Sarah Stirk is a Cricklewood-based maternity specialist who creates relaxed, elegant bump portraits. Her calm, natural approach helps mums feel confident and cherished during pregnancy photoshoots.
Sarah Stirk Photography is a specialist in maternity photography based in Cricklewood, dedicated to celebrating pregnancy with calm, honest, and beautifully composed images. Sarah’s work focuses on the quiet strength and tender connection of this time — bump photography that feels both natural and timeless rather than staged. Her aim is to create portraits that reflect how you truly feel as an expectant mother: confident, cared for and radiant. Sarah’s approach is gentle and personal. She begins each maternity photoshoot with a relaxed conversation to understand your vision, comfort level and any styling preferences. Whether you prefer the intimacy of a home session or the clean simplicity of a studio setting, Sarah uses flattering natural light, simple posing and soft direction to highlight your shape and expression. Her sessions are paced to suit you, with plenty of breaks and encouragement so the experience is restful as well as creative. Stylistically, Sarah blends classic portraiture with a documentary sensibility — capturing posed, elegant images alongside small, unguarded moments that reveal personality and emotion. She pays close attention to composition, texture and tone, producing maternity photos that work beautifully in framed prints, albums or online galleries. Wardrobe and styling guidance are offered to help you choose outfits that flatter your bump and feel authentic to you. Working with Sarah feels collaborative rather than transactional. Expect clear communication from enquiry through to delivery, thoughtful preparation notes before your session, and a comfortable, respectful atmosphere on the day. The result is a curated collection of images that tell the story of your pregnancy in a way you’ll want to revisit for years to come. If you’re seeking a maternity photographer in Cricklewood who specialises in bump photography and pregnancy portraits, Sarah Stirk brings warmth, experience and an understated, enduring style to every session. Her work is for mums who want their pregnancy documented with care, creativity and calm.