Summer Johnston is a Haslingden-based family photographer specialising in relaxed, natural portraits that celebrate real connection. Studio and outdoor sessions for babies, children and families.
Hi — I’m Summer, a specialist family photographer based in Haslingden, GB. For over a decade I’ve focused on capturing the small, honest moments that make family life feel warm and true. My work is rooted in a relaxed, natural style: no stiff posing, no forced smiles — just real connection, gentle direction and portraits that you’ll want to live with on your walls. Why choose me as your family photographer? I specialise in family photography and understand families — how to work with toddlers, include grandparents, and make newborns feel safe and cosy. My studio is designed to be welcoming and child-friendly, and I also love to shoot on location across Lancashire when you prefer the texture of fields, woodland or lakeside backdrops. My goal is to create timeless family portraits that reflect your family’s personality, not trends or props that date quickly. My approach is personal and thoughtful. From our first planning call I take time to understand what matters most to you — whether it’s capturing candid play, sibling bonds, quiet parent-child moments, or a set of classic portraits for your home. I offer styling guidance so families feel coordinated (not matchy), and I work at a pace that suits children: plenty of breaks, reassuring patience and a calm atmosphere so everyone can relax and enjoy the session. I believe photography should be an enjoyable experience as well as a beautiful result. Many clients tell me they appreciated how relaxed the session felt and how natural the final images looked — that’s the response I aim for every time. Families often return year after year, and it’s a real privilege to photograph milestones from tiny newborns and sitter sessions to birthday portraits and multi-generation gatherings. Based in Haslingden, I photograph families across the local area and wider Lancashire. If you’re looking for a family photographer who specialises in heartfelt, natural imagery and who will take care to create a calm, enjoyable experience for everyone involved, let’s talk. I’d love to help you preserve the moments that matter most so you can treasure them for years to come.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Relaxed one-hour family portrait session with wardrobe and styling tips and 10 edited digital images.
Studio newborn session including family and sibling portraits, styling advice, up to 2 hours in the studio and 10 edited digital photographs.
Family session with 20 edited digital images and one printed 10x8 photo.
One-hour cake smash session with a themed setup, bespoke cake, non-messy portraits to start, a splash bath afterwards and 10 edited digital images.
Longer newborn session with multiple sets and 20 edited digital images, includes a triplex frame.
Styled cake smash session including a custom cake, splash session and 20 edited digital images plus a triplex frame.
Extended family session with 30 edited images and a 10x10 keepsake album.
Comprehensive newborn package with up to 4 hours in the studio, 30 edited images and a 10x10 newborn album.
Premium cake smash package with keepsake photo book and 30 edited images.
Four consecutive hours of wedding photography, relaxed portraits and a private online gallery of 300 images plus a 10x10 photo book.
Comprehensive digital wedding package with 500 edited images for download and a complimentary mini accordion book.
Full day wedding coverage from getting ready to first dance, 500 high-resolution images and a 12x12 custom album.
Premium full day wedding coverage with twilight portraits, 500 images, custom album and additional keepsakes.