Harrogate-based family photographer Mark Hooper creates relaxed, natural family and newborn portraits. He focuses on real connections and joyful, timeless images.
As a Harrogate-based specialist in family photography, Mark Hooper brings a calm, natural approach to every family photoshoot. Mark’s work is built around creating relaxed sessions where real relationships and small, unscripted moments take centre stage. Whether you’re bringing newborns, toddlers or several generations together, his aim is always the same: capture honest, warm images that feel like you. Mark’s style favours gentle direction and a documentary eye. He looks for the brief, telling gestures — a quiet look between parent and child, the way siblings play together, a newborn settling into sleep — and shapes those moments into portraits that are both beautiful and authentic. The result is a gallery of images that works as both everyday keepsake and heirloom portraiture. Working with families requires patience and flexibility, and Mark designs each session with that in mind. He will help you choose locations in and around Harrogate — from comfortable home settings to favourite outdoor spots — and offers straightforward guidance so every shoot flows naturally. Sessions are paced for children and babies, with time built in for comfort and spontaneity rather than a rigid shot list. Mark’s friendly, easygoing manner helps even camera-shy family members relax, which leads to more genuine, joyful photography. Newborn photography is handled with particular care and sensitivity. Mark uses gentle posing, soft lighting and a calm atmosphere to ensure babies and parents feel safe and comfortable, producing delicate, timeless portraits that families cherish. While family work is Mark’s primary focus, he also offers occasional maternity support and video services to complement family storytelling when required. However, the heart of Mark Hooper Photography remains capturing family life in Harrogate with clarity, warmth and honesty. If you value natural, emotive family photos that reflect real connections rather than forced poses, Mark provides a considered, professional experience from first conversation to finished images. Each shoot is tailored to your family’s personality, producing photographs you’ll want to display and revisit for years to come.