A sip of tea. The smell of freshly-baked cake coming out of the oven. Watching your baby smile. And the cheerful sounds coming from some rambunctious games in the garden.

These are just some of life’s simple pleasures that bring joy to a moment in your day. Moments to be remembered and celebrated.

Then again. I know. Life is busy. We don’t have time to stop, absorb and appreciate. There’s always a list of things to do - work, laundry, homework, cooking meals, bath and laundry (did I already mention this?). And sometimes we’re waiting for the kids to go to bed, so then we can have a moment’s silence to collect our thoughts before thinking over the things that needs doing the next day.

It’s like life gets stuck on repeat. Am I right?

But it’s ok. It’s possible to hold onto the simple pleasures and meaningfully see that all along those little things were in the big things we had to do and make.

And you want to know how? In your photographs… No, I don’t mean the ones where we all look perfectly matching, standing around a pristine-looking kitchen island that looks more accustomed in a Home Beautiful magazine, all while being perfectly camera aware… I mean the photos that show us how it feels - the simple touch of a father’s hand gently placed on his son’s back or a mother’s glance while listening to what her child is saying.

Photographs with feelings captured in an authentic way where everyone feels at ease to be themselves. Because it’s what you will be reminded of when you look at your photos and the fleeting moments you shared with each other.

The best thing is you don’t have to wait until you can find a perfect moment to have your everyday moments photographed. I can take that work out of the stress and things to do for you. I will make photographs that show you how it feels as well as being loved with the people you love.

Because your life’s simple pleasures deserves to be preserved and enjoyed forever and ever.

Get in touch to book a documentary family session today. I’d love to hear from you!

Day in the life family photography in Shepperton, Surrey

Here are some favourite photos from a gorgeous afternoon session I spent with this beautiful extended family in south west London and some kind words from the mother.

“Thank you Diana! We're all delighted with the photos you created and really love the moments you captured of our family. The day itself was so relaxed and we all felt at ease because you were so adept at making the camera feel invisible. We love your documentary style and appreciate the flexibility and respectful way you approached the shoot. You got the children feeling comfortable really easily so the whole thing went very quickly and smoothly.

It has been hard to choose which ones to frame and display because there are so many great ones!

We would book you again without hesitation!”

J.Z

Diana Hagues Photography is an international award-winning documentary family photographer in Cambridge. Diana specialises in creating natural, candid and emotive storytelling family photos through her day-in-the-life and family storytelling sessions. Get in touch to book.