NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY NORTH AYRSHIRE
Dalry | Garnock Valley | Ayrshire | Renfrewshire
Your baby will never be this tiny again. I create soft, timeless newborn photographs that preserve these early days as digital images, keepsakes and artwork for your home.
If you are looking for a trained newborn photographer and a calm, fully guided experience, you are in the right place.
I’m based in Dalry, right in the heart of the Garnock Valley, and welcome families from across North Ayrshire and beyond, including Kilwinning, Kilmarnock, Stewarton, and Irvine.
When should I book?
Newborn sessions are ideally held during the first one to four weeks, when babies are still sleepy and curled up enough for many of the wraps, outfits and gently posed setups shown below. I can still accommodate newborn-style sessions up to around three months, depending on your baby’s stage of development.
I recommend reserving your session after your 20-week scan. You can book using your due date, and I will keep space around it. Once your baby arrives, we will confirm the final session date together.
Has your baby already arrived, or a little older?
Think of it like a baby’s wardrobe. Just as they move through clothing sizes, they move through photography stages too.
♡ Newborn stage (0-3 months) — sleepy, curled up, brand new days, safely wrapped using trained techniques, because nothing quite fits yet! (this page)
♡ Milestone stage (3-9 months) — smiles, giggles, rolling, sitting, personality shining through, and finally fitting into all those clothes.
♡ First Birthday stage (9-12 months) — booked around 11 months, so your cake smash photos are ready in time for the big day!
If your little one has moved past the newborn stage, pop over to the Milestone Session page and I will help you find the perfect fit.
Once your booking is complete, I will contact you with everything you need to prepare.
CONTINUALLY LEARNING MY CRAFT
TRAINED BY THE BEST
MARTYN CAIN PHOTOGRAPHY
I believe your baby deserves a photographer who never stops learning. That's why I've invested in 1:1 training with two of the most respected names in newborn photography.
I trained 1:1 with Fruzsina Jonas of Captured Magic Photography, winner of Best Newborn Photographer, Newport UK, at the Quality Business Awards 2026, and an APNPI accredited Qualified Newborn Photographer. I now hold lifetime mentoring access with Fru, meaning I'm continually refining my skills alongside one of the industry's best. I've also trained 1:1 with Maddy Rogers, one of the UK's leading newborn photography trainers and the only UK newborn photographer accredited by the National Photographic Society.
This ongoing training means every session with me is grounded in the very latest safety practices and posing techniques, so you can relax knowing your baby is in safe, skilled hands, and that I'm always learning from the very best.YOUR FULL NEWBORN EXPERIENCE
Your newborn photography session is completely baby-led and relaxed, with plenty of time for feeding, cuddles and settling.
You will be welcomed into a warm, calm studio designed with newborn comfort and safety in mind.
I have a BA Degree in Photography, specialist training in newborn posing and safety, and I am fully trained and insured. Your baby’s comfort and safety come first throughout the session.
Parents are encouraged to relax and enjoy a well-earned break while I gently photograph their baby.
Parents and siblings are very welcome to be included, and I will guide you into natural, comfortable poses that feel relaxed and authentic.
My studio also specialises in pet portraiture, so well-behaved pets can be included by prior arrangement. They are part of the family too, and help create photographs that reflect your life at home.
Each session is individually styled using my collection of wraps, outfits, props and blankets, selected to suit your preferences and my soft, timeless style.
Around two weeks after your photoshoot, you will return to the studio for your personal gallery reveal, where you will see your finished photographs for the first time and choose the digital images, wall art and finished products that feel right for your family.
NEWBORN COLLECTIONS & PRICING
Full Newborn Collections start from £395
A £50 deposit is required to reserve your session. This is deducted from your final collection at your viewing appointment and is not an additional charge. Your full newborn experience includes:
♡ Private use of the studio
♡ A relaxed 2 to 4 hour baby-led photoshoot
♡ Professional photography equipment and lighting
♡ A choice of backgrounds, wraps, props and outfits
♡ Parent and sibling photographs
♡ Pet photographs by prior arrangement
♡ Styling and posing guidance
♡ Careful editing and preparation of your finished gallery
♡ A private one-hour viewing and ordering appointment
You do not need to choose your final collection before your photoshoot. At your viewing appointment, I will walk you through everything available, wall art, albums and finished products, so you can choose what feels right for your family.
COLLECTIONS FROM £395
£50
DEPOSIT TO RESERVE
- Your £50 deposit is deducted from the collection you choose
- Relaxed, baby-led session lasting approximately 2 to 4 hours
- Individual baby, parent and sibling photographs included
- Well-behaved pets can be included by prior arrangement
- Personal gallery reveal approximately two weeks later
This will take you to my booking page, where you can select Mum-to-Be or Baby-is-Here to reach the right calendar. From there, you will be taken to a secure form to complete your booking and pay your deposit.
DIGITAL IMAGE COLLECTIONS
Moments Collection
£395
AFTER £50 DEPOSIT
3 instalments of £115
- 15 Digital Images in colour + B&W copies
- High-resolution digital images with personal printing permission
- Downloadable via online gallery
- Parent, Siblings & Pets included
- £25 credit towards Wall Art, subject to T&Cs
Treasures Collection
£495
AFTER £50 DEPOSIT
3 instalments of £149
- 25 Digital Images in colour + B&W copies
- High-resolution digital images with personal printing permission
- Downloadable via online gallery
- Parent, Siblings & Pets included
- £25 credit towards Wall Art, subject to T&Cs
ALL INCLUSIVE VALUE COLLECTIONS
Beautifully curated value collections featuring all digital images, luxury fine art prints, and a selection of bespoke wall art or a handcrafted heirloom albums.
These investments can be paid in full, or conveniently split into six monthly payments or a shorter term to suit your needs.
I am proud to work with two of the world’s finest professional print labs, based in the UK and Italy, to bring you exceptional quality products. If you fall in love with any of the handcrafted pieces displayed in my studio, I would be happy to arrange a purchase.
I offer fine art silk prints, produced with meticulous attention to detail to ensure natural skin tones and beautifully rich black-and-white tones. To preserve the integrity of your images, I highly recommend my professional lab printing, as I cannot guarantee the quality from external print services.
Luxe Collection
£595
AFTER £50 DEPOSIT
6 INSTALMENTS OF £91
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ALL DIGITAL IMAGES
[minimum of 35 photos] - 2x 10x8" Fine Art Prints
- £25 Loyalty Voucher towards future session
- *Optional* Half Price Maternity Session included (starting price £75)
select ONE item from the list below
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20 x 16" Canvas Gallery Wrap
[Larger size upgrades available] -
Personalised Print Box
All colour images printed to 7x5" size, includes USB stick -
Multiple Display Albums
All Images designed into an Acrylic Album. Triplex Display Album and 3x Keepsake Accordion Albums
+10% Off
ADDITIONAL WALL ART
Heirloom Collection
£795
AFTER £50 DEPOSIT
6 INSTALMENTS OF £125
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ALL DIGITAL IMAGES
[minimum of 35 photos] - 2x 14x11" Fine Art Prints
- £50 Loyalty Voucher towards future session
- *Optional* Half Price Maternity Session included (starting price £75)
select ONE item from the list below
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20"+ Aluminium Slimline 3D Glossy Wall Art
Example sizes 20x20" Square/Circle or 24x16" Rectangle
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30"+ Multi Aperture Framed Wall Art
up to 6 image display options -
24" HD Acrylic & Birch Wood ORBs
[Larger size upgrades available]
- Studio Samples Available to see for all products, albums and wall arts
+15% Off
ADDITIONAL WALL ART
NEWBORN MINI WRAPPED SESSION
Mini Digital Collection £225
This 90-minute baby-only session is designed for babies up to six weeks old only.
Your baby will be wrapped in one colour of your choice and photographed in three simple setups. You will view the images after the session and select your six favourites.
The £50 deposit is deducted from the £225 total, leaving £175 to pay on the day of your session.
♡ Baby only
♡ Approximately 90 minutes
♡ One selected colour
♡ Three simple setups
DIGITAL COLLECTION £225
£50
DEPOSIT TO RESERVE
- Your deposit is deducted from the collection you choose
- Six digital images in colour + B&W copies
- High-resolution files with personal printing permission
- Images selected after the session
- £25 credit towards wall art, subject to T&Cs
This will take you to my booking page, where you can select Mum-to-Be or Baby-is-Here to reach the right calendar. From there, you will be taken to a secure form to complete your booking and pay your deposit.
Fine Art Prints add-ons
£5-25
POPULAR SIZES GUIDELINE
- 7x5" - £5
- 8x8" - £10
- 12x8" - £15
- 12x12" - £20
- 16x12" - £25
Wall Art & Products
STARTING FROM
£75
- Triplex Album from £95
- Canvas from £100
- Frames from £235
- Wall Art from £300
TESTIMONIALS
WHY FAMILIES TRUST LAUREN
READY TO RESERVE YOUR NEWBORN SESSION?
Choose the experience that suits your family and begin your booking below.
Not sure which option is right? Click the “Chat with Lauren” bubble in the corner and I will help you decide, your message comes straight to me personally. Send me your due date or your baby’s age, along with any other details you feel would help.
