Specialist family photographer in Kendal, Becky Swallow creates relaxed, natural family portraits. Experienced with newborns, babies and children to capture genuine connections and milestones.
As a Kendal-based specialist in family photography, I focus on creating authentic, timeless images that tell your family’s story. My work centres on relaxed, natural portraiture — the quiet moments, the playful interactions and the small details that make each family unique. I love photographing people, and whether you’re booking a newborn session, a baby shoot, or a family portrait with children, my aim is the same: to capture genuine connection, not just posed smiles. My approach is gentle and personal. I work conversationally to put everyone at ease, using light, composition and timing to find those honest, unforced moments. For newborn and baby sessions I prioritise a calm, safe atmosphere so parents and little ones can relax; for children and family shoots I blend candid, documentary-style images with a few carefully guided portraits to create a varied, natural gallery you’ll want to return to again and again. Sessions take place around Kendal and the surrounding Lake District locations, or in the comfort of your own home when that feels right. I’ll help you choose settings and times that suit your family’s personality and mood — whether that’s a soft, golden-hour walk by the river, a cosy at-home newborn session, or a playful family portrait on familiar local paths. My priority is to make the day feel easy and enjoyable so the photographs reflect who you really are. Beyond taking photographs, I value the relationship with each family I work with. I’ll take time to understand what matters to you, prepare the session so it runs smoothly, and carefully edit the final images to produce a cohesive collection of keepsakes. My clients tell me they appreciate the calm, friendly manner I bring to sessions and the natural, emotive images that result. If you’re in Kendal or the surrounding area and want a family photographer who specialises in newborns, babies, children and family portraits, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s plan a relaxed session that captures the moments you’ll want to remember for a lifetime.