Most Hong Kong family photographers are great with adults.
Kids are a different story. For nearly twenty years, children's photography has been my main focus.
I've built my whole approach around one thing: getting genuine, natural portraits of children in my that actually show their personalities. I have documented childhood worldwide, but Hong Kong is the ultimate backdrop for my style. There is still something magical about a great family photo.
No stiff poses. No "say cheese." Just your family, being yourselves.
No stiff poses. No "say cheese." Just your family, being yourselves. Whether you're an expat family wanting an iconic skyline backdrop or a local family ready to go off the beaten path, I have dozens of outdoor family photoshoot locations in Hong Kong ready for you. Locals have told me I know the city better than they do.
I specialise in professional portrait photography in Hong Kong, from toddlers who won't sit still to teenagers who'd rather be anywhere else. Siblings, cousins, solo portraits—I always get kids onside.
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Hong Kong Kids Photographer | Family Portraits in Hong Kong
Natural & Candid Children's Portraits Since 2007
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Kind Words | 100% 5-Star Reviews on Google & Facebook | 120,000+ FB Fans
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“Ian has photographed our growing family for 3 years… absolutely fabulous.”
Deb
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“He connected with our boys right away, helping them feel at ease. We treasure the photos.”
Chris
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“Those portraits are still on our walls — treasured memories.”
Emily
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"Ian has taken the most beautiful photos of our family over the years. He did a superb job and was so easy to work with."
Siobhan
2026 Hong Kong Kids & Family Photography Packages
Whether you are looking for a quick outdoor session or a full family photography package, I offer clear, all-inclusive pricing with no hidden costs.
From high-resolution digital files to custom heirloom albums, these Hong Kong photography packages cover the entire experience: the session, the high-res files, the proofs, and a beautiful printed album. Everything is included for one straightforward fee.
Demi Session
HKD 3,950
Up to 45 Minutes
20 Hi-Res Retouched Images
40–50 Colour-Corrected Proofs
Select Hong Kong photo locations
The album is something I put real thought into; it's not an afterthought. Your children’s portraits should be in your hands, not sitting on a hard drive where they are never seen.
To receive your Hong Kong family photo album before the December holidays, I recommend you plan your photoshoot in Hong Kong during the April–May sessions.
Regular Family Session | HKD 6,950
My most popular family photoshoot in Hong Kong
HKD 6,950
Up to 90 Minutes
40 Hi-Res Retouched Images
80–100 Colour-Corrected Proofs.
Hong Kong Kids Photography FAQ
Where can we do our Hong Kong family photo shoot?
Anywhere in Hong Kong, parks, harbourfront, your neighbourhood, Stanley, Sai Kung, Discovery Bay, Kowloon, or somewhere meaningful to your family.
Explore my full guide to dozens of Hong Kong family photo locations →
I also offer hybrid Home Studio + Location sessions for families who want a mix of indoor and outdoor portraits. Perfect for those busy Sunday afternoons when it’s packed everywhere in HK and it’s difficult to do a classic Hong Kong style photoshoot.
When is the best time to book a kids portrait session in Hong Kong?
Now families often wait until kids are older, but the toddler and early childhood years go fast, and they're some of the most rewarding to photograph. There's no perfect moment.
The perfect moment was probably in the past!
How do you get natural, unposed results from children who won't cooperate?
My approach is simple: give kids something real to do and let the expression follow. No "Say Cheese", ever. At a beach session that might be skipping stones or being spun by a parent. At a park, following a koi fish or crouching down to look at something in the grass. Real activity produces real expressions. My job is to be ready for that moment. Yours is to play with your kids and trust that I'll take care of the rest.
Can you photograph teenagers who hate having their photo taken?
Teenagers are actually some of my favourite subjects, partly because getting a genuine expression from a reluctant 14-year-old is a real challenge, and I'm good at it. I don't push, I don't pose, and I don't make it weird. Give me twenty minutes with a skeptical teen and I'll have something they'd actually want on their own wall and share with their friends.
What should we wear?
Keep it simple and comfortable, clothes your kids will actually move in. Think coordinated over perfectly matching.
Here is my guide on What to Wear for Family Photos in Hong Kong (and What to Avoid
Can we include the family pet(s)?
Absolutely! Pets are family, but they aren’t allowed in some of the public places where family photo shoots are popular in Hong Kong. I have some great ideas about how to accomplish this and get some nice stand-alone portraits of your dog and/or cat along the way.
Why do you call yourself a “kids portrait photographer” rather than a “family photographer”?
Because that's what I actually am. From 2007 to 2018 I never showed a family portrait on my website, never used the word "family" anywhere. Of course every session included the family photo for the wall and the holiday card, but my real focus was always the kids. Getting a portrait where a parent looks at it and says "that's soooo her!" That's what I was after. Around a quarter of my sessions back then were kids only, parents would come along and deliberately stay out of frame. (Or send the kids with the helper.) They didn't want a family portrait. They wanted portraits of their children.
By 2016 that approach had built me 100,000+ followers on Facebook, people stopping to look at photos of kids that actually looked like kids.
The industry moved toward styled, posed "family photography" and I didn't move with it. That's not a criticism of anyone, it's just not what I do best.
From Hong Kong to Singapore to London
"I don't just document an hour at the beach; I capture a Family Legacy from toddler to teen."
I first met this family at a Montessori school on Hong Kong Island. As their lifestyle photographer, I have since followed these three siblings through Singapore and London, with sessions at Stanley, Repulse Bay Beach, and on the Star Ferry.
Documenting a childhood from preschool through to high school graduation is the heart of my work. Specializing in professional portraits and long-term documentary stories, I have families I've been photographing for so long that I'm already on deck to shoot the next generation's weddings.
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Trusted by Hong Kong’s Leading International Schools
My documentary approach to international school photography has made me the photographer of choice for Hong Kong’s most prestigious educational institutions. For twenty years, I have been commissioned by schools including CDNIS, CIS, HKIS, HKA, and many more to lead professional photography sessions that capture the authentic spirit of their campuses.
I bring the same 'Kids Being Kids' philosophy to these large-scale environments as I do to my private family photography work, ensuring every frame feels natural, unscripted, and true to the school's identity.
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