Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Baby & Family Photographer in Edinburgh
Established in 2010, A-Fotografy is a dedicated baby and family photography studio based in Edinburgh. With over 14 years of experience, we have captured the precious moments of more than 1000 babies, specializing in newborn, maternity, cake smash, and family photography. Our fully equipped studio prioritizes safety, holding national qualifications in newborn photography safety, and offers a welcoming environment for families, including pets.We provide a full-service experience from planning to final product, ensuring high-quality wall art and digital portraits tailored to your home. Our commitment to excellence extends to training fellow photographers in baby safety standards, reflecting our dedication to industry leadership and client trust.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Portraits
Cake Smash Sessions
Family Photography
Pet Inclusion Services
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- 14+ years of experience photographing over 1000 babies
- Fully equipped, safety-certified newborn photography studio
- Pets welcome with no additional fees for family sessions
- No hidden costs for including extended family members
- Full-service support from planning to final product design
Associations and certifications
- National Qualification in Newborn Photography Safety
What people say
Patient with children
Beautiful artwork
Stress-free experience
Capture genuine moments
Excellent guidance
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn sessions capturing delicate details and family bonds. Our safety-certified studio offers props and themes while prioritizing baby's comfort. Ideal for parents seeking timeless portraits of their newborn's first weeks, with options for both studio and home settings.
Maternity Portraits
Elegant maternity sessions celebrating pregnancy journeys. Featuring professional styling, maternity gowns, and lighting techniques that highlight natural beauty. Perfect for expectant parents wanting to document this transformative period with artistic, confidence-boosting imagery.
Cake Smash Sessions
Fun milestone celebrations combining cake play with professional photography. Available in classic, mini, or fruit smash formats. Designed for messy, joyful 1st birthday portraits while maintaining hygiene and safety standards throughout the playful session.
Family Photography
Documenting family dynamics through candid and posed sessions. Options include studio, outdoor, or home visits capturing interactions across generations. Specializes in including pets and siblings to create comprehensive family storybooks and wall displays.
Wall Art Creation
Custom artwork solutions transforming photographs into display pieces. Offers storyboard blocks, acrylic mounts, and framed collections using archival materials. Designed to complement home decor while preserving photographic memories for generations.
People
Armands
Lead Photographer
Professional photographer since 2010 with BA in Professional Photography. Specializes in newborn and family photography, holding safety certifications. Father of three, combining parental understanding with technical expertise to create meaningful portraits.
Questions
What age range do you photograph for newborn sessions?
Ideal between 5-28 days old, though sessions can work up to 6 weeks. Premature babies have extended windows based on developmental stage.
How should we prepare for a newborn photoshoot?
Ensure baby's comfort with feeding and nappy changes beforehand. Bring favorite soothers. Follow our detailed preparation guide provided post-booking.
Are pets allowed in family photography sessions?
Yes, pets are welcome with safety considerations. Composite images available if direct interaction poses risks during the session.
What happens if baby is unsettled during the session?
Experienced photographers work at baby's pace, using settling techniques. Sessions include breaks and flexible timing to accommodate baby's needs.
How long until we receive the final images?
Gallery available within 2 weeks post-session. Ordering and product creation timelines vary from 2-6 weeks depending on selected products.
Do you offer outdoor photography options?
Yes, including location sessions at Edinburgh parks, beaches, or your home. Studio alternatives available for controlled environments and all-weather reliability.
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Reviews (6)
Cathy Forsythe
Dec 12, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Armands was fantastic with our baby boy during our newborn mini photoshoot. He was so relaxed and the resulting photographs were amazing! Thank you again!
Armands was fantastic with our baby boy during our newborn mini photoshoot. He was so relaxed and the resulting photographs were amazing! Thank you again!
Lesley Brice
Dec 01, 2021
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We had a fantastic newborn mini photo session with Armands. Absolutely thrilled with the outcome and variety of the photos, and would absolutely recommend to anyone wanting newborn shots. Armands was extremely responsive and professional, which made us as new parents feel a lot more relaxed. If we want more photos in the future, I would return without hesitation.
Katherine Green
Dec 01, 2021
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We had a newborn mini session with Armands a week ago. He made us all feel at ease straight away + helped to burp our little one so they were ready to be photographed right away. We are absolutely amazed by the quality of the photos + how quickly we got them back. We love them + cannot wait to send out our baby thank you cards with a few photos on. I actually cant stop looking at our photos! I would recommend Armands + we will be coming back again in the future! Thank you again.
Steven Lim
Nov 02, 2021
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Armands was fantastic to work with, very responsive as I planned an event from overseas. He went out and made a video to detail the area and where to do everything exactly. On the day of, when I had finally arrived in Scotland, I knew I had nothing to worry about as he was there before I arrived and afterwards made us feel like the center of attention with a wonderful photoshoot. The pictures were sent to us very quickly and are simply incredible.
Louise Smith
Oct 19, 2021
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We cannot recommend A-fotography enough! Armands was our wedding photographer 5 years ago and he did a fantastic job then, so we returned to him to do a newborn photoshoot for our little boy. He captured lots of beautiful photos of him, as well as family photos including myself, husband and our 2 year old daughter.
Armands is very professional and went above and beyond to take the photographs in the poses that we requested. He was great at handling our little our baby and kept him cosy and peaceful the whole time. He was also excellent with our 2 year old by making her feel happy, settled and
Armands is very professional and went above and beyond to take the photographs in the poses that we requested. He was great at handling our little our baby and kept him cosy and peaceful the whole time. He was also excellent with our 2 year old by making her feel happy, settled and
Donald Maclean
Oct 01, 2021
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We were lucky enough to be chosen for one of Armands' model call sessions. We were in awe of his photos but also how great he was with our baby. He took care of settling her and was so incredibly patient even when she started being a bit fussy. He made her very relaxed and comfortable and taught us a few techniques! His vision and attention to detail really showed through in the final photos which we absolutely loved. He has the perfect set up at his studio which really makes for an enjoyable and relaxing experience. Thank you Armands for capturing these precious photos. We hope to see you again
