Celebrating a Baby's First Birthday with an Extended Family Photo Shoot in Hampstead Heath

Celebrating a Baby's First Birthday with an Extended Family Photo Shoot in Hampstead Heath

I recently had the joy of photographing a very special family gathering in Hampstead Heath to celebrate a baby’s first birthday. What made this session even more meaningful was that family members travelled from three different countries to be there. Our little celebration in Hampstead Heath on a windy British summer day is proof that babies aren’t interested in extravagant gifts—they thrive on attention, love, and those all-important cuddles.

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London family photographer in Hampstead NW3
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London family photographer in Hampstead NW3

London family photographer in Hampstead NW3.

The drama of parenting with its moments of intimacy, abandon, sweetness and laughter is something that informs my family photography. I love meeting families year after year, capturing up close they way families express their love, their inside jokes, their upset or their joy; an honest depiction of family ties.

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Family photo shoot on Hampstead Heath in North London
Natural Family Photography Otalia Onta Natural Family Photography Otalia Onta

Family photo shoot on Hampstead Heath in North London

A family photo is not simply a stroll down memory lane, it's a powerful portrait of how LOVE works. The belly laughs, the big kisses, the tenderness of reaching hands, and the togetherness are the essence of this incredible journey some call parenthood. So if you've ever thought that your children are hard to photograph, let me change your mind and show you just how incredible your family is!

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