Business Details
17 Years
experience
Award-Winning Newborn & Family Photographer in Hertford
Marietta Photography has been capturing life's most precious moments since 2009, specialising in maternity, newborn and family portraiture. Our Hertford-based studio combines professional expertise with a warm, family-friendly environment, reflecting over a decade of dedicated service to the local community. As an award-winning photographer with qualifications from the BIPP, Guild of Photographers and SWPP, Marietta brings technical mastery and creative vision to every session.Our approach prioritises newborn safety and client comfort, creating timeless images through a blend of fine art techniques and natural, relaxed styling. With extensive experience in both studio and environmental photography, we deliver exceptional quality that has earned consistent recognition in regional and national awards.
Services
Maternity Portraits
Newborn Photography
Family Portraits
Fine Art Portraits
Cake Smash Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer over 13 years of professional photography experience since 2009
- Our photographer holds qualifications from multiple industry-recognised bodies
- We maintain strict newborn safety protocols during all photography sessions
- Our custom-designed studio creates a comfortable environment for families
- We have received multiple regional and national photography awards
Associations and certifications
- BIPP
- Guild of Photographers
- SWPP
What people say
100% recommend
Talented lady
Made us feel at ease
Unreal quality
Professional and kind
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialised newborn photography sessions focusing on safe, artistic compositions that capture your baby's natural beauty. Our studio provides a warm, controlled environment with professional equipment and props. We prioritise newborn safety while creating timeless images that preserve those fleeting early days for generations.
Maternity Portraits
Elegant maternity photography celebrating the beauty of pregnancy through artistic compositions. Our sessions focus on creating timeless images that capture the emotional journey of expecting parents. We use professional lighting techniques and styling to highlight the natural glow of pregnancy in a comfortable studio setting.
Family Portraits
Professional family photography sessions that capture genuine connections and cherished memories. We offer both studio and outdoor sessions at local venues, with styling options that reflect your family's unique personality. Our approach creates natural, emotive images that showcase your family dynamics authentically.
Fine Art Portraits
Creative fine art portraiture combining technical excellence with artistic vision. We specialise in producing gallery-quality images with carefully curated compositions, lighting and styling. These portraits serve as lasting artistic statements while maintaining the authentic essence of the subject through professional post-production techniques.
Cake Smash Sessions
Fun-filled first birthday photography sessions featuring our premium cake smash backdrops. We provide a controlled environment for capturing joyful, messy moments while maintaining safety standards. Our sessions include professional styling, cleanup assistance and creative compositions to preserve this milestone memory.
People
Marietta Balassa
Photographer
Award-winning portrait photographer with 13 years' experience since 2009, specialising in newborn and family photography. Qualified with BIPP, Guild of Photographers and SWPP, with multiple industry awards. Combines technical expertise with a warm, approachable style that puts clients at ease.
Questions
What photography services do you specialise in?
We specialise in maternity, newborn and family portraiture, with additional expertise in fine art photography and cake smash sessions. We also offer environmental portraits in Hertfordshire locations.
How experienced are you with newborn photography?
With over 13 years' experience since 2009 and multiple industry qualifications, we maintain strict newborn safety protocols while creating artistic compositions that capture your baby's natural beauty.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Hertford, we serve clients across Hertfordshire including Ware, Bishop's Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Buntingford, with studio sessions and outdoor location options available.
Can you accommodate family photography sessions?
Yes, we offer family portrait sessions in our studio or at local venues like Ware Priory and Balls Park, capturing genuine connections and creating timeless memories for generations.
Do you offer photography training?
We provide one-to-one newborn photography training sessions covering safety, posing techniques, lighting and post-production, with hands-on experience using professional equipment in our studio.
Reviews (3)
Janette Burnham
Nov 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Went for Christmas pictures and Marietta captured such lovely pictures of my boys and as a family. Happy with the whole experience. Thanks again Marietta.
Went for Christmas pictures and Marietta captured such lovely pictures of my boys and as a family. Happy with the whole experience. Thanks again Marietta.
Adam Berry
Nov 18, 2021
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Marietta does an excellent job at making you feel welcome. Her personal touch is evident from first contact to when she welcomes you to her home in her custom studio. She is particularly good at establishing a rapport with and getting the best out of children who aren't always helpful in the photo taking process :). You can see Marietta loves that aspect of the job.
Ben Taylor
Nov 10, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
We had a "Cake Smash" photo session with Marietta for our 1 year old
daughter. Marietta was great, she encouraged our older daughter to also take part in the session and made us all feel very comfortable which is reflected in the superb photos. I would highly recommend.
We had a "Cake Smash" photo session with Marietta for our 1 year old
daughter. Marietta was great, she encouraged our older daughter to also take part in the session and made us all feel very comfortable which is reflected in the superb photos. I would highly recommend.
