Hannah Larkin is a Cricklewood-based family photographer specialising in relaxed, natural and emotional family, newborn and children portraits. Warm, patient sessions that put you at ease.
Based in Cricklewood, Hannah Larkin is a specialist family photographer who focuses on creating relaxed, natural and deeply emotional images you’ll treasure for years. Her work is rooted in connection: she listens, observes and gently guides so parents and children feel confident and free to be themselves. Whether you’re booking a newborn shoot, a birthday portrait, a baptism or a casual family session in the park, Hannah’s calm, reassuring presence helps even the most camera-shy members of the family relax. Why choose Hannah? Her approach blends a fine-art sensibility with warm, documentary storytelling. She cares about the small, meaningful details—tiny toes, sleepy yawns, a hand on a cheek—and the bigger picture of family life. With a background as a psychologist and years of experience photographing families across London and the UK, Hannah knows how to read moments and create an atmosphere where genuine emotions emerge. Her aim is always the same: to capture honest, timeless portraits that reflect your family’s personality. How she works: every session begins with a conversation. Hannah takes time to understand what matters to you—places you love, everyday routines, and the moods you hope to preserve. Sessions can be at home for intimate newborn and baby shoots, outdoors in your local park for children’s photography, or at a favourite family location for portraits and celebrations like communion or birthday gatherings. She creates a relaxed rhythm rather than a rigid shot list, using gentle prompts, play and a conversational style to create natural interactions. The experience is thoughtful from start to finish. Hannah offers guidance on planning a comfortable session (what helps children feel at ease, simple outfit tips and timing for newborn shoots) and can help you choose the images that work best as prints or heirloom albums. Many families value having tangible keepsakes—beautiful fine-art prints and handcrafted albums that become family treasures. Hannah’s work is for people who want more than posed picture-perfect images: if you value authenticity, warmth and a photographer who treats your story with care, a family session with Hannah in Cricklewood or nearby is a gentle, professional way to capture the moments that matter most.