Emma Boden creates relaxed family photoshoots in Telford, specialising in painterly children's portraits and natural family moments. Friendly sessions where pets and little ones feel at ease.
Boden photography is a Telford-based family photographer led by Emma Boden, who brings a warm, friendly approach to every family photoshoot. Emma and her partner James work as a fun, collaborative team: Emma is your main photographer and handles all editing and client liaison, while James acts as her helping hand and second shooter, gently directing little ones and pets to capture genuine interactions. If you want relaxed, natural family portraits with a touch of artistic flair, Emma’s work stands out locally. What makes Boden photography different is a love of painterly, emotive imagery—especially when photographing children. Emma invested in specialist training and mentorship to develop her painterly portrait style, giving family images a timeless, artistic quality that feels distinct from standard snapshots. That painterly touch blends with a documentary sensibility: the goal is to capture honest smiles, quiet connections and the small moments that make your family unique. Sessions are intentionally relaxed and child‑ and pet‑friendly. Emma’s conversational manner helps even camera-shy children settle, and James’ role as second shooter and assistant means there’s extra hands-on support to keep sessions calm and fun. Whether you want candid play, posed family portraits or creative children’s imagery, the atmosphere is always easy-going and supportive—clients often comment on how much their kids enjoyed the experience. Emma personally edits each image, ensuring consistent quality and that the final photos reflect the atmosphere and emotion of the session. Boden photography is transparent and approachable—Emma welcomes questions, loves a good chat about ideas, and shares behind-the-scenes videos on their YouTube channel so you can see what happens during a shoot. Based in Telford, Shropshire, they serve local families who want meaningful, artful family portraits without fuss. If you’re looking for a family photographer in Telford who specialises in painterly children’s portraits and creates relaxed, joyful sessions where the whole family (and pets) feel comfortable, Boden photography offers a personal, experienced approach. Get in touch for a friendly conversation about your vision and to book a session.