Seattle to London Photography

I’m Courtney — an American photographer now rooted in the Garden of England, photographing families across Canterbury and beyond. My approach to family photography is simple: real, raw, in-the-moment images that feel like your life — not staged copies of it. I lean into colour, movement and warmth so your photos reflect the joy, chaos and quiet of family life. Why choose Seattle to London Photography for your family photoshoot in Canterbury? I specialise in capturing those unposed, fleeting moments — the laughs between poses, the tiny hands exploring a pocket, the dog barging into frame at just the right second. If you want portraits that feel alive and honest, I focus on storytelling rather than rigid direction. The result is a gallery of images that transport you back to how it actually felt on that day. What makes my sessions special is the balance between relaxed documentary-style shooting and gentle guidance. I’ll help with outfit coordination and location ideas — whether you want a favourite park, a meaningful corner of your home, or a sunset beach — and I’m always happy to meet for a coffee beforehand so we’re not strangers on the shoot day. My sessions are family-friendly: I expect kids to be kids and pets to be pets. Those spontaneous moments are the ones I’m most excited to photograph. How I work: I shoot with an eye for colour, emotion and connection. During the session I stay present and unobtrusive, catching the in-between moments while also taking a few classic portraits so you have a lovely mix. After the shoot I carefully edit every usable image — delivering digital downloads with full printing rights so you can treasure and print your memories however you wish. My turnaround for portrait and family galleries is quick and focused on quality. Beyond the camera, I’m driven by a genuine love of families, nature and colourful life — things that grew from my Pacific Northwest roots and now flourish here in Canterbury. If you want a family photoshoot that feels like you, filled with colour, joy and authenticity, I’d love to capture it.