Sally Parkinson Photography

Sally Parkinson is a specialist family photographer based in Braintree, Essex, whose work is built around telling your family’s story with warmth, personality and beautiful wall art. With years of experience and a Licentiate from the Master Photographer’s Association, Sally blends professional skill with a gentle, playful approach that helps everyone — from newborns to parents-to-be — feel relaxed and enjoy the experience. What makes Sally different is her Story Box concept: a fun, personal photoshoot tailored to your family where cherished toys, hobbies and home comforts become part of the portrait. The Toy Box Baby shoot is a signature chapter of that story — a natural, cosy session for newborns and babies that also comes with a personalised Toy Box to take home. Those images are presented as a Story 9, Nursery Nine or bespoke mounted prints so your family’s memories can be enjoyed every day on your walls. Sally’s approach is always natural and unhurried. She begins with a friendly pre-shoot consultation — a relaxed "virtual cuppa" over Zoom — to learn about your family, favourite colours and the little details that make your story unique. On the day, her garden log-cabin studio with underfloor heating and summer garden shoots offers a safe, comfortable environment where children can play and parents can switch off. Pets are welcome to join family sessions when appropriate. Safety and care are central, particularly with newborns: Sally holds newborn health and safety certification through the Master Photographer’s Association and ensures each session is calm, secure and paced around your baby’s needs. After the shoot, the Print Reveal is a shared moment of joy where you see your images beautifully presented, choose the pieces you love, and plan the wall art that will become your family legacy. While family photography is Sally’s core specialism, she also offers maternity portraits as part of her family storytelling work and is happy to include family pets as part of a session when suitable. Every project is personalised — from the props and colour palette to the finished artworks — so you end up with photographs that truly reflect who you are. If you want a relaxed, story-led family photoshoot in Braintree that results in treasured prints and keepsakes, Sally’s warm, experienced approach makes the whole process joyful and memorable. Book a virtual cuppa to start planning your family’s chapter today.