Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family & Pet Portrait Studio in Plymouth
Established in 1998, Moment In Time has been capturing life's most precious moments for over 25 years. Our studio in Plymouth, Devon, specialises in creating timeless portraits of families, newborns, children, and pets. With a focus on natural, relaxed sessions, we combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of human connection to produce images that truly reflect our clients' personalities. Our founder, a Plymouth College of Art and Design graduate, brings decades of experience from her early career photographing hundreds of weddings to her current focus on studio portraiture.The studio's welcoming environment, equipped with versatile backdrops and props, accommodates groups of up to 15 people, while our post-session viewing area allows clients to select their favourite images on a large screen. We prioritise client comfort throughout the process, from pre-session consultations to final product design, ensuring every experience is as memorable as the photographs themselves.
Services
Family Portraits
Pet Portraits
Baby Portraits
Cake Smash Sessions
Children's Portraits
Newborn Photography
First Year Experience
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of professional photography experience in Plymouth
- Specialised expertise in newborn, family, and pet portraiture
- Client-focused approach with relaxed, natural photo sessions
- Purpose-built studio accommodating groups of up to 15 people
- Comprehensive post-session support with large-screen image selection
What people say
Captured their personalities so well
Brilliant photographer
Gorgeous photos
Treasure these photos forever
100% use again
Services
Family Portraits
Capture your family's unique dynamics through professional portraits. Our sessions focus on natural interactions and relaxed poses, accommodating groups of up to 15 people. The studio's versatile setup allows for multiple outfit changes and creative compositions, with post-session support to select and customise your favourite images.
Newborn Photography
Specialised photography for newborns aged 5-14 days. Our trained photographer uses safe posing techniques in a warm, comfortable studio environment. We provide a range of props and accessories while encouraging personal touches from parents to create timeless keepsakes of your baby's earliest days.
Pet Portraits
Professional photography sessions for pets, primarily dogs but also cats and other animals. Our patient approach accommodates different temperaments, with optional outdoor sessions in nearby parks. Clients can bring favourite toys and treats to personalise the shoot while we handle the technical aspects.
Cake Smash Sessions
Celebrate your child's first birthday with a fun-filled photo session. Starting with formal birthday outfits, progressing to messy cake play, and ending with a bubble bath. We provide basic decorations but welcome custom elements to make the session uniquely personal.
First Year Experience
Document your baby's development through three professionally planned sessions at 4, 8, and 12 months. This comprehensive package captures key developmental stages from early smiles to first steps, creating a complete visual story of your child's first year with coordinated styling and props.
People
Linda
Photographer & Studio Owner
With over 25 years running Moment In Time, Linda combines formal training from Plymouth College of Art and Design with extensive experience photographing hundreds of weddings and family portraits. Her approach prioritises natural expressions and genuine connections.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialise in family portraits, newborn and baby photography, pet portraits, children's portraits, and cake smash sessions. Our first year experience package documents baby's development across three sessions.
How should we prepare for a family portrait session?
Wear smart casual clothing with complementary colours. Bring a change of clothes, favourite toys for children, and feel free to include pets. Sessions typically last one hour.
Can pets be included in photo sessions?
Absolutely! Pets are welcome in family portraits or dedicated pet portrait sessions. We have experience photographing dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, and more.
What makes your newborn photography unique?
Our trained photographer prioritises baby safety with proven posing techniques. We provide a warm studio environment and offer parent involvement in sessions with our extensive prop collection.
How do you handle post-session processes?
Clients return for a viewing session to select images on our large screen. We assist with product selection and wall art design, ensuring you get exactly the results you want.
Reviews (4)
Melissa Leonard
May 22, 2020
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We had our Photoshoot with Linda before Christmas. We placed our order 2 weeks ago and went for the big bundle as we simply had SOO many favourites. We recieved our pictures today and they are just perfect!! Definitely recommend.
Charlotte Hartill
Sep 22, 2019
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Recently had a photo shoot done for our dogs. Really happy with how the photos come out considering they were not sitting well for the photos! Loved being able to go back to the studio a week later and taking my time in picking the photos that work for us. Thankyou so much for your time!
Lisa Leathard
Dec 01, 2018
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We cannot thank you enough! The photos you captured of our boys were just perfect, you captured their personalities so well! The actual shoot was superb and the way you worked with the boys was effortless with outstanding outcomes! It made it so hard to pick our photos because every single one was gorgeous! Will definitely be recommending you!
Beverley Sibley
Oct 10, 2017
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Beautiful photos of our family and our granddaughter our 18 month old staffy sky was amazing thank you Linda would recommend
