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COPPER + OLIVE PHOTO
Manchester Family and Motherhood Photographer
Manchester Family Photographer.
For Sentimental Souls and Everyday Adventurers.
Muddy knees; tiny tears; gorgeous giggles; dinky dimples; holding hands; current quirks.
Capturing those real-life family moments; the connections; the everyday adventures; the teeny details; the memories you are making.
Natural family photography for sentimental souls and everyday adventurers.
Manchester Family Photographer. Covering the North West, Lake District and beyond.
MANCHESTER FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Hey, I’m Laura
I’m Laura - mama to Marnie, Cumbrian-born, major empath. Hopeless optimist. Adventure seeker, social introvert, family board game competitor. Chronic overplanner. Animal adorer, espresso martini connoisseur, brunch feaster. Eldest sibling of four. Former lawyer, hygge-loving photographer of families and motherhood in Manchester and beyond.
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Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Dr Seuss.
The Copper + Olive Approach
CAPTURING YOUR EVERYDAY ADVENTURES
Never before have I felt such a depth of emotions as I have since becoming a parent. Now a true sentimental soul. It unlocks a whole new being; a parent with a purpose, an altered state of emotions. The first time I had a real photo taken of Marnie and me, I cried. I could see it right there, the bond I’d longed for, the tiny person in the flesh, in my arms, a dream that became reality. It was like I could see both from the outside in, and my perspective of our little world. As a family and motherhood photographer, I want to give you images that conjure up these same feelings.
My shoots are very relaxed and my approach is to always go with the flow. I will use very gentle direction and “natural nudges’ to guide us to the beautiful light and get the best out of the shots. But a lot of my work is in the little moments, when you’re just in your own little world with your tiny team. I love to capture the magic in the everyday.
Beautiful bumps; playful couples; dog parents; cosy newborn days; glorious grandparents; the whole gang in their wellies! Whichever form your family takes, I love to capture the love.
Most of my shoots are outdoors in nature, going on a little adventure together. Exploring somewhere new or going to the same park you spend hours strolling around with the pram. You might have just the place in mind or would love me to suggest somewhere new to suit you. Or it could be home where you feel the happiest and most content; for me to capture the everyday play and the cuddles in your favourite spot on the sofa.
Wherever it is, I capture your family as they are - no backdrops and studio lights - just real life family adventures; giggles, tears and all.
Does this sound perfect for you? Think I might be the family photographer for you? Click the button below to get in touch about your own family shoot.
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Family Feedback.
“We found Laura to be really down to earth, very warm and friendly and just a lovely person. She really made us feel at ease and was great with the kids...
The quality of Laura’s work is amazing, the way she captures the emotion in her photos is just beautiful and we can’t stop looking at them!
We are so beyond pleased that we found Laura and booked with her. Now we have beautiful photos of a wonderful day that we will treasure always. Thank you so much Laura”
The Close Family
Do you often just want to press pause and soak up a moment; keep it in your memory to cherish forever?
Family and motherhood photography is an investment. For you, for your memories, for your children. Teeny tiny time machines back to these good old days. More precious and valuable with each passing day.
We love to think we’ll remember all these little details that are so prevalent and important to us now, but time steals the clarity and freshness of those feelings. Photos can take you right back there in a moment; all those feelings flooding back.
If you want to press the pause button and soak up the here and now, click below for more information.
Investment.
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