Milton Keynes Family Photographer

Hi, I’m Siobhan

Siobhan on her travels with a snow capped moutain behind her

photo of siobhan murphy sitting holding a camera

Thanks for landing on my little corner of the internet

I’m people-watcher. Open, friendly, creative and occasionally chaotic. I love ….

Good friends, belly laughs, cheese boards (Garners pickled onions for the win).

Messy family TV dramas that make me cry. Coffee in cute cafes. Maltesers. Emotive films with stunning cinematography. Blustery dog walks to the pub. Deep conversations. Books I can get lost in (bonus points if I’m sobbing by the end). Cocktails by the sea. Brightly painted buildings, and sunflower fields.

People who are generous with both their love and their forgiveness. The sound of the ocean and the comfort of home. Gin & Tonic. The stars on a clear night and stories around a campfire. Thought-provoking podcasts, long hugs, and big mugs of tea.

So why choose me as your photographer?

I understand that being in front of the camera can be nervewracking
I will help you to feel comfortable every step of the way
I offer options for different budgets – you won’t have to miss out on quality images
I’m an empath and I think outside the box. I will help you clarify the vision for your branding shoot
I adore kids and babies and have a ton of tricks to get the best shots
I am skilled at getting natural, approachable, joyful images
I’m a baby whisperer. I will get your little one to sleep for those perfect curled up poses
I have been a professional photographer for 18 years.
I have qualifications with The Master Photographers Association (MPA) and The Guild of Professional Photographers, and I am fully trained in Newborn Baby Safety.
I was a wedding photographer for several years and have done 100s of headshots and portrait sessions. No child has defeated me yet!

Milton Keynes Family Photographer Siobhan Murphy lay on the ground with her camera

Travelling made me see the world differently

I see the world through my lens and notice the little things. I’ve wild-camped in the Masaai Mara and worked on racing yachts in the Whitsunday Islands. Seen Orcas in the wild and trekked to Machu Picchu. I’ve ice-climbed and skydived and (almost) reached Everest Base Camp. I’ve photographed everything from the Killing Fields of Cambodia to the Glaciers of Patagonia, the Stonetown in Zanzibar and the temples of Bali. I’ve lived in Kenya and Australia. These days I live in a pretty town with old stone walls. My nearest hub is Milton Keynes (yes the one with the concrete cows and abundance of roundabouts). I cover surrounding counties and I’m happy to travel for shoots.

Where can you find me?

In the real world, when I’m not doing photo sessions, you’ll find me out in nature or with my head in a book. Drinking wine, or tea, and putting the world to rights. Bingeing a good TV series or spending time with my family. Or maybe you’ll find me scrolling Rightmove for the hundredth time. I’m currently based in Olney, a lovely little town near Milton Keynes, but one day I plan to live by the sea—Cornwall and Dorset are top of the list. I’ll spend my days walking the dogs along beautiful cliff paths and writing novels in a cosy room filled with bookshelves and a wood burner.

In social media world you’ll find me in all the usual places.

Looking for a family photographer in Milton Keynes or nearby? Let’s make some magic, capture the chaos, and freeze those fleeting moments—messy hair and all.

Let’s organise a zoom call or chat on the phone

Or, if you’re more of the introverted type (I see you!), we can absolutely keep things to email. Either way, I’d love to hear from you — just pop over to the contact form to get started.

I look forward to meeting you.

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Find Me

I am based in Olney near Milton Keynes
I cover surrounding areas in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Middlesex, Leicestershire and North London.

I will travel around an hour. Happy to come further afield for an additional travel charge.