I'm Karen Wiltshire, a professional portrait photographer and mum of two based in Poole, Dorset. As a specialist newborn baby and family photographer, day in day out I'm photographing glowing mums-to-be, tiny just-born babies, older babies and children of all ages. Literally thousands of families from across the country and beyond have trusted me to capture their special family moments and have been thrilled with the results.
In fact, I've now photographed over 1000 newborn babies! I would love to photograph yours too! I consider myself incredibly fortunate to be doing work I love while creating timeless and distinctive portraits that celebrate the most important people in your world - your family. I love it when clients return to me year after year for updated family photos or for portraits of their newest member of their family.
In fact, I've now photographed over 1000 newborn babies! I would love to photograph yours too! I consider myself incredibly fortunate to be doing work I love while creating timeless and distinctive portraits that celebrate the most important people in your world - your family. I love it when clients return to me year after year for updated family photos or for portraits of their newest member of their family.
Services
It is easily accessible from surrounding villages and towns in the Poole and Bournemouth area, as well as from locations across Dorset; with Dorchester and the Purbecks to the west and towns such as Blandford to the north. Also conveniently located close to the A338, the studio is also less than 40 minutes from the M3 motorway, with cities of Southampton and Winchester within an hour's drive, and Central London less than 2.5 hours away.
I love baby photography! I do so much that several years ago I also ventured into newborn photography training and mentoring. So when I'm not in my photography studio here in Dorset photographing my clients, I'm usually working as a professional newborn photography trainer. Teaching aspiring newborn photographers all aspects of the newborn photography industry gives me such a buzz.
Capturing your newborn baby in photographs during the first few weeks of their lives will provide you with incredibly special memories to cherish. Join me in my Poole Studio and watch me work my magic. You can sit back enjoy a cuppa and biscuits. Safe in the knowledge I have over 10 years of experience photographing and handling newborn babies.
Let's remember those cute moments! Capture the natural expressions your baby makes during a portrait photo session so that you don't forget a thing! Here at the studio, our baby portrait sessions certainly are fun and fuss-free. I have so many different props to keep your little ones entertained, whatever their age.
A 'Cake Smash' photoshoot is an incredibly fun session! They are a popular choice among parents wanting to celebrate their child's first birthday. You're welcome to book a cake smash session at any time once your baby is sitting independently. Why not book a cake smash photography session before the First Birthday and use the photos on the Birthday invites and thank you cards.
Reviews (8)
Samantha Gibson
Nov 30, 2021
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We have had a newborn shoot with Karen and a Christmas shoot last year and this year and will continue every year. The photos are beyond perfect and we wouldn’t go anywhere else. Karen is amazing at her job and we really look forward to our shoots. Thankyou so much x
We have had a newborn shoot with Karen and a Christmas shoot last year and this year and will continue every year. The photos are beyond perfect and we wouldn’t go anywhere else. Karen is amazing at her job and we really look forward to our shoots. Thankyou so much x
Craig Moore
Jun 18, 2021
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Had some photos taken of our 8 week old daughter back in December. Organised its a birthday present for my wife and Karen was great in sending out a gift voucher etc for her to open on the day. Was recommended to us by a colleague, the photos are really excellent which we finally got printed and hung on the wall.
Greg P.
May 23, 2021
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We had a newborn photo shoot back in August 2020 which we were very pleased with. At the time of booking, we were under the impression that the package we chose included a £50 voucher towards another shoot. I emailed Karen to book a further shoot and she informed me this voucher was not being offered at the time of the original booking with the package we chose. Whether there has been a miscommunication or not, Karen kindly offered this as a gesture of goodwill regardless.
Elisia Harris
Apr 16, 2021
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I have been to Karen twice now and honestly can’t recommend her enough!
The first time was for a newborn shoot that actually turned into a 6 months old shoot because of lockdown. Her studio is Beautiful and she has everything you could possibly want to make a beautiful photo.
She’s so friendly and made you feel so comfortable as soon as you walk in.
The photos are absolutely incredible! Which made me book for my babies 1st birthday which again was so amazing! She had a cake smash and my daughter didn’t take long at all to warm to the camera and Karen!
If your looking for an amazing photographer
The first time was for a newborn shoot that actually turned into a 6 months old shoot because of lockdown. Her studio is Beautiful and she has everything you could possibly want to make a beautiful photo.
She’s so friendly and made you feel so comfortable as soon as you walk in.
The photos are absolutely incredible! Which made me book for my babies 1st birthday which again was so amazing! She had a cake smash and my daughter didn’t take long at all to warm to the camera and Karen!
If your looking for an amazing photographer
Lee Warren
Oct 23, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Karen was truly amazing, the photographs we have received will be treasured for ever. The time and energy spent on them has given remarkable us shots. Cannot thank her enough and look forward to a cake smash opportunity in the future! Thank you x
Karen was truly amazing, the photographs we have received will be treasured for ever. The time and energy spent on them has given remarkable us shots. Cannot thank her enough and look forward to a cake smash opportunity in the future! Thank you x
Karen Hall
Aug 07, 2020
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Karen is just amazing at what she does! We have used her for over 7years now. New born, cake smash, birthday and Christmas photo’s all have been above expectations. Karen is polite professional and a natural at getting the little ones to sleep! We wouldn’t go anywhere else ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Karen is just amazing at what she does! We have used her for over 7years now. New born, cake smash, birthday and Christmas photo’s all have been above expectations. Karen is polite professional and a natural at getting the little ones to sleep! We wouldn’t go anywhere else ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kathryn Earl
Aug 03, 2020
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As soon as I knew I was expecting a baby, I contacted Karen to share my exciting news and to ask her to pencil me in for an newborn session. I’ve been an amateur photographer for eight years and she’s been my inspiration for most of that time. Her work is second to none and her reputation as one of the best in the business is totally deserved. Karen photographed my baby bump at 34 weeks, and made me feel like a goddess! (Not an easy feat when you’re on baby number three and aching and bulging in all the wrong places!) I will cherish my maternity photographs for the rest of my life. Not only
Lisa Peel
May 07, 2020
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I had newborn photography training with Karen and can absolutely say it was the most comprehensive and informative training day.
Karen is patient, knowledgeable and friendly and I highly recommend investing in newborn training with her.
I learnt so much from posing the baby safely to editing the final images, to lighting and positioning.
Karen also happily answered the barrage of questions that came along after my training day.
The information and advice I received will be invaluable to my future in newborn photography.
I feel confident and excited about starting my journey into offering newborn
Karen is patient, knowledgeable and friendly and I highly recommend investing in newborn training with her.
I learnt so much from posing the baby safely to editing the final images, to lighting and positioning.
Karen also happily answered the barrage of questions that came along after my training day.
The information and advice I received will be invaluable to my future in newborn photography.
I feel confident and excited about starting my journey into offering newborn
