Yorkshire Maternity, baby & Family Photographer | What to expect
Yorkshire Family Photographer | Leeds | York | Harrogate| Ilkley & Further!
Yorkshire Family Photographer. My aim for any family photography, baby photography or maternity photography shoot is for you to spend a happy and chilled-out hour or so laughing and having fun, with me there to capture you guys as you are. I'll provide some direction on where to stand/sit, and I have a few tricks for getting the most of of your little ones, but what I really want is to photograph you guys interacting and just being together. Newborn shoots are a little more guided, but I still like to keep things really relaxed; lots of cuddles with mum and dad, plus I always try to get some of your little one on their own.
What Should We Wear?
I don't have strict rules on what to wear, but I do recommend avoiding logos or recognisable cartoon characters - they tend to steal focus! Lighter colours can brighten up the photographs, and for family shoots it's great if you can all wear an item in a similar colour, as it can really help bring you all together. For newborns and older babies at home I love light/neutral baby-grows and vests. But these are all just suggestions; the most important thing is that you're comfortable, and that you feel like yourselves! For more tips please visit visit my What to Wear Guide on my blog.
When Will We Receive Our Photos?
Your online gallery will be ready within 3-4 weeks of the shoot date, with all edited images in colour and black + white. Image numbers can vary depending on family sizes (and often the behaviour of the little ones!), but I typically provide 40+ images. You'll also receive your images on a beautiful USB with personal printing rights, which I'll post to you.
What Next?
Click on any of the images below to find out more about what to expect for each kind of photo sessions that I offer. Over on my Portrait Galleries page are loads of lovely newborn, baby, maternity and family photos to give you an idea of my style of photography and the sort of images you can expect from your shoot. The packages I offer can be found on my Pricing page, and if you'd like to book in a shoot then head over to my contact form and I'll be in touch!
Recent WORK
LAURA & DAVE // Spring has sprung in York!
I spent last Saturday capturing these guys and their beautiful wedding at York Oratory & The Guildhall York. Laura & Dave opted to see each other before their ceremony, and then wander the city for photos. We met up at The Museum Gardens in the morning so we could get loads of photos in the abbey ruins, then headed over to the Minster where the cherry blossoms were still in bloom, and finished off at Chapter House Street - my favourite cobbled street in York 🥰 It was lovely to have so much time for all this, and it meant that Laura & Dave could spend all of their drinks reception with their guests.
This was my first visit to @guildhallyork and it`s an absolute gem of a venue. It`s so light and spacious inside and I love the huge stained glass window.
Massive congratulations Mr & Mrs M, thanks for having me!
Venue: @guildhallyork
Hair & make up: @as_hairandmakeupartist
Florist: @hydeparkflowerclub.by.dotties
Cheeseboard: @lovecheeseyork
Dress: @bridal.rogue.gallery
Venue styling: @houseofdandelions
Guildhall York Wedding | York Wedding Photographer | York City Centre Wedding
April at Rudding Park is a bit dreamy...
Venue: @ruddingparkhotel
Photos: @lauracalderwood
Florist: @coletteflorist
Make up: @tina.tempest
hair: @bridal_hair_by_lauren
Rudding Park Wedding Photography | Yorkshire Wedding Photographer | Spring Wedding Harrogate
Quick spin around the fields behind The Chilli Barn after dinner with H&R 🧡
Venue: @thechillibarn
Photos: @lauracalderwood
Chilli Barn Wedding | Barn Wedding Leeds | Yorkshire Wedding Photographer
There are so many gorgeous photo spots at Goldsborough Hall; can`t wait to be back next month!
Venue: @goldsboroughweddings
Photos: @lauracalderwood
Make up: @amyyourbridalteam
Hair: @carolinelouisebridalhair
Florist: @shindig.event.styling
Video: @simonmanning_weddingvideo
Goldsborough Hall Wedding Photos | Harrogate Wedding Photographer | Luxury Wedding Venue Yorkshire
GRACE & MATT // Last Friday saw me back at The Woodman Inn Thunderbridge for the wedding of this gorgeous pair!
The forecast was iffy all week but we got dry skies for most of the day. So we made the most of the outdoor space at The Woodman, with drinks on the patio listening to the babbling stream and the birds in the trees ❤️
Grace looked amazing of course - I absolutely loved the floral touches on the sleeves of her wedding gown. And Matt scrubbed up good in his uniform too! 👌
Thank you Grace & Matt for trusting me to capture your beautiful wedding; I had so much fun with you guys and can`t wait to share more!
Venue: @woodmanthunderbridge
Second photographer: @mattsimphoto
Videographer: @waterfall_weddings
Florist: @amflowersprofessionalflorists
Venue styling: @twinkleeventscompany
Make up: @chloewardmakeupartist
Hair: @elenaj_novae
Musicians: @sarahlouisemorrismusic
Woodman Inn Thunderbridge | Yorkshire Wedding Photographer | Woodman Inn Wedding Photos | Leeds Wedding Photography
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!