Violet Barrows

Violet Barrows WEDDINGS | EVENTS | FAMILY

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I’m Violet, London based photographer 📸
If you’re looking for someone to capture your special moments, you mightve just found them!

Motherhood has a way of teaching us to slow down and find our rhythm.Not the rhythm anyone else expects from us, but the...
14/05/2026

Motherhood has a way of teaching us to slow down and find our rhythm.

Not the rhythm anyone else expects from us, but the one you create together in the quiet everyday moments - the cuddles before nap time, the way they settle against your chest, the familiar weight of them in your arms, the little routines and comforts that slowly become your version of home.

That’s why I photograph motherhood the way I do. Softly, honestly, and without forcing perfection. I want these sessions to feel calm and natural - a space for you to simply be together while I preserve this season exactly as it is right now.

Because one day those tiny rolls won’t be there anymore, and those little coos will be replaced with words and big belly laughs. But photographs like these let you hold onto a small piece of it forever. ⭐️

Motherhood session held at TLBU



Natural family photography
documentary photographer
Relaxed family photography
South west London family photographer
Motherhood photography sessions
Maternity photography sessions
Newborn photography sessions
Natural photography
Unposed photography

This is motherhood. This is love. This is endless nights of am I doing it right? Kisses and cuddles, tantrums and tears....
06/05/2026

This is motherhood. This is love. This is endless nights of am I doing it right? Kisses and cuddles, tantrums and tears. It’s all part of it- motherhood. Parenthood.

Capturing these moments with you and your little ones isn’t a quick job. I love it, every bit of it. I’m a mother too so I get it all💛. In my sessions there is a rule- no pressure, no pressure to perform, to be perfect (you or your baby), to come beautifully dressed for a fashion shoot (although you mums always seem to pull it out the bag!?). A session with me is a chance to be real and that’s we’ll capture; the honest, real time together.

Natural family photography
Relaxed family photoshoot
Candid family photography
Family photo session
Child led
South west London family photographer
Documentary
Analogue
Film photographer

Motherhood sessions aren’t always quiet.Sometimes they’re full of movement, big feelings, snack breaks, running around, ...
01/05/2026

Motherhood sessions aren’t always quiet.
Sometimes they’re full of movement, big feelings, snack breaks, running around, and figuring things out as you go. And honestly, that’s exactly how it goes most of the time.

Not every child wants to sit still, smile on cue, or fit into a perfectly planned session - and they absolutely shouldn’t have to. My job is never to force that. It’s to create a space where they feel safe, comfortable, and free to be themselves.

Because somewhere in the middle of the chaos are these moments - a quick cuddle, a kiss on the forehead, or the way they lean into you for just a second before they’re off again. Those are the moments that I look for.

Every child is different, and every session should meet them where they are. Sometimes the sweetest images come from letting go of expectations and simply allowing the moment to unfold

Motherhood
Family photography
Natural family photography
Documentary family photography
Candid family photography
Authentic family photography
Family photographer UK
Child led photography
London family photographer

An epic morning with J&D ⭐️A London registry office, two guests, an incredible dress, a pub stop, and one very cool coup...
27/04/2026

An epic morning with J&D ⭐️

A London registry office, two guests, an incredible dress, a pub stop, and one very cool couple who made the whole morning feel effortlessly iconic. It was intimate, stylish, relaxed, and honestly such a fun one to photograph.

Not every wedding needs to be a full-day celebration, and not every couple wants full-day coverage - sometimes a few hours is exactly right. Enough time to capture the best parts, tell the story, and leave you free to spend the rest of the day celebrating however you want.

That’s what I loved about this one - it felt intentional. No pressure, no overcomplicating things, just a wedding that felt completely true to them.

Whether you’re planning a big celebration or something smaller and more personal, your wedding deserves to be documented in a way that fits you.

London wedding photographer
Registration office wedding photographer
Town Hall wedding
Wedding photographer

There’s something about motherhood on film that feels even more honest.Maybe it’s the softness, the grain, or the way an...
27/04/2026

There’s something about motherhood on film that feels even more honest.
Maybe it’s the softness, the grain, or the way analogue slows everything down - nothing rushed, nothing forced. Just presence.

Motherhood is made up of these quiet moments. The way they rest against you, the familiar weight of them in your arms, the way your hand instinctively reaches for them without even thinking. These are the details that change so quickly, and somehow, while you’re living them, they can feel both endless and fleeting at the same time.

That’s what I love most about photographing mothers and their babies - capturing not just how it looked, but how it felt. The tenderness, the exhaustion, the closeness, the love that exists in the everyday moments.

My motherhood sessions are gentle, natural, and never about perfection. You don’t need perfectly behaved little ones or polished poses. You just need to show up as you are, and I’ll take care of the rest.

This beautiful robe is also part of my client wardrobe - chosen to help you feel comfortable, confident, and beautifully yourself during your session. I want every part of the experience to feel effortless, so you can simply focus on being present with your little one.

Because one day, these are the moments you’ll want to hold onto most.

Photo taken at TLBU organised by the wonderful

Motherhood photographer
Mother & daughter session
London photographer
London family photographer
South west London photographer
Family photography
At home photography
Analogue
Film photographer

A session to remember- a day with these three will keep you happy forever ! So much love and cuddles were shared. My wor...
19/04/2026

A session to remember- a day with these three will keep you happy forever ! So much love and cuddles were shared.

My work isn’t about perfect poses or picture-perfect moments.

It’s about connection, ease, and creating photographs that actually feel like you. The kind you can look back on and remember not just how it looked- but how it felt to be there.

During my family sessions, I’ll guide you when needed, but I’ll never over-direct. I want you to move, laugh, pause, and exist naturally- because that’s where the real story is.

If you’re looking for photos that are relaxed, emotive, and true to you, this is exactly what I aim to create

Family photographer
London family photographer
Outdoors family session
Natural family photography
Candid family photography
Relaxed photoshoot with kids

A beautiful morning baking fairy cakes 🧁this was so much fun doing an activity together- getting totally stuck in as a f...
04/04/2026

A beautiful morning baking fairy cakes 🧁this was so much fun doing an activity together- getting totally stuck in as a family and just having fun! That’s how I want my families to walk away feeling.

We spent the whole morning together so get ready to see a lot coming from this family session 💛 a very spring feeling to these 🌸

Brighten up your day with these unapologetically beautiful photos of 🌸 a gorgeous bump and mumma to photograph. A simpl...
31/03/2026

Brighten up your day with these unapologetically beautiful photos of 🌸 a gorgeous bump and mumma to photograph.

A simple moment on the sun drenched bed with some flowers 🌻☀️

Do yourself a favour and stay for the last slide ⛅️🌻 a family moment that embodies warmth, love and freedom all in one. ...
30/03/2026

Do yourself a favour and stay for the last slide ⛅️🌻 a family moment that embodies warmth, love and freedom all in one.

There’s not much else say other than The Pickles were epic in every sense of the word. Their boys were full of life and spirit and that only comes from the two that allow them that space- the love shared between all four was amazing to see and capture.

I loved this session at TLBU organised by

A beautiful afternoon with on playing in the sand and taking in the breathtaking views 🌊 just minutes before was a cr...
24/03/2026

A beautiful afternoon with on playing in the sand and taking in the breathtaking views 🌊 just minutes before was a crazy rain storm that took over the beach, so glad we waited it out for these gorgeous family photos.

I think this is the biggest family I’ve had the chance to photograph & I just loved watching all the different interactions and sweet moments they all share with each other. To many more like this ⭐️

Photos were taken at TLBU organised by the wonderful

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