Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Newborn & Family Photographer in South London
Established in 2011, ShutterBaby Photography specialises in capturing natural, emotive moments for newborns, babies, children, families, and expectant parents across London. Our approach prioritises comfort and authenticity, conducting sessions in clients' homes or preferred outdoor locations. With over 900 families served, we combine technical expertise with a relaxed, child-friendly style to create timeless images.As a member of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers and volunteer photographer for Remember My Baby, we uphold professional standards while offering bespoke print and wall art products. Our sessions adapt to each family's unique dynamics, ensuring safety and comfort remain paramount throughout the process.
Services
Newborn Photography
Baby Photography
Child Photography
Family Photography
Maternity Photography
Pet Photography
Brand Photography
Outdoor Sessions
Print Products
Gift Vouchers
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We are professionally trained in newborn safety and fully insured
- We have served over 900 families with personalised photography sessions
- Our sessions are conducted in the comfort of your own home
- We are members of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers
- We offer volunteer services for the Remember My Baby charity
Associations and certifications
- Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers
What people say
Exceptional service
Beautiful photographs
Patient and professional
Amazing experience
Highly recommend
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialised newborn sessions prioritise safety and comfort through baby-led posing in your home environment. Our approach captures delicate early moments while accommodating feeding and settling needs. With over a decade of experience documenting 900+ families, we combine technical expertise with empathetic engagement to create timeless images that preserve your baby's earliest days.
Family Photography
Documenting authentic family dynamics through natural, interactive sessions in your chosen setting. We focus on candid connections between generations, creating heirloom-quality images that reflect your unique relationships. Our non-posed style works particularly well with larger groups and multi-generational families seeking genuine representations of their bonds.
Maternity Photography
Celebrating pregnancy through elegant, confidence-building sessions that highlight your changing form. We guide you through relaxed posing options while maintaining your comfort throughout. Sessions often include partners and existing children, creating comprehensive family narratives that honour this significant life transition.
Brand Photography
Creating authentic visual identities for small businesses through lifestyle brand photography. We capture genuine professional interactions that showcase your work ethic and personality. This service helps entrepreneurs build relatable brand stories through images that resonate with target audiences while maintaining commercial appeal.
Outdoor Sessions
Utilising London's green spaces for natural light photography in iconic settings. We recommend popular venues like Brockwell Park and Clapham Common while accommodating client location preferences. These sessions work best during golden hour, capturing seasonal backdrops that complement our subjects' natural expressions and interactions.
People
Sara-Jane
Photographer & Founder
Former accountant turned award-winning photographer with 13 years' experience. Specialises in newborn safety techniques and natural family portraiture. Member of SWPP and volunteer for Remember My Baby charity. Known for creating relaxed environments that capture authentic emotional connections.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
I cover all London boroughs including South, East, West and Central London with specific locations from Dulwich to Wimbledon.
How long do sessions last?
Newborn sessions typically take 2-3 hours to accommodate feeding and settling needs, while family sessions last 1-1.5 hours.
What should we wear?
I provide detailed style guides recommending neutral tones and complementary colours to ensure cohesive, timeless images.
When will we see the photos?
Maternity and family galleries are delivered within 2 weeks, with newborn galleries taking up to 3 weeks due to extensive editing requirements.
Do you offer print services?
Yes, I provide professional printing options including albums, wall art and premium canvas products with custom sizing available.
Reviews (5)
Judit Berge
Dec 06, 2021
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Sara-Jane delivered lovely quality images, and managed to take a wide variety of pictures with us quickly. Her approach is informal and friendly, which made us quickly feel at ease in front of the camera, and she directed us nicely to get the photos we were after. She also made sure she knew what we wanted beforehand to get the most out of it, plus threw in some extra fun ideas.
Sandra Erickson
Dec 03, 2021
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Recommended! Super easy and friendly from the first contact until the end. Made us feel comfortable and valued. And great images as an end product. Nothing more I could have asked for!
L. Truman
Oct 04, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Sara came to our house two days after we contacted her for a last minute newborn photoshoot! She was calm and relaxed at a time when I was feeling very overwhelmed. She was brilliant with our newborn baby - caring and gentle - and got some brilliant photos. She even managed to get our dog involved!
Sara came to our house two days after we contacted her for a last minute newborn photoshoot! She was calm and relaxed at a time when I was feeling very overwhelmed. She was brilliant with our newborn baby - caring and gentle - and got some brilliant photos. She even managed to get our dog involved!
Beejal Parmar
Jul 06, 2021
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I booked Sara-Jane of shutterbaby photography after finding her details online. I went by the reviews and I saw her beautiful photos, I definitely made the right choice. She was professional and so good with my daughters, she took some amazing pictures which isn't easy to do with a newborn and a 3yr old. She involved my toddler and made her feel so comfortable, got my Toddler to smile for some cute pics. I loved how swiftly the pics were ready, we got to view them the day after the photo shoot so we could select the ones we liked. I would without a doubt use shutterbaby photography again for more
Helen Tang
Jun 02, 2021
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Sara Jane is brilliant in taking new born photos. She captured various angles of my son and even managed to capture a cheeky smile of my son in our family photo. She is also very patient as I have to feed and settle my son during the session. Overall I m very happy with her service.
