Business Details
Professional Baby & Family Photography in Grimsby
Martin Steel Photography is a family-run business with over 25 years of experience specialising in baby, children, family, and pet photography. Our approach focuses on capturing the excitement and spontaneity of special moments, transforming them into cherished photographic memories. We pride ourselves on our unique style, combining fun, contemporary, and relaxed techniques to create images that reflect the true personalities of our subjects. As a leader in photographic creativity, we are committed to delivering high-quality results and exceptional value for money. Our team understands the importance of pets as family members and offers dedicated pet photography services.We prioritise client satisfaction through a commitment to quality, transparency, and a personalised approach. With a deep understanding of children's needs, we create comfortable environments that allow natural expressions to shine. Our 'Family in a Box' concept offers innovative ways to celebrate family dynamics. We serve the Lincolnshire and Yorkshire regions, maintaining a reputation as one of the most sought-after photographic artists in these areas. Our dedication to excellence extends to industrial photography, demonstrating versatility across multiple specialisms.
Services
Newborn Photography
Family Portraits
Pet Photography
Cake Smash and Splash
Industrial Photography
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in children's photography
- Our unique style combines fun and contemporary techniques
- Family-run business with personal attention to every client
- Specialist pet photography services understanding animals' importance
- Award-winning 'Family in a Box' concept for creative portraits
What people say
Amazing experience
Beautiful photos
Great with children
Professional team
Stunning results
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialist newborn photography capturing precious early moments with safety and care. Our experienced team creates artistic images that preserve your baby's unique expressions. Sessions include guidance on posing and props to ensure natural, timeless results.
Family Portraits
Creative family portraits celebrating your unique relationships through professional photography. We offer traditional and innovative 'Family in a Box' sessions for dynamic, multi-generational portraits. Our approach ensures comfortable, natural interactions captured in high-quality images.
Pet Photography
Professional pet photography capturing your animal companion's personality. With 25+ years of experience photographing animals, we create beautiful portraits that reflect your pet's character. Sessions accommodate individual pets or family groupings in studio settings.
Cake Smash and Splash
Fun milestone photography sessions combining cake celebrations with water play. Designed for toddlers, these sessions capture joyful, messy moments with professional lighting and props. Includes cake and outfit provision for memorable first birthday portraits.
Industrial Photography
Specialist industrial and commercial photography services for businesses. We document complex environments including power stations, construction sites, and retail premises. Our technical expertise captures operational processes and facilities with professional quality for corporate use.
People
Martin Steel
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 25+ years of experience specialising in children and family portraiture. Recognised for innovative techniques and ability to capture natural expressions. Oversees creative direction and client consultations.
Laura
Client Services Manager
Experienced coordinator managing bookings and client relations with over a decade of service. Provides expert guidance on session preparation and package selection. Known for exceptional customer care and organisational skills.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialise in newborn, baby, children's photography, family portraits (including 'Family in a Box'), pet photography, cake smash sessions, and industrial/commercial photography.
How experienced are your photographers?
Martin Steel has over 25 years of professional photography experience, with specialist expertise in children and family portraiture. Our team maintains industry-leading standards through continuous professional development.
Are pets welcome in family photo sessions?
Yes, we actively encourage including pets as family members. We also offer dedicated pet portrait sessions with specialist techniques for animal subjects.
What should we wear for family portraits?
We provide styling guidance during booking. Recommend coordinating colours rather than matching outfits exactly. Bring any personal props that reflect your family's personality.
Do you offer payment plans?
While we don't explicitly advertise financing, our reviews indicate flexible payment options may be available - please discuss directly with our team during booking.
Reviews (5)
Hannah May
Dec 24, 2021
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Absolutely amazing experience with this company! Kristen did our photoshoot, she made us all feel so comfortable. My super shy son soon came out of his shell and gave some beautiful pictures, all because of the trumping pig technique I would definitely use them again! You get what you pay for, the pictures were great quality! You can even have a payment plan for the pictures which is a great idea! Can't wait to put our pictures up and I will be recommending them to everyone. Thank you sooo much
Zoe Hicks
Dec 23, 2021
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I was so happy we got picked as a competition winner & able to get some amazing pictures of me, my partner & our dog. So professional, laid back, friendly, felt very comfortable & the photographer was so good with the dog. There were so many amazing images it was so hard to choose but Im so glad I got more than what I won, but thank you so much! Couldnt recommend enough!
Damilare Popoola
Dec 21, 2021
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I am very impressed by the overall quality of their work. They were great with my kids, provided spaces for changing into costumes and turn around time was decent. I will recommend to my friends and family. Book via telephone with the code Larry to get a discount!
Vicky Ward
Dec 14, 2021
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We responded to a model call advert on Facebook for a newborn shoot and got a call to say we could come for a free shoot. As soon as we arrived the service we received was fantastic! Every member of staff was so friendly and made us feel so at ease. They were fantastic with my 3 year old and made getting her to pose for pictures look easy! The photos taken are amazing and it was so hard to choose our favourite as there was that many. We did get a free image as part of the model call but we were so impressed with the photos we decided to purchase a full package and we was not forced to buy in any
Lisa
Dec 14, 2021
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Won a family photoshoot so I brought the whole family. Kristen the photographer was very enthusiastic, welcoming and absolutely brilliant with the children (9 months to 9-years-old). She made the shoot a really fun and enjoyable experience. Martin went through the photos with us at a later date and was very patient with us and let us take our time in choosing our photos. Laura was always really helpful too by answering my hundreds of questions in the lead up and then helping me get the digital photos. We have just received our digital and hard copies of the photos and they are beautiful and high
