Sarah Stirk Photography

Sarah Stirk is a Cricklewood-based family photographer who specialises in creating relaxed, natural family portraits that feel like you. Sarah’s approach centres on connection — she looks for small, honest moments between parents, children and pets, and turns them into timeless photographs you’ll want to live with. Why choose Sarah? As a family specialist she brings a calm, patient energy to every session. Whether you prefer the comfort of a home session, the clean light of The Blue Studio, or a gentle outdoor shoot nearby, Sarah designs sessions around your family’s rhythm. Her technique blends unobtrusive documentary observation with gentle direction, so even camera-shy children feel at ease and authentic expressions come through. How she works: Every shoot starts with a friendly pre-session conversation to understand what matters most to you — favourite rooms, meaningful routines, or special ways you like to include pets. On the day, Sarah creates a relaxed atmosphere, using play, quiet prompts and quick-paced moments to capture natural smiles, sibling connections and the small details that tell your family story. Sessions are child-led rather than staged: she knows when to step back and when to nudge a moment into life. What to expect from the final images: Sarah favours warm, natural tones and a clean, timeless edit that highlights emotion and interaction. Her images are crafted to hang on walls, sit in albums, and become family heirlooms. She is experienced working with newborns and young children, and is happy to include family pets in sessions — making your portraits feel complete and true to your household. Sarah’s work is rooted in respect for family life: no forced smiles, no stiff poses — just honest, beautifully observed photography. If you want a family photoshoot in Cricklewood that captures the real you, Sarah Stirk offers thoughtful, personalised sessions that celebrate your connections and create images you’ll cherish for years.