Family photography in
Hastings & East Sussex

Capturing real everyday life

A happy family of three with a dog in a park during daytime. The woman with curly hair is holding a smiling toddler girl, and the man with shoulder-length hair is kneeling beside a golden retriever, all enjoying outdoor leisure.
A young girl with brown hair in pigtails playing outdoors in a garden, smiling with her arms raised, near a wooden fence and a small blue goal.
A woman sitting in a chair with a young boy standing beside her, holding her hand, while a man leans over her, smiling. The scene appears to be a warm family moment.
A young boy with shoulder-length hair, sitting on a bed, aiming a bow and arrow. The wall behind him is painted yellow on the bottom half and white on the top.
A man and a woman outdoors on a sunny day, with the woman holding a young child. The man is wearing a white shirt and brown pants, and the woman is in a patterned dress with a white hat, pushing a stroller. The child is dressed in a peach-colored out
A family of four on a wooden deck with brick and wood walls and potted plants. A young boy on the left is holding a hose. An adult man in the center is holding a gray fluffy cat, lifting it above a small wooden table that has two glasses of water and
Two children sitting on the grass, laughing under a small outdoor safety net, with bushes and flowers in the background.
Two children, a young girl with curly brown hair and an older boy with blonde hair, are engaged in an activity at a wooden table. An adult's hand is reaching towards them, possibly to assist or guide. The children are smiling and seem to be focused o
A woman and a baby lying on a floral bed, playing and cuddling.
Two young girls playing on a bed, with one jumping and the other standing with their back to the camera.
A young girl with brown hair tied in pigtails kneeling on the floor in a living room, with toys scattered around her, and looking at the camera with a serious expression.
A woman with long curly hair hugging a young child, who is facing away and has short light brown hair, on a floor with scattered paper. In the background, there is a light blue sofa with colorful clothes and toys on it.
A woman and a baby playing on a bed, both are smiling and laughing, with the woman lying down and the baby sitting up.
Three children and an adult playing soccer in a backyard garden. Two children are kicking soccer balls, one adult is in a goal setup, and a soccer ball with yellow and black markings is on the ground. The garden has plants, flowers, a wooden fence, a
A young girl with blonde hair smiling and running outside near a glass door, with an adult man in casual clothing standing behind her.
A child sitting on an adult's lap, wearing a black T-shirt with a solar system graphic and the word 'SATURN'. The adult has a light-colored shirt and a wristwatch. The child's hands are clasped, and the adult's hand rests on the child's leg.

Hi, I’m Shannon!

Hastings based family-photographer, with a passion for the chaos, warmth, noise and tenderness of family life.

I adore everything about everyday family life, from the to the silliness. It is raw, it is beautiful, it is life at its core; this is why I strive to document it so everyday people hold on to the beauty within these ordinary moments.

Woman standing on sand dune beach with grassy top and blue sky, wearing a black jacket, pink turtleneck, and purple checkered scarf.

My Photography Services

  • Relaxed Home Shoot; most popular!

  • Mother & Baby; before or after baby

  • Special Occasion; birthdays, parties

  • Kids, Pets & more; for all the family

  • Site Shoot; at the park or beach

  • Bespoke Family Package; get in touch

More information

I love to keep things flexible. Whether it’s an hour photoshoot or a whole day of hanging out, either at your home or at a special place you love; the focus will always be on having fun!

I’m based in Hastings but cover near by St Leonards, Fairlight, Bexhill, Cooden, Eastbourne; I also travel across Sussex and South London too. Get in touch with me to find out more about my informal and fun family photography sessions.

“They’re so beautiful Shannon, thank you so much! We will treasure your photos forever!.”

— Sally, Hastings