Willow and Bear Photography

Willow and Bear Photography are specialists in maternity photography, proudly serving Longsight and Greater Manchester. As a small, all-female team we focus on making every expecting mother feel comfortable, confident and genuinely celebrated. Our approach is warm and personal: we create a relaxed, friendly studio atmosphere so you can forget the camera and enjoy the moment. Why choose Willow and Bear for your maternity photoshoot? We place everything around you — your comfort, your vision and your unique style. Professional hair and makeup is included with every maternity shoot so you arrive feeling pampered and camera-ready. We provide a carefully curated collection of maternity gowns and styling options, allowing you to try looks from dreamy, natural to more editorial or vintage-inspired. If you have ideas, we’ll bring them to life; if you’d rather be guided, our team will suggest poses, outfits and sets that flatter your bump and reflect your personality. Our photographers blend creativity with gentle direction. With years of professional experience between us, we know how to capture the subtle emotions of pregnancy — the quiet, tender moments as well as joyful, powerful portraits. Sessions are unhurried so we can focus on getting the poses and lighting just right, and produce images you’ll be proud to display and treasure. The studio is designed for comfort: a calm, ground-floor space with a separate makeup room and a selection of thoughtfully styled maternity sets. We aim to make your visit feel like a treat — a little escape where you can relax and enjoy being the centre of attention for a while. Though maternity photography is our core speciality, we can also capture family moments around your pregnancy when you’d like to include partners or older children in some shots. From bump photography to full editorial-style portraits, our mission is to create beautiful, timeless images that honour this extraordinary chapter of your life. Book a consultation to discuss your maternity photoshoot in Longsight — we’ll listen to your ideas, plan the styling and guide you every step of the way so the experience is as joyful as the images it produces.