Business Details
6 Years
experience
Professional Photography Services in Barnsley
Established in 2020, Blue Lights Photography is a Barnsley-based studio specialising in newborn, children's, family, and wedding photography. With over 14 years of experience in capturing life's precious moments, our founder Adele combines technical expertise with a warm, personalised approach to create timeless images. Our newborn photography sessions focus on preserving the fleeting early days of a baby's life, while our cake smash sessions offer playful milestone celebrations. Family and children's portraits are designed to reflect genuine connections and personalities, and our wedding photography service prioritises storytelling and emotional authenticity. We maintain rigorous safety standards in newborn photography and are members of the British Association of Newborn Photographers.Our studio provides a relaxed environment for clients, with flexible scheduling and comprehensive post-session support. We offer tailored packages to suit different needs, including digital files, printed products, and bespoke albums. Our commitment to quality extends to professional editing, prop selection, and customer consultation. With a focus on building long-term relationships, we aim to become trusted partners in documenting families' evolving stories. Our services cater to clients across Barnsley and surrounding areas, with availability for outdoor lifestyle sessions during spring and summer months.
Services
Newborn Photography
Cake Smash Sessions
Children's Portraits
Family Photography
Wedding Coverage
Pre-Wedding Shoots
Digital Packages
Printed Albums
Lifestyle Sessions
Outdoor Photography
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- 14 years of specialist experience in newborn and family photography
- Personalised approach with tailored session planning
- Fully trained in newborn safety and posing techniques
- Comprehensive packages including digital and printed options
- Flexible scheduling with morning and weekend availability
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Newborn Photographers
What people say
Exceptional newborn photography
Patient with children
High-quality edited images
Personalised service
Creative cake smash setups
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialist newborn sessions capturing babies within their first three weeks. Using safe posing techniques and appropriate props, we create timeless images of your baby's earliest days. Sessions include parent and sibling involvement with professional editing to enhance natural features while maintaining authenticity.
Cake Smash Sessions
Milestone birthday photography featuring custom cakes and playful setups. Sessions include pre-cake portraits, messy cake interaction, and cleanup tub photos. We provide allergy-friendly options and professional cleanup, with digital files available in multiple packages to suit different needs.
Family Photography
Professional family portraits capturing natural interactions and connections. Sessions accommodate up to five family members with optional pet inclusion. We offer both studio and outdoor locations, with extended family options available through lifestyle sessions during warmer months.
Wedding Photography
Full-day wedding documentation including pre-ceremony preparations, ceremony, and reception. Packages include pre-wedding consultations, timeline planning, and bespoke album design. We offer both fixed and custom packages with digital and printed deliverables.
Children's Photography
Portrait sessions for children aged three months and older. Using interactive techniques and props, we capture natural expressions and personality. Sessions include parent guidance and multiple outfit changes, with digital and printed product options available.
People
Adele
Owner & Lead Photographer
With over 14 years of experience, Adele specialises in newborn, children's, and wedding photography. She is a certified newborn photographer and member of the British Association of Newborn Photographers, known for her patient and creative approach.
Questions
When is the best time to book a newborn photography session?
Ideally book during pregnancy, preferably after your 20-week scan, to guarantee availability. Sessions are best conducted when babies are 5-14 days old.
What should we bring to a newborn photography session?
Bring nappies, baby wipes, feeding supplies, and a change of clothes. We provide all photography props and equipment needed for the session.
Do you offer outdoor photography options?
Yes, we provide lifestyle outdoor sessions for families and larger groups during spring to autumn months at selected locations across Barnsley and surrounding areas.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, cheque, and all major debit/credit cards. Wedding bookings also accept online bank transfers through secure payment links.
How long do photography sessions typically last?
Newborn sessions take 2-4 hours, cake smash sessions last about an hour, and children's/family sessions generally require one hour with flexibility for younger children.
When will we see our edited photographs?
Newborn and children's images are available within two weeks, while wedding photographs take approximately eight weeks. All clients receive password-protected online galleries.
