Joanna Lauren is a specialist family photographer in Leatherhead. In her cosy Fetcham studio she creates relaxed, natural portraits of families, newborns and children—capturing real moments you'll treasure.
I specialise in family photography based in Leatherhead, working from my comfortable studio in Fetcham, Surrey. My aim is simple: you make the memories, I capture them. I love photographing families at every stage — newborn cuddles, bouncy babies, playful toddlers, sitter sessions, cake smashes and relaxed family portraits — always with a natural, timeless approach. Why choose me? I bring a calm, gentle presence that helps even the most camera-shy children relax. My style is warm and documentary-led: I look for those quiet, authentic moments between parents and children as much as the smiles and playful chaos. Working closely with parents, I create images that feel honest and personal, not over-directed or fussy. Families return time and again because my sessions result in photographs that look like them — not like a posed photoshoot. How I work with you: from the moment you get in touch I make planning easy and personal. We’ll talk about what you’d like to remember and the mood you want your images to have. In the studio I encourage relaxed interaction rather than rigid posing — gentle direction, simple prompts and a friendly atmosphere help children be themselves. Parents and siblings are always welcome, and I’m happy to include well-behaved family pets too. My Fetcham studio is set up to be your haven for the session: hot and cold drinks, snacks and a cosy seating area for carers. There’s a small play area for toddlers to burn off energy, plus a private changing area and helpful extras like spare outfits, nappies and wipes. I provide newborn and cake-smash outfits, so you don’t need to worry about styling the little ones. I take the care I give in the session through to the finished images. Each photograph is carefully edited to enhance mood and tone while keeping skin tones natural and true. The result is a collection of images you’ll be proud to display and instantly recognise as your family. If you’re looking for a family photographer in Leatherhead who specialises in capturing genuine connection and the small details that become cherished memories, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s plan a session that feels relaxed, joyful and completely yours.