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
Lauren & Lewis // The kind of wedding where everything just flowed – no stress, no rush, just a laid-back day full of proper emotion and big laughs 🖤
Venue: @ruddingparkhotel
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Florist: @coletteflorist
Make up: @emilybunkermakeupartist @shellytatemakeupartist
Hair: @bridal_hairby_kayleigh_
Videographer: @adamdoesweddings
Dress: @bluebowbridalcompany
Cake: @hg1cakecouture
Music: @adamlynch87
Venue styling: @chairandtablehireyorkshire @the_whole_schbang
Rudding Park Wedding | Harrogate Wedding Photographer | Outdoor Wedding Ceremony
Hannah & Daniel’s Fig House wedding — full of colour, emotion, and the most beautiful gardens 🌸✨ What a day.
There’s something about black & white that shows a wedding day at its most real. Hayley & David’s day was full of emotion, laughter and love — the perfect match for it.
Venue:
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Florist: @pic.alily_floristry
Hair & make up: @loismorrowhairandmua
Videographer: @iv.videography
Dress: @houseofsavin from @wildbridalboutique
Venue Styling: @laura_lindsay_wed
Donuts: @dohhut
String quartet: @quadraphonicsstring4tet
DJ: @djmguk
Stationery: @origami.fox.wedding
Sun Pavilion Wedding | Sun Pavilion Wedding Photographer | Harrogate Wedding Venue
The forecast said rain, the guests said confetti, and York said “hold my pint.”
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Venue: @hospitiumweddings
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Videographer: @oliversweddingfilms
Florist: @melaniesflorist_tadcaster
Hair: @hairbyalexandra_n
Make up: @emilyjosephsbridalmakeup
Dress: @marrime_bridalwear
Cake: @getbakeduk
Venue styling: @limelightweddingemporium
Caterer: @bradshawsofyork
Music: @starttofinishmusic
Suits: @officialskopes
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York Wedding Photographer | Hospitium Wedding Photography | York City Centre Wedding
SOPHIE & JOE // Rain? What rain? 🌧️
Sophie & Joe spent Saturday proving that a little Yorkshire weather can’t dampen big love (or a good party!) 🙌 Thirsk Lodge Barns was the perfect cosy backdrop – the barns felt so warm and inviting all day.
Sophie & Joe chose to do a quick first look before the ceremony – such a gorgeous moment and the best way to shake off those pre-wedding nerves 🥹✨
And the flowers… wow. Every corner was overflowing with stunning blooms by @mollieandmauve – they looked (and smelled!) incredible. Sophie and I share a bit of a flower obsession, so I was in heaven photographing all the little details 🌸💐
The cake by the legendary Dominique @poppypickeringcakes was another highlight – almost too pretty to eat… almost. 🍰
The whole day was laid-back, fun, and filled with laughter – exactly what a wedding should be. Huge shoutout to L & J Wedding Photography on video duty too – such a lovely team to work alongside! 🎥💫
Sophie & Joe, you smashed it ❤️ #thirsklodge #yorkshirewedding
Venue: @thirsk_lodge_barns
Videographers: @landjweddingphotography
Florist: @mollieandmauve
Hair & make up: @__stylesisters
Dress: @trishpeng from @theaislebridal alterations @the_bobbin_bridal
Caterer: @bluescatering
Cake: @poppypickeringcakes
Suits: @hawesandcurtisglobal
Stationery: @peppermintpress
Band: @marcandabiband
Violinist: @charlotte.violinist
Illustrator: @paintedbyolive
Photobooth: @theinstantphotobooth
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!