Laura Ridley Photography

Laura Ridley Photography Newborn & Family Photography. Based in Lower Hutt. Hi there! I'm Laura, a Photographer.

We are a boutique Portrait studio based in Wellington specialising in family and newborn photography.

10/09/2026

Its outdoor photo time⭐️

Obsessed with these girls 😍
09/09/2026

Obsessed with these girls 😍

Christmas Minis COMING SOON. Keep your eyes out for when bookings will be live as these will sell out FAST!
09/09/2026

Christmas Minis COMING SOON. Keep your eyes out for when bookings will be live as these will sell out FAST!

If you've been waiting until you feel beautiful enough… You already are.You just need to be willing to let me show you w...
08/09/2026

If you've been waiting until you feel beautiful enough… You already are.

You just need to be willing to let me show you what I see.

My Maternity Experience is created for mums who want more than just photographs.

It's an opportunity to slow down for a moment.

To be pampered.

To choose beautiful dresses.

To be guided through every pose.

And to create photographs that remind you just how extraordinary this season really was. ✨

Maternity sessions are best photographed between 30–35 weeks, so if you're approaching that window, now is the perfect time to get your session organised.

Your photographs will become part of your family's story.

And one day, when you're holding your little one and looking back at these images, I want you to see what I see now.

You were beautiful.

You were becoming their mum.

And that was worth remembering. 🥲❤️

If you'd love to create your own maternity experience, DM MAMA and I'll personally send you the details.

So… what actually happens when you book a maternity session with me? ❤️First, we chat.We'll talk about what you're imagi...
07/09/2026

So… what actually happens when you book a maternity session with me? ❤️

First, we chat.

We'll talk about what you're imagining, what you love, and what you absolutely don't want.

Then we'll choose your dresses from my studio wardrobe and plan your looks.

Once we're shooting, I'll guide you through everything.

You don't need to know how to pose.

You don't need to worry about whether something looks flattering.

You don't need to wonder what happens next.

I'll be right there guiding you.

And afterwards, you'll receive your beautiful gallery where you can choose the photographs you love most. ✨

It's relaxed.

It's personal.

And most importantly, it's about making you feel amazing.

Because I know you're probably tired.

I know your body might not feel like your own right now.

And I know having your photograph taken might be the last thing you feel confident about.

You don't have to arrive feeling amazing.

You just have to arrive. I'll take care of the rest. ❤️

Maternity sessions are best around 30–35 weeks.

DM MAMA for the details.

“I didn't realise how beautiful I could feel while pregnant.” ❤️This is exactly why I love maternity sessions.Because so...
06/09/2026

“I didn't realise how beautiful I could feel while pregnant.” ❤️

This is exactly why I love maternity sessions.

Because sometimes you arrive feeling tired, uncomfortable and unsure of yourself…

And then you see your photographs.

And suddenly you're not seeing the swollen ankles or the exhaustion.

You're seeing you.

Beautiful.

Powerful.

Feminine.

A woman carrying her baby.

That's what I want every mum who comes into my studio to experience. ✨

You don't need to know how to pose.

You don't need to know what to wear.

And you don't need to feel confident before you arrive.

I'll guide you through the whole experience.

If you're expecting and you're around 30–35 weeks, DM MAMA and I'll send you the maternity session details.

One day, you're going to miss this belly. 🥲I know.Right now you're probably thinking…“Really?”Because your back hurts.Yo...
05/09/2026

One day, you're going to miss this belly. 🥲

I know.

Right now you're probably thinking…

“Really?”

Because your back hurts.

You're exhausted.

You're uncomfortable.

You can't remember the last time you slept properly.

And you're counting down the days until you get to meet your baby.

But one day, you'll see these photographs and remember the little person who was growing underneath your heart.

You'll remember how they moved.

How you carried them.

How your body changed to make room for them.

And you'll realise this version of you deserved to be remembered too. ❤️

That's why I don't want your maternity photographs to be just pretty pictures.

I want them to bring you right back to this moment.

The woman you were.

The baby you were waiting for.

The love you already felt before you ever held them.

If you're around 30–35 weeks, this is the perfect time to plan your session.

DM MAMA and I'll send you the details. ✨

You don't need to spend three hours standing in front of your wardrobe wondering what on earth you're going to wear. 🤣❤️...
04/09/2026

You don't need to spend three hours standing in front of your wardrobe wondering what on earth you're going to wear. 🤣❤️

When you come into my studio for your maternity session, we'll choose your outfits together.

I have a beautiful collection of maternity dresses for you to choose from, and I'll help you decide what will photograph beautifully and make you feel amazing.

You can try something soft and romantic…

Something fitted and feminine…

Something dramatic…

Or something completely you. ✨

The best part?

You don't have to figure it all out alone.

We'll chat first, look at your ideas and create a session that feels like you.

Because this isn't just about photographing your bump.

It's about giving you an experience where you get to feel beautiful for a little while.

And goodness knows, you deserve that. ❤️

Maternity sessions are best photographed around 30–35 weeks.

DM MAMA if you'd love to see what's available.

Address

50 Ngahere Street
Lower Hutt
5019

Telephone

+64277718329

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