Commissioned Family Photography
No need for matching outfits, forced smiles, or sterile studio backdrops. Instead, I capture the beautiful chaos of real family life. As a documentary photographer, I specialize in visual ethnography, which means I come into your home to capture your family’s real, unvarnished story exactly as it naturally unfolds.
My focus is entirely on capturing you and your children's true personalities, the vibrant energy of family life, and those little bonding moments. The chaotic breakfasts, the muddy knees, the quiet cuddles, the wild belly-laughs. This is the beautiful, messy reality of family life, and it is what deserves to be preserved.
THE PROCESS AND TRANSPARENT PRICING
To capture a family honestly, we must first build trust. My process is completely unhurried, divided into two simple steps to make sure everyone feels entirely comfortable:
STEP 1: THE "GET TO KNOW YOU" DAY
Before a camera is ever unbagged, I spend a relaxed afternoon at your home. It’s a chance for me to share a coffee, play with the kids, and understand how you want your family to be seen and represented. By the time I return, I am no longer a stranger with a lens, but a trusted guest.
Duration: 2 Hours Investment: €250
STEP 2: THE DOCUMENTARY SESSION
An immersive half-day of quiet documentary photography. Operating entirely under natural light, I capture the authentic rhythm and raw vibrancy of your daily lives. The generous time frame means everyone forgets the camera is even there, leaving us with a stunning, honest visual record of your family.
Duration: 3 to 5 Hours Investment: €500
STEP 3: THE DELIVERABLE
Following your session, you will receive a beautifully curated digital archive of high-resolution, unretouched colour images, ready to print and keep forever.
LETS CAPTURE YOUR FAMILY STORY
Because of the highly personal and immersive nature of this work, I accept only a strictly limited number of private family commissions each season.
To book your "Get to Know You" consultation day, the most direct and secure way to reach me is on WhatsApp: Message @marsailimcgrath on WhatsApp →