Studio 1 Photography, based in Penmore House Chesterfield, are family photography specialists. Ashley & Emma create relaxed, natural family portraits including newborns, babies and children.
Studio 1 Photography are Chesterfield’s family photography specialists — a friendly husband-and-wife team who specialise in creating relaxed, story-telling family portraits you’ll treasure. Working from our studio in the beautiful Grade II listed Penmore House we focus on capturing natural connections and genuine moments: from newborn and baby portraits to children’s milestones, baptisms, communions and birthday sessions. Why choose Studio 1? We combine professional photography with in-house hair and make-up artistry and bespoke framing. Emma’s experience as a hair & make-up artist and trained newborn poser helps clients feel confident and comfortable, while Ashley’s years behind the camera ensure every portrait is beautifully lit and composed. Our relaxed, private sessions let families be themselves — the result is images that feel authentic, warm and ready to be displayed as gallery-quality artwork in your home. Our approach is personal and simple: we learn about your family before the shoot so we can craft a session that suits your personalities and preferences. Family photoshoots are conducted in a calm, friendly atmosphere with space for everyone — we can comfortably accommodate larger family groups and generational portraits. Typical portrait sessions last around an hour (newborn sessions are longer to allow for feeding and settling), and every session is private so you can relax and enjoy the experience. After your shoot we invite you back to our private gallery room to view a slideshow of your images. Together we’ll help you select favourites and advise on framing or wall art — all printed and handcrafted in-house by our highly trained team using real wood frames, acid-free mounts and Giclée fine art prints. This end-to-end process means we maintain quality from click to finished piece and tailor artwork to suit your home. Whether you want a timeless family portrait for your living room, a newborn set of images to mark those first days, or a fun cake-smash or birthday session to celebrate a milestone, Studio 1 Photography brings warmth, patience and specialist family expertise. Based in Chesterfield with free visitor parking, we welcome families across the area who want natural, honest photographs that become part of their family story.