Specialist family photographer in Chesterfield. Niki creates relaxed, natural family photos—newborns, babies, children and milestone sessions—focused on connection, personality and timeless storytelling.
I specialise in family photography from my base in Chesterfield, bringing a warm, story-driven approach to every session. As a multi award-winning photographer with over a decade in the creative industry, I’m passionate about capturing the true personality and connection within families—those unguarded smiles, small hands holding tight, and the little moments that become your most treasured memories. My work centres on relaxed, natural imagery. I aim to create an easy atmosphere where children and parents can be themselves — playful, curious, and present. I take time to put even the most camera-shy children at ease, using gentle direction, humour and quick pace to capture authentic expressions. Whether you’re celebrating a newborn, a first birthday cake smash, a baptism or communion, or simply want updated family portraits, I shape each session around your family’s personality so the finished images feel genuine and timeless. I work from a fully equipped home studio in Chesterfield and also photograph on location across the local area. Sessions are relaxed and collaborative: we start with a conversation about what matters to you, choose a setting and mood that fits your family, and I guide the day with patience and care. My background in television production and storytelling informs how I frame moments, using light, composition and subtle direction to build a cohesive visual narrative that reflects who you are. Families trust me not just for individual portraits but for capturing milestones in a way that blends posed portraits with candid documentary-style images. I’ve had the privilege of working with local nurseries and many returning families, and I aim to make the whole experience simple, enjoyable and memorable. My clients often tell me they appreciate the calm, professional manner I bring to sessions and how quickly children settle into the shoot. If you’d like to enhance your photos with moving images, I also offer family films as an optional add‑on, and for larger outdoor celebrations I can provide aerial coverage when appropriate. Get in touch to discuss how we can create heartfelt, beautifully crafted family photos that you’ll love to look back on for years to come.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Short themed mini sessions ideal for babies and toddlers; price based per child.
30-minute family portrait session with a set of digital images and options to purchase additional images and prints.
First birthday cake smash fun, props provided; you bring the cake.
On-location family photo package delivered as fully edited digital images.
Baby-led newborn photography session capturing sleepy newborn portraits with choice of colour themes.
Short cinematic family film with music, delivered via digital download.
Combined family photo and video package including edited images and a short cinematic film.
Ceremony coverage including ceremony, confetti, formal family portraits and newlywed portraits.
Certified drone pilot aerial package for real estate, construction, events and weddings including edited images and short video.
Half-day wedding coverage including prep, ceremony, portraits, confetti and post-ceremony moments.
Full-day wedding coverage from prep to evening reception including speeches, cake cutting and first dance.
Combined photography and cinematic highlight video for full-day weddings.