Business Details
14 Years
experience
Edinburgh Newborn Maternity & Family Photographer
Jill Garvie Photographer was founded on a deep appreciation for capturing life's fleeting moments. With over a decade of experience specialising in newborn, maternity, and family photography, the business combines technical expertise with a heartfelt approach. Based in Musselburgh near Edinburgh, the studio offers tailored sessions that prioritise natural connection and comfort. The photographer's background as a mother informs her sensitive handling of infants and families, while continuous professional development ensures adherence to best practices.Services include bespoke consultations, curated styling options, and meticulous post-processing to create timeless images. The studio accommodates clients' needs through flexible scheduling, location choices, and varied package options designed to suit different stages of family life.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Portraits
Family Sessions
Cake Smash Shoots
Baby Milestones
Sitter Photoshoots
Birthday Portraits
Studio Rentals
Outdoor Sessions
Portrait Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Over 10 years specialising in newborn and family photography
- Personalised pre-session consultations for tailored experiences
- Extensive collection of styling props and outfits included
- Positive testimonials highlighting gentle, professional approach
- Flexible session options including studio and outdoor locations
What people say
Gentle and relaxed
Beautiful photographs
Professional and patient
Perfect newborn pictures
Highly recommend
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialised photography for infants aged 0-14 days, capturing natural poses and sleepy moments in a safe studio environment. Sessions include professional posing guidance, prop selection, and post-processing to enhance details while maintaining authenticity. The three-hour duration accommodates feeding and settling periods, with packages offering digital files and printed keepsakes.
Maternity Sessions
Celebratory photoshoots documenting the final stages of pregnancy, available in studio or outdoor locations. Sessions focus on flattering compositions that highlight maternal beauty, with styling options including client wardrobe or studio-provided maternity wear. Packages include consultation, image selection, and display-ready prints to commemorate this transitional period.
Cake Smash Shoots
Interactive milestone sessions featuring custom-designed cake smash setups with dairy-free/vegan cake options. The hour-long sessions include cleanup baths, balloon decorations, and playful posing to capture genuine expressions. Packages provide edited digital images and printed products showcasing both messy fun and formal portraits of the birthday child.
Family Photography
Studio or location-based sessions capturing multi-generational family dynamics, with posing guidance to create cohesive compositions. The service accommodates groups up to 15 members, offering styling advice and prop selection to personalise images. Packages include wall art credits and digital collections preserving candid interactions and formal arrangements.
Baby Milestone Sessions
Photographic documentation of infants aged 6 weeks to toddlers, tracking developmental stages through posed and candid imagery. Sessions utilise themed props and client-provided items to create narrative sequences, with packages offering print boxes and slideshow presentations that highlight growth progression over time.
People
Jill Garvie
Lead Photographer
Edinburgh-based professional photographer specialising in newborn and family portraiture with over a decade of experience. Formerly a stay-at-home mother, Jill transitioned her personal passion for capturing family moments into a career after studying photography at Edinburgh College. She maintains industry standards through annual training with nationally recognised newborn photography specialists.
Questions
What age range do you photograph for newborn sessions?
Newborn sessions work best when babies are under 14 days old to capture natural curled poses. Sessions can still be arranged for older infants with adjusted expectations for posing possibilities.
Can we include siblings in our photoshoot?
Absolutely. Family sessions specifically accommodate multiple children, while newborn and maternity sessions can include siblings through additional posing arrangements during booking consultations.
What should we wear for our family portrait session?
A pre-session consultation provides styling guidance, including colour coordination tips and wardrobe suggestions. Clients may bring personal outfits or use items from our studio's collection of photography-appropriate clothing.
How long does a typical photoshoot last?
Session durations vary: newborn shoots require 3 hours, cake smash sessions 1-2 hours, and family/maternity sessions up to 1 hour. Additional time is factored for breaks, outfit changes, and natural pacing.
Do you offer outdoor location shoots?
Maternity and family sessions can be arranged at client-chosen outdoor locations within the Edinburgh area. The studio remains the primary location for newborn and cake smash photography due to equipment requirements.
What's included in your photography packages?
All packages include pre-session consultation, professional posing guidance, prop/accessory use, and post-processing. Higher-tier options provide expanded digital image collections, printed products, and wall art credits for complete display solutions.
