Halifax-based Chaplin Studio specialises in family photoshoots and fine art children and newborn portraits. Lidia Chaplin creates relaxed, storytelling sessions in-studio or on location across Yorkshire.
Chaplin Studio is a Halifax-based specialist in family photography, led by Lidia Chaplin. With a rare blend of journalistic instinct and a First-Class Honours degree in Fine Art, Lidia builds family portraits that feel both honest and beautifully composed. If you want images that look timeless rather than staged, Chaplin Studio positions itself as a family photography expert in Yorkshire who cares about the story behind every smile. Why choose Chaplin Studio? Lidia’s background in storytelling means she notices the small, meaningful moments that others miss — the quiet glance, a child’s spontaneous laugh, the way siblings lean on one another. Her fine art training shapes a painterly attention to light, colour and composition so each portrait reads like a crafted keepsake. Whether it’s newborn, baby, children or milestone sessions (first birthdays and other family moments), Chaplin Studio specialises in creating images that families treasure for generations. What makes the approach special is the atmosphere Lidia creates. Sessions are relaxed, playful and directed with gentle posing guidance so children feel comfortable and authentic. The studio at Dean Clough is a bright, welcoming space with large windows and a calm, creative layout — perfect for fine art portraits — and Chaplin Studio also offers on-location shoots across Yorkshire when a natural outdoor setting better suits your family. How the process works: every shoot begins with a personalised pre-session consultation where we plan the mood, wardrobe suggestions, and any props or treasured items you’d like to include. On the day, Lidia balances candid documentary-style moments with considered posed portraits to give you a varied gallery of natural, expressive images. Services commonly requested include newborn and baby portraits, creative children’s sessions, themed or costume shoots, milestone shoots like first birthdays, and family group portraits. Pets are welcome too — Chaplin Studio loves to include the whole family. Deliverables focus on quality and care: expertly retouched fine art images, print-ready files and options for luxury prints or wall art. Chaplin Studio also offers artistic retouching and gift certificates for sessions. Based in Halifax and serving families across Yorkshire, Lidia Chaplin aims to make each family photoshoot an enjoyable, memorable experience — one that results in images with warmth, depth and lasting emotional value. To begin, contact Chaplin Studio for a consultation and let Lidia help you plan a family photoshoot that truly reflects who you are.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
30 minute individual portrait session per person with fully edited digital images.
Up to 2 hours of match coverage with fully edited digital images. Travel within 5 miles included.
1 hour children's or family mini session with 15 edited digital images. Book now offers apply.
1 hour creative portrait session with 15 edited digital images.
Team group portrait session (1 hour) with fully edited digital images. Travel within 5 miles included.
Up to 3 hours of match coverage with edited images. Travel within 5 miles included.
1 hour studio or on-location session with 5 professionally edited images — ideal for headshots or a couple of product shots.
Up to 6 hours of sports/event coverage with fully edited images and optional team portraits.
1.5 hour family or children's session, online gallery and 5 printed photos included. Customisable packages.
1.5 hour creative portrait session, online gallery and 5 printed photos included.
2–3 hour branding session with 20 edited images and online gallery access (6 months).
Up to 2 hours of shooting, 60+ edited images, online gallery, 20 prints and a designer photo album.
Up to 2 hours of shooting, 60+ edited images, online gallery, prints and designer album.
Full-day commercial coverage (up to 8 hours) delivering 50+ professionally edited images, art direction and extended usage rights.
Up to 6 hours coverage with one photographer and 150+ edited high-quality images. Complimentary engagement session offer applies to some bookings.
Up to 10 hours coverage with one photographer, 350+ edited high-resolution images and online gallery with print rights. Engagement session included.
Full-day wedding coverage (up to 12 hours), two photographers, 600+ edited images, online gallery and premium album.