Paul Quirk Photography

Paul Quirk is a specialist family photographer based in Lower Earley, dedicated to creating portraits that matter. With a clear focus on family and portrait work, Paul combines a lifelong love of photographing people with a studio practice shaped around quality, calm and craftsmanship. He believes the best images are those that become part of your home — framed keepsakes that pass from one generation to the next. Working from a comfortable bijou studio in his home, Paul creates an atmosphere that helps families relax and be themselves. His approach is patient and personable: he talks with children and parents in a gentle, conversational way so natural expressions and genuine connections appear on camera. Paul’s experience as a father and grandad informs how he reads and interacts with children, allowing him to create striking yet honest portraits that emphasise character and emotion. Technical skill and an eye for light are central to Paul’s work. He prefers simple, refined styling that keeps the focus on faces and relationships — a philosophy that shows especially in his pared-back children portraits known as ‘Baby Face’, where monochrome tones and careful lighting highlight expression and the eyes. Every session is crafted with wall art in mind: Paul designs images to look at home in bespoke frames or as statement pieces on your walls. Clients choose Paul because he values quality over quantity. He is a member of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP) and the Baby and Newborn Photography Association (BANPAS), and holds an enhanced DBS certificate — professional credentials that reflect his commitment to safe, ethical, high-standard portrait work. While his primary focus is family portraiture, Paul’s studio practice extends to thoughtfully produced headshots and individual portraits, always delivered with the same attention to detail. From the first conversation to the final viewing, Paul aims to make each session straightforward and enjoyable. He guides families through styling, poses and expression in a relaxed way, then presents edited images as carefully considered options for wall art and keepsakes. If you want family photos that feel genuine, beautifully made and worthy of display, Paul Quirk brings specialist experience and a personal touch to every shoot in Lower Earley.