Helen Boyd Photography in Heanor specialises in relaxed, storytelling family photography. Friendly, fun sessions—studio or outdoors—designed to capture natural smiles, newborns and children.
I’m Helen — a Heanor-based family photographer who loves natural smiles, dance breaks and the odd Disney sing-a-long. Family photography is my passion and primary focus: I specialise in relaxed, storytelling shoots that document real life — the laughter, the chaos and the quiet moments that make your family unique. Why choose me? I believe a photographer should be someone you want to spend time with. My approach is warm, playful and unpretentious: minimal posing, plenty of encouragement and a few silly moves to coax those genuine expressions. Whether we meet at my little Brinsley studio or in your favourite outdoors spot around Heanor and the surrounding Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire area, the aim is the same — photographs that feel like you. What I specialise in: family portraits, children and baby sessions (including bump-to-baby and baby’s first year coverage) and friendly mini fundays. I design sessions to suit your family — studio setups for timeless portraits, gentle on-location shoots for natural, everyday moments, and short mini-sessions for seasonal or themed fundays. I also photograph parties and family celebrations when you want those candid moments captured. How I work: we start by having a proper chat — over a brew or a beer — to get to know each other and plan a session that fits your family’s rhythm. On the day I keep things light and fun: expect a bit of direction when needed, a dance party or two to settle wriggly kids and occasionally me getting down in a ditch or climbing a tree to find the best angle. After the shoot your images are delivered in a private online gallery so you can share with family and choose prints or wall art if you’d like to bring the photos into your home. My favourite part is documenting milestones across the years — newborn cuddles, toddlers exploring, siblings being themselves. I treat every session as a chance to tell your family’s story authentically. If you want a friendly, experienced Heanor photographer who specialises in family photography and makes sessions genuinely enjoyable, let’s chat and plan something lovely together.