Pete Prue is a specialist family photographer in Christchurch, GB. He creates relaxed, timeless family portraits in his warm home studio, capturing genuine moments from newborns to teens.
I specialise in family photography — capturing the warmth, personality and everyday connections that make your family unique. With well over thirty years behind the camera, I approach each family photoshoot with patience, a gentle sense of humour and a deeply felt respect for the small, fleeting moments that become treasured images. Why choose me for your family photoshoot? I work from a warm, comfortable home studio in Christchurch, GB, and I make sessions relaxed and enjoyable for everyone — babies, toddlers, teenagers and grown-ups. My sessions are designed to feel like time spent together rather than a formal task: a mix of candid lifestyle moments and carefully crafted portraits. I bring a wide range of props and a calm, considered technique to help even the shyest child settle and shine. My approach is collaborative and flexible. Before your session we chat about location, clothing and the style you prefer — whether that’s natural, environmental images outdoors or an intimate in-studio lifestyle shoot. On the day I take care of everything: creating a friendly atmosphere, guiding simple poses, and finding the light that flatters your family. For babies and very young children I use methods I’ve developed over hundreds of newborn and baby sessions to keep the experience gentle and safe. What I deliver is more than photographs — I create lasting visual stories. After the shoot you receive a curated selection of professionally edited fine-art images, supplied in high resolution for printing and sharing. Many returning clients choose me to document milestones across pregnancy, newborn and baby stages because I aim to build a thoughtful, consistent visual record of family life. I’m driven by the belief that great family photographs are both beautiful and honest. Whether you want playful images at home, classic portraits for the wall, or a baby & family session that includes candid connection, I specialise in producing images you and your family will treasure for generations. If you’re in Christchurch and ready for a relaxed, expert-led family photoshoot, get in touch and let’s plan something special.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Studio or on-location professional headshots; two selected digital images are fully retouched and supplied.
One to two hour maternity session delivering five digital fine-art maternity portrait images; proofs are supplied and selected images are fully edited and delivered digitally.
Two hour essential newborn session including parent & baby images; includes ten digital fine art newborn portraits and nine selected images fully edited.
Full 2.5 hour newborn session in home studio. Includes 20 digital fine art newborn portrait images; clients select 15 images for full editing. Delivered via USB & Dropbox.
Deluxe 3 hour newborn session with extensive prop work and family images. Includes 30 digital images; clients select 25 for full editing. Delivered via USB & Dropbox.