Vanessa is a Longsight-based family photographer specialising in relaxed, colourful outdoor and at-home family & baby photoshoots. Expect natural, joyful portraits that capture real connection.
Hi — I’m Vanessa, a Longsight-based family photographer who specialises in creating relaxed, colourful family photography that feels genuine and joyful. With 15+ years behind the camera I focus on outdoor family shoots and at-home baby sessions, helping busy parents capture the small, imperfect, perfect moments that make family life so meaningful. Why choose me? I bring a warm, down-to-earth approach that puts little ones (and grown-ups) at ease. I blend gentle direction with documentary observation so sessions flow naturally: playful prompts to coax real smiles, quiet observation for those tender, unposed moments, and a calm energy that keeps shoots feeling easy and fun rather than staged. My style is rooted in colour, warmth and connection — images that feel like your family, not a set of posed portraits. How I work: every session starts with a friendly pre-shoot chat so I can learn about your family, your routine, and what matters most to you. For outdoor family shoots I scout locations around Longsight and Manchester that suit your family’s personality — from leafy walks to colourful urban backdrops. For newborns and babies I offer at-home sessions that celebrate everyday life: feeding cuddles, sleepy snoozes and tiny hands held by grandparents. During the shoot I combine relaxed guidance with documentary instincts so you get a mix of natural group shots, individual portraits and candid storytelling images. After the shoot I gently edit each image to enhance colour and keep skin tones true — delivering a gallery of photographs that feel timeless, joyful and authentic. Many families return year after year for milestone shoots, baptisms, communions and birthdays because they appreciate a photographer who understands how children move and change, and who can capture that rhythm without stress. If you want family photos that celebrate real connection, colour and calm, let’s talk. I’m proud to serve Longsight, Manchester and surrounding areas, and I’d love to create images you’ll want to live with and share for years to come.