Specialist family photographer in Houghton-Le-Spring. Adrian Potts creates relaxed, natural outdoor portraits of families, children and newborns—making photoshoots enjoyable and unintrusive while preserving real moments.
I’m Adrian, a family photographer based in Houghton-Le-Spring who loves taking photos of people in amazing places. My work centres on relaxed, unintrusive, low‑key family photography that lets relationships and small, honest moments shine through. I prefer open, natural locations where children can play and families can be themselves — that’s how I catch smiles, sparks in the eye and the little interactions you’ll want to look back on. Why choose me? I specialise in family portraiture and children’s photography, with experience photographing newborn lifestyle sessions as part of my family offering. My style is documentary-led with gentle direction: I create a calm atmosphere, encourage natural play and conversation, and step back to capture spontaneous, heartfelt moments. Clients tell me how relaxed and surprisingly fun a shoot can be — that ease translates into images that feel authentic rather than staged. How I work: I keep sessions simple and enjoyable. Before we meet I’ll suggest locations around Houghton-Le-Spring and the wider North East that suit your family’s personality—from riverside paths to quiet parks—so you don’t have to worry about props or stiff poses. On the day I aim to make everyone comfortable quickly, using a light touch to guide groupings and interactions while allowing genuine moments to unfold. For newborn lifestyle shoots I work at your home or a nearby location, focusing on the calm, intimate moments that matter most. The result is a collection of natural, timeless images you’ll want to display and share. I take great care in editing to preserve the mood and authenticity of each photograph, delivering high‑quality files you can treasure for years. Based in Houghton-Le-Spring and photographing families across the Sunderland area and beyond, I’m honoured to document family life as it happens — playful, messy and full of love. If you want a family photoshoot that feels easy and true to who you are, get in touch and let’s tell your story.
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Approx 30 minute shoot (Durham Photo Days). All photos returned with watermarks for you to purchase prints or high-resolution downloads of your choice.
40 minute on-location family photo shoot; includes all digital images on USB. No hidden costs.
40 minute on-location family photo shoot; includes all high-resolution digital images via downloadable link. Group size up to 7 max.
45 minute newborn lifestyle session at your home or in a park/location. Includes all high-resolution digital images via downloadable link.
Approx 1 hour Durham Photo Days session. All photos returned without watermarks for high-resolution download; digital files included.
90 minute on-location family photo shoot including a range of groupings (individuals, siblings, family groups). Group size between 8 and 18 people. All high-resolution images delivered via downloadable link.
3 hours photography coverage with a USB including approx 100 high-resolution images and printing rights.
5 hours photography coverage with a USB including approx 150 high-resolution images and full printing rights.
Full day coverage (up to 8 hours) with two pre-wedding shoots, USB with approx 250 high-resolution images and printing rights, personalised thank you cards and two large prints.