Raphael Lionel Photography

But if they were to be asked who their hero was, what would they say? It is likely, your partner or your children or your parents would say, the hero of their story is "You!" You've saved the day for them, done the unexpected, comforted and loved them unconditionally. Now I can't play an instrument so I can't produce a unique hero theme tune!

Studio portraits are something I really enjoy shooting. The sessions series begins with "this is ME", focusing attention on growth and individual beauty. We are all subject to the twists and turns of life. Usually, after we have achieved something or have overcome an unexpected challenge, we uncover hidden strengths or undefined talents - that we never knew we had.

Couples Portraits start at 275 for a studio session. Matted prints, museum style mega size and real Italian Leather folio boxes are the ideal way to preserve these images and various options are available. I provide these with music allowing you to upload to your social media site or anywhere online.

Family Portraits provide an opportunity to preserve cherished family moments. Personally I love thumbing through old family albums. They fire up so many memories and because of them I have learned about family members and connections in a way that words can't convey. Can you relate to that?

Are you a parent who can talk for hours about the different characters of each of your children and the great experiences you have had while their personalities are forming?Are you keen to preserve those memories? Or, is it important to you to capture your grandparents, parents and children in a generation shoot, commemorating your personal heritage?

Wedding photography, should be a mix of real and honest reportage along with some memorable artistic imagery. It is the first day of the rest of your life as a married couple. After all the planning, the expense and the emotional investment, your wedding day memories deserve to be captured with integrity and care.