Business Details
16 Years
experience
Award-Winning Newborn & Family Photographer Nottingham
Established in 2010, Sarah Wilkes Photography is a multi-international award-winning studio specialising in newborn, maternity, child, and pet photography. Based in Nottingham, our founder Sarah Wilkes brings over a decade of experience to every session, having trained as a nursery nurse before transitioning into photography in 2008. We have earned prestigious accolades including Newborn Photographer of the Year (2015, 2017, 2018), Child Photographer of the Year, and Overall Photographer of the Year from organisations like the Master Photographers Association.Our bespoke approach ensures sessions are tailored to clients' needs, whether in-home or at our boutique studio. We prioritise safety and comfort, offering professional newborn posing training and hosting Europe's first newborn photography trade show. With a focus on creating heirloom-quality wall art, we serve clients across the UK and internationally, capturing fleeting moments that become lifelong treasures.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Photography
Child Portraits
Pet Photography
Fine Art Portraits
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have won Newborn Photographer of the Year three times at major international awards
- Our founder brings nursery nursing experience to newborn photography sessions
- We offer professional newborn posing safety training to photographers worldwide
- Bespoke sessions tailored to your specific family needs and preferences
- Internationally exhibited fine art portrait specialist with 15+ years' experience
What people say
Extremely creative & professional
Breathtaking images
Made us feel at ease
Top quality pictures
Magical scenes captured
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialist newborn photography capturing delicate early moments with artistic compositions. Sessions focus on natural poses, parent interaction, and sibling bonding. All safety protocols follow international newborn posing standards.
Maternity Photography
Elegant maternity sessions celebrating pregnancy with timeless imagery. Emphasis on emotional connection and body positivity through creative lighting and composition techniques developed over 15 years' experience.
Child Portraits
Fine art child photography preserving developmental milestones. Sessions incorporate storytelling elements and custom props to reflect each child's personality within 40-60 word parameters.
Pet Photography
Professional pet photography sessions capturing pets' unique character. Specialised approach combining animal behaviour understanding with artistic composition for heirloom-quality pet portraits.
Fine Art Portraits
Creative fine art portraiture blending technical excellence with artistic vision. Sessions produce gallery-quality images suitable for wall displays, using techniques refined through international award-winning practice.
People
Sarah Wilkes
Photographer & Founder
Award-winning photographer with 15+ years' experience, specialising in newborn and child portraiture. Former nursery nurse turned internationally recognised artist, winner of multiple global photography awards since 2010.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialise in newborn, maternity, child, and pet photography with fine art portrait options available.
How are sessions conducted?
Most sessions take place in your home for comfort, though studio options are available for specific requests.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
We primarily serve Nottinghamshire and Derby, with clients travelling nationally for our specialist newborn and child photography.
How can I book a session?
Contact us via phone at 07790 158 741 to discuss availability, as we only accept 1-2 clients per month.
What makes your photography unique?
Our internationally awarded artistic approach combines technical excellence with emotional storytelling for timeless heirloom images.
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