Broxburn family photographer Danielle Hanlon creates relaxed, natural family photoshoots that celebrate connection and everyday moments. Specialist family portraits with a warm, documentary touch.
Danielle Hanlon Photography specialises in family photography, with a clear focus on capturing the real connections and small moments that make each family unique. Based in Broxburn, Danielle approaches every session with a calm, patient manner that helps parents and children relax, allowing authentic smiles and gestures to shine through. Her work is rooted in a documentary-influenced style combined with thoughtful composition—images that feel both timeless and true to who you are. Why choose Danielle? She positions herself as a family photography specialist: attentive to family dynamics, experienced at working with different ages and temperaments, and committed to creating an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Danielle understands that family sessions can be lively, unpredictable and deeply personal. Her aim is to turn those genuine interactions into photographs that feel effortless and honest, rather than staged or forced. How she works is straightforward and client-centred. Danielle starts by listening—understanding what matters most to you, whether that’s playful sibling moments, tender parent-child connections or relaxed multi-generation portraits. She offers practical guidance on timing and locations in and around Broxburn that complement your family’s style, and on the day she focuses on creating a warm, low-pressure atmosphere where natural interactions are encouraged. Her direction is gentle and unobtrusive, designed to bring out natural reactions rather than posed expressions. Danielle’s passion for family photography comes from a love of storytelling: each family is a small, unfolding story and every photoshoot is an opportunity to preserve those stories for years to come. She treats each session with care and attention, crafting images that you’ll come back to again and again—photographs that sit comfortably on your walls and in your albums because they reflect real life, not a photoshoot script. If you’re in Broxburn and looking for a family photographer who prioritises connection, warmth and authenticity, Danielle Hanlon offers a specialised, thoughtful approach tailored to your family. Her focus is simple: to create beautiful, honest family portraits that feel like you.