Nottingham based newborn baby, family and maternity portrait photography.


Welcome to Jess Rigley Portraits, your Nottingham newborn, maternity, milestone and cake smash photography studio. Based in Mapperley, Nottingham, I specialise in creating natural, timeless portraits that celebrate your family’s most precious moments.


As a mum myself, I understand how quickly these early days pass, which is why I’m passionate about capturing newborns, expectant mothers and growing little ones in a relaxed, baby-led way. Whether you’re looking for newborn photography in Nottingham, a maternity photoshoot, a milestone session, or a first birthday cake smash, my studio offers a calm, minimal style you’ll be proud to display in your home and share with loved ones.

My studio offers a comfortable and relaxed environment


My Nottingham photography studio is designed to offer a calm, comfortable and relaxed environment for you and your little one. This allows me to capture genuine moments of connection, emotion and those beautifully natural details that make your family unique.


Whether it’s the tiny features of your newborn baby, the joyful energy of a milestone session, the fun of a first birthday cake smash, or the strength and beauty of your maternity journey, my focus is always on creating timeless images you’ll treasure forever.


If you’re looking for a professional newborn, baby, milestone, cake smash or maternity photographer in Nottingham, my studio in Mapperley provides everything you need for a stress-free, memorable experience.

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My aim is to make your experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, so that you and your family can relax and truly be present in the moment. And with my expertise in lighting, composition, and editing, I will create stunning images that you will cherish for years to come. So why not take the first step towards capturing these beautiful memories and book a session with me today? I would be honored to be a part of your journey and to help you create lasting memories that you can share with your loved ones for generations to come. Booking a session online via my website is really easy, just click 'Book now' in the panel below.



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