Nicola Bald Photography

Nicola Bald Photography specialises in maternity photography in Edinburgh, creating calm, beautiful images that celebrate the glow and emotion of pregnancy. As a dedicated maternity specialist, Nicola and her all‑female team bring years of studio experience to every bump-to-baby session, focusing on thoughtful lighting, flattering composition and a personalised approach to styling. From your first enquiry we treat the session as a collaboration. A short consultation helps us understand your vision — whether you want classic, natural portraits or something more stylised. We advise on colours and wardrobe, and our studio has a selection of maternity dresses and wraps you can borrow to create elegant, flowing silhouettes. Hair and make-up support is available in our bespoke beauty room so you can arrive feeling pampered and confident. In the studio we work slowly and gently to capture the moments that matter: the quiet hands on a bump, the natural curve of your profile, the shared joy between partners. Nicola’s portrait background and experience with family shoots means she knows how to direct poses that feel natural and relaxed, helping even camera‑shy clients to look and feel their best. Every session is baby‑centred when it needs to be — our bump shoots are designed to flow seamlessly into newborn portraiture as part of our bump‑to‑baby offering. After the shoot you’ll view your images in our private viewing suite. We’ll guide you through selecting final images and discussing presentation — from bespoke wall art and montage panels to art books and prints. All ordered images are retouched with care to maintain authenticity while enhancing the final portrait. Conveniently located in Edinburgh’s West End near Haymarket station, our custom studio offers two shooting spaces, a private makeup/changing room and a comfortable viewing area so your whole experience is relaxed and enjoyable. Nicola’s signature is a warm, pampering atmosphere combined with confident photographic direction — the result is maternity photography that feels personal, timeless and proudly local to Edinburgh. If you’re expecting and want specialist maternity portraits that celebrate this unique moment, Nicola Bald Photography offers a considered, creative journey from bump to baby — capturing memories you’ll treasure forever.