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Alison McKenny Photography

Name: Alison McKenny Photography
Address: Clare, CO108HX, GB
Telephone: +447966468944
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Alison McKenny Photography

www.alisonmckennyphotography.com
Award Winning Professional Portrait Photographer. Newborns - Babie

I specialise in a range of photographic genres including Newborns, Children, Family, Fine Art, and Beauty Portraits and also Commercial / Personal Branding Portraits. I am happy shooting both in my studio or on location so I can tailor each shoot to suit my client's requirements.

09/09/2026

“It’s the little things that mean an awful lot…”

And when you’re choosing someone to photograph your brand new baby, I think the little things really do matter.

Things like…

15 years of experience photographing newborns and families, and knowing that no two babies are ever quite the same.

Investing in specialist newborn photography and posing training over the years, so I know how to safely handle and pose your baby. Their comfort and safety will always come first.

Having my own warm, private home studio here in Suffolk, with a huge collection of beautiful blankets, wraps, tiny outfits, props and backgrounds, so you don’t need to bring very much at all.

Being DBS checked and having years of experience working with babies and children.

Knowing when your baby needs feeding, changing or cuddling, and when it’s time to forget the pose I had planned and try something else. We work around them, not the other way around.

Helping Mum, Dad and siblings feel comfortable too, with gentle direction so you never need to worry about what to do in front of the camera.

And spending 15 years developing my craft, becoming a Master Photographer with The Portrait Masters and winning awards for my portrait photography.

But perhaps the most important little things are the ones I’m actually there to capture…

Tiny fingers. Tiny toes. Wispy hair. The way they curl up against you.

Because they’re only this little for such a little while.

And one day, that photograph hanging on your wall will mean an awful lot. 🤍

Expecting a baby this autumn or winter? Get in touch while you’re still pregnant and we can reserve your newborn session around your due date.

📍 Stoke by Clare, Suffolk

08/09/2026

The fact I said “consistency” instead of “consistently” bugs the hell out of me, but hey ho… 😂

And actually, maybe that proves my point.

You don’t have to be perfect to show up online. You just need to show up.

A lot of the small business owners I photograph, particularly women who are coaches, creatives and service-based businesses, know they should be showing their face more. They want their business to look professional and established, and they want a bank of great content they can use consistently.

But they don’t necessarily know what photos they need, what to wear, where to have them taken or what on earth they’re going to do in front of the camera.

That’s where I come in.

I don’t expect you to arrive knowing how to pose or with a perfectly formed shot list. I help you plan your shoot around you, your business, your personality and the story you want your brand to tell.

And autumn is a particularly lovely time to do it.

The farm here in Suffolk looks glorious with the changing leaves and golden evening light, and I also have my home studio, kitchen and living areas which are perfect for a mixture of professional headshots and more relaxed lifestyle images.

Or, if your own workspace or another location tells your story better, I’m very happy to come to you. I photograph businesses across Suffolk, Cambridge and East Anglia, and can travel to London too.

So if you’ve been putting off your branding photos because you don’t feel confident in front of the camera or simply don’t know where to start, please don’t let that be the thing that stops you.

That bit is my job. 🤍

I’d love to get a few more Personal Branding shoots into the diary this autumn, so drop me a message or have a look at the Personal Branding section of my website via the link in my bio.

03/09/2026

SHOW UP & STAND OUT

Professional Photos • Professional Video • Professional Content Strategy

Do you know you need to post more on social media or update your website, but don’t know where to start?

Do you avoid being in front of the camera because you don’t have the right photos?

Do you struggle to explain what you do or find yourself staring at a blank screen wondering what to post?

We’ve created the perfect solution.

In just 90 minutes, you’ll leave with everything you need to confidently market you and your business.

You’ll receive:

✔ 3 professionally edited headshots

✔ 3 filmed videos about you, your business, products or services

✔ Guidance throughout your session so you know exactly what to say and how to present yourself naturally

✔ A personalised mini content plan showing you what to post, when to post it and how to use your new brand new professional content across social media and your website

✔ Ideas to help refresh your online presence and attract more of the right customers

Additional edited images are available to purchase if you’d like even more content.

Your Team

📸 Alison – Professional Photography

🎥 Liam – Videography

📈 Farley – Business Support & Social Media Planning

This isn’t just a photoshoot.

It’s a complete brand refresh designed to help you look professional, build trust and make marketing your business so much easier.

Investment

£499

90-minute experience

Available Dates

📅 Tuesday 15th September

📅 Thursday 15th October

Limited appointments are available on each date.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Book now and leave with months of professional content that works for your business long after the day is over.

02/09/2026

Too cute not to share!

I’m a big fan of dogs so am always happy to include them in any of my client sessions! So feel free to ask if you would like your pup to take part in your photo shoot with me!

01/09/2026

Christmas Mini sessions at my Home studio in Suffolk are a real favourite of mine. I have been doing them for over 10 years now and absolutely love seeing the same families come back to me year in year out for these fun, festive, family mini shoots, but it is also lovely to see new families join in too!

I have three new sets every year so the photos here are from previous years but give you an idea of the level of quality of images that I can produce for you. Imagine decorating your home with photos of your children in these settings. They are classic timeless and really bring a bit of joy to your home over the festive period. They also make great Christmas cards or gifts for the family.

If you would like to see what is on offer this year, follow along as I will be sharing those with you tomorrow! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed! 🤗

This year sessions are taking place in November so won’t clash with October half term holiday plans.
Till then ###

30/08/2026

Bank holiday weekends often main one thing… Getting the family together

And if you are sitting around a table, having a barbecue, visiting grandparents or watching all the Cousins run around together this weekend, you might suddenly realise just how rarely you actually have EVERYONE in the same place.

Even even more rarely with someone there to take the photo so nobody is missing from it.

I absolutely love photographing extended families.

We’ll get the big photograph of everyone together, of course, but we’ll also make the most of having everyone

Grandparents with her GRAN
Cousin
Grown-up siblings.
Grandparents with their own children
Each individual family
Couple
And all those lovely little relationships in between.

It might feel like a bit of an operation getting everyone’s diaries to lineup, but I promise you, these are often the photographs that become most precious as the years go by.

So if you’re with your extended family this bank holiday weekend, perhaps ask the question…

When was the last time we had a really lovely photograph of all of us?

And if the answer is “ I can’t remember”, perhaps it’s time to change that.

I photograph extended family sessions here on our private family farm in Suffolk, or I can travel to a location that special to your family.

I’ve also written a blog about what happens during an extended family shoot and how I make photographing a big group much less daunting than you might imagine.

Have a read via the link below ❤️

29/08/2026

I still have moments when I can’t quite believe this is my job 🤍

I get to photograph some of the biggest chapters in people’s lives. Growing bumps, tiny newborns, changing families, much-loved pets and all those little moments in between that probably don’t feel quite so significant until you look back on them years later.

And that’s the bit I love most.

Because I’m not just taking photographs of what your family looks like right now. I’m capturing personalities, relationships, little expressions and connections that will never be exactly the same again.

I photograph maternity, newborn, baby, children, families and pets from my studio here in the Suffolk countryside, and I’m incredibly lucky to also have our beautiful family farm right outside the door.

So depending on the type of photographs you love, we can keep things cosy and relaxed in the studio, head outside into the fields and around the farm, or combine a little of both.

No worrying about whether your children will behave.
No needing to know how to pose.
No having to be comfortable in front of the camera.

That’s my job, and after nearly 15 years of photographing people, I’ve learnt that the photographs you often end up loving the most are the ones where you simply look like you.

I feel very lucky indeed to be trusted with memories like these. 🤍

If you’ve been thinking about updating your family photographs, welcoming a new baby, celebrating your pregnancy or finally getting some beautiful photographs with your four-legged family members, I’d love to hear from you.

Based in Suffolk, close to the Cambridge and Essex borders.

28/08/2026

It’s not just another branding
And it’s definitely not just about having a few lovely new head shots.
A good personal branding shoot should tell people who you are, what you do and what it might actually feel like to work with you.
It helps build trust before someone has even spoken to you.
It gives your business a consistent, professional look.
It gives you a bank of images that you can use across your website, social media, newsletter, blogs, PR and marketing.
But perhaps more importantly, it can give YOU the confidence to show up.

Because when you have photographs you genuinely love, that feels like you and represent your business properly, suddenly posting on social media, updating your website or putting yourself forward for an opportunity feels a little bit easier.

For a small business owners, people aren’t only buying what you sell. Very often, they’re choosing the person behind it too.

So no, personal branding photography isn’t about vanity.
It’s all about visibility, connection and trust.
And giving the brilliant business you’ve worked so hard to build the face it deserve.
If you’ve been hiding behind your logo for a little bit too long, perhaps it’s time we change that.

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Clare
CO108HX

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+447966468944

Website

http://www.alisonmckennyphotography.com/

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