Horsham-based family photographer Claire Wilders captures relaxed, natural family portraits — from newborns and babies to playful children and special birthday moments, in studio or outdoors.
I’m Claire — a Horsham-based family photographer who loves photographing real family life in a relaxed, natural way. Family photography is at the heart of what I do: whether we’re capturing toddlers discovering leaves on an autumn walk, quiet newborn moments in the studio, or joyful extended-family gatherings at a local park, my aim is always the same — to give you images you’ll love to live with. What sets my family work apart is a gentle, unhurried approach. Sessions are led by your family, not by a rigid shot-list. I’ll guide simple poses, suggest fun prompts, and let the best moments happen naturally so you get genuine smiles, little interactions and candid connections alongside the posed portraits you’ll cherish. Many clients come back year after year — newborns, milestone cake-smashes and outdoor family days — and it’s a privilege to watch families grow and to see my work displayed on their walls. I’m equally comfortable in the studio, your home or at an outdoor location around Horsham and West Sussex. Studio sessions are calm and baby-led, ideal for newborns and sitter sessions; outdoor shoots (bluebells, autumn leaves or a favourite local spot like Petworth Park) allow children to be themselves and bring out spontaneous joy. I also understand families with additional needs — my day job in a Special Needs school has given me a calm, patient approach that many parents value. My process is simple and focused on making the experience enjoyable: a pre-session chat to plan timing and styling, a relaxed shoot where I’ll put everyone at ease, and a private gallery for you to view and choose images. I love helping families turn favourites into wall art and keepsakes — seeing those photos on display is the best part of the job. If you want a family photographer in Horsham who specialises in warm, modern family portraits — from newborn and baby sessions to playful children’s shoots and birthday celebrations — let’s chat. I’ll help you plan a session that feels natural, fun and completely you.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Standard 60 minute session fee for family, newborn, cake smash or maternity sessions.
Extended 2 hour session fee for more comprehensive shoots.
Short session for individual headshots; includes basic retouching.
Newborn session fee; many newborn sessions take around 3 hours in practice to allow for feeding and settling.
Short, seasonal mini family session with a small number of edited images included.
Curated collection of 10 edited images with some print credit included.
Full collection of all edited images from the session stored on a wooden USB plus print options.
Complete digital collection plus premium physical print collection.