Em J Photography is a Hitchin-based family photography specialist, capturing candid, affectionate portraits of newborns, children and whole families. Natural light, calm guidance and genuine moments.
Em J Photography is a family photography specialist based in Hitchin, dedicated to capturing the true personality and connection within every family. Em J focuses on natural, unstaged moments — the quiet cuddles, the spontaneous laughter, the small gestures that reveal a family’s unique story. This is not about forcing smiles; it’s about creating a calm, relaxed space where real emotion can be seen and preserved. Why choose Em J Photography? With a clear focus on family work, Em J blends a documentary sensibility with thoughtful portraiture to produce images that feel timeless and honest. Whether you’re welcoming a newborn, celebrating a child’s milestones, or simply wanting an updated family portrait, the emphasis is always on authenticity. Clients return again and again because Em J’s sessions feel easy and enjoyable, and the resulting photographs reflect the warmth and personality of the people in front of the lens. What makes the approach special is a gentle, unobtrusive style that puts families at ease. Em J guides children with patience and humour, encouraging natural interaction rather than posed perfection. The result is a gallery of images that includes both relaxed group portraits and candid moments — a rounded visual story of your family at this moment in time. How Em J works with families is simple and collaborative. From an initial conversation to understand what matters most to you, to creating a comfortable session pace, Em J adapts to the needs of babies, toddlers and parents alike. Sessions are tailored around family rhythms, with time and care given to getting the shots that matter while keeping the experience pleasant for everyone involved. Rooted in Hitchin, Em J Photography knows local light and locations and enjoys working with families across the area. The driving passion is to create photographs that families will love to look back on — images that feel like memories you can hold. If you value authentic, warm family portraits that celebrate the everyday and the exceptional, Em J Photography brings specialist experience and a genuinely compassionate approach to every shoot.