A boy looks out across the carpet of bronze leaves in Marlow Common on an autumn morning.

 Marlow family photographer

Creative photographs of your beautiful everyday life

 

Family photo sessions held at home or outdoors


For parents who want to capture what everyday life feels like,

the little moments of love and connection

you'll want to look back on.


My sessions are child-led, so whether your little ones are camera-shy or super energetic, they can set the pace.

 

A young boy walks down a corridor at home.
A recent head shot of Emma Challinor holding her camera.

Hi! I'm Emma

I'm a baby & family photographer based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

As a sentimental mum of two boys, I know how quickly the days fly by.


I want my photographs to help you to freeze time, to capture what it feels like when you're together.


 

creative family photography

 

A grandfather holds a wheelbarrow still for his grandson to sit inside, next to him, on a break from gardening.
Two boys walk through a field of long grass on a windy overcast day.
A young boy dressed as a skeleton and pulling a green balloon walks past a Banksy-inspired graffiti of a girl with a red balloon.

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A young girl has dived under a table during an in-home family session in Marlow- her legs stick out from beneath the table.
Testimonials

Emma has such a gift for seeing you as you are and capturing the beauty in the everyday. She went above and beyond to understand our family, the chaos and the calm, and somehow managed to photograph moments that felt fleeting at the time but we’ll cherish forever. The photos are full of real life, laughter, and those small, in-between expressions that say everything. We can’t recommend her enough, not just for the beautiful images, but for the way she puts you instantly at ease.

Harri

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Parents sit with their toddler on a jetty over the river opposite the Compleat Angler in Marlow.
Testimonials

Emma is an incredibly passionate photographer and it truly shows in every photo. She made the whole experience so comfortable and enjoyable. Absolutely loved the results!

Reema

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A family of five reading together at home on a double bed.
Testimonials

We had some documentary style photos with Emma and they are absolutely stunning. Our children freeze in front of a camera and do a funny posed smile but as they were acting naturally and Emma put them at ease she was able to capture the everyday memories, the magic of childhood. The way she works with natural light is brilliant. We will definitely be back as the kids grow!

Tara

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Badge declaring Emma Challinor was in the Top 10 of Fearless Photographers of 2025.
Badge declaring Emma Challinor was in the Top 20 of Inspiration Family Photographers of 2025

Want to find out more?


You don’t need to have it all figured out- let's talk about what kind of session would work best for your family.


There's no need to wait until the house is more put together or you feel ready,

these photos will be about the connection that you share and the fun you have together right now.

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capture the magic of their childhood

 

Two boys flick through a photobook together.  They laugh as they look through the memories it contains.

Studies by psychologists show that growing up in a home where they see themselves in photos, surrounded by their loved ones, helps to boost children's self-esteem.  




It helps them learn who they are and how they fit into the family unit-  it shows them that they are important, that they are loved and valued.

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A family of five walk away from the camera in Hambleden.
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Ashley

"From the moment we met Emma, she made us feel completely at ease. She brought such a fun, relaxed energy to the shoot, making the whole experience enjoyable for the entire family”

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A mother twirls her toddler around in Marlow Common in the autumn.
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Clare

"Our outdoor family session was so relaxed it felt like we were simply enjoying a walk with a friend, which allowed Emma to capture the most beautiful, natural photos”  

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Family photographer based in Marlow, serving my local areas of High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Henley-on-thames, Windsor  & Oxford.

Available for travel across London and the south.

My definition of family is wide and inclusive.  Everyone is welcome.

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