Every family is unique, and the chance to capture what makes them special is one which anyone will treasure. This family portrait experience will allow the recipient to choose their preferred style of photo, whether that’s contemporary or traditional, a posed group shot or something a little more spontaneous, with the professional photographer on hand to capture it all. This experience comprises of a one hour session with the photographer which should be plenty of time to experiment with different poses, different looks and different arrangements.
There are a number of locations nationwide, meaning that there should be no need to travel too far, also making it easier to find somewhere convenient for the whole family to meet, even if they are spread across a wide area. After the photo session, a separate viewing appointment will be made to see the images and pick one to be printed out, and there will also be an opportunity to purchase any additional images required, which will then be ready around four weeks later.
This is an ideal gift idea for anyone who wishes to preserve a special memory of their family, whether that’s to celebrate the addition of a new member, as a lasting memory for a special occasion, or just to capture a moment in time to cherish forever.
The gift vouchers you use for your experience gifts typically have a 18 month validity.
If you have not used your voucher in this time, please contact us and we may be able to help extend the deadline by up to a further six months.
There is an administration fee to extend the validity of a voucher.
Item code: ASS449
Standard Delivery Estimated arrival 2-5 working days £2.99 |
Next Working Day Next working day (Order before 2pm Monday to Friday) Orders after this time will be dispatched the next working day £7.99 |
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To make sure each and every experience creates the most memorable moments at the highest quality, we have our own team test them as often as we can.
What did you get up to?
My family photoshoot was taken at Dumbletons Photography in Cambridge.
After validating my voucher, I received a prompt call-back from a lady who asked me which of the nationwide locations I would like to visit. After choosing my nearest studio, I was then contacted by Fiona from Dumbletons Photography to arrange our appointment. This was a very easy process, Fiona was lovely, and we discussed who would be attending, our ages, hobbies, and interests etc.
The studio encouraged me to bring multiple generations of my family which was great and they advised that we could bring props that would depict us as a family, such as a rugby ball, musical instruments etc. When I mentioned that we have a family pet, a two-year-old Staffy called Cookie, Fiona was more than happy for us to bring her along too. We agreed on a date and time, then I paid a refundable deposit to secure the appointment.
We decided to dress casual in jeans and T-shirts on the day and the studio was only a 30-minute car journey from home. It was very easy to find the venue, but the parking was limited, as was expected for central Cambridge. However, Fiona had advised that there was a free space behind their studio which was perfect.
We were greeted by both Peter the Photographer and Fiona, who kindly offered us all a drink on arrival. The reception area was bright and welcoming with amazing baby and family images decorating the walls. Peter sat us down and explained how the shoot would run, all whilst fussing over Cookie which made it easy for us to relax.
The white floor and walls were a little strange for her to get used to, so the children played with her, and she soon settled. We started with shots of the children and I laying on the white floor whilst Cookie wandered around, Peter was quick to capture some beautiful natural shots of us all.
The room was set up with different backdrops and Peter explained to us how some poses may feel a little awkward at first, however assured us this would provide the best results. He took shots of us all together in various configurations and also asked if there was anything specific we wanted. Peter was friendly, patient and was great at capturing the best, natural shots by making us laugh and even barking himself to make Cookie's ears stand up.
A couple of days later I revisited the studio to view our images and sat on a comfy sofa whilst Peter projected the images in a cinema style viewing. They were amazing, which made the next job of reducing down the options a tricky one. This was done by being shown 3 or 4 similar images at a time, then choosing my favourite. After working my way through and ending up with approximately 10 of my favourites, Peter explained the presentation options and prices.
All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our family photoshoot and can't wait to receive the images we chose in the upcoming weeks.
What did you enjoy the most?
I was a little concerned about how well-behaved Cookie would be, but Peter was great at allowing her time to get used to the space and having her there made the whole experience better!
What did you get up to?
My parents and I had a wonderful time doing our family photoshoot at Dion Gallachan Photography. We were warmly welcomed into the studio, which also had a hair & makeup room with equipment available to use if needed. We were given different lighting options to choose from and throughout the shoot we were given a variety of poses to do. Along with our family shots, my parents had some couple photos taken and the photographer also captured some solo shots. For the viewing session, we watched all of the photos in a video with music and got to pick out our favourites; narrowing them down was tough!
What did you enjoy the most?
It was 20 years since we had a professional photoshoot and we don't have family pictures taken very often in general, so it was really special spending some quality time with my parents creating some new photos. Dion was very charismatic, professional and made us feel at ease in front of the camera throughout the session. He also made us laugh a lot which produced some great natural shots. We were so impressed with the quality & finish of the final images; we've now got some new special family photos for around the house and for our other family members.
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Haven't used it yet . Thank you.
Nicky | 27/12/23 | Collected by Trustpilot
Excellent idea
Mavis Briley | 07/12/23 | Collected by Trustpilot
Very good session. He was very patient with the 9 of us! The only reason I didn't score him 10 is that it would have been good if he had somewhere in the room with a little privacy to change. My granddaughter is 10 and was very embarrassed about changing in front of everyone. A small screen would have been ideal. Apart from that I would highly recommend him.
Theresa | 03/02/23 | Collected by Activity Superstore
We enjoyed it far more than expected. The photographer was friendly, relaxed and put us at ease. ..... so the photos were lovely.
Lucy | 03/02/23 | Collected by Activity Superstore
The photography was very patient with my boys.
Emma | 03/02/23 | Collected by Activity Superstore
