Yorkshire Maternity Photography | What To Expect
Looking for beautiful and natural maternity photos with no stuffy studio or shiny white backdrop? Then you're in the right place!
About Your Maternity Shoot
Maternity photography shoots take place either at your home or at an outdoor location of you choice - and we are spoilt for choice here in Yorkshire! Every session is different; sometimes it's just mum-to-be, others bring along dad and siblings to join in. It's totally up to you and how you want to document this stage of your life.
In terms of what to wear I recommend avoiding logos or recognisable cartoon characters, and lighter colours can help to brighten up the photos. If you want to roll your top up to capture your growing bump in all it's glory you're very welcome to! But equally there's no pressure to do so.
Pregnancy is an incredible thing. Understandably it can also be a very difficult thing, but every pregnancy is different. I was quite lucky with mine, if you exclude the extreme heartburn - I must have been responsible for 90% of Gavsicon's profits that year, I always had a bottle of it in my handbag to chug periodically!
I did miss my bump when it was gone though (not just because when she was inside me I couldn't hear her scream, ha. And oh boy did she scream!). So if you decide that a professional maternity shoot isn't for you, I would still encourage you to document your bump, even if it's just with your phone!
Prices + Booking
I recommend booking your maternity shoot in for when you're around 33-37 weeks pregnant - late enough that you've got a perfect bump but before the major bloating and discomfort of the last stages kicks in, hopefully!
Please take a look at my Maternity Photography Gallery for lots of examples from my maternity shoots. Packages start at £150, and you can visit my Portraits Pricing section to find out more.
Here you'll also find prices for booking multiple sessions to document your little one's first year which is something I love to do! Head over to my main Portrait Galleries to see loads of photos of the gorgeous little ones I've captured in recent years, and if you're interested don't forget to read more about what to expect from your newborn and older baby shoots.
If you would like to find out more or to book in a shoot please fill in the enquiry form.
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!