Business Details
16 Years
experience
East Sussex Newborn & Family Photography Studio
With over 15 years of experience, Kate Priest Photography has established itself as a trusted name in newborn, baby, maternity, and family portraiture across East Sussex and surrounding areas. Our purpose-built natural light studio near Brighton provides a relaxed environment for capturing timeless images, while our outdoor sessions celebrate the beauty of seasonal landscapes. Specialising in bespoke photography, we offer tailored sessions including newborn, cake smash, maternity, and family shoots, ensuring each client receives personalised attention.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our limited monthly bookings, allowing us to focus on delivering exceptional results. Clients consistently praise our ability to create a calm atmosphere, our investment in time and care, and the stunning, emotive photographs that become cherished family heirlooms.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Sessions
Family Portraits
Cake Smash Sessions
Baby Photoshoots
Autumn Location Shoots
Bluebell Shoots
Studio Photography
Outdoor Sessions
Wall Art
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 15 years of specialist experience in newborn and family photography.
- Our purpose-built natural light studio ensures optimal image quality.
- We prioritise a calm, client-focused approach with flexible session durations.
- Clients consistently highlight our ability to capture genuine, emotive moments.
- We maintain high standards through limited monthly bookings for personalised service.
What people say
Magical touch with newborns
Stunning photographs
Patient and kind
Treasure forever
Highly recommend
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialist newborn sessions capturing delicate details within the first 21 days. Our Brighton studio provides optimal natural light conditions. We use minimal props to highlight your baby's natural beauty while ensuring safety and comfort throughout the session. Clients travel from across Sussex for our expertise in this niche field.
Maternity Sessions
Celebrate motherhood with bespoke maternity photography. Choose between studio settings or outdoor locations like Brighton Beach. We focus on creating elegant, emotive images that showcase your pregnancy journey while maintaining a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.
Family Portraits
Outdoor family sessions across East Sussex locations. We specialise in capturing authentic interactions during seasonal shoots in bluebell woods or autumnal settings. Our approach prioritises natural expressions and connections between family members of all ages.
Cake Smash Sessions
First birthday celebrations with tasteful cake smash photography. We balance fun elements with professional composition to create memorable images. Sessions focus on your baby's personality rather than excessive props, ensuring timeless results.
Baby Photoshoots
Milestone photography for babies aged 6-10 months. Sessions capture developmental moments like sitting up and discovering their feet. Our studio environment ensures optimal lighting conditions while maintaining a safe, baby-friendly space for these active sessions.
People
Kate Priest
Photographer & Business Owner
Specialist newborn and family photographer with 15 years' experience. BA Honours in Textile Design, former travel and wedding photographer. Known for creating relaxed sessions that capture genuine family moments in East Sussex.
Questions
What age ranges do you photograph?
We specialise in newborns (0-21 days), babies (6-10 months), cake smash sessions (around 1st birthday), maternity, and family portraits.
Where do sessions take place?
Studio sessions occur at our Brighton location, while outdoor shoots are available at local parks, bluebell woods, or autumnal locations across East Sussex.
How long do photography sessions last?
Studio sessions typically last 1-2 hours, while outdoor sessions have no time limit to ensure we capture all desired shots.
Do you provide props and outfits?
Our studio offers wraps, headbands, and hats. Clients may bring specific items to personalise their session.
How many images will I receive?
The number varies by package, but all sessions include carefully edited, high-resolution images selected to showcase your session's best moments.
Can I book multiple family members?
Yes, we offer sibling and extended family portraits, including newborn with older siblings and multi-generational family sessions.
Reviews (7)
Sarah Murphy
Dec 01, 2021
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Positive:Quality
Kate is an amazing photographer, we are so pleased with our photos of our little boy! Kate made the experience so enjoyable - she has a lovely studio and offers drinks/refreshments. Shes also like the baby whisperer and knows how to handle sleepy newborns! highly recommend.
Kate is an amazing photographer, we are so pleased with our photos of our little boy! Kate made the experience so enjoyable - she has a lovely studio and offers drinks/refreshments. Shes also like the baby whisperer and knows how to handle sleepy newborns! highly recommend.
Laura Preece
Oct 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Kate captured some really beautiful shots of my newborn and 2 older children. She was fun and super patient to ensure she got the perfect moment that captures the children's real personalities. I would highly recommend!
Kate captured some really beautiful shots of my newborn and 2 older children. She was fun and super patient to ensure she got the perfect moment that captures the children's real personalities. I would highly recommend!
Katie Rogers
Sep 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
We had a really lovely shoot with Kate and absolutely love the photos that we received. The shoot was really relaxed and our daughter had a good time. I love the style of the photos, they are really timeless. We will cherish them forever!
We had a really lovely shoot with Kate and absolutely love the photos that we received. The shoot was really relaxed and our daughter had a good time. I love the style of the photos, they are really timeless. We will cherish them forever!
Wunmi Oseni
May 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We did a sitter shoot!Kate was so nice and kind from start to finish!! Thank you for capturing memorable pictures.I am definately coming back for more sessions.I highly recommend!!!
We did a sitter shoot!Kate was so nice and kind from start to finish!! Thank you for capturing memorable pictures.I am definately coming back for more sessions.I highly recommend!!!
Danielle W.
Feb 21, 2021
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Kate was recommended to us by a friend. We had a newborn and sibling session, Kate made us feel at ease with two children under 2! Kate was very professional, friendly & patient throughout the day. The studio is great, lovely size, lots of light, nice and warm. The photos have turned out perfect, would definitely recommend we will definitely use Kate again. Thanks so much
Hetty Ainge
Jan 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I'm not sure where to begin! kate was lovely from start to finish , she was so welcoming and kind and was amazing with our son. We went for a newborn shoot when he was only 13 days old and she had such an amazing way with him, he was so calm and settled in her arms. We will be returning in the future
I'm not sure where to begin! kate was lovely from start to finish , she was so welcoming and kind and was amazing with our son. We went for a newborn shoot when he was only 13 days old and she had such an amazing way with him, he was so calm and settled in her arms. We will be returning in the future
Ben Anderson
Dec 27, 2020
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Kate took some photos of our daughter when she was 6 months for a sitting session. Kate was super understanding of what we hoped to achieve - lots of natural photos that captured our little ones expressions. Her studio is a lovely relaxing space to be and she knew how to get the best from the baby. Photos may seem expensive but you can't go back in time to these moments, and are worth it! The photos we have seen are perfect, timeless and capture our daughter so well. Thank you Kate!
