Ewa Highland Photography - Capturing Moments to Treasure

Ewa Highland is a specialist family photographer based in East Grinstead, dedicated to creating images that feel real, emotional and lasting. With a warm, calm presence and an artistic, candid eye, Ewa focuses on the small, true moments that make family life so precious — the gentle curl of a sleeping newborn, the conspiratorial laugh between siblings, the proud embrace at a baptism or communion, or the joyful chaos of a birthday celebration. What sets Ewa apart is her blend of documentary honesty and timeless artistry. She often combines digital and analog techniques — even bringing a vintage 8mm film camera for those nostalgic, cinematic touches — to build a visual legacy you’ll love to return to. Her style balances editorial elegance with relaxed storytelling, producing portraits that look beautiful on the wall while still preserving the unscripted in-between moments. Working with families requires patience, empathy and a light touch. Ewa’s relaxed, comforting approach helps children, parents and pets feel at ease; she gently guides when needed but prefers to let natural interactions lead the way. Whether your session is a cosy at-home documentary with a newborn and family dog, an outdoor golden-hour family shoot, or a milestone portrait for a communion or birthday, the atmosphere she creates is friendly, playful and unhurried. Ewa loves photographing babies, children and family dynamics of all kinds — and is experienced with four-legged family members too, from dogs to horses. Her goal is always to preserve connection and legacy: images that will be passed down, that trigger memory and emotion long after the day itself. Families in and around East Grinstead choose Ewa because she listens, adapts and shapes each session around what matters most to you. She focuses on making the experience comfortable and enjoyable, so the photographs feel authentic rather than staged. If you want family photos that are thoughtful, artistic, and filled with heart, Ewa Highland offers a specialist, sensitive approach that puts your story first — capturing moments to treasure for years to come.