockdown eases in Southwater, Sussex

Family photography after lockdown is more important than ever. Having been through such a tough few weeks as a family, why not celebrate and book a photo session?  We have all come to realise our families are extremely important and sadly during Covid 19 many people lost family members and wished they’d booked that last photo session.

 

Now that lockdown has eased slightly, I am available for outdoor family photo sessions around Horsham, West Sussex.

 

My studio space is not suitable for adhering to social distancing safely.  So, unless you have a large enough indoor space any session will need to be done outside.

 

It is still possible however to use backdrop.  The headshots below were all taken outside, on the same day, using various backdrops.  

Outdoor session venues

There are so many beautiful areas in Sussex!  I am happy to travel to your favourite area or can choose a suitable place for you.

Being outside is ideal for families because it enables your children to be free.  They are able to be themselves and play during the photo sessions.

Having a long lens means I am able to stay further back from your family.  Keeping you safe, at all times.  Also allowing you to interact with your children without me getting in the way.

 

If you would like to know more about a family session please click HERE to be taken to my family photo page.  If you would like to know more about head shots and personal branding please email me at clairewildersphotography@gmail.com

Can I book for later in the year?

Yes, I am taking bookings for later in the year, including Christmas and Autumn sessions.  I believe Claire Wilders Photography will get extremely busy as families update their photos, so it is important to book sessions as soon as possible.  If you are pregnant and wish to book your newborn session, we can discuss the options, so please do get in touch.  You will find more information on my newborn photography page HERE

How do we keep safe and are you following guidelines?

 

I will take all the necessary precautions when taking bookings and during sessions.  At the moment only 6 people from different families are allowed to meet so I will adhere to these rules too.  You as clients are extremely important to me and I intend to keep you safe.  As the numbers ease and we can meet in larger groups, I too will work to this.  

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