Family Photoshoot
Family Photographer in Copenhagen
A family photoshoot in Copenhagen is a relaxed, roughly one-hour session for parents, children and often grandparents in a park, by the harbour or in the old streets, with an independent local photographer arranged through our platform, from DKK 2,900.
Pricing
From DKK 2,900
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Location
- Copenhagen
Starting price. The exact price depends on the photographer, place, date, hour and add-ons, and is in your proposal before you book.
Quick answers
- What does it cost?
- Family Photoshoot in Copenhagen starts from DKK 2,900. The final price depends on the place, duration, date, hour, travel (including ferries) and add-ons such as video, and is in your proposal before you book.
- How long does it take?
- A typical session lasts 1 hour, and you receive around 40 edited photos.
- What is included?
- A short planning exchange about ages, routines, place and timing
- A start time chosen around naps and the light on your date
- About 60 minutes of relaxed photography with games rather than poses
- Group, parent-and-child and individual portraits
- Where does it happen?
- Popular spots include Kongens Have; Frederiksberg Have; Dyrehaven; Nyhavn and the harbour. Your photographer suggests the best one for your date, the light, the wind and the crowds.
- When is the best time?
- For families, morning is often the best choice: the parks are quiet, children are fresh and the light is soft from spring to autumn.
- How does booking work?
- Send a free request with your place, date and plans. Havlys checks which photographers are free and replies with a proposal naming the photographer, the package and the exact price. Nothing is booked until you say yes.
With children, the place matters less than the plan. A good family session in Copenhagen picks somewhere small children can run without a road nearby, a time that avoids the after-lunch slump, and a photographer who works quickly and does not need anyone to stand still for long. The city is well suited to that: its parks are flat, car-free and close to the Metro.
This page covers the places families actually use for a shoot, what each needs, and how to plan around Danish daylight, which runs from about 4.30 to after 21.30 in June and from roughly 8.30 to 15.40 in December. For what to expect from the session itself, see our family photography page; for the rest of the country, the family photoshoots in Denmark guide.
We match you with an independent photographer who has been reviewed for their work with children, languages and local knowledge. You receive a proposal with their name, the package and the price before anything is booked.
Where the session happens
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Kongens Have
The King’s Garden behind Rosenborg Castle has wide gravel avenues, low hedges, lawns and a castle with copper spires as a backdrop, all within one fenced park in the city centre. Children can run in a straight line without a road in sight, and the tree-lined paths give shade on sunny days.
Best time: Weekday mornings, or late afternoon in spring and autumn.
- 02
Frederiksberg Have
A landscape garden with canals, small bridges, ducks and wide lawns, next to the zoo. It is calmer than the King’s Garden and easy with prams, and the paths along the water give natural reasons to walk, point and crouch, which is exactly what produces unposed frames with toddlers.
Best time: Morning or the two hours before sunset; check the closing time for your month.
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Dyrehaven
The old royal hunting forest north of the city has open grassland, old oaks and herds of free-roaming deer. It suits families with older children who will enjoy a walk, and grandparents who want space rather than streets. Keep a respectful distance from the deer, especially in the autumn rutting season, and never feed them.
Best time: Late afternoon from May to October; the open plains catch the low sun.
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Nyhavn and the harbour
If you want an image that says Copenhagen, the coloured houses of Nyhavn are the obvious backdrop. With children, keep it short — ten minutes for a few frames on the quieter harbour end — and then move to a park where they can run. The quay edge is unfenced, so hands are held throughout.
Best time: Early morning, before the cafés fill; or as a short first stop.
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Amager Strandpark
An artificial beach and lagoon a few Metro stops from the centre, with fine sand, shallow water and a long promenade. On a summer evening it gives families the beach session that is otherwise a long drive away, and the wide sky means soft light until late.
Best time: Summer evenings, from about two hours before sunset.
Usually included
- A short planning exchange about ages, routines, place and timing
- A start time chosen around naps and the light on your date
- About 60 minutes of relaxed photography with games rather than poses
- Group, parent-and-child and individual portraits
- Professional editing of a curated selection of images
- A private online gallery with high-resolution downloads for personal use
Preparation
- Book around naps and meals, not sunset; a rested child at 10.00 beats a tired one in golden light.
- Coordinate colours rather than matching outfits: two or three muted tones, no big logos.
- Bring a snack, a favourite toy and a spare top for the youngest; Copenhagen park benches are not always dry.
- Pack a windproof layer for everyone; the harbour and Dyrehaven are colder than the streets.
- Tell the photographer about anything a child dislikes or loves; it shapes the games they use.
- Arrive five minutes early so the children can explore before the camera comes out.
Time of day
For families, morning is often the best choice: the parks are quiet, children are fresh and the light is soft from spring to autumn. Late afternoon works for school-age children, but in summer the true golden hour comes after 20.30, past most bedtimes. In winter sunset is around 15.40, so a session from 13.30 catches the low sun without anyone getting cold or hungry.
Weather and wind
Copenhagen’s weather changes quickly, and wind is the main factor: the harbour, the beach and the open plains of Dyrehaven are exposed, while the city parks are sheltered by trees and walls. Light drizzle rarely spoils a session, and overcast skies are flattering. If proper rain sets in, your photographer will suggest waiting it out or moving the date; how that works is set out in your proposal.
Getting there
Kongens Have is by Nørreport station; Frederiksberg Have is near Frederiksberg Metro and a short bus ride from the centre. Nyhavn is next to Kongens Nytorv Metro, and Amager Strandpark has its own Metro stations on the airport line. Dyrehaven is about 20 minutes by train to Klampenborg, then a few minutes on foot to the forest. Prams and cargo bikes work everywhere on this page.
Photographer availability
We confirm availability for your date ourselves — send a request and we will check which reviewed photographers are free for this place and session.
Find My PhotographerFrequently asked questions
How much does a family photographer in Copenhagen cost?
A family photoshoot in Copenhagen starts from DKK 2,900 for about 60 minutes. Larger groups, extra time, weekend or summer-evening slots and a location outside the centre increase the price. The full figure is in your proposal before you book.
Where is the best place for family photos in Copenhagen?
Kongens Have and Frederiksberg Have are the easiest with small children: flat, car-free and with lots of space. Dyrehaven suits older children and bigger families who enjoy a walk. Nyhavn works as a short first stop if you want an image that clearly shows Copenhagen.
What time of day is best for children?
Usually the morning, when children are rested and the parks are quiet. Late afternoon also works for school-age children, especially in spring and autumn. In summer the golden hour comes after 20.30, which is often too late for small children.
What if our child does not want to cooperate?
That is normal and expected. Family photographers work with games, walks and short bursts rather than long poses, and some of the best frames happen while a child is doing their own thing. Plan around naps and bring a snack, and the rest is the photographer’s job.
Can grandparents join the session?
Yes. Multi-generation sessions are common, and a slightly longer session gives time for group photos, each family unit and the grandparents with the grandchildren. Mention the size of the group in your request so the right duration is quoted.
Can we do a family shoot in winter?
Yes, as long as everyone is dressed warmly. Sessions start early in the afternoon because sunset is around 15.40 in December, and a shorter session often suits small children better. Hats and mittens in muted colours look good in photographs.
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