Discover the Art of Photography That Connects

Open Kamera CIC harnesses the power of photography to capturing stories, crafting cohesive visual narratives that resonate with audiences and reflect individual identities. As a community-minded independent studio, we provide a space for creative exploration of meaningful issues, bringing unique voices to light and fostering connections through the art of photography.

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seasonal *family portrait

RAW. FESTIVE. TOGETHER.

This is not a traditional Christmas mini session.


It’s a short sitting, on film, made for families, artists and makers who want something real.

Before you step in front of the camera, we’ll invite you to join our festive workshop table. Together we’ll create DIY winter decorations and then we’ll use them within your family frame. Think of it as a small making session, followed by your RAW, seasonal *family portrait, where your decorations becoming part of the image.

No theme. No costumes. Just a traditional *family portrait with a handmade twist, the kind that could sit on a mantelpiece for years and still feel like you.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

A festive creative table:
time to make your own seasonal decorations with us

A 20-30 minute family portrait session (analogue / RAW feel)

3-4 digital high-res photographs (and, if you wish, the option to purchase a fine art archival print of your chosen photograph at an additional cost - something to frame, keep, or gift)

Perfect for:

anyone who prefers something honest and more personal, over overly staged

don’t necessarily celebrate Christmas, but still love the winter / festive season

keep meaning to take a family photo “one day” and need a gentle nudge

Limited availability and bookings are required for your */family portrait/ slot.
For bookings and questions: hello@openkamera.org

*/family/ in your own words

When we say /family portrait/, we really mean: whoever feels like home to you. It can be two people or ten, loud toddlers and sleepy teenagers, a grandparent, a best friend, your plants, the person you create with, the neighbour who became kin.

Come as you are. We’ll do the rest.

Our Services

A black and white photo of a man and woman sitting on a chair, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, holding a Greyhound dog between them. The woman has dark hair and is wearing a black top and skirt, while the man has a trimmed beard and short hair, with tattoos on his right arm, dressed in a black T-shirt and dark pants. They are seated on an ornate wooden chair with a simple backdrop of curtains.
A man and a woman looking at a camera on a table, with two women sitting at the table in the background.

Our workshops inspire creativity and mindfulness through photography. We work with communities to explore storytelling, self-expression, and connection, bringing people together through a shared creative journey.

community workshops

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The Family Portrait

A hundred years ago, families would gather - often dressed in their Sunday best, and stand still for one photograph. No endless clicking, no fake smiles. Just one frame to mark their time together.

We're bringing that tradition back.

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We are a creative collective of visual artists passionate about capturing the essence of human connections through photography. Our work combines timeless portraiture with community-driven photography projects that celebrate identity, home, and shared stories.

about our CIC

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Two women standing outdoors in front of bushes holding picture frames. One woman is closer to the camera with her back to the viewer, wearing patterned pants and a jacket. The other woman is farther away, wearing a coat and holding a frame. The sky is cloudy, and there are trees in the background.
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