Chesterfield-based family photographer specialising in relaxed, natural family and children portraits. Helen Rowan creates unposed, emotive images in-home, outdoors or in her cosy studio.
Helen Rowan is a specialist family photographer based in Chesterfield, dedicated to creating honest, emotive images that families truly love. With a background in fashion design and a lifelong love of making things look and feel beautiful, Helen combines an expert eye for colour, composition and balance with a warm, calm approach that instantly puts children and parents at ease. Why choose Helen? Her sessions are all about real connection and natural expression. There’s no awkward posing or strained smiles — Helen’s work celebrates the small, perfect moments: a quiet cuddle, a belly laugh, bare feet and sparkling eyes. She has a gentle, slightly “geeky” friendliness that helps even camera-shy parents relax and enjoy the experience, and her priority is always to preserve the feeling of the moment so your images become meaningful keepsakes. What makes her approach special is the storytelling focus. Helen works with families in whatever setting best fits them — at home, outdoors in beautiful local locations, or in her purpose-built, natural-light studio that feels like a home-from-home. Sessions are paced around the children, allowing time to play, be curious and simply be themselves. This results in varied, authentic images that feel timeless and personal rather than staged. How she works with you: the process is collaborative from the first hello. Helen listens closely to what you love and offers styling and location guidance so you don’t have to worry about the details. On the day, she creates a relaxed atmosphere where play and connection lead the way. After the shoot you’ll view your images together in a calm studio setting, making it easy to choose the photographs and products that will become treasured family heirlooms. Helen’s passion is obvious — she describes herself as a creative geek who lives for the art of photography. Her goal is simple: to create beautiful, natural portraits of families, babies and children that you’ll display proudly and return to again and again. If you want relaxed, timeless family photography in Chesterfield, with someone who cares as much about the experience as the images, Helen Rowan is the specialist to trust.