Fiona McKean Photography FSWPP LMPA

Fiona McKean Photography FSWPP LMPA Maternity, Newborn, Toddler and Family photoshoots. Welcoming studio in Dumfries. Follow along for tips, inspiration, and a peek behind the scenes of my studio!

I am a Fellow of The Societies and a Master Craftsman of The Guild of Photographers. As an award-winning portrait photographer, I help families capture timeless memories to cherish and mentor portrait photographers to build profitable, sustainable studios. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge as a mentor and speaker, guiding others to grow and succeed in their photography journey. Capturing Moments - Creating Memories

Just a wee baby with not a care in the world.
14/09/2026

Just a wee baby with not a care in the world.

If you’ve thought about booking a maternity shoot but keep putting it off, it might be worth asking yourself why. Maybe ...
12/09/2026

If you’ve thought about booking a maternity shoot but keep putting it off, it might be worth asking yourself why. Maybe you don’t feel quite like yourself at the moment, you’re worried you’ll feel awkward, or you simply don’t know what you’d wear.

You don’t have to feel glamorous before you walk through the door. That’s part of my job, helping with outfits, posing and making sure you feel comfortable rather than expecting you to magically know what to do.

You only carry this baby once. If there’s a little part of you that keeps coming back to the idea of having photos, I’d listen to it.

This is exactly the kind of personal touch I love including.Your newborn photos don’t have to be all neutral blankets an...
11/09/2026

This is exactly the kind of personal touch I love including.

Your newborn photos don’t have to be all neutral blankets and tiny hats. If there’s a football team, family tradition, hobby or something else that matters in your house, bring it along and we can work it in.

Pretty sure this baby’s allegiance has already been decided for them though 😂

Can we just take a minute for THAT HAIR 😍Some babies arrive with barely a whisper of fuzz and others turn up looking lik...
09/09/2026

Can we just take a minute for THAT HAIR 😍

Some babies arrive with barely a whisper of fuzz and others turn up looking like they’ve already got a styling routine.

I always make sure I photograph the things that make your baby completely themselves, and this little head of hair was definitely getting its moment.

I love when families bring something personal into the session.A favourite teddy, a little outfit, something that alread...
07/09/2026

I love when families bring something personal into the session.

A favourite teddy, a little outfit, something that already means something to you. It makes the photos feel more like your baby and less like a setup that could belong to anyone.

And Tigger looks pretty settled in there too 😂

You’ll see a lot of poses like this online…What you don’t always see is the care behind them.The way baby is supported, ...
05/09/2026

You’ll see a lot of poses like this online…

What you don’t always see is the care behind them.

The way baby is supported, the way I take note of how comfortable they are. The breaks, the soothing, the patience.

Beautiful images matter, but how your baby is looked after matters much more.

I know a lot of women feel a bit unsure about maternity photos.You’re heavily pregnant, probably not sleeping brilliantl...
04/09/2026

I know a lot of women feel a bit unsure about maternity photos.

You’re heavily pregnant, probably not sleeping brilliantly, none of your normal clothes fit properly and then someone suggests standing in front of a camera 😂

But this is why I love having beautiful dresses here for sessions. You don’t need to arrive knowing what suits you or how to pose. We can work that bit out together.

Sometimes it’s actually quite nice to see yourself looking like you again, rather than just feeling very, very pregnant.

Newborn sessions are never exactly the same because babies ouldn’t care less what I’ve planned for them 😂Some sleep thro...
02/09/2026

Newborn sessions are never exactly the same because babies ouldn’t care less what I’ve planned for them 😂

Some sleep through almost everything. Some want feeding every five minutes. Some only settle when they’re wrapped up. Some arrive wide awake and determined to inspect the studio.

I just work around them.

There’s no rush to get through a list of poses. We stop when we need to, feed when we need to, have cuddles when we need to, and usually get there in the end.

That’s pretty much how newborn sessions should be, I think.

I do love a simple maternity shoot.Jeans, white tops, nothing too fancy, just the two of you and that bump in the middle...
31/08/2026

I do love a simple maternity shoot.

Jeans, white tops, nothing too fancy, just the two of you and that bump in the middle of everything.

There’s a nice honesty to photos like these because they don’t feel overdone. They just look like you.

And I think that’s what I’d want if it was me. Something I could look back on in ten years and still really like, rather than something that felt very “maternity shoot” at the time.

"No, sorry Mum. I know it's Saturday but you can't drink your coffee before it gets cold, you're needed"
29/08/2026

"No, sorry Mum. I know it's Saturday but you can't drink your coffee before it gets cold, you're needed"

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89 College Street
Dumfries
DG20AD

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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