Business Details
16 Years
experience
Luxury Newborn Photography in Tamworth & Staffordshire
Established in 2010, Philip Charles Photography specialises exclusively in ultra newborn photography, capturing babies within their first 14 days. Our husband-and-wife team combines over 15 years of professional photography experience with Level Three Paediatric First Aid qualifications to ensure every session prioritises safety and comfort. We operate a bespoke studio in Tamworth & Staffordshire, offering hand-crafted outfits and sets designed by Vicky, alongside expert posing techniques refined through continuous education. As parents of four children, we bring personal insight to our work, creating a supportive environment for families. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through 128 verified five-star reviews, with clients praising our calm, luxurious approach and timeless imagery. We book sessions pre-birth to guarantee availability during this critical window, guiding families through preparation to deliver stress-free, memorable experiences.
Services
Ultra Newborn Photography
Handmade Outfits
Bespoke Studio Sessions
Family Portraits
Photo Albums
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We photograph exclusively newborns, making us experts in safe posing and newborn behaviour.
- Our studio offers hand-crafted outfits and bespoke sets designed by professional photographer Vicky.
- We hold Level Three Paediatric First Aid qualifications for added safety assurance.
- Over 15 years of combined photography experience focused on newborn care and artistry.
- Verified 4.5+ star rating from 128 genuine customer reviews on Trustindex.
Associations and certifications
- Level Three Paediatric First Aid
What people say
Stunning photos
Amazing with newborns
Calm environment
Handmade outfits
Exceptional customer service
Services
Ultra Newborn Photography
Specialist photography for babies under 14 days, focusing on safe posing and natural lighting. Our sessions last 2-3 hours to accommodate feeding and comfort breaks. Each session includes hand-crafted outfits and bespoke styling for timeless portraits.
Handmade Outfits
Unique, hand-crocheted outfits designed by Vicky for newborn photography sessions. These exclusive pieces add artistic value to portraits while ensuring baby's comfort. Available in multiple colour themes and styles.
Bespoke Studio Sessions
Personalised photography experiences in our calm, controlled studio environment. Includes professional handling by trained photographers, choice of 12+ sets, and parental guidance throughout the process.
Family Portraits
Capture bonding moments with siblings and parents during newborn sessions. Our photographers specialise in creating natural, emotive images that document the 'newborn bubble' period for families.
Photo Albums
High-quality albums showcasing your favourite images from newborn sessions. Available as multi-frame displays or curated collections, these albums preserve first moments in archival-grade materials.
People
Vicky Charles
Photographer & Outfit Designer
Specialist newborn photographer with Level Three Paediatric First Aid certification. Designs all hand-crocheted outfits and bespoke sets. Combines artistic vision with practical parenting experience from raising four children.
Philip Charles
Lead Photographer
Professional photographer with 15+ years' experience, specialising in newborn safety and posing techniques. Holds Level Three Paediatric First Aid qualification. Focuses on capturing natural expressions and family connections during sessions.
Questions
What age do you photograph babies?
We specialise in newborn photography for babies under 14 days old, capturing them when they're most sleepy and flexible for safe posing.
How do I book a session?
Sessions should be booked before your baby's birth to secure availability. We'll guide you through preparation and reschedule if needed.
Are the photoshoots safe for my baby?
Yes, our photographers hold Level Three Paediatric First Aid qualifications and have 15+ years' experience in safe newborn posing techniques.
What's included in the session?
Professional handling, 2-3 hour session duration, choice of 12+ handmade outfits and sets, and post-processing for timeless portraits.
Do you provide physical products?
We offer premium photo albums, multi-frames, and family prints using archival-quality materials for lasting memories.
How long does the session take?
Sessions typically last 2-3 hours to allow for feeding breaks, soothing periods, and capturing multiple poses and outfit changes at baby's pace.
Reviews (24)
Jessica Kaye
Jun 16, 2022
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Took our little baby boy Jacob, to get his photos taken and for some family photos. Couldn't have asked for a better environment for him to be in. Nice and toasty room for him too. Phil took his time to help settle him on numerous occasions and both Phil and Vicky took really good care of us all. Would highly recommend for any type of photo experience but we loved our newborn shoot. Can't wait to go back and use them in the future.
Andrew Williams
Jun 16, 2022
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Really enjoyed taking our baby boy Jacob to Philips Charles Photography Ltd. From the first minute to going back to pick up our photos both Phil and Vicky made us feel so welcome. I was a little nervous when going to have the photos done as our baby wasn't settling very well at the time. But both of them made him feel so good and sleepy. I would 100% recommend them. When baby number 2 comes we will be back.
Lauren Bedborough
Jun 14, 2022
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We chose Vicky as our Wedding Blessing photographer after seeing her work. She was exactly what we needed, she ensured there was some formal and family photos and then lots of relaxed and in the moment ones. We can't wait to see them all. Amazing service from Philip Charles Photography
Lesley Dearne
Jun 10, 2022
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Can't thank Phil and Vicky enough for our fantastic family photographs. Some of us are not what you would call photogenic but with help from chicky (granddaughters toy) Phil managed to capture some great smiles and laughter. Our only regret us that we didn't get a photo including chicky as he has been misplaced.
Hugh Alder
Jun 07, 2022
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We hired Philip Charles photography for our wedding last year and can't praise them highly enough. Took some amazing photos and were great to have around during the day. Vicky and Phil were super helpful and did their best to tailor the package to what we wanted. The albums they created for us after the event were of really high quality and had a very reasonable turnaround. Very happy we hired them both for our special day.
Stefania Lorenti
Jun 07, 2022
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Amazing experience! From the moment we walked in Vicky and Philip were incredibly professional and friendly, their dedication and patience was refreshing and they made us feel so comfortable as we had our newborn photoshoot. You guys helped us create some incredible memories that we will cherish forever!
Caroline Preston
Jun 06, 2022
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Thank you so much for our amazing photos! We won a voucher at our daughters schools Christmas raffle and could not have been happier. Phi took some amazing photos and even managed to get my grumpy 2 year old to join in! There were so many wonderful photos to choose from that we decided to go with a montage which looks great in our house. Can't thank Vicky and Phil enough for all their hard work!
Brooke Perren
May 05, 2022
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Absolutely beautiful photos! My daughter was throwing tantrums and Vicky and Phil were both so brilliant getting her to laugh and smile so we got some great pictures. Really professional and so friendly I really felt at home. Highly recommended, absolutely brilliant photographers and their enthusiasm and passion really shows!
Lisa Sheppard
Mar 18, 2022
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From the moment we met Vicky from Philip Charles Photography, we were impressed with her standard of work, enthusiasm, easy-going manner and passion for what she does. Throughout our experience Vicky was on hand to offer advice on the best shots both indoors and outdoors including contingency shots should the weather be unkind as we married in October 2021. However, these were not needed as our weather was truly amazing and Vicky was able to take all the shots she had planned.
Our wedding party had nothing but praise for Vicky as her approachable and easy manner showed through when she was taking our pictures. I think her passion and standard of work absolutely shows in our pictures and she captured the essence of our wedding, relaxed, intimate and gloriously happy. We would happily recommend Vicky to any couple getting married. Thank you again Vicky.
Our wedding party had nothing but praise for Vicky as her approachable and easy manner showed through when she was taking our pictures. I think her passion and standard of work absolutely shows in our pictures and she captured the essence of our wedding, relaxed, intimate and gloriously happy. We would happily recommend Vicky to any couple getting married. Thank you again Vicky.
Becca Vukasin
Dec 19, 2020
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We had some beautiful photos taken of our baby girl we are so happy with them. Would 100% recommend professional and friendly.
Andrea Harvey
Nov 05, 2020
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Very professional and made us feel at ease. Phil was very patient with our dog and it was very difficult to choose which photos we wanted as they were all brilliant. Vicky was very patient with us and was really helpful going back over all the photos quite a few times while we made our minds up. Beautiful photos that really showed our old dog at his best. Thank you!
Hollie Louise Rollins
Sep 29, 2020
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definitely recommend Philip Charles photography, me and my family have been to philip and vicky 3 times over the years, we had a photo shoot last weekend, Philip was great with the kids and the adults. Its been an amazing experience and when we've came back to look at photos today Vicki was very helpful with what we were looking for, excellent service, not pushy with products. helped us find exactly what we needed/wanted. cant wait to get photos back and get them on our walls
Nichola Welch
Aug 10, 2020
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Philip and Vicky made us feel so welcome and comfortable, all the children felt at ease and interacted much better than I thought they would. 2 of the childen have special needs, Philip got all the children laughing and smiling.
when we went back today to view pur pbotos and choose the ones we wanted cicky again made us feel welcome and when asked for her opinion was happy to help. We were given options for what we wanted, there was absolutely no sales pressure and we left happy woth the cgoices we made. I highly recommend them.
when we went back today to view pur pbotos and choose the ones we wanted cicky again made us feel welcome and when asked for her opinion was happy to help. We were given options for what we wanted, there was absolutely no sales pressure and we left happy woth the cgoices we made. I highly recommend them.
Kylie Parker
Dec 12, 2019
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So impressed with our amazing experience with this lovely business!
Phil was fantastic with our children, making them feel welcome in the studio and using his charm to get them smiling in seconds! Vicky was so friendly and hospitable during our ordering session and nothing was too much of an ask! Beautiful family run business that we will most certainly be returning too!
Thankyou both for everything
Phil was fantastic with our children, making them feel welcome in the studio and using his charm to get them smiling in seconds! Vicky was so friendly and hospitable during our ordering session and nothing was too much of an ask! Beautiful family run business that we will most certainly be returning too!
Thankyou both for everything
Sammi Gillham
Nov 09, 2019
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Highly recommended. I can not stress this enough if your thinking of having a photo shoot please go and see Vicky and Phil. Theyre so lovely and youll instantly be put at ease, there experience and advise is second to none. My daughter is only 7 months old and they were amazing with her truly wonderful. I bought several outfits on the day with me and we chose the best from there experience and they were so right.
I felt so welcome and had so much fun, the whole time of the shoot we spent laughing and be silly and it felt normal. The memories will last forever and will still be as fun when I think of them in years to come.
I felt so welcome and had so much fun, the whole time of the shoot we spent laughing and be silly and it felt normal. The memories will last forever and will still be as fun when I think of them in years to come.
Sammy Coleman
Sep 12, 2019
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My daughter has had an amazing day for her 16th photo shoot with Philip and his team, made my daughter feel relaxed, confident and laugh throughout. Very professional, I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for that special gift . Thankyou.
Sue Hann
Jun 18, 2019
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What an absolutely lovely experience. The photoshoot was relaxed and fun and our 10 year old son said he really enjoyed it (so that's a feat in its self). The pictures are 2nd to none and capture us as a family. I will definitely recommend to family and friends. Thanks again for a wonderful experience.
Kirsty Janet
Feb 24, 2019
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We booked a photo session with our newborn and our two year old. We booked last minute and we were able to go the very next day! Phil was extremely professional yet friendly and approachable throughout the whole session. We were there for around two hours and felt at home and at ease - both Phil and Vicky were amazing with our children and we could not recommend them enough. We purchased a canvas and a frame with three photographs and both are superb! Thank you again, we will definitely be back in the future
Aimi Elizabeth
Aug 11, 2018
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I took my 2 year old for her first photo shoot and she had so much fun! Phillip was fantastic with her and she enjoyed it so much she wants to return! All done in about 20 minutes, fab pics and a happy memory of my little one enjoying herself! Thank you guys, well organised by Vicky and fantastic communication from booking to ordering and collection.
Vicky & Daniel
Our recent family shoot was fantastic. We were made to feel so at ease and relaxed throughout. Being a dad himself, Phil was so patient with our mischievous boys and really took his time to capture some beautiful pictures. We returned the following week to view our photos with Vicky..... they were all stunning!!! This made it so difficult to choose our favourite ones! Vicky was great as she made us aware of all our options and guided us through our choices without being pushy at all! She was so understanding of our budget too! We would highly recommend Philip Charles photography to our family and friends as the service was fabulous. Can't wait for our pictures to arrive now!!
Juliette Taylor
We have just had a family photoshoot and can honestly say it has been a wonderful experience. The photoshoot itself was professional but relaxed and we all felt totally at ease. We have just viewed our photos and they are absolutely wonderful. We can't recommend Philip Charles Photography enough. Thank you both for such a great experience. We'll definitely be back!
Samantha King
Just had my viewing of a photoshoot of my 6yr old and 4yr old. Phil was amazing with the kids throughout the photoshoot and the photos are absolutely beautiful! No tears or tantrums just lots of fun! Also no pressure or sales pitch when selecting photos, relaxing environment. Would highly recommend.
Emma-Lee Evans
Had a family photo shoot on Tuesday & would recommend highly ! Lovely welcome from Vicky, Phil was brilliant with our little 3 year old girl who isnt normally shy but was for the shoot & managed to make her laugh & get some smiles ! Will deffiantly be using these again thankyou both
Bexy Humphreys
Had two separate photo shoots here one with my partner, then another just for my children. Was put at ease and the children had great fun. Would definitely recommend to others.