Sarah Banks specialises in family photography in Dartford. Her home studio, garden studio and calm home visits capture natural, timeless family portraits—children and pets welcome.
Sarah Banks is a Dartford-based family photography specialist whose work centres on creating natural, timeless portraits that families love to display. With years of experience photographing babies, children and whole families, Sarah blends a gentle, creative approach with the calm practical know-how parents value. She’s known for being warm, outgoing and—according to many clients—a true “baby whisperer,” which helps even the most camera-shy children relax and smile. Why choose Sarah Banks for your family photoshoot? Her commitment to a relaxed, bespoke experience sets her apart. Sarah only takes one booking per day so every family receives her undivided attention. Whether you prefer the comfort of a home visit, the controlled light of her home-based studio or the playful charm of her garden studio, she tailors the session to where your family will feel most at ease. Her ‘garden studio’ is particularly popular for children — it features life-sized play elements that spark natural interaction and joyful portraits. Sarah’s style is modern, fresh and personal. Rather than forcing formal poses, she aims to capture authentic moments: the small gestures, the quiet connections and the joyful chaos that make your family unique. She brings an array of props, displays and textures for babies and toddlers, and works patiently to create a calm atmosphere that produces genuine expressions and lasting memories. How she works with clients: from your first enquiry Sarah will discuss location ideas, timing (she understands the best moments around sleep times) and any special requests. On the day she focuses on keeping the shoot fun and friendly so children enjoy the experience. After the session Sarah carefully edits your images to enhance natural skin tones and present your family in the best light. Serving Dartford, Kent and travelling across London, Essex and the South East, Sarah Banks Photography specialises in family and children portraiture delivered with a thoughtful, personal touch. If you want relaxed, authentic family photos that feel like you — get in touch to discuss ideas and book a bespoke session.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
One-hour mini session at the home studio with a small selection of edited images available in the online gallery.
Bronze family package: approx 2-4 hour bespoke shoot, 10 edited images on CD.
Bronze newborn package: approx 2-4 hour bespoke shoot, 10 edited images on CD, standard edits.
Silver newborn package: approx 2-4 hour shoot, 15 edited images on CD, includes a set of prints.
Silver family package: approx 2-4 hour shoot, 15 edited images on CD and a set of prints.
Gold family package: approx 2-4 hour bespoke shoot, 25–35 edited images, USB and a selection of prints.
Gold newborn package: approx 2-4 hour bespoke shoot, 20–35 edited images, USB with presentation box and prints.
Two-session Bump to Baby package including a maternity session and a newborn session with 15 high-res images from each session and USB presentation stick.
Two-shoot package covering newborn and a follow-up session with edited images, prints and USB presentation stick.
Three-shoot package including maternity, newborn and follow-up session with edited images, prints and USB.
Wedding Silver: coverage from bride's preparations through to speeches (approx 6–7 hours) with private online gallery and CD.
Wedding Gold: full-day unlimited coverage including USB of images and private online gallery.