White Shadows Photography

I’m Justine — a family photographer based in Hawkinge, serving Folkestone and the surrounding Kent coast and countryside. At White Shadows Photography my focus is simple: to create relaxed, natural family portraits that feel like you. I specialise in family photography and bring a gentle, playful approach that helps children (and grown-ups) feel comfortable so I can capture the little moments that matter most. My sessions are designed around your family, not the clock. Whether you choose my cosy studio in Hawkinge or we meet at a favourite outdoor spot in Folkestone, I work in a child-led way: games, gentle prompts and plenty of breaks to keep things fun. This relaxed atmosphere produces authentic expressions and candid interactions — the hugs, the tiny hands, the shared smiles — rather than stiff poses. I love mixing timeless, neutral styling with both colour and black & white images so your portraits work beautifully in any home. How I work: after you book I send a friendly prep guide and questionnaire to understand what’s important to you — favourite locations, wardrobe colours and any special details you’d like included. On the day I curate the session to suit your family’s pace and personalities, using my experience to improvise when little ones decide they’d rather explore than pose. My background as a teacher and being a mum of two means I’m patient, practised at calming nerves and brilliant at catching those fleeting, real moments. Choosing me means you’re hiring someone who cares about memories as much as images. I see my role as a memory preserver: creating a gallery of meaningful portraits you’ll want to print and live with. After the session I carefully edit your images and deliver a private online gallery, giving you both polished colour and timeless monochrome files to choose from. If you’re looking for a family photographer in Folkestone who specialises in relaxed, heartfelt family portraits — whether studio or outdoors — I’d love to chat. Let’s plan a session that feels like you and captures the story of your family right now.