Portrait Photographers in Bicester, Oxfordshire

Looking for maternity, newborn, child/sibling, first birthday, makeover or family portraits in the Bicester area? This page has details for all professional photographers in Bicester to help you find the right one for you.

We keep photographs throughout our lives, so it’s worth taking the time to choose the right photographer to capture your milestones and memories. Here are some of the things you might want to consider when making your decision:

Style: If you’re looking to book a first birthday cake smash for example, are you looking for a big, colourful jungle theme with lots of balloons and props? Or would you prefer something more simple, with the focus on your child?

Look for a photographer whose portfolio matches what you’re after. Make sure to look at a whole photoshoot session. It’s easy to cherry pick one or two good images from each shoot; it’s harder to create a whole set of great images. Are the images consistent in style? Would they look good displayed on a wall or in an album together? Which photographers’ images really resonate with you?

Seeing a whole session gives you an idea of the range of images you’ll get and enables you to check for consistency across a full session.

Process: Where and how will your photoshoot happen? Is it in a studio, at your home or outdoors? If it’s outdoors, what happens if rain is forecast? Who picks the location and arranges permits/permission for professional photography (if required)?

Do you speak with or meet the photographer beforehand? How long will it take to see your images? What feedback have other clients left (usually in the form of reviews or testimonials) about their experiences with this photographer?

For newborn photoshoots, check the photographer has certification in handling newborns safely. It’s an unregulated industry which means anyone can claim to be a newborn photographer. Certification demonstrates that the photographer knows how to soothe and pose your baby safely.

Budget: Professional photography is an investment, and it’s often true that you get what you pay for in terms of skill level and client experience. However, there are photographers for all budgets, from those just starting out to those at the top of the game. What is realistically affordable for your family? If you absolutely love a photographer’s work, but can’t afford to pay at once, ask if they offer a payment plan.

Pricing ranges listed below are £ = under £200 | ££ = £200 to £500 | £££ = £500+

Products: What do you want to do with the photos afterwards? Are you looking to fill a wall with a montage gallery of small frames, or perhaps one large piece of feature art? Do you prefer albums, or are you simply looking for digitals? If you’re not sure, an experienced photographer should be able to guide you through the options and help you choose the right end product for your home and lifestyle. One tip for digital aficionados who plan to print their own: invest in the print quality as much as the photographer. Image quality is limited by print quality. Cheap prints lose out on colour, saturation, contrast and longevity.

Availability: Once you’ve found someone you love, get in contact to see if they can fit you in. After all, if you want a time-bound photoshoot (such as a maternity or newborn session), you need to have these within a certain time period during pregnancy/after birth.

Professional Portrait Photographers in Bicester

In alphabetical order

Courtney Bateman Photography

Business setup: Home studio and outside on location
Full-time or part-time: Part-time (weekends and some evenings only)
Speciality: Pregnancy and newborn, family, equine and canine photography
Years of professional experience: 10
Professionally qualified? No
Newborn certified? Attended newborn safety training workshops
Sustainable business?: No but I use recycled products and produce minimal waste.
Customer rating: 5/5 (13 Facebook reviews)
Awards: No
Style: Natural posing photography, minimal props and relaxed.
Products offered: A4/A3 high gloss print and digital images.
Price point: From £ for session fee
Courtney says: “I started my photography journey with my mum’s DSLR as a teenager taking pictures of anything I could find! I then used photography as my main piece in GCSE and A Level Art. After this I invested in my first Canon DSLR and I took all opportunities to take photographs to gain experience and expand my skill. I also worked alongside a couple of photographers at horse shows to help build my knowledge. I was soon being approached by horse and dog owners for photoshoots of their pets, as well as for photography at local horse shows. Once I was established in equine photography I was approached by a livery yard member to take photos of her new-born baby as she liked my photography style and had seen the photos I had recently taken of my niece and nephew. This is very much where my passion of newborn and child photography began, I soon invested time, equipment and most importantly training into this area. Alongside equine, canine, newborn and child photography I have taken photographs for weddings and christenings as well as headshots, maternity, business shoots and family portraits.”
Find out more: https://www.courtneybateman.co.uk

Ellie and Me Photography

Business setup: Mobile studio, at-home lifestyle and outdoor photography
Full-time or part-time: Full-time
Speciality: Weddings, lifestyle photography, cake smash, newborn/family
Years of professional experience: 3
Professionally qualified? Fine Art and Photography qualifications from Warwickshire College and University Manchester Met
Newborn certified? No
Sustainable business?: No
Customer rating: 5/5 (14 Google Reviews)
Awards: Not yet provided
Style: “My style is really relaxed and to embrace each photoshoot/wedding how it comes, that’s what creates the magic! having no pressure, especially with kids just making it fun! then you get the best photographs. I’m a huge fan of lifestyle natural photographs as opposed to staged.”
Products offered: Not yet provided
Price point: £ to £££
Lucie says: Chasing my dreams of photographing, documenting & creating breathtakingly beautiful photographs.
Find out more: www.ellieandmephotography.com

Jamie Dixon Photography

Business setup: Outdoor
Full-time or part-time: Part-time
Speciality: Portraits
Years of professional experience: 4
Professionally qualified? No
Newborn certified? No
Sustainable business?: No
Customer rating: 4.9/5 (29 Facebook votes)
Awards: No
Style: “Natural/Candid. I like to just stand back and capture as many beautiful moments as I can.”
Products offered: Not yet provided
Price point: £ to £££
Jamie says: “I’m a self-taught photographer based in Bicester. I love working with people on a 1-1 basis. I first picked up a DSLR when I was about 10 years old; my grandad was into photography and a few years later he gifted me my first! I tried to get into college to study photography as a GCSE but the tutors oversubscribed the course and sent home anyone who didn’t have a portfolio with them at that time! I love being a photographer after not being accepted for a course! I am always looking to better myself in anyway I can and I’m taking a course on wedding photography in the summer. I love being a part of your memories.”
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/jamiedixonphotography/

Jonathan Bickle Photography

Business setup: At-home and outdoor lifestyle
Full-time or part-time: Full-time
Speciality: Documentary-style family photography
Years of professional experience: 4
Professionally qualified? No
Newborn certified? No
Sustainable business?: No
Customer rating: 5/5 (three Google reviews)
Awards: No
Style: Relaxed and natural family photography, blending real moments with timeless portraits.
Products offered: Handmade luxury albums, personalised USB memory boxes, wall art and a full range of prints.
Price point: ££ to £££
Jonathan says: “What I love the most about photography is that it allows you to document a moment in time and cherish the memory forever. Whether it’s a special occasion, certain milestone or a year to remember, I can capture that moment in time for you to relive forever. I have a relaxed and natural approach so laugh with the little ones, give your loved ones a squeeze and I’ll capture your family time together. The best photos all come from real moments. It’s all about having fun in an environment that is natural to you all. My documentary style approach to family shoots allows you to switch off and just be a family while I document your time together. Group photos or portraits can of course be incorporated during the photoshoot.”
Find out more: jonathanbicklephotography.co.uk/family

Michelle Bridget Photography

Business setup: At-home and outdoor
Full-time or part-time: Full-time
Speciality: Families, babies, maternity photography, photo restoration and product photography.
Years of professional experience: 10
Professionally qualified? Yes
Newborn certified? No
Sustainable business?: TBC
Customer rating: 5/5 (26 reviews for photography restoration services)
Awards: No
Style: Natural light photography, relaxed and minimal posing.
Products offered: Digital packages, photo prints and canvases.
Price point: ££
Michelle says: “I love to photograph families and babies and capture those moments that you can keep forever. I have always been a creative person and having worked with children for years, it has really given me the experience to have fun and get the best out of their personalities. This really goes hand in hand with photography and it means we can make the best out of our photo sessions! My style is all about using natural light and natural poses. I want to capture the real you and create something you can look back on fondly.”
Find out more: https://www.michellebridgetphoto.com

Naomi Weaver Photography

Business setup: In-home lifestyle
Full-time or part-time: Part-time
Speciality: Family and portrait
Years of professional experience: 2
Professionally qualified? BA Hons in Cinematography
Newborn certified? No
Sustainable business?: No
Customer rating: 5/5 (based on nine Facebook reviews)
Awards: No
Style: Natural
Products offered: Digitals
Price point: £
Naomi says: “Hey! My name is Naomi. I started photography part time after completing my degree in cinematics. I am currently doing a masters in the meantime.”
Find out more: www.facebook.com/NFCPRODUCTIONSUK

Natalie Shakespeare Photography

Business setup: In-home lifestyle
Full-time or part-time: Not yet provided
Speciality: Not yet provided
Years of professional experience: Not yet provided
Professionally qualified? Not yet provided
Newborn certified? Not yet provided
Sustainable business?: Not yet provided
Customer rating: Not yet provided
Awards: Not yet provided
Style: Not yet provided
Products offered: Not yet provided
Price point: ££ to £££
Natalie says: Not yet provided
Find out more: natalieshakespeare.co.uk

Family and sibling photos of twins Dexter and Indie | Sarah Plater is an award-winning children and family photographer based in Bicester, Oxfordshire

Sarah Plater Photography

Business setup: Professional photography studio in Kingsmere, Bicester
Full-time or part-time: Full-time
Speciality: Maternity, newborn and family portraits
Years of professional experience: 5+
Professionally qualified? Yes, with the Master Photographers Association
Newborn certified? Yes, with the Master Photographers Association
Sustainable business?: Working towards the Master Photographers Association Sustainability Certification. Read more here.
Customer rating: 5/5 (from over 160 Google Reviews).
Awards: MPA Newborn Photographer of the Year 2019 (Central Region) plus numerous merits and highly commended images. See them here.
Style: Relaxed, joyful, clean, bright and airy images with lots of whites and greys and adorably swaddled newborns.
Products offered: Heirloom Albums, Framed Wall Art, Fine Art Canvas and Digital Collections.
Price point: £££
Sarah says: “Wow, I hadn’t expected to enjoy that so much!” That’s what clients tell me at the end of their photoshoot. If you feel nervous about being photographed (Will I look good? Will the kids behave?) then you’re in the right place. I’ll make you feel relaxed straight away, and we’ll play a series of mini games during your session to generate authentic smiles and help you forget about the camera. The result is a stunning set of images that show you at your best and remind you of a fun experience, captured in highest quality products that you will share, display and treasure forever.
Find out more: www.sarahplater.com.

The Second Star Photography

Business setup: Mobile studio, location photography & in-home lifestyle
Full-time or part-time: Full-time
Speciality: Posed newborn and lifestyle family portraiture
Years of professional experience: 3.5
Newborn certified? Safety trained with BANPAS (now called The Newborn & Baby Photography Network), Paediatric First Aid Trained (online video education by Kelly Brown).
Sustainable business?: No
Customer rating: 5/5 (25 reviews).
Awards: Bronze RISE International Award 2019; second place in monthly Find The Best Photographer Contest – Feb 2020.
Style: Romantic and timeless, my photography focuses on capturing the real essence, love and emotion between my subjects. My main focus is to capture your perfect family and little one in a timeless, dreamy style, preserving those fleeting moments and memories to be treasured for generations. My outdoor family lifestyle sessions focus on capturing the fun, love and special bond of your family. Real smiles, emotions, belly laughter and happiness.
Products offered: I offer wide range of products as well as set packages. My most popular products include gorgeous luxury albums, vintage frames and wooden orbs.
Price point: ££ to £££
Klara says: “Enjoy the luxury and comfort of having a professional newborn portrait session conveniently in your own home. Working safely at all times, my sessions are completely baby-led, allowing for a stress free session with plenty of time for feed, nappy changes and cuddles. Your little one is the main focus of my newborn sessions, capturing the small details you fall in love with, as well as the connection you already build with your little one. I know how incredibly important family portraits are and so each full newborn package also includes portraits with parents and/or siblings, capturing the love and bond you have. As for my family sessions… these are all about fun and adventure. I love to capture the true essence and bond of your own family, so you can forget about awkward posing and saying “cheeeese” to get the perfect shot. I like to capture the pure happiness of kids being kids, the interaction with parents, each family members personalities… the real you and the love you all share. I gently guide my families into a place, and then using prompts and games get genuine emotions to create a relaxed, lifestyle family portrait that reflects everything a family is about – happiness, love and laughter.”
Find out more: www.thesecondstarphotography.co.uk

Two Perspectives Photo

Business setup: At-home lifestyle and outdoors
Full-time or part-time: Part-time
Speciality: Portrait, fashion, wedding, family, business, street photography
Years of professional experience: 12
Professionally qualified? Yes – professional body not yet provided
Newborn certified? No
Sustainable business?: Yes – professional body not yet provided
Customer rating: Not yet provided
Awards: No
Style: Natural and vibrant
Products offered: Wedding photography albums, portrait/family photo session with memorable surprises.
Price point: £ – £££
Iwona says: “I believe in capturing the moments as they happen. I love to discover and show beauty of people.”
Find out more: www.twoperspectivesphoto.com

Professional Photographers in Bicester

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