Kirkby in Ashfield family specialist Jenny Sneap creates relaxed, natural family, maternity, newborn and first-birthday portraits. She captures genuine connection and timeless memories.
Jenny Sneap is a family photography specialist based in Kirkby in Ashfield, bringing a warm, patient and personal approach to every session. As a devoted family and maternity photographer, Jenny focuses on capturing real connection—those unscripted smiles, tiny details and quiet moments that tell the true story of your family. Why choose Jenny? Her sessions are designed around comfort and ease. Whether you visit her studio or book a lifestyle shoot, Jenny works with a calm, conversational style that settles children and makes parents feel relaxed. Her experience with maternity, newborn and family sessions means she knows how to pace a shoot to suit little ones while still creating beautifully composed, natural images you’ll treasure. What makes her approach special is the blend of gentle direction and documentary awareness. Jenny balances beautiful, classic portraits with candid moments, producing a varied gallery that feels authentic and timeless. She pays close attention to light, composition and emotion, creating images that work equally well on the wall or in an album. How she works: every session begins with a friendly conversation to understand what matters most to your family—whether that’s documenting a newborn’s first days, marking a maternity milestone, or celebrating a first birthday. On the day, Jenny creates a relaxed atmosphere, guiding poses gently and allowing space for natural interactions. She prioritises safety, patience and warmth during newborn shoots, and brings playful energy to children’s sessions to capture their personalities. Driven by a genuine love for family life, Jenny treats each session as an opportunity to preserve stories: the way a toddler grabs a parent's hand, the quiet pride of new parents, the laughter that happens between siblings. If you’re looking for a family photographer in Kirkby in Ashfield who specialises in maternity, newborn and family portraits, Jenny Sneap offers a thoughtful, personal service that results in timeless images you’ll return to for years to come.