FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
Natural Documentation
When I work with families I try and act as a guide. This already starts way before the photoshoot, where I will ask you to think about a fun activity that you can do in front of my camera. This creates the perfect environment for natural-looking family photos. I take photos in a documentary style and will capture the little moments that happen between you all. If you are worried that your children might not want to get involved, you are in good hands. I have had hundreds of little characters in front of my lens and everyone managed to open up in their own way and pace!
Whatever your ideal setup looks like, I see creative perspectives and intimate moments everywhere. I am as happy working on the beach as I am in a family home, the important thing is that you choose a location that puts you all at ease.
FAMILY CATHCART
June 2021 & May 2023
Tentsmuir Beach, The Kingdom of Fife, Scotland
The Cathcarts are one of those families that grew in front of my lens between our first photo shoot in 2021 and our most recent one in 2023. Their favourite place to spend quality time together is the beach. The whole family enjoyed playing in the sand and splashing the water. My job was made so easy on both occasions as the kids were unbothered by my presence and I could simply observe and document their playful minds. Their newest family addition made everyone smile their biggest smiles - perfect conditions!
FAMILY WATSON
July 2021 & December 2022
Newport-on-Tay, The Kingdom of Fife, Scotland
I was fortunate enough to be one of the first people to meet baby Patrick when he was just a tiny newborn. A few moons later I got asked to take family photos again! I consider myself so lucky to be able to capture family joy for photo albums, wall prints, and wherever else they might be used. For both photo shoots Zarah and Angus chose their lovely hometown (my former hometown) of Newport-on-Tay as their shooting location. Their trust and friendship is the most rewarding part of my job.
FAMILY HUTCHISON
February & September 2021
Newport-on-Tay & Tentsmuir Beach, The Kingdom of Fife, Scotland
This image is in black and white so you will have to guess the hair colour that all four family members share. If you want to find out if you guessed correctly, you will have to visit their family galleries and check! The Hutchisons have also been in front of my camera more than once and their happy characters made our trip to the beach feel like a little holiday. When baby Fraser was born we went for a lovely little walk in Newport-on-Tay on the warmest February day that I ever experienced. For our second photo shoot, we got incredibly lucky during golden hour on the stunning Tentsmuir Beach.
FAMILY HARDING
June 2021 & January 2023
Monifieth & Tentsmuir Beach, The Kingdom of Fife, Scotland
The Hardings carry the sunshine in their pockets! During both photo shoots, we got incredibly lucky with glorious light and there were some amazing scenes on two wonderful beaches on the East Coast of Scotland. Four-legged Bruno was unstoppable in the waves which was great entertainment for baby Henry and everyone else involved. It seems that the beach is a location favourite and I always highly recommend this stunning but rather plain background. The camera stays focussed on my families but there is enough to do to keep everyone busy, can you see how well it works? Family Harding also shared a little secret with me...
FAMILY PAN
December 2021
West Sands Beach, St. Andrews The Kingdom of Fife, Scotland
November can be a grey and miserable month but the day Family Pan decided to get their family photos done couldn't have been more beautiful. The crisp air and sunshine on our faces made the trip to the beach so enjoyable. I was even able to capture some special breastfeeding-in-the-dunes shots which I am sure will be cherished by the whole family for a long time. Finlay was an angel in a fleece suit proudly showing off his new little "teef". I often encourage families to get their family photos taken during the colder months as it enhances the chance of cuddle photos.
FAMILY GORDON
August 2021
Tentsmuir Beach, The Kingdom of Fife, Scotland
Photographing friends can be ... wonderful! That is the only thing that comes to my mind when thinking about this photo shoot with the Gordons. The massive advantage was me being a family friend instead of "Who is this stranger taking photos of me?". But in my experience, kids always warm up very quickly anyway. A perfect day, at a perfect place with a perfect family resulted in, you guessed it - perfect photos! There was only one little challenge, choosing the best images out of what felt like millions of shots in total. Luckily, they managed just fine!
FAMILY LEVISON
April 2021
Tentsmuir Beach, The Kingdom of Fife, Scotland
The engagement of your toddler or baby can be at 100%, 0%, or anything in between and there is not much you can do if they are having a bad day. What usually improves the odds of some big smiles is allowing kids to run around without restrictions. Movement at the start of a family photo shoot is so crucial that I challenge most kids to a race. It helps them open up to me and enhances the chance of them wanting to have a lovely lie down later, just like in this photo of the Levisons, my dear friends. A sunny day by the beach and in the woods that I won't forget.
FAMILY HAYWORTH
September 2021
St Cyrus Beach, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Family Hayworth got in touch requesting a family photo shoot whilst being on a little staycation with their parents and siblings. They came all the way from Edinburgh to beautiful St Cyrus beach and got granted the softest light and calmest breeze. After their wonderful intimate family photos, they involved everyone else in their photo shoot including Great-Granny! I bet these photos looked very good under the Christmas Tree that year. What a great idea to combine a holiday with a photo shoot, the level of relaxation was so high, that even the wet toddler trousers didn't even matter!
Words from Family Smith
We were introduced to Remember Tomorrow Photography via the nursery that my son attends and I’m so glad we were! He isn’t the easiest child for a photographer to deal with given that he is painfully shy with strangers and, unfortunately, has a bit of Chandler Bing about him in that he has a beautiful natural smile but he can sense a camera from 20 paces then his facial expression goes weird. However, there were loads of photos to choose from and because they were taken so naturally and informally, he relaxed so his fun, giggly side was captured instead of the forced pose. The hardest part of the process by far was deciding which photos to pick! Every interaction with Verena was pleasant, efficient, and professional. I’ll most definitely be using Remember Tomorrow Photography again to include my daughter next time too. I’ve not even booked it yet but am already excited for it Thank you very much, Verena.
A nursery photo shoot followed by a family photo shoot at the lovely St Cyrus Beach
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