The laughs, the cuddles, their little personalities and even the beautiful chaos — this stage of your family won’t last forever.
Let’s capture it naturally, so years from now these photographs bring you straight back to how it felt.
No pressure to behave perfectly. No awkward posing. Just time together while I take care of the photographs.
📍 Melrose studio, outdoors across the Scottish Borders, or somewhere that means something to your family.
Let them play, explore, cuddle you and be themselves.
You don’t need to worry about getting everyone to look at the camera at the same time.
I’ll gently guide you when needed and capture the real connections in between — the expressions, laughs and little moments that actually feel like your family.
Every family is different, so your session can be too.

Perfect if you love a clean, timeless look and want a relaxed session without worrying about the weather. My Melrose studio gives us a comfortable, private space where we can keep things simple and focus on you.

Perfect for families who want space to move, play and explore. We can meet at a favourite place or choose a beautiful location around the Scottish Borders, giving children the freedom to be themselves while I capture everything naturally.
✨ No need to know how to pose
✨ Gentle guidance throughout
✨ Time for children to settle and be themselves
✨ Studio or outdoor sessions
✨ Private online gallery
✨ Professionally edited, high-resolution photographs

A little snapshot of your family right now
Perfect if you want a few beautiful photographs of your family without a long session.

More time, more moments, more to keep
A relaxed family session with time for everyone to settle in and a larger collection of your favourite photographs.

The full story — without having to choose just a few
For families who want all the best moments from their session — from the photographs you planned to the little ones you didn’t expect.
To secure the booking, there’s a £50 non-refundable deposit payable at the time of booking.
Your children will grow. Their faces will change. The way they hold your hand, climb onto your lap and make each other laugh will change too.
These photographs become more valuable with every year — not only for you, but one day for them too.


They don’t need to. Family sessions are relaxed and I’ll work around your children rather than expecting them to sit and pose. They can move, play and be themselves — often those in-between moments become the photographs you love most.
It depends on your family and the look you love. The studio is comfortable, private and weather-proof, while outdoor sessions give children more space to move and explore. If you’re unsure, I’ll help you decide.
You don’t need to match. Coordinating soft, neutral or complementary colours usually works beautifully. Once you book, I can help you choose outfits that will photograph well together.
Absolutely. They’re part of the family too. Just let me know beforehand so we can choose the best setup or location.
Scottish weather happens! If the weather really isn’t suitable, we can discuss moving the session, changing location or using the studio instead.
Your edited photographs are usually ready within 1–2 weeks and delivered through a private online gallery.
Yes. If your chosen collection includes a set number of photographs, you’ll be able to choose your favourites from your gallery and purchase additional images if you fall in love with more.
Yes. Grandparents and extended family sessions are welcome. Let me know who you’d like included when you enquire so we can plan enough time and the best location.
From what to wear to choosing between the studio and outdoors, you’ll find practical tips and real family sessions on the blog to help you feel relaxed and prepared before your session.
Tell me a little about your family and what you’d love to remember from this stage.
I’ll take care of the rest.
M BANKA Photography
2 Station Gate, Melrose TD6 9PS