LONDON VACATION PHOTOGRAPHER

London will stay with you.
Let’s make sure this does too.

black and white image of mother and daughter walking across zebra crossing in Mayfair
Toddler sitting and smiling on bench outside of restaurant in Marylebone

A relaxed experience in the heart of London

some moments deserve to be kept forever

If you’re visiting London and thinking about booking a vacation photography session, you probably want something that feels easy – not something that takes over your day.

That’s exactly how I approach it.
I’ll guide you through carefully chosen locations with beautiful light, quieter streets, and space for your family to simply be together.

No rushing. No awkward posing. No pressure.

Just a relaxed experience that fits naturally into your trip, and images that feel honest, effortless, and beautifully you.

If that sounds like your kind of session, I’d love to hear from you.

My Approach to Vacation Photography

I want to capture your time here – before it becomes a memory

Travel has a way of passing quickly.

The places, the pace, the way your family feels in a new city, it all shifts before you’ve had time to take it in.

That’s what I’m drawn to.

Not just the landmarks, but what happens around them, the small, in-between moments that often go unnoticed.
The way your child holds your hand crossing the street.
The laughter when things don’t quite go to plan.
The quiet pauses in between.

I’ll guide you gently through the city, keeping things calm, simple, and natural, so it never really feels like a photoshoot.
Just time together, in a place you chose to explore.
The best sessions are always the ones where people forget I’m there.
That’s what I’m working towards, every single time.

The simple fact is, you won’t regret it.

London Vacation Photographer

I’M ANDREA

London local. Passionate about capturing families.

I’m a professional family photographer based in Greenwich, South East London. My abiding memories of growing up were leafing through stacks of old family photo albums – memories and personalities frozen in time.

It gave me a nice feeling and that’s something I haven’t lost. I want other people to experience it when they look at their photos. I want to capture your story, with you in it! So you, your children and your relatives can share in it too.

I’ve photographed hundreds of families since I started my business back in 2011, I’ve captured a whole range of important family moments, from amazing home-births to raucous 70th Birthday parties and everything big and small in between.

Andrea Whelan behind the scenes photographer

KIND WORDS

Jamie

Vacation Session

“My husband and I took vacation photos in London, and it was such a nice way to capture the special time in my favourite city. We LOVED our experience with Andrea! She was a dream to work with”

HOW IT WORKS

couple walking in front of shop front says hello london

01.

Secure Your Date

So you’ve had a look around and you know I’m the photographer for you. You’ve got a good feel for how I work and are excited to start planning.

You’ve seen my recent sessions around the city and want your own family portrait session. Next step is to familiarise yourself with the pricing structure (below) it’s super easy, there’s a session fee (this secures your date) and then there’s the image collection fee.

This can be chosen upfront or after your session. If you chose upfront you get the session free, how about that!  
Use the contact form to get in touch with any questions and to find out my available dates. 

02.

Planning your session

Once we’ve found a date that works, I’ll open your online client portal where you’ll complete your booking form, this helps me to get to know you and your family a bit better and understand what direction you want to take the shoot in.  

You might want the typical iconic locations or something more subtle but still with that famous  London aesthetic. We can do both, but it might mean a longer session and some travelling between locations. I’m up for it if you are!   

Have no idea where to start? Don’t worry I can suggest some great locations or you can get inspired by other sessions in my recent work section. 

Family of five walking and laughing outside modern white home

03.

On the day

Every family is different. So every session is unique, I’m led by the kids and their needs throughout. When there’s a relaxed atmosphere, you and your kids will shine. Try not to have too many preconceived ideas about how your session will evolve or how your kids will react.

If you make the focus of your time connecting, exploring and chatting with your loved ones, sometimes ignoring the fact I’m there, we’ll have an incredible outcome. The magic happens when we let go. 

I will do some directing, sometimes a little sometimes a lot, just so we have the best light and flattering angles.
Choosing what to wear is important to the overall look and feel of you images, if you need help with this I’ve got you I can send some guidance.

Plan for two hours with me, we can break for snacks and chats. I’m yet to hear a client say it hasn’t flown by! 

04.

After your session

I will hand edit the very best images from your gallery. There will be at least 30 in total but often there is more. Any unflattering or less than perfect images will not make the cut.

Within 2-4 weeks you’ll recieve a link to your gallery. You can view a beautful slideshow of the highlights and then all the edited images from your session.

This is when you decide which collecton youd like to purchase, if you havent already. Once you’ve chosen the entire shop will open and you can purchase add ons such as prints, albums and frames.

If you’re back home (where in the world that may be) I’ll do my best to order  your products from your country which is more sustainable and eco friendly.

Big Ben view through couple holding hands shoulders

Kind words

ashley

Vacation Shoot in Westminster

 Andrea was recommended to me and she was WONDERFUL to work with! She was understanding and laid back, while also giving thoughtful direction so we knew exactly where to go and what to do.

carrie

Vacation and Pub Session!

We had a phenomenal experience with Andrea taking photos of our family visiting London on Christmas Day. She had great ideas and spots around town that gave us a terrific mix of London landmark to more casual settings (aka Pub). 

heather

Maternity & Newborn Session

 If you’re looking for a talented, communicative, and friendly photographer in London, Andrea is the one. We couldn’t be happier with the results!

INVESTMENT

Session Fee – £350

Every booking begins with a £350 session fee, which secures your date and covers our time together, approximately 90 minutes of photography, plus the full edit of your gallery. You then choose the collection below that suits your family.

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01

Essential

£595

+ £350 session fee

A beautifully edited highlight collection of your session.

  • 15 hand-edited high-resolution digital images
  • Private password protected online gallery
  • Personal print release for home printing
  • Gallery ready within 2-4 weeks

    Best for: families who want a beautiful, curated set of favourites to print at home and share with loved ones.

02

Signature

£895

+ £350 session fee

Every edited image from your session, nothing left behind.

  • All hand-edited high-resolution digital images (typically 60+)
  • Private password protected online gallery
  • Personal print release for home printing
  • Gallery ready within 2–4 weeks
  • Access to the full print shop, albums, frames and fine art prints available to order

    Best for: families who don’t want to choose between images and would rather take home the whole story of the session.

03

Heirloom

£1250

+ £350 session fee

The full gallery plus tangible prints designed to last generations

  • All hand-edited high-resolution digital images (typically 60+)
  • Private password protected online gallery
  • Personal print release for home printing
  • Gallery ready within 2–4 weeks
  • Access to the full print shop, albums, frames and fine art prints available to order
  • Three fine art prints (30×42cm), museum-quality paper, ready to frame

    Best for: families who want their photographs off the hard drive and on the wall, heirlooms rather than files.

FAQ

Got Questions?

It’s about light, composition, timing, and knowing how to use London’s architecture and atmosphere in a way that simply isn’t possible with casual snapshots.

The difference is subtle but unmistakable in the final images.

No. Sessions are relaxed, lightly guided, and designed to avoid stiff or overly staged images.

The focus is on natural interactions and movement while making the most of London’s visual character, rather than stopping constantly for formal poses.

Sessions are intentionally streamlined and designed to fit easily into your sightseeing plans.

Most families find the experience feels more like exploring the city with gentle direction than stepping out of their day for a production-heavy shoot.

Iconic landmarks work beautifully, but some of the most striking images often come from quieter streets, elegant architecture, and areas with distinctive London character.

I help plan locations based on light, crowd patterns, and the overall feel you’re drawn to.

Overcast London skies are actually ideal for photography.

Soft, diffused light is incredibly flattering and allows the city’s tones and textures to shine without harsh shadows or squinting. Some of the most cinematic London images happen on cloudy days.

Images are carefully edited and delivered via a private online gallery within 3 weeks in off peak seasons.

The gallery allows high-resolution downloads and easy sharing, making it simple to access your photographs once you’re home.

AREAS I COVER

I photograph families across London and the Cotswolds Some of my favourite areas to shoot include Big Ben, Tower Bridge, St Pauls Cathedral, London Eye, Notting Hill, Kensington, Chelsea, Regents Park, Hyde Park.

I also travel to The Cotswolds for English Countryside Photoshoots to locations such as Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Castle Combe

I’m also happy to travel further afield, just ask.

IT’S TIME TO CONNECT

GET IN TOUCH

From the first consultation to the final image, I will craft an experience that celebrates the uniqueness of your family story.