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Newborn, Maternity & Family Photographer near Chepstow & Newport

Welcome to Kate Kirkby Photography, a Family & Newborn Photographer less than 30 minutes from Newport & Chepstow. Visit my natural light photography studio in Pill or choose an outdoor family photoshoot at one of the fantastic locations in North Somerset.

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With more than a decade of experience photographing little people and the families, I’m proud to work with clients from across the South West, including Chepstow, Newport & Bristol.

My sessions are calm, fun, and relaxed, while my careful attention to detail ensures you leave with timeless family photographs to treasure forever.

From the excitement of your first pregnancy to the busy years with older children and teenagers, it would be a privilege to photograph your family and preserve these moments for you.

My studio is based in the village of Pill, conveniently located just off the M5 at Junction 19.

meet Kate

“Absolutely loved the newborn photos taken by Kate! She has a lovely, cosy studio that instantly makes you feel welcome” – Claire, Chepstow

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“Kate exceeded our expectations! From the moment we stepped into her cozy studio, we felt welcome and relaxed. Kate’s expertise and gentle approach made our newborn photoshoot a breeze.” – Sian, Newport

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THE STUDIO

The perfect relaxed space for your newborn, baby or family photography session, located between Newport, Chepstow and Bristol

My beautiful natural light photography studio is located in the lovely village of Pill, just a short drive from Newport, Chepstow, and Bristol. The studio offers tea and coffee facilities and a comfortable sofa, giving you space to relax when you’re not in front of the camera. It’s a calm, welcoming environment designed to help everyone feel at ease.

I keep my set-ups simple so the focus remains on your baby or child, while also offering a thoughtfully curated collection of props to use during your newborn or family photoshoot.

Less than 30 minutes from Chepstow and just 15 minutes from Bristol city centre, the studio is conveniently located just off Junction 19 of the M5—making it ideal for families looking for a newborn or family photographer in Bristol, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, or South Wales.

If you would like to see me at work in my studio you can watch a video of a Bristol newborn photoshoot here.

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Our Google Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

      
 
 
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   Charlie Doyle 
 58 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a gift for my Mum’s 50th birthday. We have never done anything similar and my mum is a little camera shy. However, Kate was super helpful and made us all feel at home. The photos were also fantastic and I’m sure they will be featuring throughout the rest of my life. I would recommend her to everyone. Thanks very much Kate!!
  
 
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   Amy Tottle 
 131 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a newborn photoshoot with Kate and we are so glad we did. We were in good hands with Kate, she’s a natural! Her studio is well equipped and we felt very comfortable. Our photos are beautiful thank you again! We will be back for any future family photo shoots.
  
 
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   Matt Taylor 
 136 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I arranged a family shoot with Kate for my wife’s birthday and couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. I found Kate to be extremely friendly and communicative in setting up the shoot - recommending the perfect time and place to get the photos we wanted. On the day of the shoot, Kate was great. She knew the best spots to get great photos and was able to get all of our kids listening and enjoying themselves. The final product was fantastic - the quality of the photos really exceeded our expectations, we are thrilled with them. We’d highly recommend Kate to anyone looking for some great family photos!
  
 
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   sally wyatt 
 179 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had the best experience with Kate. She was completely amazing with our newborn. She's like a baby whisperer. And the resulting pictures are heart meltingly exquisite.I would highly recommend
  
 
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   Duguid 
 245 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A lovely photoshoot to celebrate our son's 1st birthday. Kate was super accommodating around getting a time that suited with naps and the studio was lovely and warm. Relaxed session, no pressure and Kate really got the best out of our little one and us! Going back to view the photos and slideshow was really helpful to chat through the different options and made it a proper occasion.
  
 
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   Debz Dyer 
 312 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +5
The children had such an amazing  time so much fun. 5* so quick fun and easy . Price is great value too . Love it . Kate  was fab .
  
 
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   Esme Rogers 
 337 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful experience with Kate and are overjoyed with the pictures she captured of our family. The studio is perfect and Kate kept us informed every step of the way and made us feel really comfortable and relaxed the whole time during the shoot. I would highly recommend to friends and family.
  
 
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   Vandana Viswa Nath 
 365 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely loved the newborn photos taken by Kate! She has a lovely, cosy studio that instantly makes you feel welcome. Her service was exceptional, and her energy was amazing throughout the session. Kate is incredibly patient and passionate, always going the extra mile to achieve the perfect shot. Overall, it was a wonderful experience — she handled our baby with such care and professionalism.
  
 
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   Jung HS 
 403 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I spent a lot of time searching for the perfect photo studio, comparing many options online, and as soon as I saw Kate's Instagram, I knew this was the one. Her photos were stunning and exactly the style I was looking for. Kate was incredibly kind and honest from the very beginning. She guided me toward a more suitable, and even more affordable option than the one I had originally considered. I truly appreciated her professionalism and honesty. A week after our session, we returned to her studio for the photo review. Every single photo was so stunning that we ended up going over our initial budget, but I have no regrets because I'm so happy with the result. If we want family photos again, there's no doubt we'll be booking with Kate's studio. I'd highly recommend taking a look at her Instagram if you are looking for a studio.
  
 
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   Ruby-jay Manning 
 418 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Don’t even know where to start with how amazing Kate is not only Kate herself but the process of doing our maternity shoot and also picking a package that worked for us so simple and straightforward, Kate’s Communication is amazing and put me right at ease once we had our first conversation and I knew from our first conversation I was making the right choice in choosing Kate to take these amazing pictures for us! Kate made me and my partner feel so welcome and relax there was no awkwardness and we had a great time in Kate’s studio! Kate guided us through the pictures and how to Pose and stand to get the best result and she didn’t disappoint as I completely feel in love with all the images Kate took! We are due to see Kate again once baby is here and I cannot wait. I also have absolutely no doubt I will be using Kate for the foreseeable future as she is definitely one of a kind!

BESPOKE WALL ART

I am proud to offer my clients a stunning range of bespoke wall art. There are samples on display in my studio and I can create mock-ups with your family photographs. This means you will know exactly how your art will look once it’s up on the wall.

I use a range of suppliers that I have personally selected over the years for their quality, outstanding craftsmanship and unique products.