Claire Robotham is a specialist maternity photographer in Shirley, Solihull. She creates elegant, relaxed bump portraits in a custom studio using handmade props and a warm, personal approach.
As a specialist in maternity photography based in Shirley, Solihull, I focus on creating calm, beautiful portraits that celebrate the unique glow of pregnancy. My approach is gentle and bespoke — I take time to learn about you before the session so your comfort, confidence and personality are at the heart of every image. Whether you want classic, timeless portraits or something more fashion-led with flowing gowns, I work with you to create maternity photos that feel authentic and treasured. I photograph in my custom-built, air-conditioned studio where I’ve carefully curated handmade, ethically sourced wraps, gowns and props to enhance each image. The studio environment is relaxed and private, designed to help expecting mothers feel cosy and at ease. I blend posed and natural moments to capture both the form and the emotion of this special time — the quiet, the laughter, and the connection between you and your bump. Safety and craft matter to me. With an award-winning background, formal training and years of experience, I individually hand-edit every image to ensure a polished, cohesive gallery you’ll be proud to display. My background in design and creative practice means I think about light, composition and colour to produce imagery that works beautifully on walls and in heirloom albums. You’ll find my booking process informal and friendly — it always begins with a chat so I can understand your vision and answer any questions. Many clients appreciate my calm, conversational manner (I’ll even put the kettle on) and the tailored session plans I create to suit different styles and timelines. While maternity is a core focus, I also capture newborn and family portraits, so many parents book a maternity session to create a seamless visual story from bump to baby. I serve Shirley and the wider West Midlands from my studio in Solihull. If you’re expecting and would like maternity photos that feel both beautiful and genuinely you, get in touch for a relaxed, no-pressure conversation and to find out how we can create lasting images of this fleeting moment.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
One-hour Christmas themed session with three professionally edited digital images and private gallery.
Single-setup pet session with three high-resolution digital images and private online gallery.
One-hour Christmas session with six edited digital images and private gallery.
One setup one-year session with three high-resolution digital images and private online gallery.
One-hour Christmas session with ten professionally edited digital files and private online gallery.
2 hour studio newborn session focused on baby-only images. Includes private online gallery and 5 professionally edited digital images.
Attendance by a second professional photographer to increase image coverage and perspectives.
Two-setup pet session including family imagery and ten high-resolution digital images.
Two-setup cake smash session with cake provided, sibling and family images and ten high-resolution digital images.
Newborn studio package presented via a private password-protected online gallery. Includes 10 digital images and complimentary prints.
Comprehensive pet session with multiple set-ups, the full set of high-resolution images and a voucher towards wall art.
Extended cake smash session with multiple setups, full image set as mounted prints and a voucher toward wall art.
Up to 4 hour family session in studio including baby, parents and siblings. Typically 60+ images to choose from and 15 edited digital images supplied.
Shorter coverage well-suited to smaller single-venue gatherings and elopements, with edited images delivered via private gallery.
Lifestyle in-home newborn/family session with typically 100–200 images presented via a private online gallery; includes complimentary prints.
Premium session with the entire gallery supplied for download with full printing rights, plus 10 mounted prints.
Full day wedding coverage from preparations through to first dances with a private online gallery, USB presentation and highlights slideshow.