Simon Whitehead Photography

I’m Simon Whitehead — a Hampton-based photographer who specialises in family photography. I love making pictures of people: telling the small stories that add up to a family’s character, the little gestures between siblings, a newborn’s first expressions, and the affectionate chaos of family life. Family work is a primary focus for me, and I bring the same attentive eye and calm professionalism I use in portrait and commercial work to every session. My approach is natural and documentary-led. Rather than forcing poses, I aim to create a relaxed atmosphere where real moments can unfold. That means I work patiently with children and babies, adapting to their rhythms to capture honest expressions and interactions. Whether you want quiet, classic portraits or playful, candid reportage of an afternoon together, I shape the shoot around your family so the images feel authentic and personal. Technical craft matters, too. I use a range of cameras and lenses — big and small, long and wide — and light thoughtfully to suit each scene, from soft window light for newborn portraits to stronger, moodier treatment for dramatic family portraits. My background in portrait and people photography informs how I frame faces, find emotion in gestures, and compose clean, timeless images that you’ll enjoy for years. Working with me is straightforward and friendly. I pride myself on exceptional customer service and clear communication: we’ll agree the tone you want, I’ll suggest locations and timing that suit youngsters and newborns, and on the day I keep things calm and efficient so your family can relax and be themselves. The result is a set of professional family photos that feel lived-in and true to who you are. If you’re in Hampton or nearby and are looking for a specialist family photographer who understands children, newborns and family dynamics, get in touch. I love creating portraits that become part of a family’s story — images that you’ll return to again and again.