Specialist maternity photographer in Cleckheaton offering relaxed lifestyle and bump photography. Sophie captures intimate, authentic moments so you have timeless pregnancy images to cherish.
Sophie Ransome is a Cleckheaton-based maternity specialist who treats pregnancy photography as a celebration of life’s most tender chapter. Rooted in a lifestyle and documentary approach, Sophie focuses on capturing honest, intimate moments — the soft pauses, quiet smiles and small connections that make each pregnancy uniquely beautiful. Her work is about storytelling: preserving the feelings and relationships that will become your family’s legacy. Why choose Sophie for your maternity photoshoot? Sophie brings a warm, relaxed presence that helps even the most camera-shy mums-to-be feel at ease. A photographer since childhood, she learned black-and-white film techniques at 12 and has since built a practice around natural light, simple compositions and genuine expression. She believes photography should reflect how you live and love: comfortable, unforced and real. Many clients comment that Sophie becomes a natural part of the household during sessions — enabling candid, soulful images rather than stiff, posed portraits. What makes her approach special is the blend of lifestyle storytelling with considered portraiture. Whether you prefer an in-home session that highlights the quiet intimacy of your nursery, a soft outdoor bump shoot in local West Yorkshire landscapes, or a gentle combination of both, Sophie tailors each maternity shoot to your personality and comfort. She listens to what matters to you — partner moments, connections with older children or pets, or simple solo portraits that celebrate your changing body — and composes images that feel timeless. How Sophie works: sessions are relaxed and unhurried, designed around your needs and energy. She uses gentle guidance rather than rigid posing, encouraging natural movement and interaction so moments unfold organically. The result is a beautiful, cohesive collection of pregnancy photos that look and feel like you. Based in Cleckheaton and working across West Yorkshire, Sophie’s maternity photography is ideal for expecting mothers who want authentic, emotive images to treasure. Sophie’s passion is clear: she believes photos are our legacy and makes it her mission to ensure you are in them. If you’re looking for a compassionate, expert maternity photographer in Cleckheaton who values warmth, honesty and storytelling, Sophie Ransome creates maternity photoshoots that become keepsakes for generations.