Sawyer and Bear Photography

Sawyer and Bear Photography Beautiful family and lifestyle photography for free spirited souls wanting to slow down time. Based

12/03/2026

If you’re waiting for the day when everyone listens, smiles perfectly and everything feels cool, calm and collected then think again. That day doesn’t exist!

But the love you have right now?

The giggles

The smiles

The chaos

The way they reach for you, laugh with you, play with you – that’s the story worth capturing!

Mother’s Day is the perfect reminder to celebrate the moments that we never want to forget.

Give the gift of memories this Mother’s Day.

Gift vouchers available 🤍

Family photos aren’t just for the early years.They’re for grown daughters who are now mothers themselves…For grandmother...
10/03/2026

Family photos aren’t just for the early years.

They’re for grown daughters who are now mothers themselves…

For grandmothers whose hands have held generations…

For the quiet, beautiful reminder of where we come from.

These photographs become more than pictures.
They become part of your family story – something to hold onto long after the moment has passed.

Three generations together, sharing the same laughter, the same eyes, the same story.

Because one day these photographs won’t just be lovely to have…they’ll be priceless. Take it from someone that feels the weight of not having an image like this sat proudly on her mantelpiece 🕊️

For the mothers AND for the daughters and for all the generations to follow.

A few beautiful moments from a recent family shoot in the beautiful Lyme Regis. 🌊

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I blinked… and the New Year happened ✨So before we go any further — hello, happy 2026, and yes… I’m still here! Still ch...
11/01/2026

I blinked… and the New Year happened ✨

So before we go any further — hello, happy 2026, and yes… I’m still here!

Still chasing the in-between moments.

Still drawn to muddy boots, wind-tangled hair, small hands wrapped around yours.

Still photographing families just as they are — unposed, unhurried, beautifully real.

My work hasn’t changed, because what matters hasn’t changed.

Natural light. Outdoor spaces. Child-led moments.

Laughter that bubbles up unexpectedly. Quiet cuddles. Chaos and calm living side by side.

This year, more than ever, my heart is with the families who want to get in the photo.

Not the “perfect” version of you — but the present one.

The one who shows up. Who kneels down. Who listens. Who loves loudly and softly all at once.

No stiff poses.
No forced smiles.
Just stories unfolding, exactly as they should.

If you’ve been telling yourself “one day” — this is your sign.

Be in the frame. Be present. Let your children lead.

These moments are already fleeting… let’s hold onto them.✨

Bookings for 2026 are open 🤍

Let’s make something honest, tender and wildly meaningful together.

Sundays are for SNUGGLES! As the days draw in and we get closer to turning on those radiators, I’m excited for autumn an...
14/09/2025

Sundays are for SNUGGLES!

As the days draw in and we get closer to turning on those radiators, I’m excited for autumn and ‘cosy season’ and all the lovely sessions that come with it! 🍂

A few special moments from a precious in-home newborn shoot last week. ✨

‘Find me in the wildflowers’ 🌾Precious moments captured. Pure and simple joy. The ease of childhood before the world tak...
09/08/2025

‘Find me in the wildflowers’ 🌾

Precious moments captured. Pure and simple joy. The ease of childhood before the world takes its hold. Breathe them in and enjoy the simplicity of dandelion wishes and words of love whispered in the wildflowers.

A little sneak peek of a beautiful afternoon spent with the lovely and her little family.

Mother’s Day: A Love Story Like No OtherThere’s a magic in motherhood—one that’s impossible to fully describe but is fel...
31/03/2025

Mother’s Day: A Love Story Like No Other

There’s a magic in motherhood—one that’s impossible to fully describe but is felt deeply in every quiet moment. The way the world shifts when your child’s gaze meets yours, when their little hand holds yours with such trust, or when their laugh fills a room. It’s a love that stretches across time, transcends exhaustion, and redefines what it means to care.

Being a mom isn’t just about nurturing. It’s about being—every day, in the mess, in the silence, and in the chaos. It’s in the way you wake up early and stay up late, because there’s no greater job than the one that asks for everything and gives back a lifetime of memories. Every scraped knee, every whispered “I love you,” every moment of pride when they take on the world—these are the pieces of a love story that grows and deepens with each passing year.

So, here’s to the mothers. To the quiet strength in their hearts and the loud laughter in their homes. To the moments they share, and the ones they hold close. Because the true beauty of motherhood isn’t in the perfection of the moments, but in the love woven through them all. It’s a love story, written in the everyday, and forever in the making.

Happy Mother’s Day 🍃

We spend our days behind the camera, catching the little giggles, the messy hair, the moments that make us smile. But wh...
23/02/2025

We spend our days behind the camera, catching the little giggles, the messy hair, the moments that make us smile.

But when was the last time you were in the picture?

The way your children look at you, the way they need you—these moments are now, and soon, they’ll be memories.

Children don’t just need to see pictures of their parents on the wall. They need to see the love that surrounds them. They need to feel the connection, the joy, the bond that you share, every day. ♥️

These photos become a timeless reminder of the warmth, the devotion, and the strength you give them.

This Mother’s Day, let’s capture the magic of you with your little ones. Book your Mother’s Day session now and receive 50% off—because these moments, though they seem endless, are so beautifully fleeting!

The love you share deserves to be remembered forever. Let me help you make that happen! ♥️

Tag a mum who needs to be in the picture! 📷

May your tummy’s be full and your heart be even fuller! Wishing you all a Christmas filled with love, joy, laughter and ...
25/12/2024

May your tummy’s be full and your heart be even fuller! Wishing you all a Christmas filled with love, joy, laughter and so many snuggles! ♥️

🎄✨ Give the Gift of Memories This Christmas! 📸❤️Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Treat your loved ones to a photogr...
10/12/2024

🎄✨ Give the Gift of Memories This Christmas! 📸❤️

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Treat your loved ones to a photography gift voucher that captures moments they’ll treasure forever.

Whether it’s family portraits, couple sessions, or celebrating milestones, this is truly the gift that keeps on giving. 🌟

🎄Limited-time holiday offer!
🎄Customizable packages/denominations
🎄Valid for 6 months
🎄A thoughtful, timeless gift

DM to purchase or click the link in bio! Let’s make this season unforgettable. 🎁✨

The most Christmassy portraits you ever did see! Styled perfectly by this lovely mama and turned around just in time for...
02/12/2024

The most Christmassy portraits you ever did see!

Styled perfectly by this lovely mama and turned around just in time for Christmas gifts!

If you’re still on the hunt for that perfect Christmas present for the special people in your life then look no further.

Give the gift of memories this Christmas, with a voucher for their very own family photo shoot!

Black Friday 50% sale now on!

A little sneak peek of this sweet little one’s newborn session a few weeks back. The tones and textures in this one got ...
21/10/2024

A little sneak peek of this sweet little one’s newborn session a few weeks back. The tones and textures in this one got me all 😍

Catching up on all your beautiful sessions after a much-needed family break in 🇬🇷 in the sunshine!

A little snippet of the sweetest family shoot in Charmouth last week! The colours, tones & textures in this shoot were j...
23/09/2024

A little snippet of the sweetest family shoot in Charmouth last week! The colours, tones & textures in this shoot were just so dreamy! 😍

The evenings are drawing in now, so if you have little ones that require an earlier bed time, it’s the perfect time to book your on-location family shoot whilst we’re still spoilt with the last few warm evenings before Autumn officially sets in.

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