Family Portrait Photographer Manchester
At ER Photography, we are a family portrait photographer in Manchester specialising in natural family photography that feels relaxed, honest, and full of real emotion. If you are looking for light, natural images to hang on your walls and enjoy every day, you are in exactly the right place.
Natural family photography in Manchester is at the heart of what we do. You will see it throughout our website. We focus on real moments, genuine laughter, quiet connections, and those fleeting expressions that only happen once. The moments you cannot plan but always want to remember.
This approach guides every family portrait session we photograph. No awkward posing, no forced smiles, just you and your family being yourselves. We create a calm, easygoing experience that allows natural moments to unfold, resulting in photographs that are truly one of a kind.
Below, we have shared a little more information to help you feel relaxed, confident, and maybe even a little excited to try something different. When you let go and enjoy the moment, that is when the best family photographs happen.
What you get...
You will receive either a 30 minute or 1 hour family portrait photoshoot at an agreed location. This could be a local park, woodland, or somewhere meaningful to you. If you have a location in mind, we are always happy to hear ideas.
Sessions are for up to 6 people. If your family is larger, just get in touch and we will talk through the options with you.
All images from your session are provided as free digital downloads, ready to share with family and friends. Travel within a 12 mile radius of Manchester is included.
This portrait session is yours to use however you like. Full family, just the kids, the dog, groups of friends, or a family day out. If it is living and breathing, it is worth capturing.
You can also choose to add a montage print or canvas to your package to bring your images to life on your walls.
Ideas...
Before your shoot, we will chat through location ideas and creative touches via Skype, FaceTime, or a quick phone call. This is where we shape the session around you.
We always recommend layering up. Jackets, accessories, and textures give us loads of flexibility as we move between different backgrounds and locations.
Do not shy away from colour. Vibrant tones photograph beautifully, especially with larger groups, and they help tie everyone together. Have a look around your home and think about where your photos will live. If you have a colour scheme in mind, let us know and we can style the shoot to suit your space perfectly.
Natural moments & memories captured forever
Preparing...
Before the shoot, make sure everyone is fed, watered, and as well rested as possible. For younger children, we always suggest a few minutes of playtime when we first meet. It helps them settle in while we gently ease the cameras out.
We are very experienced working with families and small children, so please do not panic if things feel a little chaotic at times. It is completely normal and honestly, those moments often lead to the best photos.
If your session includes a pet, bring along a few favourite toys or treats to help keep their attention.
For larger families, especially groups of six, it can be worth chatting about a loose theme beforehand. Coordinated colours or a similar clothing style can really help tie the images together without feeling too staged.
Downloading...
After your photoshoot, we will carefully edit each image with our signature finishing touches before uploading them to your own private online viewing gallery.
Your gallery will contain high resolution images, ready to download instantly through our smartphone. You will also receive a full print licence, giving you the freedom to download, share, and print your images however you like.
If you prefer, you can also order professional prints directly from the gallery for a small additional cost. The original JPEG files are always included and completely free for you to download and use.
- 30 min Location Shoot
- Minimum 15 images
- All images edited
- Private online gallery
- Images available to download
- 1 hour Location Shoot
- Minimum 40 Images
- All images edited
- Private online gallery
- Images available to download
Buy As A Gift...
Buy as a gift for family, friends or for yourself purchase online today, the vouchers will be sent via email and is valid for 12 months.
We could not be happier with our photos! Jo and Jon are absolute legends! They went above and beyond to make sure our little one was comfortable, happy and smiling at the camera. We were traveling and didn’t know the area. They provided great suggestions for shoot locations and had our photos finished and in our email box before we arrived home. I wish we could have taken them home with us to Alaska so we can use them for all of our photography needs. Sara Supe
Elegant hand crafted photo albums...
Our beautiful 20 page handmade elegant Photo Albums are Linen with an embossed personalised cover. The perfect way to display your family photoshoot.
How to book...
Ready to book your family portrait session? Fill in the form below and tell us a little about you. Just pop in your name, phone number, email address, how many people the session is for, and anything else you think we should know. We will be in touch to chat through ideas, answer any questions, and get everything booked in. Easy, relaxed, and one step closer to beautiful family photos.
