Your Baby Won’t Be This Little Forever.
But you can remember exactly how it felt.
Newborn, maternity & family photography in Barnoldswick, Lancashire
The tiny fingers. The sleepy cuddles. The way they curl up on your chest. The bump you spent months waiting to meet.
These are the moments that seem ordinary now, but one day you’ll wish you could step back into them.
With relaxed, baby-led sessions in my private Barnoldswick studio, you don't need to know how to pose, your baby doesn't need to sleep on cue, and you certainly don't need to be a model.
Just bring yourselves. I'll take care of the rest.
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Hello, I’m Nikita 👋
Welcome to Nikita Kayleigh Photography!
I’ve been photographing bumps, babies and growing families for over 11 years, and I’m all about making your session feel relaxed, natural and completely you.
From your first bump to those tiny newborn days and everything that follows, I’m here to capture the little moments you never want to forget.
Where would you like to go next? Choose below, or keep scrolling and have a look around.
Which little chapter are you in?
Whether you're waiting for your baby, soaking up those first few weeks, or wondering how they've grown so quickly, there's a session for you.
Newborn
Those first few weeks really do pass in a blur. Newborn sessions are for babies under 4 weeks old, with a relaxed, baby-led approach that allows plenty of time for cuddles, feeding and settling. You can simply sit back, relax and enjoy those precious moments with your baby while I take care of everything else.
Sitter
There’s something so special about the stage when they can finally sit all by themselves! Sitter sessions are designed for babies who are sitting fully unsupported, usually around 6–9 months, capturing their expressions, giggles and growing personality before they’re suddenly on the move.
Family
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and I love capturing them exactly as they are. Whether it’s just you and your little ones, a growing family or even your four-legged family member, these relaxed sessions are all about the connection between you.
Maternity
Celebrate your bump, your body and the little person you’re waiting to meet. Choose from my beautiful client wardrobe of dresses, or wear something that feels completely you, for a relaxed maternity session that captures this special chapter before baby arrives.
Older Baby
Missed the newborn stage? You haven’t missed your chance to capture those beautiful early months. These relaxed, unposed sessions are all about your baby just as they are. Their expressions, little smiles, curious looks and growing personality. Perfect for babies between 4 weeks and 6 months.
Cake Smash
Celebrate their first birthday with a fun three part session! Starting with beautiful updated portraits, followed by the all important cake smash and finishing with a splash in my gorgeous roll top bath. And when it comes to choosing your theme, the possibilities are endless! Pick something you've seen and loved, or we can create something completely unique, just for them.
Just bring yourselves.
I'll take care of the rest.
You don't need to know how to pose. Your baby doesn't need to sleep on cue. And your family doesn't need to behave perfectly.
That's my job.
BABY-LED
Your baby's needs
always come first.
We go at their pace, with plenty of time for feeding, cuddles and settling.
relaxed & natural
No awkward posing or
forced smiles. I'll gently guide you while keeping everything natural
and true to you.
everything taken care of
From choosing what to
wear to planning your session, I'll take care of
the details so you can
simply enjoy
the experience.
experience you can trust
With over 11 years of experience and specialist newborn safety training, your little one is in caring, experienced hands.
A little more than you might expect
11+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
NEWBORN SAFETY TRAINED
PRIVATE BARNOLDSWICK STUDIO
CLIENT WARDROBE AVAILABLE
100+ FIVE-STAR REVIEWS
Stunning wall art and albums
more than just a photoshoot
I want your experience to feel just as special as the photographs themselves. From helping you choose what to wear and preparing for your session, to gently guiding you through the shoot and helping you choose how you'd like to display your favourite images, I'm here to take care of the details.
Because these photographs deserve more than sitting forgotten on a phone or hard drive. They're the memories you'll want to see, hold and enjoy for years to come.
Before you know it, you'll be holding them.
Right now, you're counting down the weeks, wondering who they'll look like and imagining what it will feel like to finally hold them in your arms.
Then suddenly, they're here.
Those first few weeks can feel like a beautiful little blur of sleepy cuddles, newborn scrunches, feeds and nappy changing. And before you know it, your newborn isn't quite so new anymore.
That's why now is the perfect time to plan your newborn photographs.
Book while you're pregnant, and I'll take care of the rest. We'll have everything arranged ready for when your little one arrives, so you can simply focus on getting to know your new baby.
And if you book your newborn session in advance, your mini maternity session is included.
A relaxed little session to celebrate you, your bump and this incredible chapter before you meet the baby you've been waiting for.
Because the tiny baby you're imagining right now will soon be the baby you're holding.
Let's make sure you remember just how little they were.
Amanda Brown
"We had a maternity session! I was so nervous but Nikita was fab at calming us down, positioning and just making us feel at ease. The pics turned out fab - can’t wait for the newborn session 💗"
danielle room
"Nikita made us all feel comfortable for the photoshoot. Taking such good care of our baby girl.
And of course the images… WOW! They’re stunning! I couldn’t choose between them and needed them all. Can’t wait to put our gorgeous girl on the walls of our home"
