Stu Cole Photography

Hi, I’m Stuart — a Kingswinford-based photographer who specialises in maternity and family portraiture. Becoming a parent myself taught me how quickly time moves and how important it is to preserve those fleeting, expectant moments. My aim is simple: to create warm, honest maternity imagery that you’ll want to live with and look back on for years to come. As a maternity specialist I focus on a calm, unhurried approach. I work with you to shape a session that reflects your personality and comfort level — whether you prefer the gentle control of a studio or the natural light and landscape of an on-location shoot. My sessions are family-minded, so if you’d like your partner or children included we’ll weave those relationships into the images in a relaxed, authentic way. My style is natural and intimate: I look for genuine expressions, soft gestures and the quiet connections that tell the real story of this time in your life. I prefer creating timeless portraits over fleeting trends, so many of my images work beautifully in both colour and classic black & white. I’m always experimenting with composition and light to keep ideas fresh while staying true to a clean, emotive aesthetic. Working with me is collaborative and comfortable. Before the shoot we’ll chat about what you love and any ideas you have, so you know what to expect and we can plan locations, wardrobe guidance and gentle posing that feels natural. On the day I’ll guide you in a conversational, low-pressure way — helping even camera-shy clients relax so the photos feel like real moments rather than staged poses. I care deeply about delivering images that become family heirlooms. Every edit is handled thoughtfully to preserve mood and tone, and I take pride in offering a professional, friendly experience from first contact to final delivery. If you’re looking for maternity photography in Kingswinford or the wider West Midlands and want a specialist who understands family, feeling and simplicity, I’d love to hear from you.