TIMES NARRATIVE

2005 – 2008

Between 2005 and 2008, I worked as a regular freelance contributor for The Times, fulfilling commissions for the Arts, T2, and 'Body & Soul' desks. This archive represents my work in editorial narrative photography—a middle ground where environmental portraiture meets social documentation.

Suzi Godson and other ladies and babies at the breastfeeding cafe, Corans Family Centre, London

2006. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

children performing in the London Colney Nursery School and Childcare Centre Nativity Play, St Albans

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Hannah Betts at the Beyond Spa in Harvey Nichols, London receiving various cosmetic surgery treatments with Dr Anil Budh-Raja and Dr Preema Vig

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Helen Lederer and her daughter Hannah enjoying the spa at the Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath

2006. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

a suit fitting by Raja Fashions in a suite at the Sheraton Park Tower Hotel, Knightsbridge, London

2006. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Claire surrounded by maternity fashions in her South London bedroom

2006. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

children Nathaniel (12yrs) and Elsie (11yrs) learning dining etiquette with Rachel Holland, whilst enjoying a gastronome menu designed by Alexis Gauthier at his restaurant Roussillion, London

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

asthma sufferer Kate Naish learning breathing control exercises as taught by Suzy Brandwood, who is a member of BHIB (Buteyko Institute of Breathing and Health). The exercises include taping the mouth shut

2006. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

a group session taking place at Fraser Day Hospital, Milton Keynes. Vera is being taken through exercises to help combat the danger old people face from falling or tipping over

2005. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Mandy at a Skinbuddy workshop learning how to make skin care products using natural ingredients

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

a baby massage course at the Pure Massage Center, Fulham, London

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Holly Long and Ben Aquilina painting baked bean cans in preparation for their summer wedding, Brighton

2006. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Suzi Godson working out in her London garden with personal trainer Lucy Sinclair, of Newborn Fitness, 'The Post-Natal Exercise Specialists'

2006. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

children from the City of London Academy getting a tour of the Old Bailey with Charles Henty - The Secondary of London

2008. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

a Black Cab Session taking place near Waterloo

2008. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Bob Stanley (far left) and other residents standing in front of Highpoint, a 1930's block of flats in North London

2006. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Diana and her son Caspar (2yrs). Diana was treated with Kinesiology to help her back pain. Photographed at her home in Bedfordshire

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Yasmin who had twins Harry (yellow) and Kieran (orange) at the age of 46, pictured at their South London home

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Jocelyn who suffers from Pulmonary Hypertension with her two children Caleb (14yrs) and Hope (12yrs) at their home in South London

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Pete Paphides' young children listening to music at their home in North London

2006. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Zoe Strimpel being taught how to cook roast chicken by Shenley Clouston at Leiths School of Food and Wine

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Makaela Gilchrist (Mak) wearing her wedding dress and green wellies in Brockwell Park

2006. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Sarah Vine wearing expensive designer clothes from Fenwicks clothing store, London

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

baby Cecily (11 months). Sleeping coach Melissa B (right) is helping Cecily’s mother Leah to improve the baby’s sleeping patterns. London

2005. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Lucy McDonald with the foods she hates, at her West London home

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Laura and Tony in their Chiswick flat, London

2006. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Michelle Henery in her Hackney flat, which she re-decorated with the help of Habitat interior designers to reflect her new professional status

2006. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Michele Kirsch and her daughter Kitty having a mother-daughter chat at their North London home

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Nikalas Cook having a Sportstest fitness test with Garry Palmer, Wolverhampton

2006. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Claire McDonald in a BSM car driving simulator, London

Zoe Strimpel taking her own blood pressure at her home, London

2008. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Andrea Manning at home with her baby daughter Isabella (11 months), London

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

father and son, Henry and Blaine Harrison. Blaine has spina bifida, both he and Henry are members of the band Mystery Jets. Photographed on Eel Pie Island, Twickenham

2006. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Stephanie Marsh, Damian Whitworth and Ross Anderson at the start of The Times Car Race, News International carpark, London

2006. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

alerie Grove and tree surgeon Lee Durasow in Valerie's London garden with the offending large tree and Jasper the dog

2008. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Michelle Kirsch having a striptease lesson with London School of Striptease erotic dance teacherJo King, Danceworks studios, London

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Sam with her daughter Alice (almost 3yrs) at the Playdays Center, Basingstoke

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times

Sarah Vine wearing expensive designer clothes from Fenwicks clothing store, London

2007. Photograph by Sophie Laslett, The Times