Award-winning Chelsea family photographer Helen Schryver creates relaxed, documentary family photos at home or on location. Warm, natural portraits and heirloom prints for modern families.
Schryver Photo is Helen Schryver’s specialist family photography practice based in Chelsea, serving families across London, South Kensington and the South East. Helen is positioned as a family photography expert: her work is rooted in a relaxed, documentary approach that focuses on real connection rather than posed stiffness. She seeks the quiet, honest moments—the small gestures, the laugh between siblings, the way a parent holds a child—that become family stories when printed and framed. Why choose Helen for your family photos? She brings award-winning experience and a calm, conversational manner that helps even camera-shy children relax. Sessions are designed around your family’s life: at-home lifestyle shoots that capture you where you feel most comfortable, or gentle outdoor locations chosen to suit your family’s personality. Helen’s priority is authenticity—she looks for natural light, candid interactions and simple compositions that age beautifully. What makes the approach special is the emphasis on creating lasting heirlooms. Beyond delivering digital files, Helen guides families towards printed keepsakes: fine art albums, handcrafted prints and bespoke wall arrangements designed to become the family pieces you’ll pass down. She believes photos should live in the home, not a hard drive, and offers thoughtful help in choosing the pieces that best tell your family’s story. How Helen works with clients is purposeful and personal. Every session begins with a friendly discovery call to understand your family, preferences and practical needs. On the day she fosters a relaxed atmosphere—no pressure, no bribery—so children can be themselves. After the shoot you'll view and select images in a comfortable sitting where Helen offers expert guidance on prints and albums, helping you turn images into tangible memories. While family photography is the core focus, Helen also offers complementary at-home newborn and maternity sessions with the same gentle, lifestyle-led style. If you want natural, timeless family portraits taken by a Chelsea-based specialist who values connection and craft, Schryver Photo delivers images and printed heirlooms that families treasure for generations.