Brighton Family & newborn Photographer

making photos easy for people who don't usually like being photographed.

Candid natural family portraits at Brighton and Hove beach. Unposed award-winning family photography in Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Chichester and across Sussex.

Capturing Real Family Life Across Brighton, Hove & Sussex

I capture natural, connected, and joyful family, newborn, and maternity moments across Brighton, Hove, and Sussex - the real interactions and little details that make your family yours.

Sussex award-winning family photographer, portrait, unposed, lifestyle, of sisters throwing Spring blossom in the air in Preston Park in Brighton.

Hove family photographer capturing boy on the slide in Hove Park, East Sussex. Documentary-style family portraits in Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Chichester and across Sussex.

Sussex candid family photography, portrait of parents and their sons taken during a walk in the South Downs, West Sussex.

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Relaxed Family & Newborn Photography in Brighton

I create a family and newborn photography experience that feels effortless, capturing natural connection even for those who aren't used to being in front of a camera.

Let's be honest: being photographed can feel a bit strange. But you're here because these moments matter. Your people, your memories, your everyday life in Brighton and beyond - they're worth documenting.

My job is to remove the awkwardness so you can simply relax and be yourselves. When you feel comfortable, the images become natural, honest, and true to you. Exactly as they should be.

Brighton newborn photographer capturing portrait of mother, baby boy with dummy and asleep and their dog during an in-home newborn session in Brighton and Hove, Sussex.

Lifestyle family portrait in black and white of girl taken by award-winning Brighton family photographer. Girl looking directly into the camera. Sussex family photography, natural, relaxed and joyful.

Meet Irma - Your Brighton Family Photographer

Celebrating Unfiltered, Love-Filled Moments

Hi, I'm Irma - a Brighton & Hove based newborn and family photographer, capturing genuine, joyful moments across Sussex and London.

For the past five years, I’ve been documenting families’ special bonds, creating photographs that celebrate your love, connection, and personality.

I specialise in family, newborn and maternity photography, crafting honest, emotive images that capture the personalities of you and your children, preserving the feeling in every moment.

My goal is simple: to turn your family’s everyday magic into timeless art.

Professional family photographer Irma Arrowsmith, based in Brighton & Hove, Sussex.

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Whether you’re celebrating the arrival of your newborn baby or want to capture the joy of family life as it grows and changes, I’ll come to you, at home, on the beach, or wherever feels most like your place.

Award-winning newborn photographer Brighton with her own daughter Ivy. Natural at home newborn photography in Brighton & Hove and all across Sussex.

WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE ME

✔️ No Studio, No Stress. I come to you, so everyone stays relaxed and real

✔️ Baby-Led & Child-Friendly. Sessions move at your pace, with plenty of breaks and play

✔️ Natural, Artistic, Documentary Style. No stiff posing or props, just honest, beautiful storytelling

✔️ Authentic Memories. Family photographs that capture feeling, not just faces

“Thank you so much for the photoshoot we had such as great time- you made us feel so comfortable throughout the session and it shows in the photos. I watched the video with Riz this morning and I just burst into tears (joyful tears!) You captured our everyday moments and made them so special- we love the photos so much! Yay I finally have some nice picture with all four of us- truly special”
Rosalind P.
“Irma joined us at my mother's 90th birthday celebration. We wanted to capture the occasion for all of us but particularly for my mother, to remember this special day. We had family members from the ages of 1 to 90 and we couldn't be happier with Irma's photos. We had asked for a mix of informal photos and more formal groups and both are perfect. She has captured the sense of fun and celebration and we all have photos that we will treasure.”
Julia A.
“Irma was a delight to work with. She responded quickly to our enquiry and scheduled a photoshoot that fit with our schedule. She put us at complete ease and captured treasured memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. Nothing was too much for her and we look forward to marking more milestones further down the line.”
Zaza B.

Sussex family photographer capturing portrait of family of five in Preston Park Rocky Gardens on a Summer day. Posing on stones in water.

A woman holding a young child and giving a kiss on the lips outdoors, in black and white. Natural family photography in Brighton and Hove, Sussex.

Photography That Feels Like Your Family

My sessions are calm, playful and pressure-free. I gently guide when needed, but mostly I create space for you to simply be yourselves - whether that’s running along Brighton beach, exploring a quiet corner of Hove Park, or snuggling up at home with your newborn.

I focus on connection, personality and all the beautifully imperfect moments that make your family unique.

If you’re looking for a Brighton or Hove family photographer who keeps things real and relaxed, you’re in the right place.

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Sussex family photographer capturing aunt and her nephew walking along Shoreham beach during their Sussex beach family photoshoot.

Brighton family photographer capturing natural portrait of mother and baby girl smiling during a family photo shoot in Preston Park in Spring.

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Brighton newborn photographer capturing baby boy yawning on mother's shoulders.

Looking for a Newborn Photographer in Brighton?

My newborn sessions are relaxed, baby-led, and take place in the comfort of your own home - no studio, no stress.

I work gently around your baby's natural rhythm, capturing the tiny details, sleepy stretches, and tender first moments that pass so quickly.

Whether your baby is days old or a few weeks, I'd love to document this chapter for your family.

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the sessions

Photography sessions are designed to capture every chapter of family life — from maternity and newborn moments to family sessions full of warmth and laughter.

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Brighton family photographer capturing a young girl with long hair smiling, standing in a field of flowers and plants, with trees in the background.

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Brighton maternity photographer capturing pregnant woman sitting in a wicker chair, wearing a black blazer and underwear, looking thoughtfully out the window.

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Session Details & Pricing

Every family I work with is unique, and I want your photos to reflect that. My pricing is simple and transparent, with collections designed for different stages - from newborns to big family gatherings.

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