Top 5 Baby Photographers in the UK

The first weeks with a baby pass quickly, and most newborn photographers prefer to work in the first two to three weeks. Some parents want a calm studio session with wraps and props. Others want relaxed pictures at home, in the rooms where the baby’s first months actually happen.

We looked at baby photographers across the UK and picked five whose prices and credentials we could check against a source. They work from London to Edinburgh, with a studio in the Midlands, and all five publish their prices.

How we created our list

Our goal is to connect you with photographers who have a proven track record of excellence and reliability. We vetted the best photographers based on a set of criteria:

• Portfolio depth: We look at the full body of work behind each photographer, not just a handful of standout images, to get a true sense of consistency and skill.
• Client reviews across multiple platforms: We analyze feedback from clients on Google, popular booking platforms, and social media to ensure consistent satisfaction.
• Industry recognition and awards: We look for photographers with accolades from respected organizations and industry bodies relevant to their specialty, whether that’s weddings, commercial work, or beyond.
• Professional credentials and associations: Active membership in industry groups, relevant certifications, and verified business operations, including appropriate insurance for working in the city, are often held by our photographers.

Best baby photographers in the UK

1. Moments with Nadine

Photographer: Nadine, with studios in Clapham, Brixton and Canning Town in London

Speciality: Newborn, baby milestone, maternity and family photography, plus cake smash sessions, in the studio or at home.

Notable work: Nadine has more than 12 years of experience and has photographed more than 2,000 families. She has more than 300 five-star Google reviews. Her sessions follow a baby’s first year, from maternity and newborn portraits to milestone and cake smash shoots, and she can bring a newborn session to your home in London.

Pricing: Newborn sessions have a £145 session fee, which covers two hours in the studio and one digital image. You then choose from 45 to 60 edited photographs. Family, maternity and milestone sessions have a £95 session fee for one hour and one image. Collections start at £295, with payment plans available, and you can check studio availability and book online.

Why we rate her: She says most parents arrive feeling unsure in front of the camera and often leave saying the session was fun. A low session fee lets you see the photographs before deciding how many to buy.

Connect with her: Follow @momentswithnadine on Instagram.

2. A-Fotografy Studio

Photographer: Armands Sprogis, at St Margaret’s House on London Road, Edinburgh

Speciality: Newborn, maternity, cake smash and family portraits, in the studio or at home.

Notable work: Armands was born in Latvia and now calls Edinburgh home. He holds a BA in Professional Photography and set up his studio in 2010. He has photographed more than 1,000 babies and holds a national qualification in newborn photography safety. The studio, a few minutes from Arthur’s Seat, is designed around newborn shoots, with parking and disabled access. He is also a father of three.

Pricing: The Keepsake Collection is £299 and includes up to an hour in the studio, five digital portraits and £200 credit towards upgrades. The Lux Collection is £399 and includes up to two hours in the studio or on location, five digital portraits and the same credit, and pets are welcome. Upgrading to the full digital gallery costs £450, wall portraits start at £500 and albums at £600.

Why we rate him: He has photographed families in Edinburgh since 2010, and the £200 credit in each collection goes towards the prints and wall art most parents want. Extra family members can join at no extra cost.

Connect with him: Follow @afotografy on Instagram.

3. Dorte Kjaerulff Photography

Photographer: Dorte Kjaerulff, with a studio in Market Harborough and working across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland

Speciality: Newborn, baby, maternity and family photography and film, plus commercial photography for baby and family brands.

Notable work: Dorte is qualified to Associate level with the Master Photographers Association. She was named Child Photographer and overall Photographer of the Year for the East Midlands in 2020, and children’s photographer in the Midlands in 2021 and 2022. She runs charity Bump Hour maternity events, where a £20 donation goes to the local Home-Start team. She also makes keepsake family films and brings a marketing background to shoots for family brands.

Pricing: The Styled Newborn session is £695 for two to three hours, with a gallery of 20 to 30 images, all the digital files and an 18 x 12 fine art print. The Natural Newborn session is £495 for an hour and a half, with around 10 digital files, a 10 x 8 fine art print and a short video. An at-home newborn session is also £495, with 20 to 50 images, a keepsake film and a 10 x 8 print. Booking before your baby arrives saves £50.

Why we rate her: Regional awards in three consecutive years show the consistency of her work. Her Natural Newborn and at-home sessions include a short film, so parents keep moving pictures as well as stills.

Connect with her: Follow @dorte_kjaerulff on Instagram.

4. Hannah Larkin Photography

Photographer: Hannah Larkin, based in London with a base in Northumberland

Speciality: Relaxed, storytelling newborn, baby, maternity and family photography at home or outdoors, alongside weddings.

Notable work: Hannah has run her photography business for more than a decade. She photographs families at home, where everyone is relaxed, or joins them on an outdoor adventure. Her at-home newborn sessions capture tiny details and the everyday moments of the early weeks, and several families have booked her again as their children have grown.

Pricing: Family, newborn, baby and maternity sessions start at £450, with an online gallery and the edited high-resolution files included. Sessions last up to two hours, or up to three for a newborn shoot.

Why we rate her: One family wrote that she captured “so many facets” of their baby girl’s personality, and another said a small London home was no obstacle. Her documentary style suits parents who want honest pictures rather than posed ones.

Connect with her: Follow @hannahlarkinphotography on Instagram.

5. Helen Bartlett Photography

Photographer: Helen Bartlett, based in Crouch End, North London, and travelling across the UK

Speciality: Natural, location-based black and white photography of newborns, babies, children and families, with heirloom albums and fine art prints.

Notable work: Helen has photographed newborns and families since 2003 and has been a Canon Ambassador since 2018. She spoke about family photography on the Canon stage at The Photography Show at the Birmingham NEC in 2026, and she has been profiled in Digital Camera Magazine, PhotoPlus and Photo Pro. She also teaches other professional newborn, baby and family photographers.

Pricing: The session fee for an on-location shoot in London is £550 on weekdays and £650 at weekends and on bank holidays. Travel elsewhere in the UK carries an extra charge and a minimum spend. Prints and products are bought separately: albums start at £1,450, framed fine art prints at £395, and the complete set of digital files is £1,750. All the processed digital files are included free with orders over £1,995, and prices include VAT.

Why we rate her: She works only in black and white, so the pictures will not date with colour trends. She does one shoot a day, which gives a newborn session the whole morning it may need.

Connect with her: Follow @helenbartlettphotography on Instagram.

Finding the right baby photographer

A baby photographer’s portfolio shows you how the pictures look. It does not tell you how the photographer handles a feed in the middle of a shoot, or what you will take home.

1. Decide between studio and home

Studio sessions give clean, calm backgrounds and lots of props. At-home sessions tell more of your family’s story in your own surroundings. All five photographers on this list will come to your home, and Hannah Larkin and Helen Bartlett work only at home or on location.

2. Ask about safety and training

Newborns need gentle, safe posing and a warm room. Armands Sprogis holds a qualification in newborn photography safety, so ask any photographer how they handle feeds and positioning.

3. Book early

Newborn photos are usually taken in the first few weeks, so book during pregnancy and confirm the date once your baby arrives. Dorte Kjaerulff gives £50 off when you book before your baby is born.

4. Understand what is included

Hannah Larkin includes the edited files in her price. Moments with Nadine and Helen Bartlett charge a session fee and sell images and products separately. Ask what you will take home.

5. Think about the whole first year

Many families book a newborn session and come back for a cake smash at the first birthday. Ask whether your photographer offers milestone sessions.

Planning a baby photoshoot

What it costs

Moments with Nadine charges a £95 session fee for family and milestone shoots and £145 for newborns, each with one image. A-Fotografy’s collections are £299 and £399, and Hannah Larkin’s sessions start at £450 with the edited files included. Dorte Kjaerulff’s newborn sessions are £495 and £695. Helen Bartlett’s session fee is £550 on weekdays and £650 at weekends, with products bought separately.

When to book a newborn session

Most newborn photographers prefer the first two to three weeks for sleepy, curled-up images. Hannah Larkin says the first three weeks are ideal, and A-Fotografy photographs newborns within the first four weeks. Older babies photograph beautifully too.

What to bring

Bring milk and plenty of nappies. If older siblings are coming, bring something to keep them busy. Studios usually provide wraps and props, but photographers who come to your home, such as Helen Bartlett, often work without them.

Prints and albums

A-Fotografy and Helen Bartlett both sell wall art and albums. Ask to see samples so you can plan where your pictures will live.

FAQs: hiring a baby photographer in the UK

How much does a baby photographer cost?

Session fees on this list start at £95 with Moments with Nadine, which includes one image. Packages run from £299 at A-Fotografy to £695 for Dorte Kjaerulff’s styled newborn session, and several photographers sell albums and wall art separately.

When should I book a newborn photographer?

During pregnancy, ideally. You can then fix the date once your baby arrives.

How long does a newborn session take?

It depends on the photographer and the package, from under an hour to a full morning. Two to three hours is typical, with time for feeding and settling.

Can siblings and parents be included?

Yes. Every photographer on this list welcomes siblings and parents in the pictures.

Can the photographer come to my home?

Yes. All five photograph families at home, and Hannah Larkin and Helen Bartlett work only at home or on location.

Your baby’s first pictures start with the right photographer, and the right space

The UK’s baby photographers range from a London studio that photographs a baby’s whole first year to a Canon Ambassador who works only in black and white. The right choice depends on what you want to keep, whether that is a styled newborn portrait or an ordinary morning at home.

Planning a family shoot of your own? Explore Peerspace’s photo studios in London, bookable by the hour so you pay only for the time the shoot takes.

If you have feedback on our list, our team would like to hear from you. Contact us any time at [email protected] with suggestions, corrections or additions.

This list reflects our research as of November 2026.