Stamford Hill maternity specialist. Daniel Halpin at Doting Dad Photography creates relaxed home or location pregnancy photoshoots, focused on natural bump portraits and storytelling.
Doting Dad Photography is a specialist in maternity photography based in Stamford Hill, offering warm, relaxed pregnancy photoshoots designed to celebrate this unique time in your life. Daniel Halpin draws on more than two decades of professional experience to create contemporary, timeless images that put you at ease and let your personality shine. Why choose Doting Dad for your maternity session? Daniel’s approach is relaxed, simple and centred on telling your story. Whether you prefer a gentle home-studio setup, a lifestyle session that captures quiet moments around the house, or a favourite local location in North London, he focuses on natural light, comfortable poses and authentic interactions. The aim is to capture the calm, the laughter and the small details of pregnancy — the curve of your bump, the way a partner cradles your belly, or the gentle connection between siblings and an expecting mum. What makes the maternity experience different here is Daniel’s blend of technical skill and a conversational, unpressured manner. His background in portrait and editorial work means he knows how to shape light and compose an image while keeping the session friendly and informal. Clients often comment on how relaxed they feel during the shoot, and how the final images reflect real emotion rather than forced smiles. How the session works: Daniel begins with a short conversation to understand what’s important to you — preferred locations, clothing ideas and the kind of mood you’d like the pictures to convey. On the day, he moves at a comfortable pace, helping with simple, flattering poses and encouraging natural interaction. Partners and children are welcome; including family can add a beautiful storytelling element to the photographs. After the shoot you’ll receive access to a secure online gallery where you can view the images and choose the photographs that mean the most to you. Daniel is happy to advise on prints or keepsakes if you’d like to turn your pictures into something tangible to treasure. If you’re in Stamford Hill or nearby and looking for maternity photography that feels personal, relaxed and beautifully made, Doting Dad Photography offers a specialist, thoughtful approach that captures this precious chapter with dignity and warmth. Get in touch to talk about your vision and find a time that suits you.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Midweek (Monday to Friday) family or portrait session. Session cost includes prints to the value of £20 or one high-res retouched digital image.
Weekend or bank holiday family or portrait session. Session cost includes prints to the value of £20 or one high-res retouched digital image.
Download or memory stick delivery of all images from your session as shown in the online proof gallery (optimised but not individually retouched).
Individually designed photo book to showcase images from your session. Ideal for preserving many images in a single keepsake.