Family, maternity & portrait photographer in Bristol
Confidence-led photography across Bristol & the South West
Maternity photography, family portraits, headshots and weddings.
Studio based in Portishead near Bristol, covering Bath, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire & South Wales.
Maternity, Family, Portrait and Wedding Photography in Bristol
Family, maternity, portrait & Wedding photography for people who want to feel confident and seen
I’m a Bristol family photographer based in Portishead, creating relaxed studio and outdoor portraits for families across Bristol and North Somerset. Sessions are gently guided, never rushed and designed around real connection rather than forced smiles.
Whether you’re booking a family photoshoot in Bristol, updating your family portraits or celebrating a meaningful chapter, I’ll guide you every step of the way and create images that feel real, timeless and built to last.
The types of photography I offer
Katie Forshaw is a photographer based in Portishead near Bristol, offering family, maternity, portrait, boudoir and headshot photography across Bristol and the South West.
Family and newborn photography, either in the studio or outdoors. My family photoshoots in Bristol are informal, relaxed and fun, focused on real connection rather than perfect posing. Sessions are designed for the whole family, and extended family members are always welcome.
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Capture your pregnancy in a calm, beautiful way, creating images you will treasure long after this chapter has passed. Partners and children are very welcome to be part of your maternity session in my Bristol studio.
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An empowering boudoir photoshoot in Bristol focused on confidence, comfort and celebrating your body.
You do not need to know how to pose or feel confident already. I will guide you gently throughout, keeping everything relaxed and unhurried.
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Creative portrait photography in Bristol for individuals, capturing meaningful milestones and natural expression.
Headshot photography in Bristol for businesses, LinkedIn and social media, created in the studio, outdoors or in your own workspace. Group headshots for teams or multiple people are available on a simple day rate.
Capture your furry loved ones with a relaxed, fun photoshoot, either in the studio or outdoors on location around Bristol.
Wedding photography for fun loving couples in Bristol and the South West, with an informal and relaxed documentary approach.
We only take on a handful of weddings each year, which keeps things personal, easy and never rushed.
Event photography for corporate parties, school proms, family celebrations and christenings, covering Bristol and the South West.
A fun, one of a kind family photoshoot in Bristol inside the big white box, designed to capture real personalities without anything stiff or overly posed.
Creative fine art photography, using advanced editing techniques to create one of a kind pieces of artwork in Bristol.
If you are a photographer short on time, or facing edits you would rather hand over, I can help take that pressure off.
"Love our family photos so much. Relaxed atmosphere in her studio, Katie was great with the children and fab communication. Thank you Katie, we are delighted with our family photos."
Why book a photo session with me
You might love the idea of professional photos… but feel slightly overwhelmed by the reality of it.
Getting everyone ready. Wondering if the kids will behave. Not knowing what to wear. Or what you’ll actually do with the images afterwards.
Completely normal.
My sessions here in Bristol are calm, relaxed and properly organised. I guide you the whole way so you’re never left thinking, “What do I do with my hands?” I take care of everything, from the shoot itself to helping you choose photographs you’ll genuinely want on your walls, not just stored on a hard drive.
Pregnancy, new motherhood and family life move quickly. The small, ordinary moments often become the ones you miss the most. You probably have hundreds of photos on your phone but very few that show you in them, or capture how this season really felt.
A professional photo session gives you a reason to pause for a couple of hours and document it properly. No perfection required. Just connection, personality and the stage of life you’re in right now.
The result is honest, timeless photography that feels like you and still matters years from now.
Find out more about my family photography in Bristol.
Kind words from clients
Wow, wow, wow!! 5 star service from the moment we stepped in Katie’s beautiful home and studio. She managed to get the absolute best out of my 3 wild children and put everyone at ease. The photos are absolutely stunning and what was great was the communication and responsiveness afterwards, nothing was too much trouble. I’ve now found my photographer for life! - Bethan Arora
Came to Katie for a photoshoot recently… absolutely fantastic photos!! The editing is beyond what I was expecting.
Will be back next year for another photo session.
Thank you so much! - Charlotte Coles
Katie was amazing!! Great with the kids and able to capture some brilliant pictures. Thank you Katie! Highly recommended - Ian Walters
This is the second time we have used Katie for photos and the quality is amazing. We opted for 3 Christmas digital backdrops but changed to 5 as they were all fab! Katie was also quick to edit and make small changes as we requested. Will definitely use again! ✨ - Kim Farrier
Katie is phenomenal and her work is breathtaking. She helps you get into your element and brings out the best in you making you comfortable throughout the entire shoot. It was a pleasure working with her and by far the best shoot I’ve ever had ❤️ ❤️ - Mary Fridah
It’s easy to spend money on things that don’t last. A weekend away. Another Amazon order. A takeaway you barely remember.
Photography isn’t that.
It’s one of the few things that actually becomes more valuable over time. The photos you print, frame and pass down. The ones your children will grow up with on the walls.
Time moves on whether we’re ready or not. Choosing to document this stage means you don’t lose it to busy days and camera rolls.
Here’s what happens when you book a session with me:
• We plan it properly. Talk through outfits, location and the overall feel so you’re not guessing.
• A calm, guided photoshoot focused on connection, not awkward posing.
• Clear direction throughout so you always know what you’re doing.
• A personalised online gallery of carefully edited images, ready about a week later.
• The option to invest in high-quality prints, wall art and albums designed to last for generations.
• An experienced Bristol family and maternity photographer who genuinely cares about the end result, not just the shoot itself.
Photography in Bristol for real families, real connection and the moments you’ll actually want to remember
If this feels like the right fit, I’d love to hear from you.
You can book your session below or arrange a quick call to chat things through and make a plan.
Whether you’re expecting a baby, updating your family photos or bringing everyone together for something special, I’ll help you capture this stage in my Bristol photo studio in a way that feels natural and genuinely you.
