Winter Photoshoot
Sat 8th November 2025
Winter Photoshoot Information
What is a Winter photoshoot in Winchester all about?
A Winter photoshoot in Winchester is great for your family for many different reasons – the main one being they are shorter than family shoots! So if you have young children or children who have the attention span of a gnat, then these 30 minute sessions will be perfect for you!
Taking part in a Winter photoshoot is really straightforward. I base myself in a pre-chosen location (of which I will advise you of the week before once I can get an accurate idea of light and colours) and then you come to me at your pre-booked appointment time.
We will then play / frolic / pose and play some more for 30 minutes! I normally try and get some bankers done first and then nove onto playing around on my hay bale, throwing leaves and then inevitably people end up in my wheelbarrow that I use to move my hay bales around!
I always make a point of checking what sort of images you’re hoping for before I start, so I can ensure that these are definitely captured. Sometimes families want special one of their kids (let’s face it – our children aren’t always on their best behaviour when us parents try and take images) or sometimes want some festive ones that they can use for Christmas cards! Or sometimes mums just book me because they just want some nice updated images of their families!
Location of my Winter Photoshoots
Farley Mount
Hawthorns Car Park Winchester SO21 2JG
If you come off the A3090 (that links Hursley with Winchester) you need to turn onto Sparsholt Road towards Farley Mount (do not make the mistake of taking the other turning that is signposted to Farley but the Village). As you go past the farm on your left, the road will fork into two. The RH fork will lead to Sparsholt and the LH fork will lead towards Farley Mount. Take that turning. Follow the road along for a few mins. It is a single-lane track (with lots of spots to pull in) and quite bumpy at times so take care. The road will lead you through trees and then will open out so you have fields on both sides (watch out for pheasants along here)! The road will be straight at this point and as you reach the top of the hill, it will naturally bend around to the left (sharp bend so be careful) but there will be the chance to turn left as it does so. Stay on the left hand turning. You will go past one car park on your right (Forest View car park) . Keep going and then you will reach Hawthorn car park on your right. You need to park here! If you miss it, there are other car parks and the monument car park further up so you can turn around.
If you then walk from the car park towards the path (on your left as you face the view) and then turn immediately right you will see a gravel path that heads off round to the right (after a vehicle barrier). Keep on this path (at one point you are able to veer off onto a different path but just stay on the main gravel path). You will be able to see me up ahead with my tusty hale bale and trolley full of stuff!
You are welcome to call me if you get lost, but reception can be limited!
Clothing
A lot of people struggle to know what to wear for winter photoshoots. As the background colours are all quite neutral and dark, I would advise a pop of colour could look magnificent!
Neutral colours are advisable with as little to no patterns or motifs as possible. A common thread of colours among all family members looks great and really knits everybody together.
I have attached a link to my Winter Pinterest Board which hopefully might provide some clarity and inspiration. It is not a complete guide by any means, but hopefully might help guide you!
How do I book?
If you want to book a winter photoshoot then you’ll be pleased to hear that the booking process is simple. Click the link below and you will be taken to my booking form where you will be able to select the time that is best for you and your family. As I mentioned earlier – you will be with me for 30 minutes but you are free to stay as long as you want afterwards.
Once you have booked, you will receive a confimation email of the date and time you have booked (these can be changed if there is still availability). I will then invoice you for £85 which will cover the cost of the shoot plus 3 images (this is the Autumn minishoot package which is also the basic package).
A week after the shoot you will receive a link to your private and protected gallery. You can then choose to upgrade to the Bluebell or Sunflower packages should you wish.
The product credit can go towards any of the products listen on my products page or against some other items that are available to look at in the online shop that is linked to the gallery.
See my Winter Portfolio
Minishoot Packages
The Mini Bronze Package
- 30 minute shoot
- 3 digital images
Please feel free to contact me and ask any questions – I would love to hear from you!
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the forecast is wet?
What should we wear?
If you really want to make the most from your shoot though, I always suggest that a similar theme of colours works brilliantly to tie you all together. You should have seen a link to an appropriate Pinterest board further up on this page. Hopefully this will help inspire you with colours and styling.
Something that I strongly advise against however, is anybody wearing any clothes with motiffs or patterns on, as all this does is draw attention away from all of the beautiful faces!
What should we do if one of us gets poorly?
Can we change outfits during the shoot?
What time is it best to have a shoot?
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