Family & Newborn Photographer in Honor Oak

authentic, Relaxed Family,Newborn and maternity Photography

I capture natural, connected, and joyful family, newborn, and maternity moments across Honor OAK, East Dulwich, Forest Hill, Herne Hill and across South East London.

I focus on documenting The real interactions and little moments that make your family yours.

  • Portrait on dad and his daughter and son hugging him during a natural documentary style family photoshoot in Honor Oak, South London.
  • Unposed family portrait of dad and kids on the slide in the playground. Outdoor natural family photography in Honor Oak, South East London.
  • Girl smiling in yellow raincoat holding her mum's hands in the park during an unposed family photoshoot in Honor Oak, South London.
  • Real life family portrait of mother and son hugging whilst going for a Summer walk in Dulwich Park in London.
  • Award-winning family photographer capturing daughter smiling in the sea on holiday. Documentary holiday family photography in West Sussex.
  • At home documentary style family photography in Honor Oak and East Dulwich. Mother hugging her two sons in kids bedroom during a family photoshoot.
  • Reportage style family photography. Mother and her two children in the park, baby crying. Unposed family portraits in Honor Oak.
Professional family and newborn photographer Irma Arrowsmith, based in Honor Oak, South East London.

meet your Honor Oak family photographer.

Looking for a relaxed, natural family or newborn photographer in Honor Oak?

I'm Irma Arrowsmith, an award-winning family photographer offering beautifully honest, documentary-style photography that captures the love, chaos, and connection of family life.

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Black and white photograph of a person sitting on a bench, wearing a coat and hat, with trees in the background.

Whether you’re celebrating the arrival of your 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 with her own daughter Ivy. Natural at home newborn photography in Honor Oak and all across South East London.

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

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Kind words from families

  • Forest Hill Newborn Photography - professional newborn baby photographer documenting life as new parents. At home newborn session in Forest Hill, South East London.

    “I had a great experience with Irma for a photoshoot with my newborn and four year old. She was really personable, put us all at ease and got us some great shots of the early days of our life as a little family of three. Thank you!” - Nieve

  • At home newborn photography in Forest Hill. Newborn baby girl sleeping in her mother's arms.

    “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

  • Natural Newborn Baby Photography in Forest Hill. At home newborn photography sessions in South East London.

    “Irma is so talented. Her photos are snapshots of real family life and I couldn't love them more. She made us feel completely relaxed and made normal family life beautiful. I can't wait to share the photos with our loved ones.” - Sara

What to expect

✔️ Relaxed & natural: gentle guidance so you can be yourselves at home, in a local park, in central London, or out in the countryside.

✔️ Playful connections: children can run, explore, and have fun while I capture the laughter, cuddles, and bonds that make your family unique.

✔️ Laid-back flow: with 1.5–2 hours, there’s time for breaks, play, and natural moments to unfold

✔️ Beautiful variety: a blend of candid storytelling images and a few relaxed family portraits.

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A person holding a newborn baby, with the child resting on the person's shoulder, showing the baby's back and tiny hand. The adult's tattooed arm and hand are visible. Honor Oak newborn baby photography.
A young girl in a swimsuit and pink headband standing on a sandy beach near the ocean, with weathered wooden posts casting shadows nearby, and a partly cloudy sky above. Documentary style family photography in Honor Oak.

ready to book your Honor Oak photo session?

I’d love to capture your family’s everyday moments and create images full of life and love. Let’s chat about your session and plan something special.

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