Newborn & Family Photographer in Cornwall

 
 

Photography in Cornwall for those who want to hold onto how this time feels

Sometimes there’s a difference between how it looks, and how it feels. My job is to tie both together, creating images that capture your important chapters with honesty and love.

Studio sessions near Truro and outdoor locations throughout Cornwall.

 
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“The most gorgeous photos we could have wished for, documenting our journey from pregnancy to newborn. We’d definitely recommend Michelle!”

- Claire Dummett

If this is your first time here, welcome.

My view of every photography session I do, whether maternity, newborn, family or boudoir, is that nobody knows what these photos are going to mean in the future, but there’s every chance that they will mean an awful lot. I know that the people and places in them will change. For some people, these may be the only professional photos they ever invest in. For most, a photoshoot is a rare occurrence and I understand how much it means to have this chapter captured in a meaningful and lasting way.

My approach on a photoshoot is that by planning the details well (time, style, place), then the session can be a place for moments to unfold naturally. No expectations or performing. With the right setting, all of your ordinary moments have the potential to turn into beautiful images.

If you:

  • yearn for something real and natural

  • are drawn to honest moments over perfect poses

  • want your photos to live in your home, not sit on a hard drive

  • value artistry, simplicity and natural beauty

I’m so glad you’ve found me.

 
 
 
 
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Feeling overwhelmed by it all?

I would be too! Searching for the right photographer can feel confusing in this noisy world. Everyone sounds similar, there’s so much to consider and compare, and social media is relentless. The more you look, the harder it gets to know what you actually want.

I believe that it’s really important to choose someone to work with who is aligned with you and what you value most. My priority is working with people who appreciate that this time is fleeting, these moments are worth savouring, and who love the beauty of a simple photo that captures connection and emotion.

You don’t have to worry about how to act or what to do - I will guide you through each step so that you end up with photos that capture real emotion, real connection and real moments (even for the camera shy).

 

“Michelle was friendly, clear and efficient throughout the whole process, from initial contact to getting our final gallery. We love the photos that she took and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. Her laid back, warm and non-pushy way of working was perfect.”

- Juliet Stubbington

Choose your session

Every stage of family life looks different, but the way I photograph it doesn’t change. Whether you're expecting, just home with a newborn, watching your children grow, or ready to step into the frame yourself, I’m here to care, to see you and to help document the moments you’re living.

I offer newborn, maternity, family and women's portrait photography across Cornwall - studio sessions in Grampound and outdoor locations all over.

Take a look and see if anything feels right.

 
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Newborn Sessions

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maternity Sessions

natural family photography with parents kissing newborn baby outdoors in Cornwall

family Sessions

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when it’s your turn…

There's a chapter that sneaks up and doesn't get talked about much: the one where your children don't need you in the same way anymore, and you find yourself standing in the space that's left, feeling like a different person.

For many women, this arrives in their forties. It can feel disorienting, like the rug is being pulled from under you. It is also the beginning of an (often messy) awakening.

Having experienced it myself, I offer these sessions as an invitation to explore that with understanding. Photography can be a surprisingly powerful tool for (re)discovering parts that don’t often get to come out.

Women’s portrait sessions can also be for younger and older ladies - every stage is incredible and a pleasure to capture. They’re not strictly boudoir - although they can be if that tunes into where you are. All women are beautiful and I love to capture our feminine energy with honesty and love.

 
 
 
 
 

What they said

 
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Studio or outdoor sessions around Cornwall

Every session starts with a conversation about what’s truly important to you now. From there, we can meet in my natural light studio near Truro, or take it outside across Cornwall.

A natural light studio in Grampound

My home studio is a quiet, intimate space ideal for newborn, baby and maternity sessions. Somewhere to take your time, feed your baby, and relax. Located in Grampound, within easy reach of Truro.

 
 

Outdoor sessions around Cornwall

For every season and every session type - from sandy footed family adventures to golden hour maternity shoots to women's portraits in a natural landscape that feels home.

Cornwall has no shortage of beautiful backdrops for your photoshoot.

 
 

Investment

This is a full photography experience, and you’ll be guided each step of the way from our first conversation to choosing and ordering your finished pieces.

Most clients invest between £600 and £900, choosing artwork and prints that live in their home rather than on a hard drive. If you just want a handful, smaller packages are available.

Session fees and starting prices are on the pricing page - and if you'd like to talk through what's right for you before committing to anything, I'm always happy to do that first. This is an investment - into something that will grow in value over the years. It’s got to be done properly.


 
 

 This will suit you if:

  • you'd rather have a few beautiful, meaningful pieces than hundreds of digital files

  • you know you want something real, but aren’t sure how to get there

  • you're looking for a personal collaboration, not a posing template

  • you are happy to invest time into the process, planning etc

  • you know in your heart that you have something worth holding onto


If you’re reading this, thinking “this feels like us”, get in touch.

 
 
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 A little about me

newborn and family photographer Michelle in natural light home studio in Cornwall

I'm Michelle, the person behind Curious Creatures Photography.

It started when I had my own baby and fell completely in love with him, and with how extraordinary life felt with him in it. I wanted photos that would capture that feeling. Not studio setups with props, but something real and warm, nostalgic and artistic. That kind of photography barely existed then, so I started learning it myself.

Twelve years later, that's still what I'm doing.

I'm down to earth and easy to be around, I know when to direct and when to step back. I’m a sensitive, deep thinking introvert by nature, but I love to clown around and chatting to little people is my happy place.

Based in Grampound, I photograph newborns, families, and women at every chapter, from the very first moments all the way through, in a meaningful and lasting way.

 
 
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 Where to find me

 
 
 

Newborn & Family Photography in Cornwall

Curious Creatures Photography
Old Tannery Lane
Grampound
Truro
TR2 4PZ