Your portrait experience begins long before your photoshoot. After booking your family or children’s portrait session, we’ll arrange a relaxed pre-session consultation, either at our studio in Cheethams Mill, Stalybridge, or online via Zoom.
This first meeting is a wonderful opportunity for us to get to know one another, discuss your ideas, and plan every detail of your bespoke portrait session. If you have young children, it’s also the perfect chance for them to explore the studio, meet us, and become familiar with the camera and lighting equipment in a calm, pressure-free environment.
Taking the time to build confidence before your session helps everyone feel relaxed and comfortable on the day. When children are happy and at ease, their personalities shine through naturally, allowing us to create authentic, timeless fine art family portraits that you’ll treasure for generations.
Our goal is to make every part of your experience enjoyable, ensuring your portrait session feels less like a photoshoot and more like spending time with friends. The result is beautiful, natural artwork that truly reflects the love and connection within your family.
Every portrait session is thoughtfully planned to reflect your family’s personality and create timeless artwork you’ll love for years to come. During your pre-session consultation, we’ll discuss the overall style and vision for your portraits, including colour palettes, clothing choices, props and any personal touches you’d like to incorporate.
We’ll guide you through selecting outfits that complement one another, your home décor and the finished artwork, ensuring your portraits have a cohesive, elegant feel. Whether you’re dreaming of a classic Old Masters-inspired portrait or something more contemporary, we’ll help bring your ideas to life.
Our studio also has a carefully curated collection of beautiful gowns for girls, along with a selection of accessories for boys, which you’re welcome to borrow for your session. These pieces can be incorporated into your portraits or simply provide inspiration when choosing your own wardrobe.
Every detail is considered to ensure your fine art family portraits and children’s portraits are beautifully styled, uniquely personal and designed to become treasured heirlooms.
Contact us to arrange your consultation and learn more about our studio wardrobe and available styling options.
Your family portrait session is designed to be relaxed, enjoyable and completely tailored to you. We work at the pace of every individual, taking the time to build confidence and help everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Whether it’s your child’s first professional photoshoot or a portrait session for the whole family, our goal is to create a fun, memorable experience that results in timeless fine art family portraits.
Every family is different, so we never rush the process. Sessions typically last between one and three hours, depending on the type of portrait session, the age of the children and the images we’re creating together. Allowing plenty of time means everyone can relax, enjoy the experience and let their personalities shine naturally.
We take regular breaks throughout your session, and refreshments are always available to keep everyone happy and energised. There may even be a few treats along the way to reward our younger models!
From the moment you arrive until your session comes to an end, we’re committed to creating beautiful children’s portraits and family photography that capture genuine expressions, meaningful connections and memories your family will treasure for generations.
Around 10 to 14 days after your family portrait session, we’ll welcome you back to our studio in Cheethams Mill, Stalybridge, for your personalised portrait presentation.
During this relaxed appointment, you’ll be among the first to see your beautifully finished fine art family portraits. Every image is individually and meticulously edited by hand, with careful attention to detail, colour, lighting and artistic finishing. This dedicated post-production process ensures your portraits become timeless works of art that reflect the care and craftsmanship invested in every session.
Your presentation is much more than simply viewing your photographs—it’s an opportunity to experience your images as they were intended to be seen. We’ll guide you through the collection, helping you choose your favourite portraits and advising on the best ways to display them in your home.
Whether you’re looking for elegant framed wall art, handcrafted keepsake boxes or bespoke collections, we’ll help you select the perfect pieces to preserve your family’s memories for generations to come.
This unhurried appointment allows you to enjoy your portraits in a comfortable environment, ask questions and make informed decisions, ensuring you leave with artwork you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
At Laycock Photography, we believe the most beautiful portraits are created by celebrating the natural beauty and individuality of every person. Our fine art children’s portraits and family portrait photography focus on capturing genuine expressions, meaningful connections and timeless elegance that will never go out of style.
Inspired by the great Old Masters, we create portraits that highlight the features that make your family unique. Through careful lighting, expert posing and thoughtful composition, we draw attention to expressive eyes, natural hair and authentic emotion, creating artwork with depth, warmth and a painterly quality.
To preserve this classic style, we recommend keeping styling simple. Avoiding hats, caps and heavy makeup allows every portrait to remain natural, refined and enduring. For younger children, bare feet often add an extra sense of innocence and authenticity, complementing the timeless feel of the finished artwork.
Every recommendation we make—from wardrobe and styling to posing and presentation—is designed with one purpose: to create bespoke fine art portrait photography that becomes a treasured family heirloom. These are portraits created not only to be admired today, but to be displayed with pride and passed down through generations.
Ready to create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime? We’d love to hear from you.
Whether you’re interested in fine art children’s portraits, family portrait photography, or bespoke wall art, we’re here to guide you through every step of your portrait experience.
Visit our Contact page to complete our online enquiry form, or call us directly on 0161 327 3514 to discuss your ideas, ask any questions, or book your portrait session at our beautiful studio in Cheethams Mill, Stalybridge.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Studio and creating timeless artwork that your family will treasure for generations.
