SA Photography Ltd is a specialist family photographer serving Irlam and Greater Manchester. We create calm, timeless family portraits in a warm, family-run studio that puts relationships first.
SA Photography Ltd specialises in family photography for Irlam and the wider Greater Manchester area. As a small family-run studio led by a mum and grandma, we bring a gentle, personal touch to every session — creating calm, unhurried portraits that reflect the real connections between you and the people you love. Our focus is on capturing honest moments and natural interactions so your family portraits feel timeless rather than staged. Why choose SA Photography Ltd? We believe family photography should be easy, relaxed and full of warmth. Sessions are designed to let relationships lead the story: from playful moments with children to the quiet tenderness between parents and grandparents. Our experience with babies and young children means we know how to create an atmosphere that encourages smiles, cuddles and genuine expression — even when toddlers are busy exploring. Families return to us because of our patient, reassuring approach and the way we turn everyday moments into images you’ll treasure for years. Our approach is simple and personal. Before your session we talk through what matters most to you — favourite colours, meaningful props, or particular family combinations you want captured. On the day, we work at a relaxed pace in our warm and welcoming studio, allowing time for breaks and natural pauses so little ones feel comfortable. I guide each family with gentle prompts and playful interactions, always keeping the experience light and fun while composing images that look elegant and effortless. Every portrait is edited with care by our small team to ensure a timeless finish. We offer private online galleries so you can review your images in the comfort of your home and choose the portraits that speak to you. Whether you’re after classic posed portraits, candid lifestyle frames, or a mixture of both, our goal is the same: to deliver authentic, beautifully crafted family photographs that become part of your family story. Based locally and serving Irlam and surrounding communities, SA Photography Ltd combines professional skill with a heartfelt, family-first philosophy. If you want family photos that capture personality, connection and the small moments that mean the most, get in touch to plan a relaxed session tailored to your family.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
30-minute festive mini session with 3 professionally edited digital images.
Cake smash / birthday session with 5 digital images to download. Parents and siblings welcome.
Up to 1 hour session, 12 professionally edited digital images and 12 included 8x6 prints.
Up to 1 hour in the studio, private online gallery with 15 images, 5 edited digital images and 5 prints (6x4").
Up to 2 hours in studio, private online gallery with 15–20 images, 5 edited digital images and 10 prints (6x4").
Up to 2 hours, private online gallery with 30–35 images, 15 edited digital images and 15 prints (8x6").
Up to 3.5 hours, private gallery with 25–40 images, 15 edited digital images and 20 prints (6x4").