Sinéad Patching is a specialist Coventry family photographer offering relaxed, natural at-home and outdoor photoshoots. She captures lived-in moments with a timeless, print-worthy style.
If you want family photographs that feel like you — honest, unforced and beautiful — I’m the Coventry photographer to call. I specialise in family photography, creating relaxed at-home and outdoor photoshoots across Coventry, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa and the surrounding Warwickshire patchwork. My aim is simple: to give you images you’ll be proud to print and hang, without any cheesy posing or awkward instructions. My approach is “the best of both worlds.” I blend a gentle documentary style with an eye for classic, luxurious imagery. That means I’ll capture the small, messy, true moments — the cuddles, the distracted laughs, the hands holding — while also guiding you into flattering light and composure so the finished images feel timeless and refined. I don’t force smiles, I don’t stage strange poses, and I never over-process your photos; the result is authentic family storytelling that looks elegant on the wall. Working with children and babies requires patience, warmth and flexibility — qualities I bring to every session. Before your shoot you’ll receive a helpful shoot handbook so we can plan location, timing and anything special you’d like to include. On the day I keep things child-led: we follow the rhythm of your family, take breaks when needed, and I nudge gently rather than boss. Most of my best pictures are the ones you don’t even notice I’m taking. Light, composition and atmosphere matter to me. I favour natural light and simple, uncluttered settings so the focus stays on relationships and expression. Whether we’re exploring a favourite local park or creating a quiet, intimate session at home, I look for moments that feel lived-in and true. If you’re after something more studio-like, I offer a bespoke mobile setup for specific portrait needs — get in touch to discuss suitability. Beyond technique, what drives my work is being a parent myself and knowing how precious these seasons are. Family photographs become heirlooms: the small details of childhood that you’ll want to look back on again and again. If my relaxed, honest approach to family photography resonates with you, let’s have a chat and find a way to tell your family’s story in images that last.