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
Just a few more from Shevaun & Jack`s day at Aldwark Manor 🖤 Editing this scorcher of a wedding this week! 🔥
Venue: @aldwarkmanor
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Videographer: @spweddingfilms
Make up: @loismorrowhairandmua
Hair: @hairby_ria
Florist: @riverandroseuk
Dress: @joanabridalboutique
Cake: @mamadoreens
Band: @instantvibeband
Aldwark Manor Wedding | York Wedding Photographer | Outdoor Wedding UK
A quick stroll across the the fields with A&D after dinner, before heading back to the party 🌿
The light was perfect, the river looked beautiful in the background and a few curious lambs decided to come and investigate what we were up to. Yorkshire showing off a bit. Scroll for a few more faves from this gorgeous day...
Venue: @thetithebarn @crippsandco
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Videographer: @andystelmachweddingfilmmaker
Florist: @bureaubotany
Make up: @amy.george.makeup
Hair: @nalaandknot
Dress: @heart_aflutter
Groom`s suit: @suitsupply
Brass band: @backchatbrass
Musician: @harryholles
Yorkshire Wedding Photographer | Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey Wedding Photographer | Cripps and Co Wedding
Another wonderful Tithe Barn wedding delivered this week! So many lovely little moments, loads of personality, and one very happy dance floor to round it all off. Here`s a few more from Laura & Jay`s day.
Venue: @thetithebarn @crippsandco
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Hair: @traceytennant_hair
Dress: @rosaria.amore.bridal @sara.laverick_dressmaker
Suit: @editsuits
Band: The House Devils
Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey | Tithe Barn Wedding | Barn Wedding Yorkshire
MEGAN & OWEN // A wedding in two parts, starting with a small ceremony at The Timble Inn with their close family, followed by drinks on the lawn and a delicious lunch back at the pub. There was plenty of colourful paper confetti on the lane outside the chapel, although Owen’s dad decided Owen himself needed a bit more of it and tipped the rest of the bag over his head 😂
After lunch, everyone else headed off to Weetons in Harrogate, while Megan, Owen and I stayed behind for some photos around the Timble Inn and over at Swinsty Reservoir.
Then we made our way to Weetons too, where all of Megan & Owen`s friends and the rest of the family were waiting for them. They arrived through a bubble tunnel (bubble guns for the win!), followed by drinks, mini golf and of course, Owen’s speech. Which brings me to the small matter of the giving of ‘wedding lettuce’. It`s a new tradition and I don`t think anyone knows what the rules are yet, but I`m sure it`ll catch on!
Grazing boards followed, then the room was transformed for the party. After their first dance, Owen surprised Megan by changing into the shiny flared jumpsuit he`d been made to wear on his stag do. Naturally, this was followed by tequila shots being handed out on the dance floor - my kind of party!
Thanks for having me, Megan & Owen ❤️
Venues: @thetimbleinn @weetonshomeandgarden
Hair & make up: @fifarrellybridalbeauty
Flowers: @weetonshomeandgarden plus Megan`s mum & gran!
DJ: @caaentertainment
Harrogate Wedding Photographer | Timble Inn Wedding Otley | Weetons Wedding Harrogate
CLAIRE & BEN // A brilliant day at Camp Katur for these two at the end of last month 🤍
We thought it was going to rain pretty much all day, so Claire & Ben brought their ceremony forward to 11am to try and beat it. Thankfully, it barely drizzled in the end and they got to have their outdoor ceremony in the woods, which was definitely worth the early start!
Claire got ready with her friends doing her hair and make up, and the whole day had such a relaxed, fun feel to it. And then the evening got a little bit wild 🤘 Burlesque and fire dancers appeared as a surprise for the guests, and in between were two amazing sets by their band Kerrashed!, who were one of the best bands I`ve seen at a wedding. The dance floor was absolutely heaving all night and I got to relive all of my teenage angst 😆
Such a fun one to be part of, and a few of my favourites from the day here. ❤️
Thanks so much Claire & Ben!
Venue: @campkatur @noroco_events
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Florist: @brackenandfleur
Celebrant: @celebrant_suzi
Event planner & video: @zirstarcorporateexperiences
Cake: @bettys
Make up: @just_stina92
Hair: lissietbee
Violinist: @biancablezardviolin
Band: @kerrashed
Camp Katur Wedding | Woodland Wedding Ceremony | 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!