Business Details
9 Years
experience
Award-Winning Maternity, Newborn & Baby Photographer in Great Dunmow
Talissa Fernando Photography is an internationally award-winning maternity, newborn, and baby photography studio based in Great Dunmow, Essex. Established in 2017, the business specialises in creating luxury photographic experiences tailored to families, offering bespoke art pieces that capture life's most precious moments. The founder, Talissa, transitioned from a career in charity fundraising to professional photography after discovering her passion while living in Geneva. Her work has earned recognition including Maternity Photographer of the Year (London & South East Prestige Awards) and Newborn Image of the Year (The Guild of Photographers).The studio provides couture maternity wear, newborn props, and professional hair and makeup services, ensuring clients receive a comprehensive luxury experience. With a focus on safety, creativity, and client satisfaction, the business serves families across Essex, Hertfordshire, and beyond, offering tailored sessions from maternity through to baby milestones. The team's expertise in handling newborns and creating artistic compositions ensures every client receives timeless, high-quality imagery designed for home display.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Photography
Baby Milestone Sessions
Cake Smash Photography
Luxury Art Pieces
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Award-winning expertise in maternity and newborn photography
- Purpose-built luxury studio with couture styling options
- Professional newborn handling safety training
- Complimentary digital files with all art products
- Personalised pre-consultation and reveal viewing process
Associations and certifications
- The Guild of Photographers
- London & South East Prestige Awards
What people say
Amazing work
Captures special moments
Lovely studio
Expertise in newborn photography
Beautiful art pieces
Services
Maternity Photography
Luxury maternity photography sessions in a purpose-built studio with couture dress collections and professional styling. Specialising in creative, artistic compositions that celebrate pregnancy journeys. Sessions include pre-consultation, hair and makeup options, and tailored prop selections to create timeless imagery for home display.
Newborn Photography
Award-winning newborn photography capturing delicate early moments with safety-certified handling techniques. Sessions feature curated props, sibling involvement options, and colour-coordinated setups. Includes pre-consultation planning and post-session product design assistance for displaying cherished memories.
Cake Smash Sessions
Creative first-birthday photography combining clean portraits with playful cake-smash adventures. Includes themed outfits, professional cake provision, and post-session bath time photography. Designed to capture joyful personality development in toddlers through artistic compositions.
Luxury Art Pieces
Handcrafted wall art, print boxes, and albums using professional photographic materials. Each piece includes matching digital files for personal use. Products range from entry-level display options to premium heirloom collections with custom framing and presentation designs.
Bespoke Photography Experience
Personalised photography journey from initial consultation through final product delivery. Includes wardrobe styling, session planning, cinematic reveal viewing, and product customisation. Designed to create cohesive family narratives across maternity, newborn, and baby milestones with consistent artistic direction.
People
Talissa Fernando
Photographer & Studio Owner
Award-winning photographer specialising in maternity, newborn, and baby portraiture. Trained by industry leaders, with over a decade of professional experience. Recipient of multiple national photography awards including Maternity Photographer of the Year. Committed to creating timeless art through personalised luxury sessions.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialise in maternity, newborn, and baby photography, including cake smash sessions for first birthdays. All sessions include styling options and luxury display products.
How do I book a session?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule a no-obligation pre-consultation. We recommend booking maternity sessions after 20 weeks and newborn sessions around due dates.
What is included in the session fee?
The £99 session fee covers planning, wardrobe access, the photography session itself, and a reveal viewing. Products and digital files are purchased separately.
Are hair and makeup services available?
Professional hair and makeup artists can be booked for maternity and baby milestone sessions to enhance your photographic experience.
What safety measures do you have for newborns?
Our photographer holds professional newborn safety training and uses spotters during posing. All props and equipment meet strict safety standards for infant photography.
How long does the photography process take?
Sessions typically last 2-3 hours to accommodate baby's needs. Reveal viewings occur 2-3 weeks later for product selection and design finalisation.
