Newborn, baby and family photography

Leigh Bray Studio

timeless moments,
beautifully made

Gentle newborn, baby and family photography, with time to settle, feed and enjoy the experience. Based near Longridge and welcoming families from Preston, the Ribble Valley and across Lancashire.

Sleeping newborn wrapped in cream with a delicate floral headband

Calm, soft, natural

Photography built around stillness, comfort and gentle detail.

Everything is designed to feel settled for new parents and safe for babies, with soft neutral styling and a private gallery for choosing favourites afterwards.

Newborn baby resting gently with their chin on folded hands
Wrapped newborn sleeping in a woven basket on a soft cream blanket
A relaxed family portrait photographed by Leigh Bray
A mother holding her newborn baby in a softly lit portrait
Wrapped newborn sleeping in a round woven basket with a floral headband

Studio services

A calm photography experience, from your first message to choosing the images you love.

Leigh guides each family through planning, the session itself and a private proof gallery afterwards. Nothing is rushed, and your final image collection is chosen only after you have viewed the photographs.

01

Plan around your family

Share your due date, baby age, family details and anything that will help Leigh prepare a comfortable session.

02

A gentle session

Newborn sessions allow time for feeding and settling, while baby and family sessions follow a relaxed pace.

03

Choose after viewing

View your proofs in a private gallery, mark your favourites and choose the collection that suits you.

Packages

Reserve your session, then choose your image collection after viewing.

Around 60 minutes

Baby milestones

Sitter sessions, first smiles and growing personalities.

£50 non refundable session deposit
  • Simple studio styling
  • A relaxed baby led pace
  • Choose your image collection after viewing
Enquire about this session

Around 60 minutes

Family portraits

Warm family photographs made to live on the wall.

£50 non refundable session deposit
  • Family and individual portraits
  • Relaxed direction throughout
  • Choose your image collection after viewing
Enquire about this session

The £50 non refundable deposit reserves your session. Your final image collection is chosen after you have viewed the photographs.

Photography across Lancashire

A gentle studio experience within easy reach of Preston and the Ribble Valley.

Leigh welcomes newborns, babies and families from Longridge, Grimsargh and Preston, as well as Whalley, Clitheroe, Lytham and the wider Lancashire area. Send an enquiry with your due date or preferred timing and Leigh will confirm availability personally.

Private client galleries

Families get a quiet, password protected place to choose images.

After a shoot, Leigh can create a gallery, upload proofs, give the family an access code and collect favourite selections without back and forth messages.

Open demo gallery
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Amelia Newborn Preview

Demo access code

AMELIA26

Enquiries welcome

Tell Leigh what you would like to capture.

Tell Leigh about your family and the session you have in mind. This is an enquiry, not a confirmed booking, and Leigh will reply with availability and the next steps.

Submitting this form does not confirm a booking. Leigh will reply with availability, answer any questions and explain how to reserve the session.