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Your Trusted Newborn & Family Photographer in Perthshire
Laura Chen Photography is a specialist newborn, maternity, and family photography studio based in Perthshire. With over a decade of experience capturing life's most precious moments, we combine artistic vision with technical precision to create timeless portraits that celebrate the unique bond between families. Our approach prioritises natural light, minimalist styling, and a baby-led process that ensures comfort and authenticity in every image. Recognised for our 5/5 rating with 100+ client reviews, we maintain strict safety protocols during newborn sessions while delivering a stress-free experience for parents.Our portfolio demonstrates expertise in capturing fleeting details - from delicate newborn features to joyful childhood milestones - using professional equipment and post-processing techniques that enhance emotional impact. Located in Blairgowrie, we serve clients across Perth, Dundee, and surrounding areas, offering both studio and outdoor sessions tailored to individual family needs.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Portraits
Children's Portraits
Family Sessions
Cake Smash Photography
Highlights and features
- Specialist newborn photography with safety-certified techniques
- 100% satisfaction guarantee from 100+ five-star reviews
- Customised sessions in natural light with minimalist styling
- Experienced in capturing all stages from maternity to childhood
- Comprehensive service including props, styling, and professional editing
What people say
Exceptional attention to detail
Professional and warm atmosphere
Beautifully captured precious moments
Stress-free experience for parents
Highly recommend to others
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialist newborn photography capturing delicate early moments with safety-certified posing techniques. Our studio uses custom props and professional lighting to create timeless portraits that highlight your baby's unique features. Sessions include multiple setups and professional editing to ensure lasting keepsakes that document your child's first weeks.
Maternity Photography
Celebrating pregnancy through elegant maternity photography in studio or outdoor locations. We offer professional styling guidance and a selection of gowns to create empowering images that showcase your pregnancy journey. Sessions focus on natural beauty and emotional connections with partners and existing children.
Family Photography
Documenting family dynamics through natural, lifestyle-based photography sessions. Our approach captures genuine interactions and individual personalities across multiple generations. The studio provides props and themed setups for children while maintaining a relaxed environment for authentic expressions and connections.
Children's Photography
Specialist children's photography capturing developmental milestones from first birthdays to childhood adventures. Sessions incorporate playful elements while maintaining artistic composition, with options for themed backdrops and outdoor locations. We focus on natural expressions rather than forced poses to reflect each child's personality.
Cake Smash Sessions
Fun milestone photography combining birthday celebrations with creative portraiture. All-inclusive packages feature themed setups, professional cake provision, and post-session editing. Sessions prioritise child comfort while capturing both messy moments and clean portrait options, with 40+ edited images delivered on USB.
People
Laura Chen
Photographer & Studio Owner
Award-winning photographer with 10+ years' experience specialising in newborn and family portraiture. Recognised for natural lighting techniques and ability to capture authentic family connections. Holds professional memberships with photography associations and maintains strict safety protocols for newborn sessions.
Questions
What age ranges do you photograph?
We specialise in maternity through to childhood photography, covering newborns (0-4 weeks), infants (4 weeks-12 months), toddlers, and children up to 12 years old.
How long do sessions typically last?
Newborn sessions take 2-3 hours allowing for feeding breaks, while family and children's sessions average 1 hour. Cake smash sessions require 1.5-2 hours including setup and clean-up time.
What should we wear for family portraits?
We provide styling guides with colour coordination tips and outfit suggestions. Neutral tones and layered textures work best for timeless images, with options to incorporate personal meaningful accessories.
Do you offer outdoor photography options?
Yes, we conduct maternity and family sessions at local Perthshire locations including Scone Palace grounds, King's Castle Trail, and River Tay viewpoints with appropriate weather contingency plans.
How many images will we receive?
Newborn and family sessions deliver 30-50 edited images, while cake smash sessions include 40+ images covering preparation, celebration, and clean portrait options.
What safety measures apply to newborn photography?
All newborn posing follows industry safety guidelines with parent supervision. We use spotters for elevated positions and never leave babies unattended during sessions.
Reviews (4)
Da Guy
Sep 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
Recently, I had some photos made, was amazed by the beauty and quality of them. Definetly recommend!
Recently, I had some photos made, was amazed by the beauty and quality of them. Definetly recommend!
Hazel Taylor
Sep 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I went to Laura for a family shoot when my youngest son was born. She is a lovely woman who is very talented. The photos we got are absolutely gorgeous and will always remind us of a beautiful time for our family.
I went to Laura for a family shoot when my youngest son was born. She is a lovely woman who is very talented. The photos we got are absolutely gorgeous and will always remind us of a beautiful time for our family.
Georgina Harkins
Sep 16, 2021
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Laura was very professional, very welcoming photographer. Her ability to make you feel relaxed especially with new parents and new born babies. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended and can't wait for further photo shoot opportunities.
Emma Bowman
Jun 24, 2020
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Laura was very professional, and was great with the kids. She was so patient and the kids loved their time in the studio! Pictures turned out amazing. I highly recommend. Thanks again and cant wait to be back for future shoots!!
