Ebbw Vale family photographer Emily Sercombe specialises in relaxed, natural family portraits. She creates calm, enjoyable sessions that reveal genuine relationships and lasting images.
As a specialist in family photography based in Ebbw Vale, Emily Sercombe focuses on creating honest, natural portraits that reflect real family life. Emily’s work centres on relaxed, documentary-led sessions that prioritise connection over posed formality. Her aim is to capture the small gestures, shared looks and spontaneous laughter that make each family unique — images you’ll recognise as truly yours. Emily’s approach is gentle and unhurried. She builds rapport with parents and children from the start, using friendly direction and playful prompts to bring out authentic reactions rather than forced smiles. That calm, child-aware manner helps even the most camera-shy little ones settle in and enjoy the session, so you get warm, expressive photographs that feel effortless. Every session begins with a simple conversation about what matters to you: favourite places, routines, and the moments you want to remember. Emily adapts to each family’s rhythm, whether that means a lively outdoor shoot at local Ebbw Vale locations or a quieter, comfortable session at home. She works with natural light and a soft, timeless editing style so your portraits feel contemporary yet enduring. Why choose Emily Sercombe Photography? Emily combines technical skill with a personable, approachable style. Her background in wedding photography enriches her ability to tell stories through images — translating that storytelling sensibility into family shoots to document everyday emotion as well as milestone moments. Clients appreciate her patience, professionalism and the way she puts people at ease from first contact to final gallery. The experience is collaborative: Emily guides the session while making space for spontaneous interaction, then carefully edits a curated set of photographs so each image contributes to a cohesive story of your family. For those looking beyond family portraits, Emily also accepts occasional event and product work, but her core passion and expertise is photographing families in and around Ebbw Vale. If you want family photographs that feel warm, true-to-life and full of personality, Emily offers a thoughtful, personal service rooted in seeing and preserving how your family connects today. Reach out to talk about your ideas and let Emily create images you’ll return to for years to come.