Specialist family photographers in Halewood. Stephen & Ayshea create relaxed, documentary family portraits—newborns, children, cake‑smash and milestone shoots—tailored to your family story.
We are Mcan Photography — Stephen and Ayshea Johnson — a Halewood-based husband-and-wife team who specialise in family photography across the North West and the rest of the UK. Family work is at the heart of what we do: from newborn and baby sessions to children’s portraits, christenings, communions and birthday moments, our goal is to capture the honest, joyful story of your family. Our approach is warm, relaxed and documentary-led. We believe the best images come from real connections and natural moments, not stiff poses. That said, we understand families want a few lovely formal portraits for grandparents and keepsakes — so we blend gentle direction with unobtrusive documentary coverage. With more than 15 years of professional experience (Stephen), we’ve learned how to read a room, calm little ones and spot the tiny details that make your family unique. We work with you from the first message to the final image. Every session starts with a chat: what matters to you, which children’s milestones you want to remember, and whether you prefer studio portraits or an on-location shoot. Our studio is on Huyton Business Park, but we’re happy to photograph families in Halewood and nearby locations. We tailor each shoot — short and playful sessions for toddlers, calm newborn and sitter sessions timed around little ones, and fun cake‑smash shoots that actually include three parts: a portrait setup, the messy cake session, and a bubbly clean‑up for those delightful final images. We pride ourselves on making sessions relaxed and enjoyable. We’re parents too, so we know how to put children at ease and adapt when plans change. Attention to detail is important to us — from lighting and composition to the small expressions you’ll want to revisit for years. Stephen is a member of SWPP and we hold full public liability insurance, giving you extra confidence when booking. If you’re looking for a specialist family photographer in Halewood who delivers natural, heartfelt family portraits, get in touch. We listen, advise, and create timeless images that tell the story of your family now — moments that become tomorrow’s memories.