Business Details
Luxury Newborn Baby Photography in Monifieth
Mabel & Moose is a luxury photography studio specialising in newborn, baby, and maternity photography. Founded by Ally Stuart-Ross, a Scottish photographer with over 25 years of experience, the studio combines Scandinavian minimalist aesthetics with a client-centric approach. The business prioritises natural, unposed moments, using ethical practices and sustainable methods such as tree planting initiatives. Based in Monifieth near Dundee, the studio offers a calming environment with curated outfits and handmade wooden toys, ensuring safety and comfort for families.With a focus on heirloom-quality portraits, the team provides personalised sessions from pregnancy through to a child's 18th month, including first birthday milestones. The studio's expertise in capturing fleeting developmental stages has earned 28 five-star Google reviews, reflecting its reputation as a trusted choice for preserving family memories.
Services
Newborn Photography
Baby Portraits
Maternity Sessions
First Birthday Shoots
Gift Vouchers
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of professional photography experience
- Our studio uses ethical, sustainable practices
- We specialise in natural, unposed baby photography
- Our calming environment ensures baby's comfort
- We provide all outfits and props for sessions
What people say
Chilled out experience
Amazing pictures
Cherish forever
Calm and confident
Stunning photos
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialist newborn photography capturing babies aged 0-14 days in natural, curled-up positions. Sessions focus on delicate details like soft hair and tiny features using minimalist styling. Parents receive guidance on optimal timing, with booking recommended during the second trimester. Safety and comfort are prioritised throughout.
Maternity Sessions
Scandinavian-style maternity photography celebrating pregnancy from 25-35 weeks. Includes white dress hire and optional partner/child involvement. Sessions emphasise natural beauty with both posed and candid shots, offering heirloom prints to commemorate the journey to parenthood.
Baby Milestones
Photography for babies aged 3 weeks to 18 months documenting key developmental stages. Sessions incorporate wooden toys and natural interactions to capture personality. Includes sitting, crawling and first steps milestones with customised props and outfits provided.
First Birthday
Celebratory photo sessions for 11-13 month olds focusing on personality and play. Uses wooden cake props and themed accessories while avoiding messy 'cake smash' trends. Captures interactive moments with parents using age-appropriate toys and activities.
Gift Vouchers
Flexible gift vouchers for newborn, baby and maternity photography services. Available for specific session types or monetary values, valid for 12 months. Ideal for baby showers or special occasions with customisable redemption options.
People
Ally Stuart-Ross
Lead Photographer
Professional photographer with 25+ years' experience specialising in newborn and baby portraiture. Mother of four with three grandchildren, Ally combines Scandi-style minimalism with natural storytelling. Founded Mabel & Moose after identifying a gap in the market for ethical, baby-led photography.
Questions
What is the best age for newborn photos?
Ideal newborn photos are taken within the first 14 days when babies retain womb-like curled positions. Sessions can still work well up to 3 weeks old with flexibility for hospital stays or parental readiness.
How should we prepare for a baby photoshoot?
Ensure baby arrives well-rested and fed. Avoid waking them immediately before the session. Sessions last 2-3 hours with breaks for feeding and nappy changes. All outfits and props are provided.
Do you offer parent involvement in sessions?
Yes, parents are encouraged to participate. Special poses include mum, dad and sibling combinations. Parental involvement helps create natural, emotional connections in the photographs.
What safety measures are in place?
All sessions prioritise baby safety with constant supervision. No unsafe props or forced posing. Studio maintains high hygiene standards with regular equipment sanitisation and controlled temperature environment.
How are photos delivered?
Clients receive a private viewing 3 weeks post-session. Choose from mounted prints, folio boxes or framed wall art. Digital files included with premium print collections for personal use.
What sustainability practices do you follow?
Studio uses ethically sourced materials, recyclable packaging and partners with tree-planting initiatives. Outfits are carefully curated from sustainable brands with ongoing environmental improvements.
