Precious Moments Pass in a Heartbeat… We Make Sure Yours Don’t.
We’re Andy and Debbie, a husband-and-wife team (and yes, we actually like each other!) creating prop-free newborn baby and family portraits from our cosy studio in Northampton.
No fussy outfits, no cheesy props. Just beautiful light, real smiles, and photographs that capture your family exactly as they are… wonderfully, perfectly you.
Whether you’re bringing home a brand new baby or it’s simply time to update your family photos, we’d absolutely love to be part of it.
We’re Proudly Prop-Free. No Cheesy Themes or Outfits. Just Your Family.
Honestly? We just get out of the way and let you be yourselves.
We use soft, natural light and a calm, unhurried approach… because the best photographs happen when everyone’s relaxed and nobody’s thinking about the camera. The result is portraits that feel real, warm, and completely yours.
Capturing Your Family… Naturally.
“As a new mum I was really excited to have a newborn photoshoot for my little boy, but as a midwife, I was really apprehensive – However, once I arrived at Andy and Debbie’s studio, any worries I had quickly disappeared! Debbie handled Harry with such care and confidence that I happily sat with a lovely cup of tea and watched the photoshoot. The photos that Andy took of Harry were absolutely fantastic! Every single photo was beautiful.”
New mum & midwife Laura. Newborn photoshoot Kettering.
Northamptonshire’s Trusted Newborn Baby & Family Photographers
Over 14 years, hundreds of families, and more than 200 five-star reviews… and we’re still as excited about every single session as we were at the very beginning.
People tell us it’s not just the photographs they love, it’s the whole experience. From your very first message to the moment you see your finished images, we make sure the whole thing feels easy, relaxed, and genuinely special.
A Little Bit About Us…
Andy has a photography degree and over 30 years of professional experience behind the lens, including a decade in London shooting campaigns for the likes of ITV, Channel 4, and Toblerone (Yes, he really got paid to photograph chocolate!).
Guilty pleasure… he’s a massive plant botherer and has been banned (by Debbie) from all garden centres within a 15 mile radius… he simply can’t be trusted!
Debbie spent over 20 years as a nurse before joining the studio in 2014, which makes her, quite possibly, the most qualified baby handler in Northamptonshire. She’s completed specialist newborn photography training with one of the UK’s leading photographers, and holds a paediatric first aid certificate with St John’s Ambulance.
Guilty pleasure… She’s a sucker for a rescue drama, particularly Bondi Rescue, but it’s not for all those gorgeously toned and tanned lifeguards… obviously!
More Than Photographers – A Family Business.
We’ve been a couple since meeting at sixth form 34 years ago (yep, we’re really that old!). Over the years we’ve raised two children, shared our home with two tabby cats and two springer spaniels, and laughed more than we can possibly count.
We’re incredibly lucky — we get to do work we love, together, every single day. And we’re trusted by families across Northampton and beyond to be there for the moments that matter most. Honestly, it never gets old.
You Can be 100% Confident That Your Family are in the Very Safest of Hands!
What type of photography are you interested in finding out more about?
Newborn Photography For newborns up to 3 weeks old.
Baby Photography For babies over 1 month old.
Family Portrait Photography For families with up to 3 children.
Kind words from new dad Craig. Newborn Photoshoot Northamptonshire.
“We loved the photos that they took, stylish, simple but beautiful. No unnecessary, over the top props. Just natural photos. From the minute we stepped foot in the studio, we felt welcome, comfortable and at ease with Debbie and Andy. The experience was relaxed and stress free and the subsequent pictures are outstanding. Thank you once again for a fantastic newborn baby shoot.”
Kind words from Chloe. Baby photoshoot Wellingborough.
“Wow! We’ve just had the best afternoon with our newborn having her first photo shoot. The most welcoming and friendly atmosphere, whilst being extremely caring towards our baby and her needs. No rushing, super relaxed and our little girl has such an enjoyable time. Both my partner & I enjoyed sitting on the sofa with a cuppa watching our baby girl breeze through the photos. To top it off, the end results are phenomenal.”
Kind words from new mum Paula. Baby photoshoot Corby.
“The thought of taking my newborn baby for a photoshoot in a warm studio 9 days after having a C-Section filled me with dread… well I can quite honestly say it’s the most I’ve chilled out since my op! Andy and Debbie made Reggie and I feel so welcome. So much thought and hard work goes into these pictures and the proof is certainly in the pudding, they are just stunning. Thank you.”
Kind words from Melinda. Baby photoshoot Kettering.
“From arriving to leaving we were made to feel very welcome. We just sat back, relaxed and enjoyed the chat while they did the magic. WOW the photos were amazing!!!!! We were so pleased with the beautiful photos. I would highly recommend them for a photoshoot, so much so we are booked to go again. Just look through their photos to see the quality of the photos, you certainly won’t regret it.”
Looking After Families From All Over Northamptonshire including, Kettering, Wellingborough, Corby, Daventry & Beyond…
Andy Nickerson Photography
146 Kingsthorpe Grove, Northampton. NN2 6PD