Horsham-based family photography specialist Ally Barber creates natural, emotive family portraits and children images with a warm, patient style. Tailored, relaxed sessions to treasure.
Ally Barber is a Horsham-based family photographer who specialises in capturing the honest, everyday moments that turn into lifelong memories. As a mum of young children herself, Ally understands how quickly families change and how important it is to freeze those expressions, connections and small details before they slip away. Her work focuses on natural, relaxed family portraits that feel personal rather than posed — the smiles, the quiet cuddles and the lively, chaotic moments that make your family unique. Why choose Ally? She combines a warm, conversational approach with professional experience to make sessions comfortable for everyone — from toddlers who won’t sit still to parents who don’t always feel at their most photogenic. Ally’s sessions are guided and gentle: she creates a calm atmosphere, suggests simple, flattering poses and lets children’s personalities shine. Whether you prefer an outdoor location near Horsham or a cosy, homely studio feel, Ally tailors each shoot to reflect your family’s style and the moments you most want to remember. What makes her approach special is the mix of technical care and human connection. Ally pays close attention to light, composition and natural expression, while prioritising how the family feels during the shoot. She listens to your ideas in a pre-shoot conversation, helps with outfit choices and can adapt to the needs of babies and young children so sessions run at a gentle pace. Her aim is always the same: beautiful, honest portraits that look and feel like you. Working with Ally is straightforward and friendly. From your first message to the delivery of finished images, she focuses on clear communication and a relaxed experience. She enjoys both outdoor family sessions — ideal for natural backdrops and playful interaction — and indoor portraits when a quieter setting suits you better. Based in Horsham and serving the surrounding area, Ally brings a professional, caring touch to every family photoshoot. If you want family portraits that feel authentic, joyful and made to last, Ally Barber provides the expertise and warm, personal service to make it happen. Get in touch to discuss a session tailored to your family and capture the moments you’ll want to look back on for years to come.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Short Christmas mini session with 4 digital images and an online viewing gallery; perfect for cards and festive portraits.
1 hour family session with 5 high quality digital images and online viewing gallery.
1 hour maternity session with 5 high quality digital images and online viewing gallery.
1 hour cake smash & splash session with 5 edited digital images and themed set-up.
Full newborn session (up to 3 hours) with 5 high quality digital images and USB copy.
1 hour family session with 10 edited digital images plus 10 prints.
Extended cake smash session with 10 edited images and prints.
Full newborn session with 10 edited digital images and prints.
Combined maternity and newborn package with digital images from both sessions and pre-shoot consultation.
Luxury cake smash package with 20 edited images delivered on USB plus prints.
1 hour family session with 20 edited images delivered on USB and prints; includes a small gift.
Extensive newborn session with 20 edited images, USB and prints; includes a small gift.