I believe every family deserves beautiful photographs!
Newborn, Maternity and Baby photographer in Lisburn, Northern Ireland - serving Belfast and beyond
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Hi, I’m Elena — a newborn, maternity, baby and family photographer with a cosy studio in Lisburn, right on Belfast’s doorstep and welcoming families from across Northern Ireland.
Your experience matters just as much as your photographs. I know you’re here because these moments pass so quickly — from bump to baby, tiny details to big milestones. This isn’t just a photoshoot. It’s a calm, welcoming space where your family can feel celebrated, looked after and truly seen. My photography studio has been designed with babies, young children and families in mind — warm, calm and comfortable from the moment you arrive. Every session is relaxed, unhurried and gently guided by me, whether you’re expecting, settling into newborn days, celebrating a first birthday or watching your baby grow. No pressure. No rushing. Just your family, beautifully photographed as you are right now — in a way you’ll treasure forever. I’m here to help you every step of the way.
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FIND A PERFECT SESSION FOR YOUR FAMILY
Whether you're expecting, just arrived, or celebrating a milestone — there's a session made just for this moment.
CLASSIC NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY
The classic posed newborn session. Those gorgeous curled-up, snoozy poses you've seen in my portfolio. Best in the first 7-21 days while the baby is still sleepy and curly. Best booked: During pregnancy. Find out about classic newborn sessions here... |
NATURAL NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY
A more relaxed, lifestyle-led approach. Less posing, more connection. Gentle cuddles, stretches, little fingers and toes, real family moments captured as they happen. Slightly more flexible on timing, making it a lovely option if you missed the classic newborn window. Best booked: During pregnancy or shortly after birth. Find out about natural newborn sessions here... |
MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY
A celebration of your bump. Timeless, glowing, and beautifully you. Best at 30–34 weeks. Find out about maternity sessions here... |
OLDER BABIES PHOTOGRAPHY
Capture all those wriggly, giggly, wide-eyed milestone moments as your baby grows through their first year. Sitters, rollers, cheeky grinners — every stage is extraordinary and goes far too fast. Can be booked at any time. Great for sitter sessions around 7-8 months Find out about baby sessions here... |
CAKE SMASH PHOTOGRAPHY
Let's celebrate your little one's 1st Birthday! Mess, giggles, icing everywhere and photographs you'll treasure forever. Cake smash sessions are a joyful, colourful celebration of your baby's first birthday. Includes a splashback bath finish. Find out about cake smash sessions here... |
SIMPLE & STRESS FREE FROM START TO FINISH
Here's exactly what to expect when you book with Elena Mason Photography.
01 ENQUIRE Fill out the contact form and let me know which session you are interested in. I will send you my full session and pricing guide within 24 hours. Contact Form here |
02 SECURE YOUR DATE A session fee secures your booking. Once your baby arrives, just get in touch to lock in your session date. Maternity, baby, and cake smash sessions will be booked in advance — nice and easy! |
03 ARRIVE & RELAX You will simply arrive at my studio, and I will take care of the rest to make your experience relaxed and easy. There is no rushing here. |
04 CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITES In 3–4 weeks, you'll receive a beautiful online gallery of soft proofs. Browse at your own time and choose the images you'd love to keep. |
05 PRODUCTS & PAYMENT Albums, canvases, print boxes and frames are available alongside your digital images. Payment is made securely through the online gallery. |
06 YOUR FINAL GALLERY Every selected image is carefully hand-edited by me personally. Your finished high-resolution gallery is ready to download and treasure forever. |
KIND WORDS
Elena captured the most beautiful photos of both our little boys. She was very professional throughout, with fantastic handling of them as newborns & a great variety of props and outfits. The pictures are absolutely amazing. Would highly recommend Elena. Thanks again!
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Elena is brilliant, her studio is stunning, her props and outfit options are fantastic and the final products are always worth every penny. Absolutely loved having her do my maternity shoot, our little girls newborn shoot as well as her 1st birthday cake smash. Highly recommend!
Thank you Elena!!
Thank you Elena!!
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Absolutely fantastic photographer. Elena has done photoshoots for both my babies now and one including a boisterous 2 year old. She has an incredible way of putting the children at ease and has so much energy for getting them to pay attention and focus . Beautiful studio with lots of props and backgrounds . The photos are stunning and elegant . it’s almost impossible to choose which ones to keep.
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Elena is absolutely fantastic at what she does, her photography skills are beautiful and she is naturally so good with babies, really taking her time to ensure baby is ok throughout the shoot.. just a lovely experience overall and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for someone to do their newborn photoshoot!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DO I BOOK NEWBORN SESSION?
Simply fill in the contact form and I'll send you my full session and pricing guide within 24 hours. For newborn sessions, I recommend booking during pregnancy so I can hold your due date — we'll confirm the exact session date once baby has arrived.
WHAT IS THE BEST AGE FOR A NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOT?
For classic posed newborn sessions, the first 7–21 days are ideal. The baby is still very sleepy and curly, which allows for those beautiful womb-like poses. For a more relaxed, natural session, we have a bit more flexibility, usually up to 8 weeks.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO MY NEWBORN SESSION?
Just yourself, siblings and baby, and anything you need for feeding and nappy changes. I supply all wraps, props, outfits and headbands — you don't need to bring a thing. I would suggest having a small bag packed just as you would for a trip out: nappies, wipes, milk/formula, and a spare outfit for you in case of any baby surprises!
HOW LONG DOES NEWBORN SESSION TAKE?
Newborn sessions are completely baby-led and take as long as baby needs. Typically between 2 and 4 hours. We build in plenty of time for feeding, settling and soothing. There is absolutely no rush.
HOW LONG WILL I WAIT FOR MY PHOTOS?
You'll receive your gallery of soft proof images within 3–4 weeks of your session. Once you've made your selections and payment is received, your hand-edited final gallery is delivered digitally, ready for download.
CAN PARENTS AND SIBLINGS BE IN THE PICTURES TOO?
Yes, parents and siblings are absolutely encouraged to be in newborn or family photoshoots. The family and siblings photographs are very important. Generally, I do family and sibling portraits at the beginning, and when we are done with those, I will suggest dad taking older children for walk/ lunch / park/ bring them back home or to grandparents, since it might be too overwhelming for them to wait another 2-3 hours.
WHEN SHOULD I BOOK MY SESSION?
I do recommend booking the session as far in advance as you can, since some months are busier than others, and I can't guarantee a space unless you are booked in. Here’s a simple guide to help you plan ahead:
Posed Newborn Sessions – best done in the first 3 weeks, while your baby is still super sleepy and curly.
Natural Newborn Sessions – these are a bit more flexible and can be done with older babies too, especially if you love those real, relaxed moments.
Maternity Sessions – ideal between 30–34 weeks, when your bump is beautifully round, but you're still feeling comfortable and mobile.
Cake Smash Sessions – Perfect at 11 months, just before baby becomes too speedy on their feet!
Posed Newborn Sessions – best done in the first 3 weeks, while your baby is still super sleepy and curly.
Natural Newborn Sessions – these are a bit more flexible and can be done with older babies too, especially if you love those real, relaxed moments.
Maternity Sessions – ideal between 30–34 weeks, when your bump is beautifully round, but you're still feeling comfortable and mobile.
Cake Smash Sessions – Perfect at 11 months, just before baby becomes too speedy on their feet!
ARE YOU EXPERIENCED?
I’ve been photographing babies and families since 2014, and it’s been an incredible journey. I’ve trained with some of the best photographers in the world, earned a few awards for my newborn photography, and built a reputation I’m really proud of. But most importantly, I’ve been trusted by hundreds of families to capture their most special moments — and that means everything to me.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR FOR THE SESSION?
The very simple answer to this is neutrals! You don’t need to match each other perfectly, but make sure your clothes complement each other and do not contrast too strongly. Avoid clothes with prints, logos and distracting patterns.
WHY CHOOSE ME AS YOUR FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER?
Choosing the right photographer for your baby’s photoshoot is such a personal thing — especially here in Lisburn and Belfast, Northern Ireland.
So… why me?
Honestly, my words won’t mean much if you don’t connect with the images I create. So take your time — browse through my portfolio, see if my style feels right for you, and imagine your little one in those photos.
So… why me?
Honestly, my words won’t mean much if you don’t connect with the images I create. So take your time — browse through my portfolio, see if my style feels right for you, and imagine your little one in those photos.
WHERE IS YOUR STUDIO?
My studio is at 31 Bridge Street, Lisburn BT28 1XZ — right in the heart of Lisburn town centre, with parking on the street. I'm easy to reach from Belfast, Dromore, Banbridge, Bangor, Moira, Craigavon and all surrounding areas in Co. Antrim and Co. Down.
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