Mauro Arena, a family photographer in Seven Sisters, creates relaxed, story-led family portraits that feel authentic. He guides families with warmth to capture natural moments to cherish.
As a specialist family photographer based in Seven Sisters, Mauro Arena focuses on creating relaxed, story-led family photoshoots that celebrate real family life. Mauro’s work centres on authenticity: he looks for the small, unscripted moments — the laughter between siblings, the quiet look between parent and child — and frames them with gentle composition and natural light. The result is a collection of family portraits that feel lived-in, warm and timeless. Why choose Mauro? His approach combines years of experience with a calm, conversational manner that puts everyone at ease. Families often comment that sessions feel more like a comfortable afternoon than a formal shoot. Mauro prioritises connection over forced poses, giving simple prompts and playful direction so children stay engaged and parents can breathe easy. This relaxed atmosphere helps capture genuine expressions rather than stiff smiles. How he works: every family photoshoot begins with a short conversation to understand what matters most to you — whether you want playful outdoor images around Seven Sisters, cosy at-home portraits, or a blend of both. On the day, Mauro arrives prepared but unobtrusive, balancing candid documentary moments with a handful of thoughtful posed portraits to ensure variety. He pays attention to natural light, subtle backgrounds and the small interactions that tell your family’s story. Mauro also brings a strong eye for detail to composition and colour, making images that look beautiful on the wall as much as they do on a screen. He values clarity and warmth in editing, delivering images that feel true to the moment rather than over-stylised. While family photography is his core focus, Mauro’s broader expertise in portraiture and maternity photography informs his sensitivity to expression and form — useful when composing multi-generational shots or intimate parent-child portraits. Above all, Mauro is driven by a simple idea: photographs should help you remember how it felt. He aims to make every session enjoyable and personal, so you walk away with images that not only document your family but also evoke the feeling of that day. Serving Seven Sisters and greater London, Mauro Arena specialises in family photoshoots designed to preserve the everyday magic of family life.