Extended Family Photoshoots in Buckinghamshire; Wendover Woods and Coombe Hill
Why Extended Family Photo Shoots in Buckinghamshire Are Great Value
Same Price, More People: My extended family sessions are priced the same as a single-family shoot, making them exceptional value for money.
Cost Sharing: Families can split the cost between households, making professional photography more affordable for everyone.
More Memories in One Session: Capture grandparents, cousins, siblings, and multi-generational moments all in one go—perfect for gifts or keepsakes.
Efficient and Fun: One session, one location, and a relaxed atmosphere that brings everyone together.
Coombe Hill, Buckinghamshire:
Stunning Views: With panoramic vistas across the Chilterns and Aylesbury Vale, Coombe Hill offers a breathtaking natural backdrop.
Seasonal Beauty: Whether it’s golden autumn leaves, spring wildflowers, or summer greens, the landscape is always photogenic.
Accessible Yet Peaceful: Easily reachable from nearby towns, yet quiet enough for relaxed, uninterrupted sessions.
Iconic Landmarks: From the summit of Coombe Hill in Buckinghamshire, you can enjoy sweeping views of the Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern landscape as well as Chequers, the official country residence of the UK Prime Minister.
Coombe Hill offers breathtaking views over the Chilterns and Vale of Aylesbury—especially at sunset. The golden light adds a soft, flattering glow that enhances skin tones and scenery alike, creating timeless, natural portraits in a truly magical setting.
Wendover Woods, Hale Lane Buckinghamshire:
Quieter Access Point: Compared to the main car park, Hale Lane is typically less busy, offering a more peaceful setting—perfect for relaxed, natural portraits.
Scenic Woodland Trails: The entrance leads directly into beautiful woodland paths, ideal for capturing candid family moments surrounded by nature.
Great Light and Backdrops: The mix of open clearings and tree-lined paths provides a variety of backdrops and soft, filtered light—especially lovely in the golden hours.
Convenient for Larger Groups: With fewer crowds and more space to spread out, it’s easier to coordinate and photograph extended families.
A Hidden Gem for Winter Family Photos
The Hale Lane entrance to Wendover Woods is perfect for extended family shoots—especially in the winter months. This quieter, protected section of the woods is surrounded by gorgeous firs and evergreens, giving your photos a naturally festive, Christmassy feel. The long gravel path means no muddy shoes, and the soft winter light filtering through the trees creates a magical, cosy atmosphere for timeless portraits.
Get in Touch
Whether you would like to ask me a few questions or are ready to book, I would love to hear from you.
Either send me a message using the form below or email me at sarah@sarahgreerphotography.co.uk. Please feel free to include any extra information about you or your family.
You can also call me on 07765258086
If you’d like to know a little more about me, take a scroll down my Home Page.
I’m really looking forward to meeting and getting to know you and your family 🙂
Very best wishes,
Sarah x
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Wedding portfolio
I love to photograph weddings in a natural, documentary style, much as I approach my family photography. Watching the day, and your love and laughter, unfold. Capturing all of those little moments in between. I will often take some gently directed and posed images but the majority will be me, in the background, with a smile, revelling in the joy of your day. One quick click at a time.
I am based in Wendover, near Aylesbury but am available to photograph weddings throughout Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire.
Annie _ Chesham Elgiva Youth Theatre
Dear parents and guardians,
To access images of the amazing ‘Annie’ production with the Chesham Elgiva Youth Group, please use the following link:
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Please note these images will ONLY be available until August 31st so please do download as soon as possible.
It was such a pleasure to photograph the talented children!
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Sarah x
Wendover Small Business Directory A-Z
A Little Bird Told Me Gallery
Bespoke picture framing, gifts & cards. Collectable & Limited edition prints by contemporary & childrens illustrators such as Quentin Blake.
AJ Automatics
AJ Automatics offer car servicing on all cars and light commercial vehicles, manual and automatic. In-house automatic gearbox specialist. Repairs, MOT’s, Diagnostics.
Amanda Gordon Hair Stylist & Make Up
Amanda is Wendover based hairdresser, make up artist and Skin care specialist. Working Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays – and can be flexible with wedding requirements.
The Bakers Shop
Fresh bread, Cakes, Sandwhich platters, Hot pasties, Pies & turnovers, Hot & cold drinks, chocolate, farm fresh free range eggs, cooking oils, jams, chutneys & much much more.
Barista Life
Aron and Clare at work closely with high grade specialist organic coffee producers to deliver the finest beans around. They also provide essential training to any aspiring baristas to ensure the perfect cup of coffee every time
Beef Olive
Award winning local butcher offering a friendly, honest service with quality cuts of meat from local Buckinghamshire suppliers and the best of British farm produce.
BML Fitness
BML offers expert personal training and exercise classes to suit all ages, fitness levels and abilities. We specialise in creating a way of life that enables you to achieve your goals and stick to them.
Buckmorend Farm Shop and Kitchen
A family run farm and shop in the heart of the Chiltern Hills specialising in rearing exceptional quality pork, beef and lamb products.
Catherine Waterman Zumba
Dance your way through the weekend with Catherine!
Catherine offers numerous energetic and fun Zumba classes currently on-line but moving back to the studio after lockdown.
Chocolate Boutique
Chocolate Boutique offers stylish & affordable fashions in the centre of the pretty village of Wendover. Friendly staff will help make your shopping experience easier and enjoyable.
Chiltern Artisan
Freshly handmade, dried and cured meats made using traditional South African recipes. Chiltern Artisan’s product range is lovingly made with meat sourced from local Chiltern farmers.
Chiltern Brewery
Family brewery since 1980 producing award winning English ales. Brewery shop with draught and bottled beer plus foods made with beer.
Chandos Arms
A local family friendly pub situated on the main road through Weston Turville with a large outdoor area suitable for dining al fresco or simply enjoying a few cold drinks. Also offering an extensive take away service.
Crumbs Cafe
Friendly local cafe as Wendover meeting point. We serve great coffee, cakes, freshly made sandwiches and all day breakfasts.
Discovery Mortgage Services
Discovery Mortgage Services is headed by Geraint ‘Gee’ Spiller, a seasoned professional in the financial services industry offering independent expert advice.
Dramarama
Danielle runs Dramarama Clubs Bucks in Wendover, Aylesbury and Bedgrove. Danielle has an innate talent for inspiring children to perform and grow in confidence.
Emma Guy Architect
Emma Guy Architect was established in 2011 and has over 20 years of professional experience working on a wide range of projects from new build houses, alterations to listed buildings in sensitive sites and public arts and cultural buildings.
EKN Design
Emma of EKN Design, is a friendly and experienced Wendover based freelance graphic designer. Emma works on projects ranging from wedding stationery to company logos.
Elegantly Iced Bespoke Cakes
Emma designs and creates beautiful, handmade, bespoke cakes. From delicate, hand-crafted sugar flowers, and intricate lace work and piping, to contemporary minimal patterns and sugar models.
Fines Bookkeeping Services
Andrea Fines-Allin AATQB is a highly experienced accountant with with an AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting.
Andrea offers bookkeeping services for small and medium sized businesses so you can free up your time to concentrate on what you do best.
Furniture by Design
Furniture by Design Ltd provide a free no obligation consultation for the design, supply and installation of fitted furniture for your Kitchen, Bedroom or Bathroom.
Gem's Wendover Childcare
Gemma Dines is an Ofsted registered childminder based in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, also offering local babysitting services.
Handmade Castings
Bespoke baby & family hand & feet casts. Capture those adorable little wrinkles and creases that you love so much and that disappear all too soon
HPz3 Financial Advisors
Mark Paddison, Independent Financial Advisor, offering tailored financial solutions to suit your needs.
Istanbul Meze and Grill
Wendover restaurant offering delicious Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. Also a fantastic take away service.
Jodie Digby Fitness
Jodie is a highly experienced Personal Trainer based in Wendover with over 17 yrs experience in the fitness industry offering a huge variety of group classes & Personal Training tailored to all abilities.
Just Ethical Trading
King's Farm Shop
Kings Farm Shop is a local, family run shop using the highest quality locally sourced produce. They offer an incredible range of fresh meats, quiches, pies and burgers and sausages.
Karen Pearce Wealth Managent
Karen is a friendly and knowledgable financial advisor based in Wendover. Karen offers a single point of contact for all of her client’s financial concerns, questions and aspirations.
Lady Grey Tea Room
The Lady Grey Tearoom is a traditional British tea room providing a sumptuous range of ‘home baked’ cakes and sweets and to offer a wide range of traditional teas.
Laura Croker PA
Laura Croker PA provides a wide range of administrative services to both businesses and individuals.
Little Acorns Kindergarten
Little Acorns is an “Outstanding in ALL areas” Preschool operating from purpose built premises on the School Campus in Wendover.
More Joy Now
Joy is a 1:1 Wellness Coach, helping woman who are overwhelmed or burnt out find balance with their work and personal lives, make positive lifestyle choices that give them joy and more time and energy in their daily lives.
Marie Evans
Marie is an experienced Squarespace web designer who builds masterpiece websites that turn browsers into buyers.
Microgreens World
Microgreens world are based in Wendover growing microgreens and herbs for the local community using Urban farming methods.
Nick Lanning Black Cab
Nick is a friendly and reliable Wendover based cab driver, specialising in airport transfers and longer journeys to and from London.
Nick’s cab has a 2.1m distance from driver to back seat as well as a government approved partition screen between front and rear, making it an extremely safe mode of transport.
NK Building and renovations
Wendover based N K Building and Renovations is a full services building company that design and build bespoke new houses as well as renovating existing homes.
No 2 Pound Street
An innovative wine shop selling classic favourites, organic, biodynamic and quirky wines alongside a superb British deli counter. Enjoy a tasting glass of wine, a fabulous Musetti coffee or a tasting deli platter whilst we put your shopping list together.
Numbers Accountants
Numbers is a Chartered Certified Accountancy firm based in Wendover, Bucks with clients from all around the UK. Numbers work with you to understand your business to offer you a tailored package to best suit your needs.
Optimal Currency
Wendover based Charlie and David Worthington specialise in making fast, safe and secure International Transfers at great exchange rates.
PhoMo
PhoMo has been created to bring tasty, healthy and slurpicious Vietnamese pho to everyone.
Rachael Warner - Gel Nail Technician
Rachael is a fully Qualified & Insured Nail Technician – based in Wendover offering a friendly service to have your nails done and with not a drill in sight!
Rachel Kingston Plant Advice
Rachel is a qualified horticulturist providing garden hints, tips and suggestion on plant identification, choice, positioning, care, feeding, pruning, etc.
Rumsey's Chocolaterie
Rumseys serves a huge assortment of treats – including their luxury chocolates, ice creams, teas, coffees and cakes.
Sew Special
Locally based creator of bags, purses and other small gift items, from my hands to yours. All of my items are 100% bespoke, artisanal and handmade with love and care.
The Secret Barbers
A discreet, little barbershop, where gentlemen can sit down, take a breather and have a haircut in peace.
Seamless Fabrications
Design and Fabrication of Luxury handcrafted stone resin kitchen and bathroom surfaces and bespoke furniture.
Shaw Sport
Kerri at Shaw Sport is a highly experienced, passionate, friendly and fully qualified Physical Educator. Kerri offers children’s activity camps and birthday parties in and around Wendover.
Sage Hypnotherapy
Lucy Phillips is a Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Wendover, Buckinghamshire. She specialises in anxiety based issues working with clients towards their preferred future.
Snuggly Bundles
Michelle, owner of Snuggly Bundles, offers lovingly hand-crafted, gorgeous baby blankets, ideal as gifts … or for your own precious bundle 
Shepherds Hut Forest School and Day Nursery
The Shepherd’s Hut Outdoor Day Nursery offers tailored high quality childcare for children aged 2 to 5 years. Using nature to nurture, they provide children with a wonderful introduction to their first independent steps in the world.
Suave Food
Fresh food, hampers, special occasion gift boxes and food delivered direct to your door. In addition, a vintage horse box converted kitchen which is available for hire for events with tailor made packages.
Studio Stanway
Susie is the founder of Studio Stanway, a small upholstery workshop in Wendover, Buckinghamshire. Susie has completed the three-stage Association of Master of Upholsterers diploma, graduating with a Distinction as well as a further 1 year advanced traditional diploma course at the British School of Upholstered Furniture.
The Pruning Lady
Victoria is a friendly professional lady gardener who is RHS and RBGE qualified. Victoria offers seasonal pruning and planting, weeding, hoeing and digging. Advice on vegetable growing, pests and diseases.
Thumbsie
Approved by the Oral Healh Foundation, Thumbsie®, multi-award winning and UK market leaders, design and manufacture fabric, fun & comfy thumb & finger guards to stop children thumb sucking.
Also making children’s face masks in an array of lovely fabrics.
The Flower Gallery
Fresh flowers, direct from Holland three times a week. A family business, focused on friendly service and expert advice. Daily delivery 10 mile radius.
Tres Corazanes
Authentic Spanish tapas bar & restaurant on Pound Street in Wendover. Tapas, Paella, Wine and Beer.
Vicky's Bakery
Vicky is a local Wendover cake maker specialising in birthday cakes, cupcakes and a special recipe for delicious home made granola. Yum!
Wendover Computers
Wendover Computer Solutions offer friendly, competitive and flexible service for home small businesses to help you fix your computers & laptops.
Woofland Walkies
Friendly, reliable, trustworthy Dog Walking Service based between Hyde Heath & Wendover & surrounding areas. Fully insured. CRB checked. Canine First Aid trained
Wendover Wood
Wendover Wood is a two man organisation that makes wooden gifts, ornaments and puzzles by hand, as well as providing Laser Cut items to order.
Wendover Walkies
Sam at is a friendly, reliable dog walker who is passionate about caring for dogs. Sam walks a maximum of 4 dogs a time and also offers pet sitting services.
Whitewaters Deli Cafe
Independently run coffee shop and cafe serving Monmouth coffee, a great selection of breakfast, lunch and snack options, and our delicious homemade cakes
Yoga Bellies
Inclusive, dynamic and relaxing yoga embracing the beauty and strength of being a woman at every life stage.
Zafiro Consulting
Zafiro Consulting specialises in the planning & development of food orientated businesses from new restaurants, bars, coffee shops to the turn-around of existing businesses.
About Me
I love to photograph local businesses in Wendover and Buckinghamshire and specialise in natural headshots and personal branding sessions that are authentic to your personality and truly reflective of your unique brand and the service you provide. Now more than ever people want to see the faces behind businesses and I love to produce stunning headshots that really make your local business stand out from the crowd.
While I love to photograph local businesses in and around Wendover, I also like to travel further afield in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. I photograph business owners and travel to small companies in Tring, Aylesbury, Leighton Buzzard, Berkhamsted, Amersham, Chesham and numerous other places.
Get in Touch to book a Headshot or Personal Branding Photoshoot
For more information see my Headshot information page
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What to wear for a Family Summer Photoshoot
Clothing ideas and inspiration for Summer Family Photoshoots in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire we have beautiful woods, hills and meadows that clearly reflect the seasons and I always think of nature’s palette when advising clients on ‘what to wear’.
Carefully considering the clothes you wear on the day of your family photoshoot can really impact your final images and my aim is always to create natural, timeless images and special memories of a moment in time. Images that will be hung on your walls and fondly reflected upon for many years.
In summer, warm pinks and yellows look beautiful, as do cool sky blues, mints and aqua green/blue colours.
I always advise to avoid really bold colours, as well as characters/ large logos on clothing. These will put the focus on the clothes rather on you, which is the exact opposite of what we’re hoping to achieve.
My top tip would be to stick to mostly to neutral colours and then choose 1 or 2 seasonal colours that everyone could choose to implement into their outfit. People often go for a blue/navy and then neutral colours like grey or beige, and then add either warm pink, or mint green to contrast. What you are aiming for ideally is a cohesive, consistent colour scheme without looking too ‘matchy’.
And finally, make sure you are all comfortable! Your clothes should reflect who you are and be truly authentic to your story.
There are some great examples of summer styles of clothes that work well on my Pinterest board. Take a look there for inspiration on what to wear for your summer family photoshoot.
Also, see my summer family photoshoot video below!
iPhone Photography - My Top Ten Tips
1. Look at the light
Phone cameras perform best in bright, natural light. Open shade is ideal. Stand your subject in the shade (eg. cast by a building or trees) so direct sunlight is not hitting him/her causing squinting and/or harsh shadows. Ideally your subject is looking out of the shade toward the open sky.
To achieve lens flare without ruining your photo, you need obstruct some light from hitting the lens by positioning trees or an object in front of the sun.
My favourite time to take photographs is during the last hour before sunset. This is known as ‘golden hour’ and produces the most beautiful flattering light.
2.Shoot from different angles
We often take iphone photographs from chest height – using different perspectives such as shooting from a low angle or perhaps a birds eye view can add a new dimension to your images. I can often be found lying on my tummy to capture my favourite shots!
- Shooting very low is also especially good for photographing wildlife.
- Useful for removing distractions from images
3. Blur the background/foreground
Draw attention to your subject by blurring out the background and making your subject sharp. Newer iphones have a ‘portrait mode’ to do this. A shallower ‘depth of field’ or blurry background can also be achieved by getting closer to your subject and, where possible, having a long gap or ‘separation’ between your subject and the background.
4. Action shots
When chasing your children or any fast moving subject, the ‘Burst mode’ on your phone can be the best way to ensure you get a clear shot with plenty of options to choose from. Depending on your version of iphone you either tap and hold the shutter button or put your finger on the shutter button and drag it to the left. To stop shooting, just lift up your finger and the burst will be saved to your Camera Roll.
5. Keep it simple
Moving your position to remove distracting items such a bins or signs can really improve your images. Embracing ‘negative space’ is also an effective technique in photography to draw attention to your subject
6. Rule of Thirds
Give structure and interest to your photographs and make them more appealing by following the rule of thirds. This means placing the focus of your image either along the line or at one of the 4 cross sections of a 3×3 grid on your phones Your iPhone has a grid option available, which can aid you in lining up photographs so that they follow the rule of thirds. You can turn this option on by visiting Settings > Photos & Camera and enabling the Grid switch.
7. Leading lines and framing
As well as good composition using the rule of thirds, using natural elements outdoors to draw focus and depth to your image can make a huge difference.
8. Lock focus
To ensure your phone focuses in your subject, you can tap and hold on the subject in question until you see the yellow AE/AF Lock alert. This means that the automatic exposure metering and automatic focus metering have been locked on your subject; to remove the lock, just tap anywhere else on the frame.
9. Adjust the bright and darkness while shooting
If an image is too bright or dark for your liking in the viewing screen, you can fix it before snapping the picture by adjusting the yellow sun exposure slider next to the focus square. Just tap once on the focus square and exposure slider, then use the sun icon to increase your exposure (brightness) by sliding upward, or decrease exposure (darkness) by sliding downward.
10. Snap photos with the volume button
Because the iPhone is so thin, tapping the digital shutter button can cause camera shake and blur the photo you’re trying to take. Instead, you can use the volume up button when in the Camera app to snap a photo — and avoid camera shake entirely!
Cheat Sheet!
I have attached an ‘iPhone Photography’ Cheat sheet for you to save to your camera roll on your phone. This should help remind you of the top tips when you are out and about! Have fun and I would love to see any images that you take: sarah@sarahgreerphotography.co.uk
What are you favourite iPhone photography tips? I’d love to hear them!