
Carina Crolla is an award-winning maternity specialist based in Irlam, Manchester. Her calm, maternal approach and tailored consultations make every pregnancy photoshoot relaxed, stylish and memorable.
Carina Crolla is a specialist maternity photographer serving Irlam and Greater Manchester. As a mother herself and a multi-award winner, Carina understands how precious pregnancy is — she treats every bump as a moment to celebrate and preserve. Her approach blends gentle, maternal care with a clear artistic vision so you feel comfortable, confident and truly seen throughout the session. From your first enquiry Carina focuses on making the experience personal and easy. A pre-photoshoot consultation lets you discuss styling, colour palettes and the mood you want — whether you prefer natural, timeless portraits or a more styled, contemporary look. Carina’s fully equipped Manchester studio is designed to be warm and welcoming, creating a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy being photographed without pressure. During the session Carina guides posing that flatters your changing body and captures the connection between you and your bump. She offers a selection of maternity outfits and wraps to complement your chosen aesthetic, and works with simple, clean styling to keep the focus on you. Her lighting and composition aim to produce images with a classic, fine‑art quality that look beautiful on the wall as well as in an album. Every image is carefully edited and retouched by Carina to ensure you look and feel your best. She takes care to preserve authenticity while refining tones and details so the final portraits have an elegant, polished finish. You’ll be invited to a face-to-face viewing where Carina presents your best images on a large screen — a calm, collaborative moment to choose prints, digital files or bespoke wall art. More than just photographs, Carina creates heirloom pieces designed to be displayed and treasured. If you’re looking for a maternity photographer in Irlam or Manchester who combines technical skill with a genuinely maternal, patient approach, Carina Crolla Photography offers a thoughtful, boutique experience rooted in passion, professionalism and a love for capturing the beauty of pregnancy.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Sitter session for milestone images with props and 5 edited digital images.
Compact family session option with a small selection of digital images and mounted prints.
Larger sitter/baby package with more digital images, prints and added promotional credit towards wall art.
Family package with consultation, 1.5 hour studio session, viewing and a suite of digital images and prints plus credit towards wall art.