Specialist Peacehaven family photographer capturing natural, heartfelt moments—beach, at‑home or Brighton studio sessions. Hannah brings nearly 20 years of fashion styling and a curated client wardrobe.
Violet & Valentine photography is a Peacehaven-based family specialist who creates timeless, natural images that feel like memory made visible. Hannah’s work is rooted in a gentle, documentary-led approach: she looks for the small, honest moments — tiny hands curled around a thumb, fierce hugs, sleepy heads tucked into a parent’s chest — and frames them with soft light and calm direction. As a result, families end up with photographs that truly transport them back to how it felt in that moment. What sets Hannah apart is a rare combination of creative styling and a relaxed, intuitive way of working. With nearly 20 years’ experience as a fashion stylist in glossy magazines, she brings a considered eye to wardrobe, colour and composition. To make planning easy, she offers a thoughtfully curated client wardrobe so parents feel confident and photos remain cohesive and timeless. Sessions take place where your family feels most natural — on the beaches and dunes of Sussex, in tranquil outdoor locations, in the comfort of your home, or in Hannah’s natural‑light studio in Brighton — each chosen to let your family move, play and be themselves. The session experience is uncomplicated and warm. Hannah begins by listening: a short conversation to understand what matters to you, where you like to spend time together and the kinds of images you treasure. On the day she creates a calm atmosphere — gentle prompts, playful direction for little ones, and plenty of space for spontaneous connection. For families welcoming a new baby, Hannah also captures the intimacy of early parenthood with sensitivity, whether at home or in studio. Clients choose Violet & Valentine for photographs that feel authentic rather than posed, for styling that enhances rather than competes, and for a photographer who knows how to make sessions feel easy — even with wriggly toddlers in tow. If you want natural family portraits rooted in real emotion, captured by someone who blends editorial styling with a soft, human approach, Hannah at Violet & Valentine is the specialist in Peacehaven and across Sussex to trust with your family memories.