Guiseley-based family photographer Verity Sansom creates natural, emotive outdoor family photoshoots. As a mother, she captures candid moments and offers supporting newborn and maternity sessions.
I’m Verity — a Guiseley-based family photographer who believes the small, often messy moments are the ones you’ll want to keep forever. As a mother myself, I know how fast children grow and how precious a single unposed laugh or a quiet cuddle can be. My work is rooted in natural, emotive family photography: I chase light, gentle movement and honest connection to create images that feel like you. Why choose me? I specialise in relaxed outdoor family photoshoots around Guiseley, Otley, Ilkley and Harrogate, bringing a calm, unobtrusive presence so your family can simply be. I favour natural locations and golden-hour light to produce soft, timeless portraits and documentary-style sequences that tell the story of your family — from playful afternoon adventures to tender newborn cuddles. My approach is warm, patient and hands-on. I spend time getting to know you before the session, discussing locations and the kind of moments you’d love to remember. On the day, I work at your family’s pace: encouraging games with little ones, following quiet interactions between parents and babies, and using simple prompts to bring out real smiles rather than forced poses. For newborn and maternity sessions — offered as supportive, secondary services — I create a relaxed atmosphere that prioritises comfort and safety while capturing the intimate glow of those early days. I edit each image with a soft, natural aesthetic that enhances light and emotion without feeling overworked. The result is a collection of photographs that feel honest and enduring — images you’ll want to display, share and revisit as the years pass. If you value authentic family portraits that celebrate the real rhythms of life, I’d love to hear about your plans. Whether it’s an autumn walk through the woods or a golden-hour session by the river, my aim is always the same: to preserve the moments that matter, so you can feel them again and again.