Specialist family photographer in Bournemouth — Rosalyn captures modern, light and airy family portraits in a calm, child‑friendly home studio. City & Guilds accredited and award‑winning.
Rosalyn Jay is a specialist family photographer based in Bournemouth, dedicated to capturing the real connections that make each family unique. With a warm, calm approach and a modern, light-and-airy aesthetic, Rosalyn creates timeless family portraits that feel natural rather than staged. Voted Best Family Photographer in Dorset 2023, she brings both professional training and a genuine love for working with children to every shoot. Why choose Rosalyn Jay Photography? Rosalyn combines City & Guilds accreditation in Maternity, Newborn and Toddler Photography with twenty years of experience working with children in various settings. Her studio is a bright, all‑white, modern home environment designed to be safe and welcoming — the perfect place for babies, toddlers and parents to relax. Free local parking and a friendly, unhurried atmosphere help families feel at ease from the moment they arrive. What makes the approach special is Rosalyn’s focus on authentic moments. Rather than forcing smiles or rigid poses, she encourages gentle interaction and playful connection so that real expressions and relationships come through. Whether you want candid lifestyle images, classic portraits, or a combination of both, Rosalyn tailors each session to your family’s personality and needs. She also offers specialist maternity photography alongside her core family work, providing a thoughtful, supportive experience for expectant parents. How she works: sessions are relaxed and child‑centred, with time built in for soothing, breaks and outfit changes when needed. After the shoot Rosalyn carefully edits each image to ensure a consistent, high-quality finish and delivers your gallery via a private emailed link for easy, high-resolution downloads. For families who want physical keepsakes, professional prints, framed options and fine-art products are available to order. Rosalyn’s work is driven by a simple passion: capturing the early years and the everyday moments that become treasured memories. If you’re in Bournemouth or the surrounding area and want family photographs that feel honest, beautiful and made to last, Rosalyn Jay Photography specialises in creating those images with care, skill and a gentle, experienced touch.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
45 minute family session with time for two outfit changes; 12 edited images included.
Sitter session for babies 3–12 months with two outfit/prop changes; 12 edited images included.
Location session at local beaches, parks or woodlands delivering 12 edited digital images.
Cake smash package with portraits and smash; full gallery of 20 edited images.
Natural unposed newborn session (4–12 weeks) with 15 edited images.
2 hour newborn session with 2–3 poses/prop changes. Parents and siblings can be included if requested.