Trusted Lower Earley family photographer Charmaine Albano-Storr creates relaxed, natural family and maternity portraits in her calm home studio or on location across Reading, Wokingham and Berkshire. SEN-friendly.
If you’re looking for a family photographer in Lower Earley who truly understands family life, meet Charmaine Albano-Storr. A mum of three, Charmaine specialises in family photography with a warm, patient approach that helps everyone — from newborns to toddlers to grown-up siblings — feel safe and at ease. Her sessions focus on real connection, natural expression and timeless portraits you’ll want on your walls and in your albums. Charmaine blends posed family portraits with gentle, candid storytelling. Whether you choose the comfort of her calm home studio or the relaxed energy of an outdoor location, she creates a flexible, slow-paced atmosphere so families can settle, children can be themselves, and genuine moments can unfold. As a photographer who is SEN-friendly and Autism aware, Charmaine thoughtfully adapts sessions to sensory needs and differing routines, ensuring a supportive experience for all families. Her expertise extends across maternity and newborn photography as well, which informs how she captures the early stages of family life with tenderness and respect. This continuity of care — from maternity to newborn to family milestones — means Charmaine understands how to photograph the small details and quiet interactions that make your family unique. Her images balance soft, flattering light with simple compositions that keep the focus on emotion and connection rather than gimmicks. Working with Charmaine is collaborative and relaxed. Each session begins with a friendly conversation about what matters most to you: preferred locations, key family members, and any accessibility or sensory considerations. On the day, she offers gentle guidance and lots of encouragement, creating prompts that feel natural so smiles, hugs and tiny gestures are captured authentically. After the shoot, your edited images are delivered thoughtfully, ready to print and share. Based in Lower Earley and serving Reading, Wokingham, Maidenhead and surrounding areas of Berkshire, Albano-Storr Photography is a specialist choice for families who value warmth, patience and beautiful, honest photography. If you want portraits that reflect the real love and personality of your family — captured with care and sensitivity — Charmaine offers a friendly, professional service you can trust.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
A simple way to capture a handful of favourites. For newborn sessions this package focuses on baby portraits with one family or sibling image included.
A balanced collection designed to give you more variety while keeping things simple. Ideal for families who want both portraits and some storytelling.
The full experience — a complete storytelling gallery of portraits, details and candid moments with priority editing and a gift voucher.