Notes from behind the camera
The family photography blog for Ware & Hertford
Christmas shoot tips, family photo ideas and a few favourite sessions from around Ware, Hertford and the rest of Hertfordshire.
Hello, and welcome!
I’m Mike, a family photographer based in Ware, just down the road from Hertford. This is where I share the bits that don’t quite fit anywhere else on the site: what to wear for your photos, my favourite places for a family shoot round here, how my Christmas shoots work and the odd story from behind the camera.
Grab a cuppa and have a nose around.
Mike
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Christmas Mini Shoot or At Home Shoot in Hertford & Ware: How to Choose
Thinking about Christmas photos in Hertford or Ware this year? Here’s my Christmas mini shoot and at home shoot side by side, so you can pick the right one for your family.
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What to Wear for Your Christmas Family Photos
Matching pyjamas or Christmas jumpers? Colours, textures, shoes and a few things to avoid, so the outfits are the easy bit of your Christmas shoot.
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Family Photoshoots in Ware & Hertford: What to Expect
Thinking about a family photoshoot in Ware or Hertford? What actually happens on the day, my favourite local spots, the best time of year to book and what’s…
Christmas 2026
Festive photos, your way
Two ways to get your family Christmas photos sorted this year.
Sun 22 & Sun 29 November
Christmas Mini Shoots in Hertford
Fun, relaxed 20 minute sessions with two brand new festive backdrops at the 3rd Hertford Scout Hut. Slots are limited and they go quickly!
From£69Find out more
Evenings & weekends
At Home Christmas Shoots
I’ll come to you for cosy, natural photos in front of your own tree. No time slot to keep to, and the pets are welcome too.
£119Find out more
Based in Ware? See at home Christmas shoots in Ware
Who’s writing
Hi, I’m Mike
As a kid I always had a camera close by, but it wasn’t until my wife and I welcomed our first child that photography really took off for me. Before long I was known as ‘camera man Mike’ amongst our friends, and I started to realise it could be more than just a hobby.
These days I’m based in Ware and photograph families, Christmas shoots, parties and celebrations across Hertfordshire, Essex and North London, and I still love every bit of it.
Let’s chat
Fancy some photos of your own?
Drop me a message with what you have in mind and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Photographing families in Ware, Hertford, Hoddesdon, Cheshunt, Harlow, Stevenage, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and the villages in between.