A small set of favourites
Starter
£220
For an updated portrait, a gift or a concise set.
- One-hour session
- Private selection gallery
- 10 high-resolution photographs
- Hand-edited in my filmic style
Yorkshire Portrait Photography
Real moments. Real people. No awkward posing, no cheesy grins, no counting to three.
I’m Phil — a documentary photographer with 20+ years of experience and 600+ weddings behind me. But long before I was chasing brides down aisles, I was photographing families, babies, bump bumps, and people who’d rather do anything than stand in front of a camera. Sound familiar? Good. That’s exactly who I photograph best.
Whether you’re after a relaxed family session in the Yorkshire countryside, a newborn shoot at home, a pregnancy portrait, or a pre-wedding photoshoot to calm those camera nerves — you’re in the right place.
Yorkshire Family Photographer
Family shoots should feel like a nice afternoon out — not like a military operation involving instructions to tilt your chin and “now look at each other.”
My approach is simple: I’ll suggest a great location, you bring yourselves (dogs very welcome), and I’ll do the rest. I’ll be watching, moving, observing — capturing the little things that happen between the posed shots. The giggling. The running. The chaos. That’s the good stuff.
I shoot family sessions across Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire — Clumber Park, Sherwood Forest, open moorland, beautiful urban backdrops. Whatever fits your family’s personality.
For relaxed sessions centred on real family connections rather than stiff poses, take a look at my work as a Yorkshire family photographer. or you can find an example of a gorgeous family photoshoot at Clumber Park.
Newborn Photography Yorkshire
There’s a very short window — roughly 5 to 21 days — when newborns are sleepy, curled up, and completely unaware how adorable they are. I photograph that window.
Sessions take place at your home, at your pace. There is absolutely no rush. Nappy changes, feeds, cuddles, siblings causing havoc — all completely expected and entirely welcome. You don’t perform for me; I just document what’s already happening.
I’ve been trusted to photograph some families multiple times over — from bump to birth to toddler chaos. It’s one of the privileges of this job I never take for granted.
Related reading: Beautiful newborn baby photography in Yorkshire
Pregnancy & Maternity Photography Yorkshire
A bump shoot isn’t about making you look like a magazine cover (unless that’s what you want). It’s about capturing something that disappears far too quickly.
I offer maternity sessions at home or outdoors across Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire — Clumber Park being a particular favourite for its light, its landscape, and the fact that it never gets old. Sessions are relaxed, unhurried, and nothing like the stiff studio shoots you might be picturing.
Many of my maternity clients come back for a newborn shoot a few weeks later. Some have been coming back for years.
Related reading: Pregnancy family photoshoot at Clumber Park
Pet Photography in Yorkshire & Nottinghamshire
Dogs don’t care about posing properly, looking at the camera, or whether the light is technically “perfect” — which is probably why I enjoy photographing them so much. The best dog portraits usually happen somewhere in between the chaos: muddy paws, ears flying, a quiet moment beside their owner, or that look they give you when they finally stop moving for three seconds.
I photograph dog and pet portrait sessions across Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, with outdoor locations like Clumber Park being perfect for relaxed, natural photos that feel genuine rather than staged. Some sessions are energetic and chaotic, others slower and more reflective, but the aim is always the same: honest photographs that feel like your dog.
Some stories stay with you long after the session finishes. Sallie & Alfie’s portrait session at Clumber Park was one of those.
Related reading: Sallie & Alfie | A Dog Portrait Session at Clumber Park
Individual & Personal Portraits Yorkshire
Whether it’s professional headshots, personal branding portraits, or simply photos of yourself that don’t make you want to hide from the camera — I’ve been making people look great for over two decades.
Most people I photograph tell me they hate having their photo taken. By the end of the session, they’ve usually changed their mind. The key is not making it weird — and I’ve had a lot of practice at that.
Portrait Photography Locations Across Yorkshire
I photograph portrait sessions across Yorkshire and into Nottinghamshire. Popular areas include:
- Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Harrogate
- York, Scarborough, Whitby, Filey
- Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster
- Huddersfield, Wakefield, Pontefract
- Skipton, Ilkley, Otley, Ripon
- East Yorkshire: Hull, Beverley, Bridlington
- Nottinghamshire locations: Clumber Park, Sherwood Forest, Sherwood Pines (my local)
I'm more than happy to discuss locations further afield — please, just ask!
Portrait Photography Prices
Every collection includes the same relaxed session, careful editing and private selection gallery. The only difference is how many photographs you keep.
Most popular
Popular Choice
£275
The sweet spot for most families, with prints included.
- One-hour session
- Private selection gallery
- 20 high-resolution photographs
- Professional prints
- Hand-edited in my filmic style
Keep the complete story
Full Collection
£350
No choosing between favourite moments.
- One-hour session
- All 50+ high-resolution photographs
- Museum-grade print bundle
- Private gallery
- Hand-edited in my filmic style
Every print is made by me, by hand, on museum-grade archival cotton paper.
Want to check a date? Get in touch, or see all my prices.
Portrait Photography FAQs
What’s included in a portrait session?
Within two weeks you’ll get a private online gallery of approximately 50–100 edited images to choose from. How many you keep depends on your collection: 10 with Starter, 20 with Popular Choice, or every one of them with the Full Collection. Prints are included with Popular Choice and the Full Collection.
Where do sessions take place?
Outdoors across Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, or at your home — particularly for newborn and family sessions. I’ll help you choose a location that suits the type of shoot and your family’s personality.
What’s the best time for a newborn shoot?
Between 5 and 21 days old is ideal. Babies are sleepier and more settled during this window, which makes for those gorgeous curled-up shots. That said, I’m happy to photograph slightly older babies — it just becomes a different (and equally lovely) kind of shoot.
Do I have to pose?
As little as possible. I’ll give gentle guidance if you need it, but mostly I’m watching what naturally happens. The best portraits come from real moments, not manufactured ones.
How do I book a portrait session?
Head to the Get In Touch page and drop me a message with the type of session you’re after and your rough timeframe. I’ll come back to you promptly.
Do you photograph outside of Yorkshire?
Yes — I cover the wider UK for portrait sessions, and I’m based in Nottinghamshire so sessions in Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and the East Midlands are absolutely fine. Just get in touch.
Ready to Book?
If you’ve landed here and you’re thinking ‘yes, this is exactly what I want’ — brilliant. Let’s make it happen!
Get in touch here → Tell me what you’re after and I’ll get back to you asap.