Children & family photography
Childhood moves fast. Let's keep this bit.
The gap in the front teeth, the way they still reach for your hand, the belly laugh only you can get out of them — it all changes so quickly. I’m a relaxed Oxford children and family photographer, and my whole approach is built around letting your children just be themselves while I quietly catch the magic.
Unposed & playful
Gallery in 10 days
Home or outdoors
No stiff smiles, no stress
Sessions built around real children
If you’ve ever ended a photoshoot feeling like you spent the whole time begging a toddler to look at the camera, I promise it doesn’t have to be that way. I don’t pose children — I play with them, follow their lead, and photograph what naturally unfolds. A bit of running about, a snack, a cuddle on your lap. The unguarded moments in between are exactly where the best pictures live.
For the grown-ups, all you have to do is be with your children and enjoy them. I’ll take care of the rest — the gentle direction, the light, the timing — so you can actually be in the moment rather than managing it.
How a session works
Gentle, unhurried, genuinely fun
Three simple principles behind every children and family shoot.
01
Led by your child, not the clock
We follow their pace — a bit of play, a snack break, a cuddle. The relaxed, unforced moments in between are always the ones you treasure most.
02
I capture, I don’t pose
No stiff “say cheese” line-ups. I photograph the giggles, the wonder and the in-between glances so the gallery actually looks like your family.
03
Your gallery in 10 days
Your fully edited photographs land within 10 working days — not months later when the children have already grown an inch.
What I photograph
From newborns to the whole tribe
Whatever stage you’re at, we’ll shape the session around it — sleepy newborn cuddles, a toddler’s full-speed adventures, or a big family gathering with three generations in the frame.
✓ Newborns, babies, toddlers & older children
✓ Relaxed sessions at home or outdoors
✓ Every edited image included — no caps
✓ Whole-family portraits — bring the grandparents
✓ Seasonal mini-sessions (autumn, Christmas)
✓ Prints, albums & wall art to order
Where we'll shoot
Oxfordshire's loveliest back gardens
We can photograph in the comfort of your own home, or out in some of Oxfordshire’s most beautiful green spaces — wherever your children will feel most free to be themselves.
University Parks & the Cherwell
open green space, golden-hour light
Oxford Botanic Garden
glasshouses and colour whatever the season
Port Meadow
wild, open and wonderful for running about
Blenheim & Oxfordshire gardens
grand backdrops with room to roam
Your own home
familiar, cosy and completely on the children’s terms
Loved by Oxfordshire families
Families who felt completely at ease
★★★★★
“We are grateful to Kseniia for a family photo shoot on the occasion of our baby’s birthday. All work was carried out at the highest level: from the moment of discussing the location of filming and preparatory moments to the transfer of finished materials. We highly recommend Kseniia as a photographer and look forward to further cooperation with this wonderful girl. I would like to wish Kseniia creative success, ideas and satisfied clients.”
Dinara Kamalova
Family & Portrait Session
★★★★★
“We had an amazing experience with Oxford Portraits. We had family photos taken on Christmas Eve with our 2 1/2 year old son. It was a great collaborative effort where we came with ideas and received great direction to capture wonderful moments. Photos were beautiful and really caught the spirit of our family.”
Mia Lamaster
Family Christmas Session
★★★★★
“The best experience that my daughter and I will always remember. We had so much fun Ksenia is so professional that made us feel like we just having a walk . She found the perfect location and worked around our needs and time when we could take the photos. She is very patient with kids and can make them feel good . Thank you so much for this beautiful memory Kejsi sending you a big hug”
Sonila & Kejsi
Engagement Session
Simple, all-inclusive pricing
Family sessions from £279
Portrait & family packages run from £279 — every edited image included, no caps.
Before you book
Questions about family sessions?
What to wear, timings, nervous toddlers, delivery — all answered.
Let’s capture this stage
Book your family session today
Tell me a little about your family — ages, what you’re hoping for, indoors or out — and I’ll help plan a session everyone actually enjoys.