Pranali Patil Photography

23/04/2026

Do you dream of photographing yourself or a love you share with your partner in a certain way? Or at any specific dream location ? You might choose me as your photographer or not .. I am curious about your dream photo project. Drop your ideas in the comment 😊

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10/04/2026

Sharing this blogpost about my favourite season for photos. Take a look! 🙂

Share it with anyone who might be looking for a photoshoot.

https://www.pranalipatil.co.uk/blog/outdoor-spring-maternity-photography-reading

~Pranali

Spring maternity photography in Reading among cherry blossoms at Reading University Gardens. Capture your pregnancy authentically in a cinematic style.

09/03/2026

Women have always been my greatest inspiration.
As a photographer, the moment that moves me most is that split second when a she stops performing for the camera and is just being.

That’s when the real portrait happens.
This International Women’s Day, I want to celebrate every woman who has trusted me with her story — and every woman who hasn’t yet but is ready to.
You deserve a portrait that sees you — not your role or responsibilities — just you.
If you’ve never had a portrait taken just for you, this is your sign. 🤍 and my invitation ! 😊
Link in the bio to book your session !

02/03/2026

I remember speaking to a mum who wanted a photoshoot with her two-year-old but didn’t book it because her two-year-old “wouldn’t sit still.”
That broke my heart a little because magic is literally in those running away mid-hug moments. :)

For this — and so many other completely unnecessary worries — mums often avoid booking a photoshoot. That’s exactly why I wrote this blog post:

If you’re thinking:

• “My kids don’t sit still.”
• “My house isn’t photo-ready.”
• “I need to lose weight first.”

Please read this before you decide not to book:
https://www.pranalipatil.co.uk/blog//family-photoshoot-common-worries

The old-fashioned idea of sitting still in a studio is long gone. Family photoshoots today are about capturing how it feels to be together not just how you look. They’re about capturing personalities rather than just "say cheese" faces.

If you haven’t experienced that yet, let’s have a chat.

And I’m releasing Mother’s Day Minis this Wednesday 🤍
Because they grow up faster than we’re ready for.

Don’t miss it.
Sign up here: https://www.pranalipatil.co.uk/subscribe

~ Pranali Patil
Pranali Patil Photography

29/01/2026

✨” But my house is a mess...”
“Pranali, I haven’t finished decorating yet...

I hear this almost every month.
Here’s the thing: I don’t photograph your home. I photograph your family IN it.

What I actually need:
→ Beautiful window light (I’ll find it, I promise)
→ Your family being themselves → That’s it

I know simple declutter strategies if you’re worried. I also know how to shoot around chaos. But honestly? The mess tells the story.

Mess means you LIVE there. It means your kids are playing, creating, being children. It means you’re prioritizing their happiness over magazine-perfect surfaces.

And that’s exactly what I want to capture.

✨ “But my kids won’t sit still...”

Perfect. I don’t want them to.
If children aren’t being children, I don’t know how to photograph them authentically.

Still = posed = stiff = forced smiles = not who they actually are.

I WANT the jumping on the sofa, the tickle fights, the “Mum, WATCH THIS!” moments.
That’s childhood. That’s what you’ll miss the most.

Movement helps everyone relax. It helps me capture honest portraits of who your family truly is.

✨“But I don’t photograph well”

Truth? We’re all critical of ourselves.

Your children and partner look at you hundreds of times a day. They’re perfectly fine with how you look. More than fine—they think you’re beautiful.

We look at ourselves a few times a day in the mirror and it comes as a shock. The disconnect between how we see ourselves and how we’re SEEN.

You’re not alone. I’m exactly the same.

But here’s what matters: These photos aren’t just for you. They’re for your children too.

They’re the story of your family at this moment in time. The version of you they’ll want to remember. The parent who showed up, who loved them, who was there.

It’s not a glamour shoot (though you’ll look absolutely stunning, I promise :) )
It’s a time capsule of what love looked like in your home.

Here’s my approach:
I create space for authentic moments, then capture them with intention.
The result? Photos that make you FEEL it again:
The sound of their giggle.
The weight of their hand in yours.
The warmth of this fleeting moment. ❤️

Save this as a reminder ! 😊

22/01/2026

At home, just the way you are !

Families wait for better weather, more light, they wait until life feels a little less full. But some of the most meaningful images are created indoors, with daily chaos and routines. The season of life does not pause just because it’s winter and neither does the meaning of it ! Winter is simply perfect for cozy home shoots.

Save it for later ! ❤️

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Where do your favorite family moments usually happen?

01/12/2025

These quiet newborn days at home are my favourite to photograph. New on the blog.

https://www.pranalipatil.co.uk/blog/berkshire-baby-photographer

Pranali Patil

Portfolio / Website: https://www.pranalipatil.co.uk
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26/11/2025

I wasn't going to do Black Friday this year.

Black Friday feels too fast, too transactional for work that's meant to be timeless.

But then I thought about the messages I've received this year — families who've been waiting for the right moment, the right time, the right season.

If you've been thinking about documenting your family's story... maternity, newborn, or simply where you are right now... this is that moment.

I'm releasing just 10 voucher codes on Friday 29th November.
15% off your complete 2026 session.

They'll go out via email at 9am on Friday — first come, first served.
Join the list here 👉 https://www.pranalipatil.co.uk/black-friday

and you'll be the first to know.

10 families. That's all.

**15% discount applies to booking fee + package chosen after session.
Individual sessions only. Bundle pricing excluded.

19/11/2025

When families find me online, they’re often just looking for a photographer. But somewhere between the planning call, the curating wardrobe, and watching your story unfold through my lens—something shifts.

And the photos you receive, you’ll look at a dozen times in the first week alone. Simply because you can emotionally connect with them.

Swipe to see what families are saying 👉

Because the best measure of my work isn’t what I say—it’s how you feel when you hold your album, hang your acrylic print, or scroll through your gallery for the hundredth time.
If you’ve been thinking about booking a session, simply get in touch. This is also a perfect season to explore the idea of gifting a photoshoot to your own family. ❤️

17/11/2025

Family photoshoots (with me here in reading, uk) are all about being together, fully present in this little pocket of time. It’s about holding your children close, hearing their laughter, feeling the warmth of your hands together, the way you look at each other without even realising it and I’ll be there guiding you gently and weaving these pieces into a story. All you need to do is be yourselves. These are the moments that will one day tug at your heart when you look back — the ones that remind you how this chapter of life truly felt. ❤️

When was the last time your family was photographed this beautifully ? Xx

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