Family Story Photography | Sally Parkinson Photography

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Have a (virtual) tea with me! Yes, grab a cuppa and let’s get ready for an exciting and heartwarming experience! Start by telling me about your family and the things you all love to do together. Let's chat about your new arrival, what time they emerged into the world, how much they weighed and the amount of sleep you're probably not getting!

Then you'll come to the warm cosy studio with your precious new arrival and relax as we take our time capturing these special moments. See your personalised Toy Box and take it home with you so you can start filling it up with your baby's toys.

Return to the studio to see your amazing one of a kind photos in your personalised presentation. Enjoy a beautiful slideshow of your amazing pictures.
It'll make you smile, reminding you of the session, and you
might even shed a little tear..

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I was 14 when my parents gave me my first camera, igniting a passion that would shape my life. My Dad loved photography which nurtured a secret desire to be a cameraman (I never told a soul!) Winning a school photo competition at 16 further fueled my dreams.

I always had an adventurous spirit which led me to various paths. In 1996, I gave it all up to work on a cruise ship, always exploring, I earned the label of "shore leave queen." My love for travel took me to the ultimate outdoors adventure in New Zealand, where I worked and explored. My time in New Zealand allowed me to find myself and realise my true calling.

A turning point came in 2000 when I decided to pursue my passion for portrait photography.

Returning to Essex, I dived into events and conferences, thriving on creativity. I organised adventures and exhibitions worldwide, moving into my house in 2006, where the garage became the birthplace of my dreams. My journey was filled with challenges, but the business slowly grew, and I went full time, loving every moment in the studio.

From building the garden studio in 2018 to creating "the box" in 2019 I was on a roll. The lockdown in 2020 gave me space to think and revamp the business, focusing on creating memories rather than just taking photos. From 2020 to 2023, my work evolved to include recipes, nature, and outdoor cake smashes with unique yoghurt iced cakes.

My personal journey took on new depths when my Mum was diagnosed with Dementia in 2014. She eventually moved to a care home and it was there at a family photo session that I witnessed the most profound impact a photograph can have. My realisation that photographs are actually treasure for others really shaped my approach.

Memories have the power to make us smile, to bridge the gap between past and present and no one should regret not having these memories to make them smile.