Louie Donovan is a family photography specialist in South Ruislip, creating relaxed, fine-art family portraits of babies, children and parents in her cosy Studio 88. Natural, timeless photos.
I specialise in family photography from my cosy Studio 88 in Ruislip Manor, South Ruislip. For more than two decades I’ve been photographing families—capturing the warm, unposed moments that become treasured family portraits. My approach is calm, conversational and creative: I aim to make everyone, from the busiest toddler to the most camera-shy parent, feel at ease so I can capture genuine connection. What sets my family photoshoots apart is a blend of fine art sensibility and a relaxed, family-first method. I draw on my fine art background to craft images with thoughtful composition and subtle, natural editing so your photos feel timeless rather than trendy. Babies and children are my absolute joy to photograph; I take time to build trust, follow their lead and create moments where smiles and little gestures happen naturally. I also handcraft a few of my own newborn flower crowns and gentle props that bring a bespoke, artistic touch to baby portraits when appropriate. Safety and care matter to me. I’m trained in newborn safety, have completed first aid courses and am DBS checked — so you can relax knowing your family is in safe, experienced hands. I keep the studio atmosphere calm and cosy, with plenty of breaks, soothing routines and a slow, patient pace for baby-led sessions. For older children and family groups I combine gentle posing with playful direction so you end up with a mix of natural candids and composed family portraits. Working with me is very much a collaborative, friendly experience. I like to chat before your session to understand what matters to you — whether you want relaxed lifestyle portraits, classic family portraits, or special images to mark birthdays or milestones. On the day I’ll guide you with simple prompts and lots of encouragement; many parents tell me they forget I’m there because I work in a natural, unobtrusive way. Based in South Ruislip, I welcome families from across the London/GB area to Studio 88 for warm, personal family photoshoots. If you’re looking for professional family photos that feel honest, beautiful and made to last, drop me a message — I love a good chat about ideas and would be honoured to document your family story.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Short newborn mini session for wrapped-only images; deposit applies.
Studio family portrait session with in-studio viewing and 5 downloadable images.
Newborn session package including 5 digital images and prints. Deposit £100 required.
Cake smash studio session including themed props and 10 digital images. Deposit required.
Standard newborn package with 10 digital images and prints. Deposit £100 required.
Studio family session including 10 downloadable images.
Cake smash package with 20 digital images. Deposit required.
Extended family session including 20 downloadable images.
Comprehensive cake smash package including all images from the shoot.
Extended newborn package with 20 images and prints. Deposit £100 required.
Full cake smash package including all digital images, a bespoke book and USB presentation box.