Ralu Chase Photography

Ralu Chase is a specialist family photographer based in Clacton-on-Sea who believes the best photographs are honest, lived-in memories — not posed portraits. Her documentary approach focuses on personality, connection and the tiny, revealing moments that make your family uniquely yours. If you’re drawn to authenticity and want relaxed family photos that reflect who you really are, Ralu is the storyteller to trust. Why choose Ralu? She champions imperfectly perfect moments. As a mother and a lifelong storyteller, Ralu knows how chaotic, beautiful family life can be — and she uses that empathy to put clients at ease. Her sessions are calm, unpressured and centred on real interactions: children playing, parents caught mid-laugh, everyday rituals that become treasured keepsakes. The result is a curated collection of candid, timeless images that feel like your family’s own visual diary. What makes her approach special is the emphasis on narrative over perfection. Ralu prefers to document life as it happens rather than manufacturing smiles or forcing poses. She works with families in the places they love — at home, on a day out, or at favourite local spots — blending into the background to capture natural moments. Her editing respects skin tones and atmosphere, delivering a mix of colour and black-and-white images chosen to support the story of your day. How she works: every session starts with a friendly consultation so Ralu can learn about your family, routines and what matters most to you. On the day, she leads with warmth and gentle direction only when needed, creating a relaxed atmosphere where everyone can be themselves. After the shoot she personally edits the collection and guides you through viewing and choosing how best to enjoy the images in your home — whether you want digital files, prints or heirloom albums, Ralu helps you make the images sing. Alongside family photography, Ralu also documents maternity moments as part of the family journey and offers occasional business/branding work and photography mentorship workshops. But family remains her core focus: capturing the fleeting, everyday moments that become the story you’ll want to revisit year after year. If you want heartfelt, documentary family photos taken with care and personality in Clacton-on-Sea and beyond, Ralu Chase is ready to help you get in the picture.