Paula Fernley Photography

Photography with personality & passion is at the heart of Paula Fernley’s maternity work. Based in Heavitree, Devon, Paula positions herself as a specialist in maternity photography — creating calm, elegant pregnancy and bump portraits that celebrate the quiet strength and beauty of this remarkable time. Paula’s approach is warm, attentive and highly personalised. Each maternity photoshoot begins with a phone call — a journey of discovery where she listens to your story, explores how you’d like to remember pregnancy, and imagines the artwork you’ll treasure on your walls. That planning time matters: it lets Paula tailor the session to how you feel, the mood you want to capture and the spaces that suit your final artwork. Sessions are relaxed and empowering. Paula draws on two decades of medical experience and her gentle, patient manner to put expectant mothers at ease. Whether you prefer intimate studio portraits in flattering, natural light or softer, fashion-led images, Paula works slowly and respectfully so you can feel confident and comfortable throughout the shoot. The creative process continues at the design consultation. Paula presents a cinematic selection of the best images from your session, guiding you through the edit and helping you design bespoke wall art. Her prints and albums are treated as heirlooms — handmade to high standards and produced with sustainable materials where possible. Paula’s focus is on creating tangible, beautifully finished pieces that families will pass down for generations. What makes Paula different is the combination of specialist care, considered composition and an eye for timeless, emotive imagery. She treats maternity photography as both portraiture and story: celebrating connection, line and light while preserving the real, unposed moments that matter most. If you’re in Heavitree or wider Devon and looking for a maternity photoshoot led by an experienced, compassionate photographer, start with a call. Paula will take the time to understand you, guide the session with calm professionalism, and help you transform pregnancy memories into artworks you’ll be proud to display.