Alexandra Dao is a Blackheath-based family specialist who photographs families and children with a gentle, honest eye. Candid, contemporary portraits—at home or outdoors—that celebrate everyday beauty.
Alexandra Dao is a specialist family photographer based in Blackheath, working across Greenwich and south east London. Her work centres on finding the beauty in our everyday life — the small, unguarded moments between routines, the pauses and the patterns of light that make each family unique. Alexandra approaches family photography as a quiet conversation rather than a production, creating an atmosphere where parents and children can be themselves so honest images naturally emerge. Sessions are relaxed and tailored: whether you prefer a session at home where ordinary details tell your story, or outdoors in a favourite park around Greenwich, Alexandra focuses on natural interaction and candid moments. She follows children as they play, notices the tiny gestures that reveal personality, and frames scenes with a contemporary eye — thoughtful use of depth of field, shadow and composition — to produce images that feel modern yet timeless. Her aim is always to celebrate the everyday and to capture family life simply and honestly. Working with Alexandra is collaborative and calm. Before the shoot she takes time to talk through what matters to you — the places you love, how your family moves together, and any images you hope to keep. On the day she brings a gentle, unobtrusive manner that helps even camera‑shy family members relax. The result is a collection of portraits and candid sequences that reflect who you are, not staged poses. Many clients comment on her ability to create ease during a session and to capture the “in‑between” moments that become treasured memories. While Alexandra specialises in family and portrait photography, her practice is rooted in an appreciation of everyday beauty: the light across a kitchen table, a child’s concentration, the way hands meet. Based in Blackheath (SE3) and serving Greenwich and neighbouring areas, she offers thoughtful, contemporary family portraits that make ordinary moments feel remarkable. If you’re looking for a family photographer who values tenderness, authenticity and thoughtful composition, Alexandra Dao is a trusted specialist who will help you hold on to the memories that matter.