Business Details
37 Years
experience
Professional Family Photography Luton
Oakley Studios has been capturing cherished family memories for 35 years, specialising in newborn, maternity, child and family photography. Founded by David and Sue Doyle, our award-winning team combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create timeless portraits that celebrate life's milestones. We offer both indoor and outdoor studio sessions, with flexible scheduling to accommodate multi-generational families.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our Master Photographer's Association accreditation and exclusive Newborn Safety Certification. We pride ourselves on creating relaxed, enjoyable experiences while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and care.
Services
Newborn photography
Maternity portraits
Family portraits
Prom photography
Children's photography
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 35 years' experience capturing family milestones
- Award-winning photographers with industry certifications
- Customised sessions for multi-generational families
- Purpose-built indoor and outdoor studio facilities
- Community-focused business supporting local charities
Associations and certifications
- Master Photographer's Association
- Newborn Safety Certification
What people say
Amazing photographs
Relaxed atmosphere
Professional expertise
Beautiful studio
Treasured memories
Services
Newborn photography
Our newborn photography sessions capture those precious first days with safe, professional styling. We specialise in creating timeless images that showcase your baby's natural beauty and unique character. Our certified photographers use specialist techniques to ensure your baby's safety while creating beautiful heirloom portraits. Sessions include parent and sibling involvement options.
Family portraits
We create lasting family memories through bespoke portrait sessions. Our expertise includes multi-generational photography with capacity for groups up to 26 people. Both indoor and outdoor options available with flexible scheduling to accommodate busy family timetables. Sessions include styling advice and location options.
Maternity portraits
Celebrate your pregnancy journey with elegant maternity portraits. We provide designer gowns and styling options for sessions typically scheduled between 30-34 weeks. Our photographers specialise in creating images that highlight the beauty and strength of expectant mothers in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Prom photography
Professional prom photography sessions capturing this important milestone. We offer dress rehearsal opportunities with professional hair and makeup guidance. Sessions include both formal and candid-style photography to showcase your teen's personality and achievements in a fun, stress-free environment.
Children's photography
From toddlers to teens, we create engaging portraits that capture your child's personality. Our outdoor studio features interactive elements to encourage natural expressions. Sessions include wardrobe guidance and multiple outfit changes to create diverse portrait options that reflect your child's interests.
People
David Doyle
Photographer
With 35 years' experience, David is a Master Photographer's Association member specialising in newborn safety certified photography. He brings technical expertise and creative vision to every session, ensuring clients receive professional quality portraits that capture life's precious moments.
Sue Doyle
Photographer
Sue combines artistic flair with a warm approach to create comfortable photography experiences. As co-founder and MPA member, she specialises in family dynamics and child portraiture, ensuring sessions remain relaxed while achieving professional quality results.
Questions
Where is your studio located?
Our studio is located at 39 Emerald Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU4 0NR, near the Luton-Dunstable border with free parking available.
What are your opening hours?
Studio hours are Wednesday to Saturday 9am-6pm, with sessions by appointment only to ensure personalised attention.
How should we dress for a family photoshoot?
We recommend smart casual outfits coordinated across the group. We provide style guides and can offer specific advice when booking.
What newborn safety measures do you have?
We hold exclusive Newborn Safety Certification with specific protocols for baby's wellbeing during photography sessions.
Can we include multiple generations in one session?
Yes, we specialise in multi-generational photography with our largest session including 26 family members.
Do you offer payment plans?
We require a booking deposit with full payment taken at the session, but offer various collection options to suit different budgets.
Reviews (6)
Nicole Pawlowska
May 22, 2022
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Thank you for being so gentle and lovely with my son on his first ever shoot! Really friendly environment with high quality experience and work. Worth the experience and beautiful photos!
Henry Eghosa Osarobo
Mar 21, 2022
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The service was fantastic. The people were really nice. The pictures are lovely and beautiful, and it was an amazing photoshoot session. In fact, we had a good time. We highly recommend Oakley Studio.
Gary Swaby
Feb 20, 2022
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This is a superb professional photo service. Their friendliness makes you relax before the photoshoot. The shoot was great and the photographer will make you look as good as possible. Just be sure to wear something you're comfortable with. After the session, you get to go through all of your shots and choose the best shots to take away. I received my photos quickly, and they included extra profile pic shots for me.
Carly Butler
Feb 01, 2022
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We had a lovely experience at Oakley Studios last month for our family of four portrait session. David and Sue were very friendly and welcoming and made us feel comfortable during our time there. Sue did a great job with our 9 month old son in trying to keep his attention and she managed to get some lovely smiles that we had hoped for. We were so pleased with our photos when we went to view them and overall we were very happy with the service we received.
Lara Meyer
Jan 03, 2022
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Wouldn't go anywhere else for our family photos. Just had our newborn shoot for our third baby with David and Sue and couldn't be happier. Been visiting them for nearly 12 years. Highly recommended to anyone who is looking for that perfect photograph of their loved ones.
Nora-Anne Herrity
Dec 14, 2021
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This studio is absolutely amazing we took our daughter here for her first Christmas photoshoot, it was very calm and relaxed and my daughter absolutely loved it. They interacted with her made it fun to get the most perfect shots without any pressure. I would 100% recommended this studio in-fact it was so good I booked my daughter in again for her April fairy photoshoot!
