Best London Vacation Photography

is about real life family adventures you will forever carry in your heart.

A London vacation photoshoot is about capturing your family in the middle of the adventure. Relaxed. Joyful. Wonder-filled.

Otalia will capture moments you’ll want to remember — not just that you were in London, but how it felt to be here together.

Children are never expected to sit still or smile on command. They are free to be curious, playful, thoughtful and wild — entirely themselves whilst discovering London.

You simply enjoy London, love on your people, and allow the adventure to happen!

London Family Vacation Photography Packages

Session Fee > £250:

  • Includes up to 2h of shooting.

  • Digital files and Fine Art Prints are NOT included and can be purchased IN ADDITION to your session fee. See all packages below.

Standard Package - £495

  • 15 edited high resolution images via digital download.

  • A secured online gallery to view/share with friends and family.

Classic Package - £695

  • 30 edited high resolution images via digital download.

  • A secured online gallery to view/share with friends and family.

Premium Package - £845

  • The full gallery of 100+ digital high resolution images via online download.

  • A secured online gallery to view/share with friends and family.

Deluxe Package - £1’390

  • The full gallery of 100+ digital images.

  • An exquisite handmade 8 x 8” fine art album (20 pages). High quality pigment printing on matte fine art paper and wrapped in luxurious materials. Printed on museum quality paper.

  • Upgrade the album size to 10x10’’ for an extra fee of £60.

We will cherish these photographs forever - a true souvenir from one of the most memorable trips of our lives.
— Lauren, USA

Booking and Session Details

How to Book your London Vacation Family Photoshoot

  • Secure the date:

    • The session fee is required at the time of booking in order to secure your date.

    • Extended family members are charged at £35.00 per head.

    • A small travel fee (£75-£125) may apply for sessions outside London’s zones 1-3.

    • For family celebrations, gatherings and events, the maximum people to be included is five, the extra people are charged at £35.00 per head.

    • Should the session run longer or if you'd like more locations, there will be an extra £100 fee added to the final invoice for each extra half hour.

Plan your London family photo session:

  • Once the booking is secured, you will receive a full prep guide with details on what to wear, what to bring and how to talk to your children about the fun day planned.

    T&C:

  • Sessions may be rescheduled due to illness / injury (or really bad weather). If you need to reschedule, please contact us as soon as possible at 07546 604 759.

  • There is no extra charge to reschedule due to illness, however if the photographer is already on location / the session is about to begin or has begun, there will be a £250 charge to reschedule.

  • Sessions may be cancelled for no extra charge if you give us a 30-day notice, otherwise we will retain the booking fee. Once the session has begun, there will be a £250 charge to cancel.

    On the day of the shoot:

    • Children are never expected to sit still or smile on command. They are free to be curious, playful, thoughtful and wild — entirely themselves.

    • I might gently guide you in lovely pockets of light whilst we enjoy two fun hours together. Bring all the love and the cuddles, and your family photos will be perfect!

After the shoot:

  • Three weeks after your session you will receive an online gallery where you can choose your favourite images AS PER PACKAGES above. Printed products can be purchased in addition to any digital package.

  • The digital images are provided as high resolution JPG files via Dropbox.

    Final gallery with your family photos:

  • The full gallery is active for two weeks and you will be able to share it with friends and family.

  • I will make sure to include in your final gallery ALL the best photos taken on the day. The provided images will be fully edited in the same style as seen in my portfolio.

  • For printed and framed prints, please allow 2 weeks for production. For albums - 3-4 weeks once the order is placed.

  • Raw files cannot be provided.

  • Read all FAQs here.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why London Vacation Photography is Important? It’s more than a Souvenir!

    When you return home, your photographs become more than proof that you visited London. They become part of your family’s story.

    Years from now, your children won’t just remember the landmarks — they’ll remember standing between you, hand in hand, in a city that felt big and magical. They’ll see the way you looked at them as they discovered something new.

    Travel changes us. It brings families closer. It creates shared memories that last a lifetime.

    A London vacation photoshoot preserves that chapter — beautifully, honestly, and with heart.

    If you’re travelling to London and want meaningful family photographs in one of the world’s most iconic cities, I would be honoured to document your adventure.

  • Booking a Photographer While Visiting London is the Perfect Family Activity. London has so much to offer—iconic landmarks, historic architecture, charming streets, and vibrant parks. It’s the kind of city where every corner offers a new story, and having a photographer by your side means you won’t miss a single one. Whether it’s a family stroll through the famous streets of Mayfair, Greenwich Village or capturing candid moments in front of Tower Bridge, I can guide you to the best spots, often ones you wouldn’t stumble upon yourself.

  • Ah my favourite family moments happen in natural settings like indoors or in a green space like Royal Parks! Naked babies. Messy hair... Raw, honest and beautiful family life.

    Surrender yourself to daily moments of tenderness, love and even chaos and let me capture them in your favourite spaces. A mix of lifestyle and documentary portraits, the perfect approach to capturing big beautiful moments and the smaller emotional candid connections that you will look back on for years to come.

    Luckily, London had so many beautiful parks that offer an amazing backdrop for natural and dynamic family portraits. Also, from my experience, children tend to be happier in parks, where they can chase squirrels, feed ducks, play around the fountains or on the playground.

  • This is the most common comment I get, but I can assure you that you do not need to worry about it at all. My style is natural and organic, ALL you have to do is spend quality time with your children. Nothing else! Just be present, love them, cuddle them, play with them and enjoy every second of this wonderful chaos. I promise you there’s love, joy and tenderness even in all your little routines and quiet moments.

    I try at every photo session to capture the essence of the family I am working with. You will hear me say a lot “get closer together”, “touch your heads”, “hold hands”, “give a big hug” and so on. I am all about capturing the family dynamics and the love.

    There will be no need to look at the camera at all, my family sessions are all about genuine emotions and beautiful images that you can’t wait to hang on your walls.

  • As a London family photographer with over 15 years experience, I can promise you there will be no need to look at the camera, my sessions are all about genuine emotions and beautiful images that you can’t wait to hang on your walls. You being present and showing your love for each other are my magic ingredients for beautiful family photos.

  • YES! One of the reasons I love my job is that I get to meet families from all over the world that visit our beautiful city on baby moon & honeymoon tours, family holidays & anniversaries, it’s so humbling to be a part of their happy stories! That’s why London landmarks photo shoots are so popular. Most of my clients prefer the iconic areas of Westminster, Tower Bridge, Notting Hill, Greenwich Village and St-Paul’s Cathedral. However, your location suggestions are welcomed, we can wander off the beaten track and make your session super special. Do not hesitate to get in touch!

  • A standard family session takes about 2 hours, depending on the children’s energy. For babies and young children, I recommend choosing one location or two nearby ones to avoid overwhelming them. For older children or adults, we can organize the session around two or three different locations.

  • I try to arrange all the family portrait photo shoots bright and early in the morning, when crowds can be avoided, children can relax in Royal Parks and we can take photos without worrying about having too may people in the background. Also, nothing beats the gorgeous morning light. Sunset vacation photos work great for families with older children. If your little ones are full of beans later in the day, a park family shoot at sunset will create the best memories.

  • For our London vacation photography session, I always make sure to check the forecast a couple of days before the shoot and in case of heavy rain, we can reschedule for another date depending on your availability. However we all know how hard it is to predict the London weather. I find that most of the times a bit of light rain is the perfect opportunity for a coffee or snack break until the sky is cleared again and we can capture more smiles. Or we can make the most of it and embrace the puddle fun. Children LOVE it!

    If you are not used to the British weather, the forecast sometimes feels overwhelming. In five years, I have become a weather detective, constantly checking the forecast with a non-trusting eye, but at the same time becoming super relaxed about it. A bit of light rain adds drama to the photos and that’s fine with me. The cloud movement is so fast here that quite often we have four different seasons in two hours! And I think this kind of weather goes perfectly with my photography style – I don’t look for perfect sunshine or the perfect mantel piece photo, but for LOVE.

    My only goal is to capture organic moments of connection, if it’s cold – we put an extra layer on; if it rains – we jump in puddles; heavy rain – almost always means coffee break; sunshine – oh well, then you’re lucky! Trust me, lovingly interacting with your children will be your dearest memories as they grow up!

  • I generally recommend you wear comfortable shoes and clothes that truly represent you. Comfort is key. During our shoot, we walk a lot, we run and lift kids up in the air, trust me, you will want the comfy shoes and the outfits that doesn’t require stiff poses.

    A full prep guide will be sent to you once the session is booked.

  • We can take time to change outfits, but from my experience – it is best to keep things simple as possible. Children tend to be happier when we accommodate their needs and make the process more enjoyable for them, that’s why I would suggest to stick to ONE outfit, especially if you have young kids or if we meet outdoors.

    I will provide more tips and examples + a full PREP GUIDE once the session is booked.

  • All the best digital files are selected and edited by the photographer. These will be presented to you in your online gallery about 2-3 weeks after your shoot. The gallery is active for three weeks and here you can choose your favourite images and place all print orders.

  • Yes, all photos from your gallery will be fully edited.

    My organic editing style emulates film stock and grain. I try to make the photos natural and flattering, but the soft touches do not include removing wrinkles or editing tangled hair from the windy weather. The organic post processing is there to give a bit of a boost to the already existing emotions. I am more interested in love connections than anything else and the editing reflects that.

  • Yes, you can purchase digital packages. The final images are high resolution and you will receive the rights to use print them for you personal printing needs and for social media use.

    Please note that I do not provide RAW files.

  • I am so happy that you are here and I look forward to capturing your London adventures. Please use the contact form below to inquire about availability.

    If you’re travelling to London and want meaningful family photographs in one of the world’s most iconic cities, I would be honoured to document your adventure.

  • Absolutely! All albums and prints are fine art, printed on museum quality paper, here are a few samples.

I look forward to turning your love into art.

If you are interested in learning more and would like to inquire about availability, kindly fill out the contact form.