IvyBee Photography

IvyBee Photography is a specialist maternity photographer based in Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent. Becky’s approach is personal, calm and deeply rooted in the belief that photographs become our most precious keepsakes. As a mother herself, she understands the quiet, fleeting beauty of pregnancy and focuses on creating timeless, natural portraits that celebrate the strength and softness of this season. The studio at IvyBee is small, cosy and intentionally welcoming — a calm corner in the trenches of motherhood. Becky favours whites and cosy neutrals to create images that sit comfortably in any home and stand the test of time. Natural light is used wherever possible to achieve a gentle, organic look; on very grey days a continuous LED flat light is employed to mimic that natural feel so your gallery remains consistent and soft. Sessions are designed to be relaxed and unhurried. You can choose a short studio or outdoor maternity shoot, and Becky provides a client wardrobe to help you feel beautiful and confident in front of the camera. Partners and children are invited to join at no extra cost when you want family included — but the focus remains on crafting elegant bump portraits that feel honest and enduring. Working with Becky is collaborative and comforting. Before the session she’ll guide you through styling, discuss location and mood, and listen to what you want preserved from this moment. During the shoot she uses gentle direction and conversational prompts to create natural poses and expressions rather than forced smiles, allowing real connection to surface. The result is a gallery of calm, emotive images you’ll be proud to share and revisit. Becky’s background working with young children and families informs her patient, nurturing manner in the studio. Every maternity session at IvyBee is handled with sensitivity and care — from first contact through to your finished images — ensuring the experience is as beautiful as the photographs it produces. For expecting mothers in Kidsgrove and the surrounding areas who want maternity photos that feel timeless, natural and true to this moment, IvyBee Photography offers expert, heartfelt maternity portraiture in a warm, welcoming setting.