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
AMY & CALUM // Saturday at The Hovels on the Harewood Estate was pure magic ✨ Amy + Calum’s day was filled with laughter, love, and so many personal touches. From Calum’s dad stepping up as best man 🥂, to the incredible blooms by Leafy Couture 🌸, every detail felt so special.
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Amy’s dad even sourced a vintage Mercedes for the ultimate wedding car vibes 🚘, and Chris Stewart the magician kept everyone wowed during the drinks reception 🪄. The speeches had everyone laughing (and a few happy tears!)—especially when Amy’s dad handed out some hilarious gag gifts 🎁😂💛.
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We tried tracking down Cyril the pig 🐷 (he was hiding!), but still managed some dreamy couple shots down the tree-lined lane leading to the venue 🌳💛.
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Swipe through for a peek at this unforgettable day!
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Venue: @thehovelsatharewood @harewoodholidays
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Accommodation: @harewoodholidays
Florist: @leafycouture
Hair & make up: @amberlouisemakeup
Dress: @wed2b
Music: @faydonaldsonmusic
Magician: @westyorkshiremagician
Stationery: bride and groom!
Suits: @yorkshiremenswear
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The Hovels at Harewood | Leeds Wedding Venues | Harewood House Wedding Photographer
FRAN & JAMES // Last Friday’s wedding at my favourite venue — the incredible Tithe Barn at Bolton Abbey — and what a day it was 😍
Fran & James have been together since sixth form, and honestly, you could feel every year of that history in the way they looked at each other. James was the most emotional groom (not even gonna pretend I didn’t tear up behind the camera 🥹), and their friends? Just the best kind of people — close-knit, hilarious, and so ready to celebrate.
Stunning flowers by Bureau Botany, cakes that looked (and smelled) heavenly by The Flamingo Bakery, and the ever-lovely Simon Manning on video — always a dream to work alongside. 🎥 Marc and Abi had everyone up dancing in record time, and the atmosphere was pure joy from start to finish.
The whole day just had that feeling — easy, joyful, full of emotion and laughter. The kind of wedding that reminds me exactly why I love doing what I do.
Here’s a little peek into Fran & James’ beautiful, emotional, laughter-filled day 🩵
Venue: @thetithebarn @crippsandco
Second photographer: @lissaalexandraphoto
Videographer: @simonmanning_weddingvideo
Hair & make up: @makeupartistsyorkshire
Florist: @bureaubotany
Cake: @theflamingobakery
Dress: @theaislebridal with alterations by @the_bobbin_bridal
Band: @marcandabiband
Stationery artwork: @natalienewsomeillustration
Jeweller: @evansjewellers
Tithe Barn Wedding Photographer | Best Barn Wedding Venues Yorkshire | Bolton Abbey Wedding
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
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!