Colourful autumn family photo session | Familjefotograf Stockholm

It really is one of the best feelings when a family I have photographed before choose me again to create new portraits for them. I never take it for granted. There are lots of photographers out there to choose from. I’m not on social media that much, I don’t talk a lot about what I do and I’m not a marketing guru. I just quietly get on with my work and try to give all my families the best possible experience, from start to finish. And so when a past client gets in touch to book another family session, I am always completely humbled.

I was so excited to work with this family again. I knew they would trust me and I knew they would bring all the positive vibes, which always makes my job easier. The mom picked the best autumn colours for the kids to wear and we were lucky enough to have some beautiful autumn colours as our backdrop. It might be a bit scary sometimes booking a photo session. It is also an investment that some people may decide against. I really believe, however, that you will never regret having photographs taken. You never know what tomorrow might hold. There are no guarantees in this life. Photograph your family while they are still here.

Mail sandra@sandrajolly.com to book your Jolly portrait session, either a family session or your very own session that’s all about you :)

Peace and love :)

One girl and her dog | Stockholm familjefotograf

Good morning from a very chilly Stockholm :). I was out walking for an hour and a half this morning and even though I was well wrapped up, the cold has somehow crept into my bones. My fingers can barely type, they are almost frozen. I’m pretty sure there’s a big mug of tea and some homemade chocolate chip cookies with my name on them waiting for me somewhere in the kitchen ;).

I’ve been really busy with family photo sessions lately and between that and, well, life, I haven’t shot any personal work for quite some time. And as any photographer will tell you, it’s important to shoot just for yourself, to create something just for you. I’ve really been missing it, too. I’ll see someone in beautiful light, or I’ll be talking to someone with expressive eyes, and I will be itching to photograph them. Yesterday we took our dog for a walk down by the water and praise the Lord, I managed to take some photographs just for me.

Now, time for that cuppa…

Peace and love :)

From Montana to Stockholm | Family Photography Sweden

When this sweet mom from Montana rocked up to our family photo session at Ulriksdals slott with the coolest cowgirl boots and hat, I was over the moon. Talk about bringing your own style to a session :). Her gorgeous little girl was one of the most joyful children I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. She was full of energy, had a permanent smile and kept me on my toes throughout our session. To top it all off, after weeks of rain, we finally got a break from it, just in time for the most beautiful golden, autumnal light for our hour of working together.

Peace and love :)

This is how we do autumn in Sweden | Familjfefotograf Stockholm

Or at least this is how we do autumn during a Jolly photo session ;). Nobody’s going home from one of my family photo sessions without having a whole lotta fun. It’s just how it goes. And if you’re lucky, there’ll be a shed-load of leaves on the ground and we can have even more fun. That’s exactly what happened at this relaxed and fun family session a couple of weeks ago. We walked, we chatted, we got to know each other and we had fun in the leaves. It was autumn bliss.

Is it just my imagination or is this autumn more beautiful than ever? I’ve been spending as much time outdoors as possible, just enjoying all the colours and the crunch of leaves underfoot. It’s so nice to spend time in the crisp autumn air and then come back inside for a nice hot cup of tea. I’ve got a bit of a crisis at home at the moment though… I’m all out of Irish teabags. I have a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye as I type just thinking about it. And no, Lipton or PG Tips just won’t do it. I need the real McCoy. So, I’m counting the days until my visitors from Ireland come bearing proper Irish tea, if I’ll even make it that long… it’s been touch and go.

Peace and love :)