Business Details
8 Years
experience
Award-Winning Newborn & Family Photography in Dalry
Established in 2018, Lauren Shaw Photography is an award-winning studio specialising in newborn, family, and cake smash photography. Based in Dalry, North Ayrshire, our private studio offers a warm, welcoming environment for capturing life's precious moments. With a BA degree in Photography and extensive professional training, we combine artistic expertise with technical precision to create timeless portraits. Our services include bespoke maternity portraits, heirloom newborn collections, milestone birthday sessions, and curated family portraits. We provide cinematic viewing appointments with professional retouching and offer a range of premium wall art options including multi-aperture displays, birch wood prints, and acrylic finishes.Our studio features handmade props, luxury backdrops, and bespoke cakes for celebratory sessions. Fully insured and collaborating with local and UK vendors, we ensure every photoshoot experience is both professional and enjoyable. Our commitment to quality extends to our spacious studio environment, which accommodates pets as valued family members. With expertise in newborn photography and family portraiture, we create visual legacies that families treasure for generations.
Services
Newborn Photography
Family Portraits
Cake Smash Sessions
Maternity Portraits
Milestone Birthdays
Pet Photography
Wall Art Creation
Cinematic Viewings
Bespoke Props
Professional Retouching
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We are award-winning newborn and family photographers with specialist training
- Our private studio offers bespoke props and luxury photography equipment
- We provide cinematic viewing appointments with professional retouching
- We create handmade bespoke props and knitted wraps for unique portraits
- We welcome pets as valued family members in our photography sessions
What people say
Absolutely perfect images
Professional and talented photographer
Warm and comfortable studio
Exceptional quality wall art
Brilliant with newborns
Services
Newborn Photography
Award-winning newborn photography capturing precious early moments with specialist equipment and safety protocols. Our studio offers luxury props, bespoke outfits, and professional styling for timeless portraits. Sessions include cinematic viewing appointments with retouched images ready for wall display.
Family Portraits
Curated family photography sessions accommodating extended relatives and pets in our spacious studio. We create cohesive compositions using coordinated backdrops and lighting techniques. Packages include multiple outfit changes and custom wall art presentation options.
Cake Smash Sessions
Celebratory photography featuring professional cakes and playful setups for milestone birthdays. We combine portrait photography with candid captures of children interacting with decorations. Sessions include cake styling, cleanup assistance, and edited image packages.
Maternity Portraits
Bespoke maternity photography highlighting the beauty of pregnancy with artistic compositions. Our studio provides flowing garments and draping techniques to create elegant portraits. Sessions include posing guidance and professional retouching for gallery-quality results.
Wall Art Creation
Custom wall art solutions transforming photographs into display-ready pieces. Options include multi-aperture frames, birch wood prints, and acrylic mounts. Our design consultants help clients select appropriate sizes and formats for their home interiors.
People
Lauren Shaw
Photographer & Studio Owner
Award-winning photographer with BA degree in Photography from Grays School of Art. Specialises in newborn and family portraiture since 2018. Combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create timeless images. Former swimming instructor with passion for teaching and development.
Questions
What photography services do you specialise in?
We specialise in newborn photography, family portraits, cake smash sessions, maternity portraits, and milestone birthday photography with bespoke styling options.
Can pets join our family photoshoot?
Yes, we welcome pets as valued family members in our photography sessions at our Dalry studio.
What wall art options are available?
We offer multi-aperture displays, birch wood prints, acrylic finishes, canvas prints, and custom wall art solutions for your portraits.
Do you provide props and outfits for photoshoots?
Yes, we have handmade bespoke props, knitted wraps, and luxury outfits available for all our photography sessions.
How long do photoshoot sessions typically last?
Newborn sessions take 2-3 hours (max 4 hours), while family and milestone sessions last 60-90 minutes in our Dalry studio.
What post-production services do you offer?
We provide cinematic viewing appointments with professional retouching and expert guidance for product design and selection.
