Vicki is a Chester-le-Street documentary family photographer who captures honest, unposed moments. Relaxed at-home or outdoor family photoshoots that celebrate your family's true character.
I’m Vicki — a documentary family photographer based in Chester-le-Street, serving families across the North East. My work is centred on one simple idea: real life is beautiful as it is. I don’t ask you to stand in perfect rows or plaster on forced smiles. Instead I watch, listen and quietly record the small, ordinary moments that build a family’s story — grubby feet, sticky faces, bedtime routines, and those spontaneous snorts of laughter. My approach is warm, unhurried and respectful. I aim to create an atmosphere where everyone can forget the camera and just be themselves. Whether I’m popping into your home, meeting you for a family wander by the coast or capturing a small celebration with loved ones, my priority is to make the day feel like normal life — only with better photos. That means I look for connections, tiny details and honest emotion rather than manufactured poses. The result is images that feel familiar and truthful, images you’ll actually want to hang on your walls. Why choose Victoria Clare Photography? Because I specialise in family photography. This is my core practice — I know how toddlers move, how grandparents light up, and how to be patient and intuitive in those in-between moments. I bring a visual artist’s eye (I love drawing and painting), a fondness for everyday textures and a soft spot for the quirky, memorable bits of family life. My style is timeless, documentary-led and free from gimmicks or heavy-handed filters. Working with me is a collaboration. I take time to get to know you and how your family lives so that the images feel like you. I’m practical and friendly, and I’ll help the session flow so even camera-shy family members relax. After a shoot, I’ll guide you through choosing images and printing options so your photos become tangible memories, not just files on a hard drive. I also occasionally cover community events and offer photography tuition, but my heart is in family stories — recording the ordinary, the messy and the brilliant. If you want family photos that feel honest, alive and unmistakably yours, get in touch and let’s talk about capturing your life as it is.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
A short documentary session (about an hour or two) focused on a specific activity — e.g., baking, BBQ, a walk or a celebration.
Half-day coverage to capture the part of the day you love most — mornings, afternoons or evening routines.
A full-day documentary session capturing messy breakfasts, school runs, adventures, bathtime and bedtime routines. Delivered with digital files and print credit.