Family photography in Glasgow

Your family as it is right now: the noise, the cuddles and the joy.

The small things you'll want to remember

Relaxed family sessions across Glasgow and Central Scotland

Children grow up oh so quickly. The way your youngest still reaches for you, the way you hold them without thinking: these are the details that soften with time.

I photograph families in Glasgow and Central Scotland, at home, in the studio or outdoors. The focus is the bond between you and the joy of being together, with no stiff poses and no pressure to smile on cue.

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Mother in a pink dress laughing as her two young daughters hug her in a studio portrait

When and where

Where would you like to be photographed?

Whenever it feels right, at whatever stage your family is in. Some families book while their children are small and everything is changing fast. Others wait until the children are older and want to hold on to this chapter. All of these are exactly right.

Sessions take place at home, in the studio in Glasgow or outdoors across Glasgow and Central Scotland, wherever you and your children feel most at ease.

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At home

Your own space, your own light. Children relax where they feel safe, and the photographs hold the real feeling of your home.

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The studio in Glasgow

Unhurried and warm, with painterly backdrops and room to play. The studio is in Glasgow, with free parking and step-free access.

03

The Scottish outdoors

Woodland, hills or a place that matters to your family. Space to run, climb and be loud while I follow along.

Father in a knitted sweater carrying his young daughter on his hip, cheek to cheek, in a bright room at home
Family of five with a border collie, boys in cowboy hats and a baby held by mum, smiling in a sunlit meadow
Mother in a pink dress sitting among ferns in woodland, smiling at her baby while her toddler peeks over her shoulder
Family of five with a border collie, boys in cowboy hats and a baby held by mum, smiling in a sunlit meadow
Mother and two daughters in white, laughing together on gold satin in a studio family portrait
Mother in a pink dress holding her toddler close in sunlit woodland, both looking down with soft smiles
Close portrait of a toddler in a white top with hands clasped at their chin, in soft studio light
Father, mother and two girls cooking together at the counter of a warm wooden kitchen, seen from behind
Two children heading across a green meadow towards a large tree with low sun shining through the branches
Father in a cowboy hat kneeling in long grass with his young son in a hat and a baby, pine trees behind
Toddler in a white top reaching up to hug their mother in dappled woodland light
Close up of a father’s face beside his young child in a grey sweater, the child’s hand raised, in window light
Mother in a deep blue robe standing with a baby and a toddler on her hips in a painterly studio portrait
Father in a blue t-shirt and his young daughter talking at a wooden kitchen table with a coffee press and mugs
Smiling mother in a pink robe holding her laughing toddler against a painterly studio backdrop
Young girl in a grey bunny jumper concentrating as she bakes in a wooden kitchen, a family member blurred in front
Family seen from behind walking hand in hand through a meadow, a mother carrying a baby and a dog beside them
Child in a grey bunny jumper cracking an egg into a metal bowl while an adult steadies it, baking at home
View from above of a mother in woodland hugging her toddler and baby among ferns

How the session works

Gently documentary: following what unfolds naturally.

  1. We talk first. A short video consultation to hear about your family, your children and what matters most to you.

  2. We plan together. Where to go, what to wear and how to make the day easy for little ones.

  3. The session is unhurried. I guide gently and follow your children's pace. Breaks, snacks and silly moments are all part of it.

  4. Your photographs. Your hand-edited photographs arrive within 3 weeks. Luxury albums and prints are available.

I'm Ready
Close portrait of a mother smiling as she nuzzles her toddler in a warm embrace

What every session includes

The same experience and care, regardless of which package you choose.

Every session includes the same preparation, the same attention, the same unhurried pace. What changes between packages is only the number of photographs you walk away with, and whether a luxury album is included.

✓ Pre-session video consultation: to talk through your wishes and what matters to you

✓ Session at the location of your choosing: home, studio, or outdoors across Scotland

✓ Full access to the client wardrobe: clothing and wraps for baby and family

✓ Gentle guidance throughout: documentary in approach, soft in direction

✓ Hand-retouched digital photographs: delivered to a private online gallery
✓ Interest-free payment plans: up to 12 months, tailored to you · credit card accepted

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Prices and payment plans

Family photoshoots start from £495

Every session includes a pre-session consultation and hand-edited digital photographs, and you can add a luxury album. Interest-free payment plans are available for up to 12 months.

Sessions within 30 miles of the studio are included. Beyond that, a mileage rate of 45p per mile applies.

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Mother and her two daughters cheek to cheek, smiling, in a painterly studio family portrait

★★★★★

‘‘Marieke is truly an magician and so much more than just a photographer. We came in for family photos with my 2 year old and my 5 year old and what followed was utter chaos caused by them two. Yet somehow Marieke managed the situation beautifully, inviting them to play and just have fun with zero pressure...

And somehow despite girls running round like crazy the photos have turned out absolutely incredible and the turnaround to getting the images was super fast!

Will treasure these images forever and I am so glad that we have these moments captured professionally. Highly recommend Marieke to everyone I meet!’’

-Aurelija

One parent and one child, two parents and four, grandparents, partners and siblings: everyone is welcome.

If you’re usually the one behind the camera, this is your chance to be in the picture. Many parents have thousands of photographs of their children and hardly any of themselves with them.

Every family, however it looks

Photographs that follow your children

Toddlers don’t pose. They wriggle, wander off and suddenly want a cuddle. That is the session, and I follow their energy. Nobody needs to sit still, because the natural chaos is where the magic happens.

Mother in a pink dress lifting her baby into the air in a sunlit pine forest with ferns

Everything you wanted to ask.

  • Any age. Babies, toddlers, school age children and teenagers are all welcome, and so are grandparents and partners.

  • That is what I plan for. Sessions are unhurried and follow your children’s pace, so a tantrum, a snack break or a sudden run across the field is simply part of the day.

  • I share a guide before your session to help you choose colours and textures that work together. You are also always welcome to use items from the client wardrobe.

  • I’m based in Glasgow and photograph across Glasgow and Central Scotland. Travel within 30 miles of the studio is included. After that, mileage is charged at 45p per mile.

  • Your photographs arrive within 3 weeks. Additional edited photographs are £25 each, and luxury albums and fine art prints are available.

  • Yes. Many families like having the whole story photographed by the same person. Have a look at Bump to Baby , Maternity, Newborn or get in touch and we’ll plan it together.

Ready to take the next step?

Let's talk about your family.

Whether you know exactly what you'd like or you're still working it out, the contact form is the best place to start. I answer every enquiry personally within 48 hours.

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