Business Details
Glasgow Maternity, Newborn & Family Photographer
We are a Glasgow-based baby photography studio specializing in capturing the timeless beauty of newborns, babies, and family connections. Located just 15 minutes from the city center, our cozy studio is equipped with all the essentials to make each session as comfortable and special as possible, including soft blankets, adorable hats, and carefully selected props. With a first-class honors degree in Photography and over ten years of experience, we approach each session with a commitment to creating warm, authentic images youll cherish for a lifetime. Our passion for excellence drives us to constantly refine our skills through workshops on newborn and fine art photography, allowing us to bring out the best in every session. With an eye for detail and a knack for putting clients at ease, we create a welcoming atmosphere that helps capture the genuine beauty of each moment. Choosing us as your photographer means selecting a trusted partner dedicated to documenting precious family memories.
We have the privilege of working with families who return to us year after year, and we would be honored to be part of your familys story too. Lets work together to create beautiful images youll treasure forevercontact us to begin.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Photography
Milestone Sessions
Cake Smash Photography
Family Portraits
Wall Art Creation
Heirloom Albums
Gift Vouchers
Highlights and features
- 15+ years capturing family milestones with artistic expertise
- 600+ families served across Glasgow and South Lanarkshire
- Luxury props and outfits available in temperature-controlled studio
- Private facilities with refreshments for comfortable sessions
- Stress-free experience with baby-led, time-flexible sessions
What people say
Patient and professional
Stunning final images
Baby-led sessions
Luxury props available
Private facilities provided
Services
Newborn Baby Photography
Capture the magic of your newborns first days with a personalised session in my cosy Glasgow studio. With a comfortable setting, beautiful props, and a flexible schedule, each session is designed to keep everything calm and unhurried. We recommend scheduling within 10-14 days after birth to create timeless memories youll always treasure. Book in advance during pregnancy as appointments tend to book up fast.
Baby Photography
Celebrate your babys journey with a wonderful, natural photography session tailored for little ones sitting up, usually around 6-12 months. These sessions are perfect for capturing their sweet smiles, emerging personality, and all the special moments of their early growth. My inviting Cambuslang studio offers a range of unique props, blankets, and outfits from around the world, creating truly special photos. My diary fills quickly, so do reach out soon to reserve your session and treasure these fleeting early years forever.
Cake Smash Photography
Celebrate the joy of your babys first birthday with a cake smash session! This playful session combines sweet portraits with a fun cake smash, where your little one can enjoy a cake created just for them. The session takes place in my Glasgow studio and begins with a mini portrait shoot before the cake smashing begins. We wrap up with a bubbly bath to create even more precious memories. Each cake is crafted by a top designer, and themed outfits and props make every session unique. Book in advance to capture these cherished first birthday moments!
Family Photography
Create lasting memories with a relaxed, enjoyable family photography session. These sessions feature individual portraits of your children, alongside touching family photos that you will cherish forever. For an extra personal touch, I offer location shoots across Glasgow for a modest additional fee. The focus of my family sessions is on genuine, joyful moments, rather than stiff poses. My aim is to make the experience enjoyable, capturing the natural connections within your family. Featuring your family portraits at home can even boost your children's self-esteem, with a selection of stunning wall art to choose from.
People
Louise Mallan
Photographer & Studio Owner
Professional photographer with 15+ years' experience specialising in newborn and family portraiture. Former darkroom technician turned digital artist, combining technical precision with emotional storytelling. Committed to creating stress-free sessions that prioritise family comfort and natural connection.
Questions
What should we wear for our family session?
We recommend coordinating colours rather than matching exactly. Bring 2-3 outfit options per person, focusing on neutral tones and textures that reflect your family's personality.
How long does a newborn session take?
Sessions typically last 2-3 hours to accommodate feeding breaks and settling time. We work at your baby's pace to ensure comfort and safety throughout the process.
Can we include pets in our photos?
Yes! We welcome well-behaved pets as part of your family portraits. Please bring their lead and any favourite toys to help them feel comfortable during the session.
What's included in the photography packages?
Packages include studio time, professional editing, and high-resolution digital images. Optional add-ons include printed albums, framed prints, and customised wall displays.
How do we book a session?
Contact via phone or email to discuss your requirements. We'll check availability and send a booking form to secure your preferred date and time.
Reviews (25)
Caroline Sedman Jaensson
Aug 30, 2025
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Highly recommend Louise for your newborn photoshoot! We have taken both our children to her for their newborn photos and are so happy with how they turned out. Louise is great at making the process relaxed, even when baby is crying or needing a nappy change. The guidance ahead of the shoot is really helpful and clear too. 10/10!
Lynsey Lee
Aug 24, 2024
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2024 update - we did come back for my daughter's first birthday and this photoshoot was so fun for her and us. Beautiful photos to keep forever! Louise was absolutely fantastic with my little girl (who was only 5 pounds at the time of the photoshoot) and with myself and my partner (we aren't used to getting photos taken and she put us right at ease). The pictures turned out amazing and I'm so happy we picked Louise to help capture this very special time We'll definitely be back for my girls 1st birthday photos!
Caitlin Mcfadyen
Mar 12, 2024
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My sister bought the cake and splash package for my little boys first birthday & right from the minute you arrive Louise makes you feel very welcome & she was brilliant with Roman even when he wouldn't play ball. So many different props and outfits and the cake was lovely and well presented. Pictures turned out absolutely amazing & I'll definitely be using in future for anymore photoshoots.
Helen McD
Nov 22, 2023
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Absolutely stunning photos! Louise is a baby whisperer, she was so gentle with our newborn that she slept all the way through her three hour shoot. Would 100% recommend a session with Louise!
Stephanie Wilson
Sep 24, 2023
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Louise was absolutely brilliant with our newborn on the day of his pictures. She was so patient and understanding when he needed times for feeds/changes and had a magic touch for getting him settled for his photos. Louise was so professional with her emails and services offered. she really does thing of every last detail. The final pictures are amazing.we couldn't have wished for them to turn out any better!
Katie Mcquade
Sep 13, 2023
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Great experience here getting Oscar's newborn photos. Louise was great with him and knew exactly how to get the right shots. Absolute professional
Nicole Sneddon
Jun 14, 2023
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We took our 1 week old to louise for a newborn photoshoot and couldn't be happier with the results. All the photos were so natural looking and of a very high quality, we loved them all so much that we couldnt choose favourites. Louise was so patient and natural with our baby which made both him and us feel more relaxed and comfortable during the session. The room was nice and warm, and louise had a wide variety of props and outfits to choose from.
We never felt any time pressure and had plenty of time for feeds and changes. Even when our little boy wasn't cooperating louise never rushed us, she helped soothe him and made sure he was comfortable and settled before continuing with the shoot. I would highly recommend Louise for anyone looking for a newborn photoshoot.
We never felt any time pressure and had plenty of time for feeds and changes. Even when our little boy wasn't cooperating louise never rushed us, she helped soothe him and made sure he was comfortable and settled before continuing with the shoot. I would highly recommend Louise for anyone looking for a newborn photoshoot.
Tailserg
May 27, 2023
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We took our 1 week old to Louise for a photo shoot and couldn't be happier with the results. The photos are very natural looking and are extremely high quality. Louise was a natural with our baby and made him really comfortable. The room was nice and warm for him and there was a comfortable area for my wife and I too! We weren't pressured with a time to finish the shoot, so it made everything stress free and gave us time to change and feed him when needed. I would highly recommend Louise for you newborn photos. We are planning to go back again for a cake smash shoot when he is 1 year old!
Jemma Noble
Nov 07, 2022
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I have just received my images from my newborn photoshoot with Louise and am so delighted with them that I had to leave a review. I opted for the Amore Package and I am so glad that I did as I would never have been able to choose only some from the beautiful images that were taken! From the first enquiry I made when i found out I was pregnant, Louise was extremely professional and replied to my emails promptly!
At the beginning of the photoshoot I showed Louise some photos that I liked from her Instagram and despite some of the images being harder to get due to my little girl being a bit more alert at times, Louise was so patient and was able to still get all the photos I was hoping for! Louise was so professional throughout the shoot and was really fantastic with my little girl aswell! The images are unbelievably beautiful and so timeless and i honestly could not recommend her enough!
At the beginning of the photoshoot I showed Louise some photos that I liked from her Instagram and despite some of the images being harder to get due to my little girl being a bit more alert at times, Louise was so patient and was able to still get all the photos I was hoping for! Louise was so professional throughout the shoot and was really fantastic with my little girl aswell! The images are unbelievably beautiful and so timeless and i honestly could not recommend her enough!
Jose M. Alcaraz Calero
Oct 14, 2022
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Definitively, this is exactly the professionalisms in the photographs and the level of patience, skills, tenderness and care we wanted for our 2 weeks old baby on the photo session we had today. Moms, Dads, I never leave reviews but I were you I would not have any doubt, you will regret it.
Paula Cameron
Oct 09, 2022
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This was our first newborn photoshoot and found Louise very professional in her approach and was very welcoming and handled our little love one with care. After seeing Louise's work and the quality of the photos we decided to go with the full package as we couldn't decide on which photos we would leave out. I would highly recommend Louise for a newborn photoshoot.
Nikol
Oct 01, 2022
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Louise done an amazing job and was so professional the full time. She was so patient with us and our daughter and made sure we got all the photos we wanted. Would highly recommend her services! Positive Professionalism.
Fiona Mackie
Sep 13, 2022
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What can I say?! Louise was brilliant from start to finish, so very patient with my 2week old baby and 3year old toddler through shooting the images, and even tried to get our dog involved! The finished photos are stunning, and we are absolutely thrilled with them. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Stephanie Higgins
Sep 30, 2021
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We had a lovely experience with Louise! She is very professional and our wee girl was most content the whole time as Louise handled her so gently. We got fab pictures that we will keep forever - thank you!
Egija Birina
Sep 23, 2021
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Professional photographer, amazing with children, my little girl wasn't very happy that day but we managed to get amazing photographs. Our photos got received in 2 weeks time, in an amazing leather box and crystal USB definitely recommended Value.
Amy Kippen
Jul 09, 2021
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Our newborn photoshoot with Louise was the best experience from start to finish, with it being the first outing with our newborn we were nervous but there was no need, as soon as we arrived we felt totally relaxed, Louise makes sure there is plenty of time factored in for feeds/changes/and cuddles when required. The photoshoot was amazing to watch, Louise is so professional and gets the right positions with total ease and, if baby isn't feeling it then it's not forced.
The end results were absolutely amazing and we are delighted with them and so are our family who we gifted copies to. Would highly recommended a photoshoot with Louise and will be recommended to any family/friends who have a newborn.
The end results were absolutely amazing and we are delighted with them and so are our family who we gifted copies to. Would highly recommended a photoshoot with Louise and will be recommended to any family/friends who have a newborn.
Stu Raptor
May 30, 2021
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Louise was very friendly, brilliant with our baby and an absolutely amazing photographer for our newborn shoot. We were very pleased with how well our photos turned out. We had our shoot in July 2020, during the pandemic, and she followed all government guidance and strict hygiene measures which made us feel very comfortable. Definitely recommend and will be returning for photos in the future! Thank you! The Sweeney's
Lee Munro
Nov 03, 2020
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Louise took pictures of my wee one and we couldn't be happier! The picture is framed and up on our wall in the hall we always get compliments on it and asked where we got it done.
Pamela McMahon
Oct 01, 2020
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We had a newborn session with Louise when our son was just 7 days old. Louise was amazing! We were apprehensive as we were barely getting an hours sleep, never mind him sleeping and being posed for pictures, but Louise totally put him at ease and he was a little angel! As the studio is at her home you feel welcome and comfortable as soon as you go in! And there are lots of different backgrounds, props, wraps and outfits to chose from. I couldn't recommend Louise enough and we will definitely be booking a cake smash for Rory's first birthday!
Toni Ramage
Sep 13, 2020
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I've used Louise for a newborn and a baby photo shoot. The photos we got were amazing and will be cherished forever. Her studio is relaxed and Louise's calming manner helps make it a good experience. She is very accommodating of baby's needs so it's fine to stop and feed, change etc. Professionalism.
Mariam Omo
Jun 10, 2020
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I absolutely love my maternity photo's they came out more beautiful then I expected. Louise made me and my husband feel warm and welcome the atmosphere was wonderful, If I have any other events I'm definitely coming back Thank you once again Louise!
Irene McAvoy
May 08, 2019
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Louise was amazing! Very professional and was very kind, gentle and patient with my daughter who was just 11 days old! She made me feel completely at ease and our photographs are stunning! Her studio is also very professional and has a lovely relaxed vibe. Would highly recommend!
Jade Kelly
Apr 19, 2019
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Louise done a newborn shoot for our little girl, she was brilliant from the moment we walked into the studio, very welcoming and spoke through what would happen durning the shoot. Louise has the patience of a saint, Freya was slightly unsettled at the start of the shoot but Louise was able to effortlessly get her back to sleep. Louise has a huge range of stunning wraps and props to suit all tastes.
Our photos are absolutely stunning and we love them all. We would recommend Louise for anyone looking to have a Newborn shoot done and we have already spoke about returning to her to do a Cake Smash shoot for Freya's first birthday. Thanks again Louise!
Our photos are absolutely stunning and we love them all. We would recommend Louise for anyone looking to have a Newborn shoot done and we have already spoke about returning to her to do a Cake Smash shoot for Freya's first birthday. Thanks again Louise!
Pam Gilmour
Mar 27, 2018
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Louise did a full day lifestyle shoot with my dog and myself and she was so lovely to work with. She was amazing with my dog - bringing him treats and making sure they were the best of buddies before she even took her first shot. She was so much fun to be spend time with and best of all the images she created were amazing. I can not recommend Louise enough.
Caroline Hay
Jun 29, 2017
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Been to Louise for both my boys for newborn shoots. Amazing photographs, professional and dedicated experience unique images tailored to our sons. Will be back again x