Based in Chelsea, London, Doris Heinrich specialises in relaxed, inclusive family photography—newborns, babies and children included. Natural, candid portraits that celebrate everyday connections.
As a Chelsea-based, specialist family photographer, I focus on the honest, everyday moments that make your family unique. With a degree in photography and more than a decade behind the camera, I’ve refined a warm, documentary-led approach that blends relaxed portraiture with spontaneous, joyful storytelling. Whether you’re welcoming a newborn, marking a child’s birthday, celebrating a baptism or simply want contemporary family portraits, my priority is to create images that feel true to you. I believe great family photos come from comfort, not from stiff posing. My sessions are deliberately low-pressure and conversational: we plan a time and place that suits your family—often around Chelsea and Hammersmith favourites or in the familiar calm of your home—and then I let the moments unfold. I talk, joke, and sometimes even share stories about my little daughter Charlotte to help everyone relax. That friendly, inclusive atmosphere makes it easy for even camera-shy children to be themselves, resulting in candid, natural photos that you’ll want to look back on for years. My work is inclusive by design. Families come in all shapes and constellations, and I love photographing them all—single parents, blended families, same-sex parents, grandparents with grandchildren and everything in between. I specialise in newborn and baby photography with sensitivity and patience, capturing those fleeting early days without forcing artificial poses. For children’s sessions and family portraits, I favour vibrant, authentic imagery that highlights connection, movement and laughter over perfection. How I work: we start with a chat to understand your story, preferences and any practical needs. On the day, I create a relaxed rhythm—part candid documentary, part gently guided portraits—so you get a mix of honest interactions and timeless family portraits. After the shoot, I carefully edit each image to enhance colour, light and emotion while keeping the reality of the moment intact. Choosing a family photographer is about more than photos; it’s about trusting someone to capture your family’s personality. Based in Chelsea, I’m committed to delivering warm, inclusive family photography across London—a visual record of the little things that become your biggest memories. If you’re looking for natural, story-driven family photos that feel like you, I’d love to hear about your family and help preserve those moments.