Business Details
19 Years
experience
Professional Newborn & Maternity Photography in West Yorkshire
Established in 2007, Ford Sandra has become a trusted name in newborn, maternity, and child portraiture across West Yorkshire. With over three decades of professional experience, including a formative period in South Africa and collaborations with national clients like Coral Snooker, Sandra combines technical expertise with a warm, client-focused approach. Our purpose-built studio in Fitzwilliam provides a safe, calming environment for families, while our award-winning work - including Baby & Child Photographer of the Year 2023 - demonstrates our commitment to capturing life's most precious moments.We specialise in creating timeless images that preserve the unique beauty of early life, offering tailored sessions from newborn photography to celebratory cake smash portraits. Our team maintains membership in professional bodies like the British Institute of Professional Photography, ensuring the highest standards of practice and artistic excellence.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Portraits
Cake Smash Sessions
Child Portraiture
Family Photography
Print & Wall Art
Digital Image Packages
Studio Hire
Portrait Retouching
Gift Vouchers
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Award-winning expertise since 2007 with international experience
- Dedicated newborn-safe studio environment with specialist equipment
- Multiple regional photography award winner since 2013
- Flexible payment options including interest-free credit
- Personalised approach with pre-session consultations
Associations and certifications
- Baby & Child Photographer of the Year Xperience Group National Awards 2023
- Northern Region Master Photographers Association
- Yorkshire Region Master Photographer Association
- British Institute of Professional Photography
- Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers
What people say
Professional and knowledgeable
Impeccable baby handling
Beautiful edited portraits
Relaxing studio environment
Personalised service
Services
Newborn Photography
Capture your newborn's earliest moments with our specialist photography. Sessions take place in our purpose-built studio with temperature control and specialist props. We focus on safe, natural poses that highlight your baby's unique features. Our 3-hour sessions allow ample time for feeding and settling, with viewing appointments scheduled a week later for image selection.
Maternity Portraits
Celebrate your pregnancy journey with elegant maternity photography. Our sessions accommodate solo portraits or include partners and siblings. We offer both posed and candid styles with optional professional retouching. The 45-minute sessions work best between 32-37 weeks gestation, with optional combined newborn session booking available.
Cake Smash Sessions
Create joyful memories of your child's first or second birthday. Our 4-part session includes formal portraits, cake smashing, bath time fun, and wrap-up photos. We provide all necessary equipment including party wear, with professional cleaning included. Optional Wednesday sessions available at reduced rates.
CutiePie Portraits
Capture your toddler's personality with our engaging portrait sessions. Designed for children aged 9 months to 3 years, these sessions use interactive techniques to create natural expressions. Includes multiple outfit changes and background options, with professional editing to enhance the final images.
Print & Wall Art
Transform your digital images into lasting keepsakes. Choose from fine art prints, framed wall displays, and wooden memory boxes. Our ordering appointments help you select the best presentation formats, with options for digital collections and copyright permissions included in all packages.
People
Sandra Ford
Principal Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 30+ years' experience specialising in newborn and family portraiture. Member of British Institute of Professional Photography and Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers. Recipient of multiple regional photography awards since 2013.
Questions
When is the best time for newborn photography?
Ideal sessions occur within the first 10 days of life when babies are more flexible. We recommend booking your due date in advance to secure preferred dates.
What safety measures are in place for baby photography?
All sessions follow strict safety protocols with professional equipment and spotters. The studio maintains appropriate temperatures and uses sterilised props for newborn handling.
Can we include siblings in the photo sessions?
Yes, siblings are welcome in maternity and toddler sessions. For newborn photography, we recommend separate sibling portraits during the viewing appointment.
What happens during a cake smash session?
Sessions include four stages: formal portraits, cake smashing with provided outfits, bath time photos, and final wrapped-up portraits. Professional cleaning is handled by our team.
Do you offer payment plans for photography packages?
Yes, we provide 12-month interest-free credit options subject to status, along with flexible deposit arrangements for all major photography packages.
How long does it take to receive finished photographs?
Edited images are available for selection approximately one week after newborn sessions and within two weeks for toddler and maternity photography.
Reviews (5)
Georgina Simon
May 06, 2022
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Competition winner- Sandra and her daughter were lovely and made me and my family feel relaxed during the shoot. The pictures were great and I would recommend Sandra. I would have just benefitted from clearer information on picture costs, what the 100 credit can be used towards and the 49 deposit rules
Natasha Gray
Mar 30, 2022
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Wonderful experience with Sandra for our newborn shoot. Sandra made us all feel very comfortable and was amazing with our 11 day old son, managing to get beautiful shots despite little one being a little grumpy at times! Lovely quality photos and the presentation folio box is unique and beautiful. Thanks again for a very positive and memorable experience that we will remember fondly always.
Aimee Hitchen
Mar 14, 2022
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I honestly could not recommend Sandra enough. She was absolutely amazing with our daughter at her newborn shoot making sure she and ourselves were comfortable at all times from start to finish. Sandra has been fantastic right from the beginning from booking our session to collecting our prints. I will forever be grateful to Sandra for capturing such beautiful pictures of our baby girl. Thank you again Sandra, see you soon for the cake smash!
Alex Kilkenny
Mar 04, 2022
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We had an amazing experience with Sandra she was really nice and welcoming. We felt at ease like we was at home. She was absolutely brilliant with our baby girl. The photos she took was absolutely amazing We love them! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!
Lizzie Jackson
Mar 03, 2022
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Sandra was amazing and we were so pleased with the photos. She is an absolute expert with newborns! She let us sit and relax whilst she made our a little girl so comfy and content!
