Sue Kennedy Photography

I’m Sue, and I specialise in maternity photography from my studio at Parndon Mill, Harlow. With two decades of experience photographing families and expecting mothers, I know how important it is to capture this brief, beautiful chapter with care and calm. My work centres on creating natural, relaxed pregnancy portraits that feel like you — honest, intimate and quietly powerful. Why choose me for your maternity photoshoot? Because I treat maternity as a specialist subject. As a parent and a portrait photographer, I understand the small details that make a pregnancy unique: the curve of a bump, the way a partner’s hand rests, the light on a late-afternoon face. I aim to create photographs that prove you were there — loving, present, and celebrating the change. I also believe portraits should live in your home, not just on a phone, so I design sessions with beautiful printed artwork in mind, from bespoke wall portraits to framed StoryFrames. My approach is gentle and conversational. I’ll take the time to understand how you want to feel in your images — relaxed and natural, elegant and simple, or playful and joyful. On the day, I work to create a calm atmosphere where you can breathe and connect. I guide poses lightly, looking for honest expressions, meaningful gestures and those quiet, unscripted moments that tell your story. How we work together: we start with a friendly chat to tailor the session to you. The photoshoot itself is relaxed and unhurried. After the session I prepare a curated selection of images and present them to you in a private viewing so you can choose the portraits you love. Many clients choose printed artwork — it’s the best way to ensure these memories are seen, felt and passed on. Based at Parndon Mill, I welcome expecting mothers from Harlow and neighbouring towns including Bishop’s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth, Epping, Ware and Hertford. If you’re ready to mark this time with thoughtful, specialist maternity photography, let’s chat — I’ll walk you through every step so you can relax and enjoy the experience.