Jerry Fenner is a Christchurch-based family photographer specialising in relaxed, story-led family, newborn and children photoshoots. Studio or on-location sessions to capture real family moments.
Jerry Fenner Photography specialises in family photography from a studio base at The Studio on the Hill in Christchurch, serving Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire. Jerry approaches every family photoshoot as a chance to tell the story of your life — not as a list of posed shots, but as a relaxed, natural record of relationships, milestones and everyday personality. Why choose Jerry for your family photos? He treats family sessions with the sensitivity and patience they deserve: newborn and baby shoots are handled gently and calmly, children are encouraged to be themselves rather than posed, and family portraits are created with an eye for honest interaction and natural light. Jerry’s portrait experience gives him the technical skill to produce beautiful, timeless images while keeping the session calm, friendly and enjoyable for parents and kids alike. What makes his approach special is a story-led, documentary sensibility. Rather than forcing stiff poses, Jerry looks for those small, unscripted moments — a quiet glance between siblings, a laugh shared over a game, the softness of a newborn in a parent’s arms. Sessions can take place in the studio for a controlled, classic look or on location in Christchurch, the New Forest and nearby beaches for an outdoor, lifestyle feel. He adapts to each family’s rhythm so photos feel like you, not like a checklist. How he works with families: every shoot begins with a conversation about what matters to you — whether you want newborn portraits, playful children’s photography, a milestone birthday, baptism or a family portrait for the wall. On the day, Jerry builds a relaxed atmosphere, guides gently when needed and focuses on capturing natural expressions. Post-shoot, he carefully edits the images to enhance mood and storytelling so you receive a cohesive collection of images to cherish. Jerry’s passion is simple: to create images that families will return to again and again. If you want thoughtful, specialist family photography in Christchurch and the surrounding area — newborns, babies, children and family portraits photographed with patience and story-driven style — Jerry Fenner Photography is focused on making your family memories last.