Pictoria Pictures

Pictoria Pictures is a Heanor-based specialist in family photography, dedicated to creating images that feel honest, joyful and unmistakably yours. With decades of experience in picture-making and a natural rapport with children, babies and parents, Victoria (Pictoria) focuses on relaxed, celebratory family photoshoots that preserve the small, meaningful moments you’ll want to keep forever. Why choose Pictoria Pictures? Because this isn’t a studio formula — it’s a people-first approach. Sessions are designed around your family’s personalities and the places you love: a favourite local park, a comfortable home environment, or a venue where you’re already celebrating. Whether it’s newborn and baby photography in those fragile early days, lively children’s portraits, or milestone sessions for baptisms, communions and birthdays, the emphasis is on natural connection rather than stiff posing. What makes the approach special is a blend of documentary sensitivity and creative composition. Victoria looks for the little interactions others miss — a shared smile, a quiet glance, a candid burst of laughter — and frames them with style and warmth. The result is a gallery of high‑quality, edited digital files delivered through a secure online portal, plus options for prints, albums or a bespoke family book if you prefer tangible keepsakes. How we work together: from your first message, Pictoria listens to what matters most to you and tailors the session to meet those priorities. Expect a relaxed atmosphere, gentle direction when needed and plenty of encouragement for camera-shy family members. Sessions are child-friendly and pet-welcoming, designed to be fun and flexible so everyone enjoys the experience. After the shoot, careful editing brings out the mood and colour that suit your family, with files returned in a timely, user-friendly way. The story behind the work matters: Victoria combines a long career in photography and visual storytelling with an artist’s eye. That background means she understands lighting, composition and human moments — and how to turn them into images that hang happily on your wall or live in your family’s digital archive. If you’re in Heanor or the surrounding area and want family photography that feels personal, comfortable and beautifully crafted, get in touch with Pictoria Pictures to plan a session that celebrates who you are.