Hornchurch-based family specialist capturing authentic, documentary family, newborn and children photography. Relaxed lifestyle shoots and day-in-the-life sessions across London and the South East.
If you want family photos that feel real—not staged—Petr Dvorsky is the Hornchurch photographer to call. An award-winning documentary family photographer, Petr specialises in capturing the little everyday moments that tell your family’s true story. His style is relaxed, emotive and unobtrusive: think living, laughing and being together rather than saying “cheese.” Why choose Petr for your family photoshoot? He brings a warm, laid-back approach that immediately puts children and adults at ease. Whether it’s a short lifestyle session, a maternity or newborn shoot, or an immersive day-in-the-life documentary session, Petr focuses on relationships, personalities and the quirky details that make your family unique. His images mix colour and black & white to highlight emotion and atmosphere, producing a timeless family portrait collection you'll return to again and again. How Petr works with families is straightforward and personal. After you get in touch he’ll arrange a chat—over coffee, phone or video—to understand what matters to you and to design a shoot that fits your family’s rhythm. On the day he blends into the background, photographing real interactions and spontaneous moments while offering gentle guidance when a natural portrait is needed. Post-shoot, Petr carefully curates and individually edits each image to create a narrative gallery that reflects your day. Based in Hornchurch and covering London, Essex and the South East, Petr is experienced with children of all ages and newborn sessions, and he’s comfortable photographing relaxed family portraits in your home or at outdoor locations. He also provides documentary-style coverage for family celebrations and birthdays as a complementary service, always prioritising authentic storytelling over forced posing. Beyond photography, Petr runs his Hope for Change project—donating a percentage of profits to charities close to clients’ hearts—adding a meaningful element to your booking. If you want family photos that feel alive and honest, captured by a storyteller who truly gets families, get in touch with Petr Dvorsky in Hornchurch. He’ll help you relax, be yourselves, and leave with photographs that bring back the real feelings of your family life.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Short lifestyle family shoot — relaxed, documentary approach for natural family images.
Documentary-style event coverage for parties, ceremonies and celebrations with edited gallery, USB and highlights slideshow.
Documentary coverage from morning until bedtime (up to 10 hours) with a gallery of individually edited images, USB of edited images and a highlights slideshow.