It’s said that you should never work with children or animals. With photography, though, children and animals can be the most entertaining subjects to work with! The beauty of shooting children is capturing them as they are, and the best shots are often impromptu. Unless I’m working with a professional child model my shoots are never longer than an hour, I’m always watching for the signs they are done – pushing a child beyond that point doesn’t benefit anybody. Even as an adu

I went through a period of my life where I wouldn’t be photographed because I didn't like myself, I didn't like the way I looked. I understand the power of thinking I wasn't good enough to be on photos. Most women are self-conscious of being photographed, it doesn’t matter how beautiful they are. You deserve to be seen. you need to have beautiful photographs! You are good enough to be in a family portrait. You are good enough to be photographed with your kids. You are good en

Family photo session at Heaton Park in Manchester photographed by awarded portrait photographer Monika Szmidt

My first family photo shoot in this year on 16th January, it was freezing cold! Big thanks to Khuram's family for keep smiling and I love how they dressed, beautiful colours. #Manchesterfamilyphotographer #longfordpark #familyphotos #familyphotographychorlton #familyportraitsManchester