Louie Donovan Photography

Business Details

Professional Newborn, Wedding & Pet Photography Services

Louie Donovan Photography has been delivering professional photography services for over 19 years, with a dedicated home-based studio in Ruislip Manor operating successfully for six years. Specialising in newborn, wedding, family, and pet photography, the business combines artistic expertise with a commitment to safety, evidenced by completion of newborn safety guidelines assessments and first aid training. The studio offers a calm, creative environment for newborn sessions, with additional services including location shoots in London and mentoring for aspiring photographers.

With a focus on personalised service, the business maintains rigorous hygiene standards and provides clients with high-quality digital and printed images. The owner's background in fine art painting influences the photographic style, blending traditional artistry with modern techniques to create unique visual narratives.

Services

Newborn Photography Wedding Photography Pet Portraits Family Sessions Maternity Photography Cake Smash Sessions Headshots Vacation Shoots Photography Training Fine Art Photography

Highlights and features

19 years of professional photography experience
Newborn safety certified with first aid training
DBS checked for client safety and trust
Personalised service with bespoke handmade props
Purpose-built, hygienic studio environment

Associations and certifications

SWPP (Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers)

Website

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Services

Newborn Photography

Specialised newborn sessions capturing delicate moments in a safe, purpose-built studio. Offering packages with digital images and printed sets, with additional safety measures including sanitised props and equipment. Ideal for babies aged 5-35 days, with optional parent inclusion in photos.

Wedding Photography

Comprehensive wedding documentation from preparations to first dance, with packages including online galleries and premium albums. Available with single or dual photographers, offering flexible coverage durations from 4-10 hours with signature editing style.

Pet Portraits

Studio and location sessions capturing pets' unique personalities with professional lighting and composition. Part of the core service offering, these sessions produce high-quality images suitable for personal use and gifts.

Vacation Shoots

Guided photography tours in London landmarks like Covent Garden and Oxford Street. Packages include professional editing and multiple image formats, ideal for tourists and local clients seeking lifestyle or promotional content.

Photography Training

One-to-one newborn photography training with post-session support. Includes studio techniques, safety protocols, and business mentoring for aspiring photographers, with ongoing monthly support options available.

People

Louie Donovan

Principal Photographer

Award-winning photographer with 19 years' experience, specialising in newborn and wedding photography. Holds newborn safety certification and first aid training, with DBS clearance. Runs a purpose-built studio in Ruislip Manor.

Questions

What age is best for newborn photography?

Newborn sessions work best when babies are between 5 and 35 days old for optimal posing flexibility and natural sleep patterns.

Do you offer payment plans for wedding packages?

Yes, we offer payment plans allowing you to spread costs over 6 months via direct debit for all wedding photography packages.

Are props and outfits provided for baby sessions?

We provide bespoke Christmas outfits and handmade props including flower crowns for newborn and sitting baby sessions in our studio.

Can I book a location shoot in central London?

Yes, we offer vacation location shoots in central London including Covent Garden and Oxford Street, with packages from £500 for up to one hour.

Is the studio accessible for family sessions?

Our Ruislip Manor studio accommodates family sessions with sanitised facilities, offering packages for up to four people with multiple image options.

Do you provide photography training for professionals?

Yes, we offer one-to-one newborn photography training with ongoing mentoring, including full-day sessions starting at £500.

Reviews (6)

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Minu Biring

Nov 06, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Louie was very professional and made the process easy. She was great with the kids and very timely with sending through our photos. We are in love with them! She also went over an beyond to create the theme we had in mind, so over the moon and happy with our pictures.

Geraldine Dammen

Nov 01, 2021 Report

Louie is such a lovely person and very professional from start to finish. My husband and I wanted photos of our eight-week old (second) son. Sadly, most photographers were only able to take newborn photos when babies are up to two or three weeks old, because after that, babies are more alert and thus trickier to photograph.
Louie was the only photographer I contacted who was happy to try. She was very honest when she told me that the whole session will take a few hours to complete, especially as our baby would need to be asleep in some of the photos. Our baby was definitely more alert during

Emma Harte

Sep 02, 2021 Report

I went to Louie for my sons 1st birthday cake smash, I was a little worried to how he would be as he is always on the move now haha! Well I had absolutely nothing to worry about.Louie was Just so amazing with him and got smiles all around, we felt so comfortable from the minute we arrived and louies patience Was amazing nothing was rushed and nothing was a problem, I have just received my photos and WOW just so so stunning!!I just dont know how Im going to pick from them, Thankyou again so much Louie your work is stunning and it was lovely to meet you.

Jodie Brown

Apr 13, 2021 Report

I cannot recommend Louie Donovan Photography enough. Louie photographed our wedding in August 2019 and she has recently just done our babys newborn photo shoot. Louie is very professional and organised and nothing ever seems to much for her to help you out with any questions before, after and during the event. The photo quality are incredible and Louie is very quick to get the photos back to you. We absolutely love every single photograph and cannot thank you enough. Thank you Louie. I look forward to next excuse for a shoot.

Nimisha Sachdev

Nov 01, 2020 Report

We chose Louie for our newborn photo shoot as we liked her style of photography. Not only is she a professional and talented photographer, she is extremely warm and friendly. The photo shoot was a fun experience as she made us feel at ease. It felt like we were at a friends house having a catch up.
Louie is extremely patient and accommodating. Our little one was restless during the session, but Louie was happy to reschedule to another day. We love our photos and would highly recommend her.

J. & S. Smith

Sep 28, 2020 Report

We chose Louise based on her online portfolio and word of mouth recommendations. She is very responsive and great to work with.
Louise was very careful with covid precautions and we felt safe in her studio! The pictures of our baby were better than we expected and are very professional. We wholeheartedly recommend Louise and hopefully will be back for more family photos! She is outstanding!