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Originally published by Jenny Leung. Last updated by Alison Fung.
When it comes to capturing precious memories with your family, it certainly pays to choose the right family photographer for you. So go ahead and put down your camera, and take the pressure off by letting one of these pros in Hong Kong snap those picture-perfect moments that you and the family can treasure forever. Smile!
An events manager turned photographer, Paula Weston Photography specialises in family, maternity, pet, lifestyle, and children’s portraits. What began as experiments with her own children have turned into a lifetime passion. Weston’s style is fun, vivid, candid, and entirely focused on capturing real moments—when everyone is having a wonderful time together! She will also gladly guide you through urban photoshoots among Hong Kong’s beautiful street art, street markets decked with green steel coverings, and outside curiosity shops.
Different from your average photography studio, Tin Tin Studio offers everything from a professional shoot in their studio to doing on-location shootings where families can choose to be photographed wherever they feel is the most meaningful to them. To make your newborn shoots extra special, there are plenty of props and soft blankets to create the most unique experience for the baby as well as the parents. Don’t worry if you or your little one are a bit camera-shy—the team at Tin Tin Studio is always friendly and helpful in suggesting how families can interact with each other in order for them to capture the truest of emotions and those special spontaneous moments.
Tin Tin Studio, 1810 Parklane Square, 2 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun | (+852) 2463 3516
Having started her career as a part-time wedding photographer, Janelle is all about capturing the most beautiful moments in life. Your little ones will be in safe hands with Janelle as she understands that patience and safety are the first and foremost of any photoshoot with children—she even partners up with an experienced and certified nanny to assist her at every newborn shoot! She will also gladly take the photos in your home to ensure there is minimal disruption to your little one’s daily routine.
Tailoring every photography shoot to each client, Cheeky Monkey makes sure that your experience will be unique and meaningful. Specialising in natural light photography for newborns and children, their packages range from a first-year collection—where stages of your baby’s growth will be captured at intervals throughout the year—to helping you document party sessions, whatever the occasion is.
As a mother of two boys, Sakshi Verma builds every imagery and portrait around her passion for capturing the beauty of children and love within families. Not only does she create photo-journalistic stories about each client, her wide portfolio—which includes editorial, lifestyle, and street photography—means that she can do everything from taking newborn or maternity shoots in the studio, to snapping family photos at your favourite hilltop, beach, or even in the busy streets of Hong Kong.
Let your little ones go wild as they tuck into a giant homemade birthday cake at Bettitude Photography’s cake smash session. This is an unforgettable experience for both parent and baby as you watch them enjoy this fun and unique moment that explodes with personality. Don’t worry if the mess is too much for you to handle, as Bettitude also offers a range of simple yet stylish newborn, maternity, and family photography shoots that can help you capture the small wonders of life through a different lens.
The talented photography team at DFN Studios strives to give you nothing but top quality when it comes to preserving and capturing pictures that allow you to tell your own unique story. Creating artistic images and portraits tailored to your specific needs and style, the studio also expands into videography services and offers photo products such as photobooks, wall products, and even goodies to put on your office desk.
DFN Studios, Unit 1104, Crawford House, 70 Queen’s Road Central, Central | (+852) 2961 4579
Specialising in newborn, baby, maternity, and family photography, Pim Yanaprasart loves to photograph only two things—beauty and love. Offering personalised services for each client, they can help you with anything—from choosing the right outfit to helping mums to soothe their newborns during shoots—all to ensure you and your family have the best experience possible. Using traditional format film to capture the most delicate images, the pictures speak for themselves.
With a long list of celebrity clients, Daniel Tam is an expert at what he does. Taking time to understand the dynamic and story of your family, he has the ability to draw out personalities and emotions for every photoshoot, using his camera to capture the truest form of love and happiness. With a range of package options that will suit various budgets, there's no going wrong with this pro.
Having recently moved to Hong Kong from the Netherlands, Chantal Brands is a portrait and family photographer who has a great passion for helping families capture one-of-a-kind memories in the most natural way. Through each image, stories are told in an honest and sometimes quirky style where subjects don’t need to pose or even say “Cheese!” Families can choose from a variety of packages and sessions, from a quick mini-shoot taken in and around Central to an intimate maternity shoot at any location of your choosing.
Specialising in maternity, newborn, and family photography, Kim Bacon uses natural light to create the most artistic portraits at any location you choose so that truly meaningful and personal memories can be made. Whether you are looking to arrange a newborn photoshoot, a family outing, or capture beautiful photos at your little one’s first birthday party, Bacon has got you covered.
Rosa and Daniel are a popular husband and wife duo who are known for their beautiful and captivating photography work in family, children, and maternity portraiture. Having been trained by world-class master photographers in Italy, Australia, and the US, their undeniable skills have gained them an international clientele. Apart from being reputable photographers, Rosa and Daniel are also known for creating high-quality photo products for you and your family to take away and treasure forever.
Rosa & Daniel, Room 801, Union Commercial Building, 12 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central | (+852) 2294 0481
Influenced by his father at a young age, Keith Cheung knows the importance of a good family photograph. Taking the time to learn his clients’ personal stories and preferences prior to the photoshoot, Cheung promises you an unforgettable photography experience that will be unique for you and your loved ones. With an observant eye and a knack for capturing emotions, he has a gift for bringing images to life.
PhotoTsunic Studio by Keith, Room A2, 11/F, Fung Yu Industrial Building, 41 Ngan Hon Street, To Kwa Wan | (+852) 6128 9831
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