Yorkshire Baby Photography & Family Photography
My baby photography and family photography sessions in Yorkshire can take place at your home or out on location. You'll find no white backdrops, forced smiles or babies in baskets here!
THE GALLERIES.
Yorkshire Newborn, Baby, maternity & Family Photography
Children change so fast. One minute they're this wriggling, hiccupping, rib-kicking little ball safe inside your tummy, and the next they're here and screaming bloody murder if you even think about putting them in their own cosy bed. They quickly transform into a babbling bundle of squidgy folds and chubby smiles, and then before you know it they're off and you never sit down again! I know from watching my own little girl change that although the days can sometimes (i.e. more often than not!) seem so very looooooooong, the years go fast and it's so wonderful to be able to look back through photographs of her and see her grow.
So if you are having or have recently had a baby, or if your little ones are just growing up too fast and you want to create some beautiful memories together, then scroll down to the grid below to see some of the gorgeous munchkins I have had the pleasure of photographing over the past few years!
Oh, and you'll probably notice that there are a lot of baby photography galleries. The changes that little ones go through in their first year of life are incredible, it's no wonder they're often so grumpy and fussy! So I've created a few different collections to show you what you can expect from a baby shoot with me at each stage. One of my favourite things is when a family books me for a series of shoots over their baby's first year, so that I get to watch their newest addition grow. You can find more info about booking multiple sessions on my pricing page.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION.
I always recommend doing newborn shoots (with babies up to 4 weeks old) at your home where you're familiar with your surroundings, and you don't have to worry about getting yourselves and a newborn baby dressed and out of the house on time! My newborn sessions are best descried as lifestyle shoots - no props, no tiny costumes, just lots of lovely natural photos of you guys and your latest edition cuddled up together at home.
For older babies 3 months and above the choice is yours - I've done plenty of older baby shoots, maternity shoots and even full family shoots both at clients' homes, or in outdoor locations. We are very lucky here in Yorkshire to be spoilt with so many gorgeous places for photos so if you don't have a particular place in mind then just ask as I have loads of recommendations in and around Leeds (such as Roundhay, The Hollies, or the city centre), York (Museum Gardens, Rowntree Park, or the Minster perhaps?!), Harrogate (Valley Gardens and Harlow Carr are both perfect), Ilkley (the moors or Middleton Woods), and further!
To find out more about what to expect when you book a session with me then make sure to visit my portrait info page, and then fill in my contact form to book your shoot! But for now pick a gallery below and enjoy!
Recent WORK
A little more from Gemma & Phil`s September wedding at Rudding Park. The library was such a good choice for their wedding breakfast, especially with all the books and those gorgeous dark blue and deep red table details.
We were also lucky enough to catch the first signs of autumn, with a few yellow leaves making an appearance just in time for photos. September really is a lovely time of year for a wedding.
Here are a few more favourites from their day!
Throwing it back to July at Thirsk Lodge Barns for another beautiful wedding ❤️ with perfect summer weather, an amazing team of suppliers and the best atmosphere all day long. These two planned a day that felt completely like them, and it was such a pleasure to be there to capture every moment. Congratulations again, Imy & Ash! ✨
Venue: @thirsk_lodge_barns
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Second shooter: @lissaalexandraphoto
Florist: @wildfloralcouture
Make up: @faces_makeup_
Hair: @lottiehaighhair
Dress: @peggybridaloutlet
Suits: @yorkshiremenswear
Caterer: @nomadcateringjb
Cake: @fairycakesandco
Band: @dancefloorfillersuk
Thirsk Lodge Barns Wedding | Yorkshire Wedding Photographer | Best Barn Wedding Venues Yorkshire
AMY & KAM // A lovely way to round off my full day weddings for 2026, and rather fittingly, back at the Tithe Barn where my wedding season started at the beginning of the year!
It was a pretty grey start to the day, but by the afternoon the sun was shining and it was warm enough for everyone to enjoy drinks outside. We even got some gorgeous late afternoon sunshine for Amy and Kam`s photos at the front of the barn, which was a nice bonus after the morning we`d had!
Their two boys had the very important job of being best men, and there were four speeches that managed to cover pretty much every emotion, from plenty of laughs to a few tears. Their eldest son`s speech was a particularly lovely one and broke a few people! 🤍
Luke Lenihan kept everyone entertained with a bit of magic during the drinks reception, and it was lovely to work with Jess from Content by Jess capturing all the behind-the-scenes moments with me 👌
The Colin caterpillar cakes were decapitated early doors by a troop of excited kiddos 😆 So we skipped the cake cut and headed straight outside for sparklers before the band started up!
All in all, a brilliant last full day wedding of the year. Congratulations Amy & Kam! 🥂
Venue: @thetithebarn @crippsandco
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Content creator: @contentbyjessx
Hair & make up: @macyjademua
Dress: @scarletpoppybridalboutique
Magician: @lukelenihanmagic
Band: The Indianas
Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey | Tithe Barn Wedding Photographer | Barn Wedding Yorkshire
A few firework and sparkler faves from over the years to celebrate Bonfire Night.
Love to watch them, hate the noise! Sending lots of luck to anyone watching over a scared kiddo or critter over the next few nights 🤞
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Yorkshire Wedding Photographer | Autumn Weddings UK | Winter Weddings Leeds
A few more from Chelsie & Frank’s wedding in Ilkley last month. I loved having plenty of time during the drinks reception to wander around and capture everyone chatting, laughing and catching up, without having to interrupt anything.
With their two little ones there to share it all with them, it was a lovely day bringing everyone together.
Thanks again for having me along to capture it all 🤍 x
Venue: Kings Hall & Winter Garden Ilkley
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Florist: @gordon_rigg
Hair & make up: @beautyinbloom
Cake: @bellasbakes_yorkshire
Dress: @avarosehamilton with alterations by @bettylavinia
Band: @highwayhearts_band
Ilkley Wedding Photographer | Kings Hall Wedding Ilkley | Yorkshire Wedding Photographer
Beautiful, timeless wedding photography across Leeds, York, Harrogate, Ilkley. I have experience at some of Yorkshire's top wedding venues including The Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey, Denton Hall, Goldsborough Hall, Allerton Castle, Carlton Towers, Rudding Park, Crab & Lobster, Sun Pavilion, East Riddlesden Hall, The Hawkhills, Sandburn Hall, Swinton Park, Bolton Abbey, and The Coniston Hotel to name a few!