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Commercial Lifestyle Photography County Durham | Freya Lillie Shoot

  • angelafenwickphoto
  • Apr 15
  • 1 min read

Updated: Apr 17

A Commercial Lifestyle Shoot for Freya Lillie


Freya Lillie is a sustainabl, luxury children's clothing brand based in Durham — the kind of label where the clothes are beautiful enough to deserve more than a white background. Michelle, the brand's super lovely and talented owner, wanted something that felt lived-in and real: the clothes in motion, in context, in the hands of actual children doing actual things.


We shot across two Durham locations — the city itself, and a small farm just outside it. Both felt right for what the brand is. There's something about Durham that manages to feel both grounded and quietly beautiful, and the farm gave us space, light, and the chance for the children to run free.


My job on a shoot like this is mostly to get out of the way. Children are at their best when they've forgotten the camera is there — wandering, investigating, getting distracted by something more interesting than the lens. Those are the moments worth catching.

It's the same instinct I bring to my family work: keep things calm, stay observant, and trust that something genuine will happen if you give it room.


For brands like Freya Lillie, that approach means the product gets to live in a real moment rather than a manufactured one — and that's usually what makes the difference between an image people scroll past and one they stop for.


Commercial Lifestyle Photography County Durham




A toddler is walking across a grassed area with a straw hat on, on a commercial lifestyle photoshoot in County Durham

Toddler in a striped romper stands on grass, flanked by trees and a fence. She looks to the side, appearing curious. Earthy tones dominate.

Young girl is running across a field with trees in the background, she is laughing, on a commercial lifestyle photography shoot in Durham

Two girls in striped dresses holding hands, standing on grass in a wooded area. They have curly hair and wear boots on a photography shoot in Durham

A toddler in a striped dress walks on grass holding an apple, with trees in the background. She appears thoughtful, on a photoshoot in Durham

A young child in striped overalls walks on a grassy field, back facing the camera. Sunlight highlights the carefree outdoor setting on an outdoor photo shoot in Duham

Smiling child in a striped romper runs on sunlit grass, followed by another child in the background. Bright and cheerful outdoor scene on a commercial photoshoot

Two toddlers in plaid dresses have a tea party with toy cups on a picnic blanket, surrounded by teddy bears in a grassy outdoor setting. Lifestyle shoot in Durham

Two girls in plaid outfits sit on a wooden bench in a lush, grassy area. Overcast sky and green foliage create a serene mood.

Child in a plaid shirt and dark pants running on grass, smiling joyfully. Green and earthy tones in the background on an outdoor photoshoot

Two children in green checkered outfits stand on a patio, smiling, with lush greenery behind them. A large clay pot rests on a wooden bench. Commercial lifestyle photography County Durham

Toddler in green checkered dress stands outdoors, holding a wicker basket with leaves on an outdoor commercial photography shoot in county durham

Young child holding a wicker basket, wearing a green checkered dress with ruffles in a grassy area. Cream sweater underneath, and eucalyptus leaves are visible.

Child in a green checkered dress running joyfully on grass on a photoshoot in Durham

A young child in a green checkered dress reaches up to touch tree branches, standing on a grassy path surrounded by greenery, looking curious. Commercial lifestyle photography County Durham |

Woman in checkered outfit walks on cobblestone street, with hands in pockets. She carries a yellow bag, wearing sunglasses. on a commercia photography shoot in Durham City

A woman in checkered attire sits on stone steps, looking at her phone, on an outdoor commercial photo shoot

Woman in a fringe jacket and checkered dress walks on a cobblestone street, smiling, on a commercial lifestyle shoot in Flat White Coffee shop in Durham City

Woman in checkered outfit stands against a stone wall, wearing sunglasses and holding a yellow bag on a shoot in Durham City

Woman in a striped dress stands by a window with white curtains, looking down on a indoor

Woman in brown jacket and boots drinks from a mug, sitting at a wooden table with teapots on an outdoor commercial shoot in Flat White cafe in Durham City

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