About Kirsty Hamilton ——
Hi! I’m Kirsty, a London Family Photographer and mentor
Kirsty Hamilton - 10 years of experience - 1,000+ sessions - All of London + Paris - 60+ 5* reviews
Looking for a London Photographer? I capture incredible memories for Families, Couples and Individuals in one of the most iconic cities in the world.
As a former award-winning journalist, I've always really loved telling stories, and none are more powerful to me than the ones which are unfolding in front of us, right now.
These love stories are told in the small moments: Fierce 'I love you' hugs, afternoon outdoor adventures, after-bath tickle chases, and bedtime stories, told cuddled up, tucked under covers.
And then there are the memories that happen in the BIG moments.
The once-in-a-lifetime holidays to the magical places that feed the wanderlust in our souls. The moment she (or he!) said YES, I will marry you. The magic of holding your brand new baby in your arms and knowing that your lives just changed forever.
As a mother of two children, these are the moments in my own history that really matter, the memories I'll treasure forever. This is why my photography focuses on authentic emotion, on the fun and the love and the joy and the laughter.
As a photographer, I aim to do for your family the same thing I do for mine, every single time I pick up my camera: celebrate you, just as you are, right now.
—— My story ——
—— About you ——
I am the photographer for you if…
… You want beautiful, natural and above all joyful photographs of you and the people you love the most. Memories that show WHO you are, and where you are, right in this moment.
Whether that is in the comfort of your own home surrounded by family, or on an epic adventure in one of the most iconic cities in the world, sharing the wonder of new experiences with your crew.
You are all about making memories in your favourite outdoor location, or right in the heart of your home. Memories to adorn your walls, memories to hold on to through the years.
I am NOT the photographer for you if…
You are after studio portraits, posed newborn photos or traditional, posed photographs (although I am happy to recommend some excellent photographers who specialise in these areas).
If you book me, you really need to LOVE the photos you see on this website, because these are the kinds of memories I specialise in capturing.
—— For Fellow Photographers ——
I also teach photographers to build a business like this one
Here's the part of my story that doesn't fit in a photo: I built this business with absolutely no idea what I was doing.
I quit a career in Journalism as a burnt-out mother-of-two at the age of 34. And picked up my camera (in desperation) when I realised the life of a stay-at-home mum was not for me.
The pricing, the website, the SEO, the marketing — I learned all of it, the hard way, over the course of a decade, around two small children.
The Leap is everything I wish someone had handed me at the start. Honest business education for self-made photographers: real foundations that hold, AI taking the marketing heavy lifting off your plate, and content that sounds like you because it IS you. All of it paced for parents, not for people with twenty spare hours a week.
If you're a photographer trying to build a business that fits around your family (rather than fighting it), this is for you.
—— Explore my work ——
Want to learn more about what I do?
Tap through to the experience that fits your crew.
Joyful Family Photography
Iconic Tourist Photoshoots
Honest Business Education for Self-made Photographers
Romantic Couples Photoshoots
Fun Photography Workshops for Beginners
—— Me and my tribe ——
Photo of me and my tribe by the amazing Alex Serafini photography in Cape Town
Would you like my free guide to taking better photos of your children? Or perhaps you'd like to learn the perfect pose to rock your family photoshoot?