Real family photography that feels like you

South London family and newborn photographer

Hello, I’m Fran. I’m an award-winning photographer based in Dulwich, South London, specialising in reportage-style photography. I'm passionate about capturing what real family feels like.

I work with modern families who value authentic, meaningful photographs but feel uneasy about posing or staging. Through my relaxed home photoshoots, I capture the beauty of everyday family life, creating timeless images that are deeply personal and uniquely yours.

For the last two years, I’ve been ranked among the top 10 documentary family photographers in the UK. My work has been featured in Vogue and Grazia.

I cover all of South London, including Dulwich, Herne Hill, Peckham, Greenwich, Blackheath, Crystal Palace, Clapham, and Wimbledon.


Authentic family & newborn photography for South London families

You want great family photos with you in it—but you dread the idea of a photoshoot. What you’re after is a hassle-free experience that captures your family as you really are.

You take a no-nonsense approach to parenting. You bring your personality in your home — whether through art, objects, or interiors. You have a creative eye, whether in your work or your style. You don’t take yourself too seriously.

You don’t want mainstream, aspirational family photos that feel more like a cookie-cutter, idealised version of life. You want photos that are honest and unique—reflecting your family in an artful way —no forced smiles, no staged memories, no over-romanticised clichés.


Fun family scene with real baby and baby doll, during a reportage unposed family photoshoot in London by Francesca Codispoti

South London family photoshoot experience

I take a ‘reportage’ approach to family photography, which means allowing you and your family to be yourselves. I don’t pose or direct you and I don’t stage the photos. I’m inspired by natural light, cinematic colour palettes and textured details.

The photoshoot is informal and relaxed, at your home or at a location of your choice. There is no need to buy matching outfits with earthy colours, or to bribe the kids to be at their best behaviour. You don’t need to tidy the house, or to trek to a location during the golden hour hoping it won’t rain.

My experience and skills lie in creating beautiful photographs capturing the real-life story of your family as art, curated for you to display and treasure forever.


What I do

  • In South London, a family is pictured having breakfast at home during a relaxed family photoshoot

    South London Family Photoshoots

    A photography session without the fuss for busy families. These unposed, candid and relaxed photoshoots are perfect for those who hate posing and children who don’t sit still. All you need to do is be yourselves. Held all over London, at your home or local park.

  • A mother holds her baby and her dog in lovely natural light at her home in South London

    South London Newborn Photoshoots

    A relaxed at-home session to capture the hazy, cosy days of babyhood. Unposed and natural, with gentle direction to make the most of the natural light and colours in your home.

  • "When I look at Francesca's photos, I still get emotional."

    Yang-Yang, Dulwich Family Photoshoot

  • "I had been searching for the perfect family photographer for years. Do yourself a favour and book Fran. You won't be disappointed."

    Ariana, West Dulwich Family Photoshoot

  • "Francesca is one of the best photographers I've had the pleasure of working with."

    Lisa, London Photoshoot

  • "Fran knew just what to do to put me and the children at ease enabling her to capture some beautiful, unposed photos.

    Anna, Peckham Family Photoshoot

  • "We are so blown away by the photos that speak deeply to the chaos and preciousness of family life in the early years."

    Antonia, Herne Hill Newborn Photoshoot

  • "Fran was so sweet with our 3 year old and she had SO much fun."

    Isabelle, Dulwich Newborn Photoshoot

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