Newborn & Family Photographer Cumbria | Ines Henderson Photography

Maternity + Newborn + Family + First birthday

Honest photography for the moments that matter

Dad and daughter holding hands and walking in shallow water at the beach during sunset, splashing water as they walk.

The way they reach for your hand. The way they look at you. The laughter, cuddles and quiet moments that make your family yours.

These are the memories worth holding onto. Because one day, these are the little things you'll want to remember most.

My sessions are relaxed, natural and focused on capturing your family exactly as you are.

Expectant couple smiling together on the beach at sunset during an outdoor maternity session.

Beauty in every Chapter

Maternity + Newborn + Family + First Birthday  photography

Life moves quickly. The bump becomes a baby, babies become toddlers, and somehow they keep growing before you're ready.

I photograph these chapters as they really are, full of connection, movement, laughter and love, so you have something to take you back to how it all felt.

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Pregnant woman standing barefoot in the sea at Silloth West Beach during a maternity photography session.

Expectant couple embracing on the beach during a relaxed outdoor maternity photography session.

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Pregnant woman seated in a bright, natural-light photography studio.

Maternity

Newborn

Family

First Birthday

Natural light photography studio in Silloth, Cumbria, with a neutral sofa and relaxed homelike styling.

Photographer Ines Henderson sitting in her natural light studio in Silloth, Cumbria.

I want you IN The photographs, too.

Hi, I'm Ines, photographer, mum of four boys, and someone who knows just how easy it is to become the person behind the camera.

I don't believe family photographs need to be perfect. I want to capture the way you hold each other, the little looks between you, the laughter, cuddles and all those interactions that are simply you.

Because one day, these photographs won't just show your children what they looked like. They'll show them how it felt to be loved by you.

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Their stories

Pregnant woman sitting on a sofa with her hands resting on her bump during a relaxed maternity session.

Maternity / View

Mum sitting by the window and cuddling her newborn baby during a relaxed studio newborn session.

Newborn / View

Family sharing a playful moment together outdoors at sunset.

Family / View

Baby sitting in a wooden chair during a relaxed first birthday studio session.

First Birthday / View

Family of five walking together on Silloth West Beach at sunset.

Family of five playing together during a relaxed outdoor family photography session.

Nothing forced, nothing perfect.

Just you.

You don't need to know how to pose, and your children don't need to sit still or smile on command.

I'll gently guide you when you need it, but mostly I create the space for you to simply be together. To cuddle, play, explore, laugh and let your children be exactly who they are.

All the details

Mum and child sitting together on the beach at sunset.

Sometimes, the best way to begin is with a conversation.

If my photographs feel like the kind of memories you'd love to hold onto, I'd love to hear from you.

Tell me a little about your family, what you'd love to capture and any questions you might have. I'll take it from there.

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“RELAXED, UNFORCED AND NATURAL.”

“We found Ines on Instagram and it was exactly the vibe we wanted for our newborn photoshoot — relaxed, unforced and natural.
Both of us aren’t the most comfortable in front of a camera but as soon as we stepped into the studio all of that went away. The photos Ines has taken capture every emotion exactly how they were felt in that moment.
We didn’t feel rushed and she took her time to get some photos that we will treasure forever.”
— Amy, Newborn Session
“IT WAS ENJOYABLE, FUN AND, SURPRISINGLY, REALLY RELAXING.”

“As a family group of 16, we’ve spent years trying (with very little success) to get a decent family photo. We chose Ines to do a Birthday Celebration shoot for us — and we’re so glad we did.
We had the most fantastic evening. It was enjoyable, fun and, surprisingly, really relaxing. And at long last, we now have not just one, but lots of brilliant family photos.
We loved the shoot, we love the photos, and it’s wonderful looking back at them to remember our special day.”
— Jacquie, Extended Family Session
“SHE BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN THEIR LITTLE PERSONALITIES.”

“This was our second time coming to Ines for a session. We had our newborn shoot and now our baby has turned one and we came back for another session.
Ines makes you feel instantly relaxed and comfortable, nothing is any bother to her, she is amazing with children and brings out the best in their little personalities, which makes the most precious photographs that we will treasure forever.
Such another beautiful experience for our little family.”
— Danielle, Newborn & First Birthday Session

Pregnant woman wearing a white dress during a relaxed studio maternity session.

Mum cuddling her sleeping newborn baby during a natural newborn photography session.

let's connect

begin your story

If my work feels like the right fit for your family, I’d love to hear from you.

Tell me a little about your family, the session you’re interested in and anything else you’d like me to know. I personally read every enquiry and I will be in touch within two working days.