Maternity photography by Summer Johnston in Haslingden. Expert, relaxed pregnancy portraits—studio or outdoor—focused on natural, timeless images and personalised styling.
Summer Johnston is a specialist maternity photographer based in Haslingden, GB, with a warm, relaxed approach born from more than a decade behind the lens. If you want maternity photos that feel genuine rather than staged, Summer’s work centres on calm confidence: elegant bump photography, intimate portraiture, and beautiful outdoor sessions that celebrate the story of your pregnancy. Why choose Summer for your maternity photoshoot? Summer’s strength is in creating a calm, welcoming experience where expecting mothers feel supported and comfortable. Her signature style blends timeless portraiture with natural, documentary moments—soft, flattering light, considered posing, and subtle styling that keeps the focus on you and your growing baby. Many clients value how she helps with wardrobe choices, colour palettes, and location selection so images work beautifully in the home for years to come. How she works: every maternity booking begins with a relaxed planning chat so Summer can understand your vision, offering personalised advice on outfits, timing and whether a studio or outdoor setting will suit your look. In-studio sessions in her converted-mill space provide cosy, controlled lighting for classic portraits; outdoor shoots (she often recommends nearby natural spots) add movement, atmosphere and golden-hour warmth. During the session Summer guides gentle poses to flatter every body, encourages connection with partners or siblings if you’d like family inclusion, and lets real moments unfold to capture authentic emotion. What to expect: a considered, unhurried session designed around your comfort. Summer prioritises safety, respect and making the whole experience enjoyable—from a friendly pre-session conversation to thoughtful image selection afterwards. Many parents choose to continue their story with newborn and family photography—services Summer also provides—so your maternity images fit beautifully into a larger collection of memories. If you’re searching for maternity photography in Haslingden or the surrounding Lancashire area, Summer Johnston offers expert maternity photoshoots with the personal touch. Her aim is simple: to create natural, timeless portraits that make you feel seen and celebrated during this special chapter.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Relaxed one-hour family portrait session with wardrobe and styling tips and 10 edited digital images.
Studio newborn session including family and sibling portraits, styling advice, up to 2 hours in the studio and 10 edited digital photographs.
Family session with 20 edited digital images and one printed 10x8 photo.
One-hour cake smash session with a themed setup, bespoke cake, non-messy portraits to start, a splash bath afterwards and 10 edited digital images.
Longer newborn session with multiple sets and 20 edited digital images, includes a triplex frame.
Styled cake smash session including a custom cake, splash session and 20 edited digital images plus a triplex frame.
Extended family session with 30 edited images and a 10x10 keepsake album.
Comprehensive newborn package with up to 4 hours in the studio, 30 edited images and a 10x10 newborn album.
Premium cake smash package with keepsake photo book and 30 edited images.
Four consecutive hours of wedding photography, relaxed portraits and a private online gallery of 300 images plus a 10x10 photo book.
Comprehensive digital wedding package with 500 edited images for download and a complimentary mini accordion book.
Full day wedding coverage from getting ready to first dance, 500 high-resolution images and a 12x12 custom album.
Premium full day wedding coverage with twilight portraits, 500 images, custom album and additional keepsakes.