Specialist family photographer in Ilford capturing natural, heartfelt family portraits. Patricia brings calm, expert posing and a print-led approach to create images you’ll proudly display.
Patricia Virk is a specialist family photographer based in Ilford, combining an award‑winning eye with a gentle, personable approach to create timeless family portraits. With years of experience working with parents and children, Patricia focuses on relaxed, natural images that reflect the real love and connection between family members — not stiff studio poses. Her background in fashion photography means she knows how to pose parents confidently while keeping sessions warm and authentic. Families choose Patricia because she understands how unpredictable children and newborns can be. She builds a calm atmosphere where little ones feel safe to be themselves, and parents are guided in flattering, natural poses that celebrate their new life together. Whether you want candid moments in your home, classic portraits for the mantelpiece, or relaxed outdoor family shots across Ilford, Redbridge and surrounding Essex areas, Patricia adapts her style to suit your home and personality. Her sessions are designed around your family’s needs. Patricia begins with a friendly consultation to discuss what you love and how you plan to use your images. On the day she keeps things unhurried — allowing breaks, feedings and play — so photos happen naturally rather than forced. Every family session includes a print-focused experience: Patricia helps you choose the best images and offers guidance on wall art and albums so your photographs become treasured décor, not just files on a phone. While family photography is Patricia’s core speciality, she also offers complementary newborn and baby sessions that work beautifully alongside family portraits — perfect if you want full-life documentation from bump to first birthday. Her calming presence and careful handling (parents often call her a “baby whisperer”) mean younger children and newborns settle quickly, allowing for those tender parent-and-child moments. Based in Ilford and serving London and Essex, Patricia Virk Photography is ideal for families who want authentic, beautifully posed images delivered with warmth and professionalism. If you value relaxed sessions, expert posing, and photographs designed to live on your walls and in albums for generations, Patricia is ready to capture your family’s story.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Smaller in‑home newborn session (3–4 set ups). Parents and siblings not included; 6 hand‑edited high‑resolution digital images; props and baby clothes provided. Professional newborn skin editing.
2 h in‑home newborn session with 4–5 set ups, parents & sibling photos included, 15 hand‑edited high‑resolution digital images, props and baby clothes provided. Professional skin editing for newborn and parents.
3 h in‑home newborn session with 6–8 set ups, parents & sibling photos included, 25 hand‑edited high‑resolution digital images, props and baby clothes provided. Professional skin editing for newborn and parents.