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NEWBORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHY IN SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE

Every parent wants to capture those early memories, and our aim is to create timeless baby photography that you and your family can cherish for years to come.

Whether it’s a newborn baby, boys, girls, toddlers, or older children, we can produce a stunning photoshoot using a wide range of props, wraps, clothing, and scenes.

Professional Newborn Photography in Southampton

We believe we offer the best newborn photography in Southampton, Hampshire and as parents ourselves understand the importance of providing a relaxed and comfortable environment. Our safe and cosy studio is based in Southampton, and the whole family can feel at ease whilst we work our magic during your baby photoshoot.

But don’t just take our word for it. We are very proud of the 100s of positive reviews (some of which you can see below) we have online for parents who have already used us for professional newborn baby photography. Hampshire clients recommend us time and time again, and it’s a reputation we have spent years building.

What’s the Best Age for a Baby Photoshoot?

The ideal age for newborn photography is between 6 and 21 days old, but we also regularly shoot ages from 1 month and up. And don’t worry if your baby is older than that, we also provide family photography services no matter what the age of your children.

The reason we recommend these early days is that newborn babies tend to still be very sleepy. This lets us capture a wide range of cute photos where typically curl up, just like they would in the womb.

Once your baby is older, they will move around a little more so capturing the special moments in the first few weeks helps to produce natural, pure, and simple baby photography in Hampshire.

Why Choose Julian Porter Baby Photography in Southampton?

We don’t just click, we connect: even with baby photography the shutter is not enough. We connect with you, your newborn, and the whole family to help achieve stunning results time and time again.

We’re based in Southampton, Hampshire, just a short drive from the M27 exits and all main transport links.

What Else Do We Do?

Whether it’s your family portrait, a business brochure, graduation portrait or pictures of your newborn child, Julian Porter Photography can help you plan every last detail of your shoot, either on location or in our own studio in Southampton.

We even run courses in photography for professionals or those just wishing to learn from the best.

Browse our portfolio of work, read our blog about the weddings we’ve photographed since 2006 and see how we become part of your day, rather than just document it.

We are as passionate about our clients as we are about the pictures we make with them.

Why not give us a call or pop in for coffee for a chat? You are always welcome.

Call us on 02380 767084. or 07720 325336

What can I say other than Julian and Sue are amazing. We first met them through running and were impressed by the quality of the photos. Has any runner knows photos and Lycra don't flatter you but Julian and Sue somehow managed to get brilliant flattering shots. So when we set a date for our wedding it had to be Julian and Sue. They work well has a team and are very discreet. We went with a story board theme and honestly the photos are amazing. They capture the natural beauty in a person. You will not be disappointed with this great couple. Janet and Greg Ward (wedding was 2016)

angelic. heaven

08:38 04 Oct 17

We absolutely love these guys! Thank you Julian and Sue! Best newborn photography around, we would not go anywhere else! The whole family had a really good time and the relaxed atmosphere Julian and Sue created for both us and the children was faultless and well received by all. You guys clearly know what you are doing! :) The results speak for themselves and are absolutely wonderful - we are so pleased with the photos and there are so many great ones to choose from. Just wish we had known about you when looking for a wedding photographer! :) We have highly recommended your services to friends who have seen our photos and we would be very happy to come back and have you take photos of our family on another occasion. We look forward to working with you again.

Helen Carter

21:18 20 Sep 17

We decided to use JP photography for our wedding after reading their website and liking their approach. When we were in contact by email, Jules was very warm and friendly, which meant that when we met with Jules and Sue at their studio to discuss our requirements, there was no awkwardness. On the day of our wedding, they were both excellent, Jules taking the "obvious" shots (including one where he ended up wading in the sea to get the right shot!) and Sue taking "natural" photos very subtly in the background. Once we were home, the photos were very quickly edited and available online for us and our guests to view/order and we absolutely love them. We are still in touch with Jules and I would highly recommend using these lovely people for their excellent service and high quality photography.

Claire Sharp

06:07 23 Sep 17

After recommendations and seeing some of the lovely photos Julian and Sue had taken there was no other choice for our wedding. Neither my wife nor I enjoy having a photos taken but we were both made to feel comfortable and the results were clear to see. A few years later we asked Julian to take some newborn photos of our lovely daughter. Again we were delighted with the results. What ever the occasion you will be in safe hands.

Andrew Sadler

07:40 13 Oct 17

We first met Julian and Sue in 2009 when they photographed our wedding. Our special day was made even more memorable and perfect because of their relaxed but thorough approach. Julian and Sue have a way of putting everyone at ease and capturing those unexpected moments that you cannot predict that help to make your day so special. We were so thrilled with the results and found it hard to choose which photos to pick for our beautiful album. Our favourite shot of the day was captured in the pouring rain with a big white umbrella (provided by Julian and Sue!). We visited Julian and Sue again in 2015 when our son was born. As new parents we couldn't have wished for a more relaxed atmosphere for our newborn shoot. They looked after us (made us lots of tea and let us relax on the sofa) while they took charge and captured loads of beautiful pictures of our precious baby. We couldn't believe how well the shoot went and once again we were overwhelmed by the amount of beautiful photographs. When our son turned 1 we returned to Julian and Sue again for a Smash the Cake shoot...so much fun! We couldn't ever imagine anyone else capturing all of our special milestone moments. Thank you so much Jules and Sue!

Jo Sothcott

07:38 15 Oct 17

Julian and Sue are the nicest and most professional people I have ever met. I can honestly say our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without them there, they felt more like guests I consider them good friends. Their photographs are amazing and I would definitely use them again if we ever need photos done for any other occasions. Also I hate my photo being taken and they made me feel so relaxed and comfortable. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Michael Elton

14:45 24 Oct 17

Friends of ours had Julian photograph their wedding a couple of years before our wedding and we had been so impressed with their photos we knew we wanted Julian and Sue for ours. I usually feel very uncomfortable in front of a camera but at the first meeting they we're so friendly and understanding they made me feel so relaxed. On the day of the wedding it felt like we had friends photographing our special day and mingled with our guest who they made feel easy in front of the camera too. The photos we got of the day were amazing and I regularly get out the album to look at. Thank you Julian and Sue you've made our wonderful memories last for ever

Emma Llewellyn

20:25 01 Nov 17

I decided to have Julian and Sue as they did my daughter`s wedding seven years ago and did such a good job. We had two photo shoots one for our little family with our grandchildren Owen and Willow taking centre stage. We all had so much fun, the children loved it as well, especially with willow being in a tutu and wellies. That was followed by a shoot for myself and my three sisters, (so the full coven) as we do not have any photos of us all together. Again lots of giggling. It all went so well! And we are all so pleased with the results. Thank you both for so much fun, and beautiful pictures. Isabelle.

norman lemarechal

13:14 07 Nov 17

In 2015, after five years as a professional wildlife photographer working only with natural light, I decided it was time to increase my knowledge with a view to exploring new genres. Impressed by what I saw on the Julian Porter Photography website I booked in for a One 2 One Workshop that served as an excellent introduction to studio lighting, and a few weeks later I was back again for additional day of mentoring. Jules and Sue have a wealth of knowledge and experience, but what makes them exceptional instructors is their combined ability to put a student at ease with their wonderfully welcoming and encouraging attitude; I can’t imagine anyone not getting on well with these two and benefiting from what they have to share. More than two years on we are not only still in touch as friends, but if I have a question, if I need an opinion or some advice, I feel completely comfortable reaching out to them sure in the knowledge that they will always make time for me. In short, whether you’re a beginner or advanced photographer looking to add to your skill sets, Jules and Sue are the perfect couple to turn to. As always, many thanks to you both for your continued friendship and support!

Ashley Vincent

07:12 17 Nov 17

We picked Julian to do our wedding photography as we didn't want traditional photos of everyone staged in groups. We had a small wedding and Julian really captured the individual nature of our day, by equally involving everyone, which very few photographers seem to be able to do. Julian even managed to capture an amazing shot of a group of very determined women racing to catch my bouquet, which was no easy task. The result was an amazing photo which you won't see in the standard wedding album. Along with this Julian (and Sue) included fantastic pre-wedding preparation and post wedding photo selection and album production, I couldn't recommend them more highly.

Nyree Lee-Johnston

11:37 12 Dec 17

When I first contacted Julian as well as a number of other photographers to compare their services, it was clear that he and Sue would be the right choice to shoot family portraits of me and my son. Julian seemed enthusiastic and made me feel at ease from the get go, even being very understanding when we had to rearrange appointments several times. When we finally got round to shooting on a cold day at the Common, Julian and Sue had lots of ideas and direction and the photos have surpassed my expectations. They are beautiful and me and my family will treasure them forever!

Hayley Pearce

09:08 12 Feb 18

I have admired Julian’s photos for years and have been fortunate enough to be photographed by him and Sue. We bought a ‘get to know your camera’ day for our mums birthday, where Jules took my mum to Marwell Zoo and was expertly patient helping her understand what settings to use to get the best shot! This was ideal as Mum wanted to use her ‘proper camera’ on a safari holiday later that year. Jules also captured some great shots of my nephew in his 1st birthday ‘smash the cake’ shoot!! We were lucky enough to have a photo shoot ourselves with our 3 kids this spring. Both Jules and Sue expertly got grins on the baby’s face, and kept the kids entertained with Jules’ Lego Collection between shots!! I can not wait for this May when we are getting married and are fortunate enough to have Jules and Sue fly out to Sardinia to photograph our day! I could not think of another photographer I would even consider inviting to join our ‘holiday with a wedding thrown in’... I know that they will capture the day beautifully and that they will get on with our guests like a house on fire!! I definitely recommend JP Photography for every occasion!

AJ D

08:50 19 Feb 18

Fantastic service from start to finish. Loved the end result from the portrait shoot! Would highly recommend to anyone! We will be back for more

Claire Loveless

14:15 27 Feb 18

Julian and Sue are a lovely couple, who made our first family shoot experience very special. They approached the shoot with care and thoughtfulness, taking time to ensure that we had the best quality photos. We would recommend them to anyone.

Lana Attwood

22:49 27 Feb 18

We decided that we wanted a family photo to mark our 10th wedding anniversary, but were a bit anxious about how it would go with two young boys and a dog! Jules and Sue put us instantly at ease and managed the whole shoot wonderfully well (even the dog!). Our only problem now is choosing our favourite from the lovely photos we received a couple of days later! We would recommend them to family and friends with no hesitation

Paul EVERILL

08:42 29 Mar 18

Jules and Sue are amazing, not only do they deliver exceedingly professional service from start to finish the end results always go above and beyond perfection. We have used Jules and Sue four times now and each experience has been incredible. They make you feel so at ease with their friendly and relaxed presence. We would never consider going elsewhere now, we are always trying to find any excuse for a shoot with JP :) Vicki and Luke

Vicki H

08:15 09 Apr 18

Absolutely brilliant!! I can't believe how easy it was to get my 10 week old son's passport photos taken. It took seconds. I will defentally come back for a family shoot in the future. Highly recommended!! Lovely people!! Thank you!! :)

Jennifer Cree

06:17 19 May 18

When planning our wedding we had no hesitation in booking Jules and Sue. Right through the months leading up to our big day they were on hand to offer valuable advice and tips for our photographs. On the day everything was very relaxed and stress free. Jules and Sue work seamlessly together to get the fantastic shots we have to remember our day by. The finished photos are absolutely amazing and exactly what we asked for. We couldn't be happier with the results. Both of them genuinely care about their work and we can't recommend them highly enough. A lovely experience with lovely people.

Terry Aked

10:28 19 May 18

Absolutely incredible experience! I was a beginner photographer, with basic knowledge of how to use my camera. I now have a much more detailed knowledge of how taking great photos work and my photography has improved greatly after just one day! Julian and Sue are so friendly, fun, and passionate about their photography and this passion shows, not just in their own photos but in mine as well! I cannot recommend these guys enough and am so thankful for the time they put into helping me improve my photography skills! Can't wait to put these skills into practice and learn more with every photo I take.

Isy Taylor

18:13 22 May 18

Julian and his lovely wife are professional, friendly and great at what they do. With fantastic props and studio, warm & welcoming and professional approach, the shoot was brilliant. We commissioned them to take a set of pictures of our new born (who was not even 2 weeks old) and they knew tricks and tips to help get the best of the shoot. Ensuring we were all comfortable at all times and never rushed. The end results are simple fantastic and we will definitely be returning for future shoots. Cant recommend this duo enough!

Ian Paddey

08:56 13 Jun 18

Jules and Sue are simply amazing at what they do. For our wedding they made us feel so comfortable and at ease which really helped in getting some fantastic shots. They’re such a great team and between them managed to capture our day superbly - beyond anything we could have ever imagined! We got our photos very promptly and they were presented in a beautiful gift box on a USB - very easy! Cannot recommend Jules and Sue enough! Thank you!

Tom Brown

12:17 07 Jul 18

Just had some professional photo's taken for my online profile. Julian and Sue were very welcoming and put me straight at ease. Really pleased with the results. Excellent job and great service.

Alison Caplin

20:08 04 Jul 18

Excellent, myself and my wife had Julian and Sue as our wedding photographer's on our special day in May 2015 at Romsey Abbey. Absolutely cracking people and very skilled, will definitely use again for any other photos. Many thanks Jules and Sue!!!

Chris Lambourne

18:51 10 Aug 18

Julian and Sue helped with our Corporate head-shots and photographed one of our events. They were both super professional, so easy to work with, shared their expert knowledge and provided great guidance to help us achieve the best possible outcome. Definitely be using them again at dragonfish!

Lilia Bitouche

10:24 11 Oct 18

Would highly recommend to anyone, loved my experience with Julian and Sue, very professional but friendly service. Extremely happy with all the photos taken!

Rhea Seeley

08:56 09 Nov 18

Would highly recommend to anyone, I had a cake smash shoot done for my little boys 1st birthday and it was amazing!! They are so professional and friendly! The pictures are amazing! Fantastic service!!

Elisha Cochrane

09:09 09 Nov 18

We had a last minute cake smash & splash photo shoot with Julian and Sue due to a cancellation and I couldn't be happier with our experience or the outcome of the photos. From the moment we arrived till the time we left we were very well looked after. The actual photo shoot was alot of fun, Logan really enjoyed it and it was an amazing way to capture his first birthday. I highly recommend Julian and I will definitely be using him again. Thank you so much for making Logan's first birthday very special.

Claire Jones

09:20 09 Nov 18

Myself and my husband received a gift voucher from a friend for a newborn shoot after the birth of our second child, I cannot put into words how lovely Jules and Sue are. They were incredibly welcoming and put us at ease instantly (not easy to do when you’re parents of a 9 day old baby). They also included our daughter in the photos and helped her to feel included in the whole experience. The photos we had taken are beautiful, that’s really the only word I can use, just beautiful. We are already planning on booking a smash and splash shoot for when our son is 1. We would wholeheartedly recommend Jules and Sue, in fact we already have, to my brother as an option for a wedding photographer

Jemma Nicholson

09:23 09 Nov 18

Have used Julian for Christmas pictures, natural pictures of my children and also a boudoir shoot for myself. At all times sue and Julian made myself and my children feel comfortable and the photos were out of this world! :)

Emma Crowley

12:02 09 Nov 18

Went to Julian for our daughters one year birthday cake and splash shoot, from the very beginning it was very professional and both himself and his wife were very friendly. Even though our daughter didn’t want to smash the cake, Julian and his wife knew exactly what to do to get the perfect shots. We were very happy with the end results and would highly recommend to anyone.

Aimee Allen

17:21 09 Nov 18

Had a lovely experience getting our photos taken julian and sue were so welcoming and put me at ease saying there was no rush and to take our time which was nice to hear when photographing a baby. We had time for a bottle in between and they spoke to us the whole time ever so polite and was just a joy getting our photos taken. Such kind polite and helpful guy.

Emily M

17:16 16 Nov 18

We were given a smash and splash voucher for our sons 1st Birthday. Was such a lovely gift with memories we can keep forever. Julian and Sue were so friendly and welcoming. We were so pleased with the photos and couldn’t have wished for better.

Laura Hope

11:20 22 Nov 18

there are no words to describe the fabulous service they provide julian and sue were so warm and welcoming it was brilliant. I went for the Christmas shoot and it was just of my 2 kids and it was there first ever photo shoot and they made it so fun they loved it felt so comfortable. will be definitely be going back to them for more shoots.

Mandy Gamble

10:04 27 Nov 18

We’ve just had a newborn photo shoot and Jules and Sue provide a lovely welcoming environment. We’ve just received our pictures and they are amazing. Would 100% recommend them.

Hanna Jenvey

20:53 01 Dec 18

BEST photography experience ever! Had a fantastic time, and thanks to Julian now have some wonderful family photos. I just cannot speak highly enough of the service we received!!

Luke Greenstreet

19:08 16 Dec 18

As a last minute Christmas present buyer, I called Jules and Sue to purchase a voucher for my sister and her beautiful dog Henry to have a photo shoot. Jules was very helpful over the phone and advised that I may not get the voucher through the post in time (which I knew anyway) but he would email me across one I could print out. After purchasing the voucher the email confirmation was sent out within an hour and I received my voucher, I replied and thanked him for sorting so efficiently in which he replied to confirm my address. The NEXT DAY, Jules and Sue POSTED the voucher through my door explaining that it will be much nicer to receive on Christmas. I was absolutely blown away with the customer service and helpfulness from them. We haven’t yet done the shoot, but if this experience was anything to go by.. I’m sure it’s going to be incredible! Thank you so much Jules and Sue! We look forward to our shoot with you. One extremely happy customer, Lauren :)

Lauren Bartlett

19:03 23 Dec 18

Visited the studio to get photos taken for online dating; both Jules & Sue made me feel at ease immediately. Photo shoot was a breeze, received the photos by email just a few hours afterwards. Excellent work, they're a lovely couple. Thoroughly recommended!

Craig Troke

20:25 16 Jan 19

Excellent friendly, personal service. Julian and Sue are lovely people as well as being top class photographers. I would not hesitate to recommend them for any photography needs, from passport photos to pet shoots to weddings and much more.

Andi Lamby

05:04 17 Jan 19

We needed a photo for our 3 months old. We had very positive experience. We are definitely coming back in the future.

Łukasz Sołtysiak

11:49 13 Feb 19

Really good experience, nice people and great passport photos. I was even offered an appointment on a Saturday at very short notice, which was immensely helpful. Highly recommended

Lauren H

16:43 16 Feb 19

Julian & Sue are quite simply a great team. When 2 professionals work together, each having phenomenal skills, AND really liking each other, it’s a great combination. They promised us that they’d blend in at our wedding & take amazing shots with long lenses which we wouldn’t even notice. I really wanted to believe this…AND it was true! We received Jules’ blog with sample photos from our day. The way the story unfolds is beautiful. They have really captured our memories on permanent record. The complete wedding album is a treasure trove of emotions captured on film. Jules & Sue put us at ease; laughing with us & encouraging us as your friends would. They are bubbly, fun, creative, serious, thoughtful, considered, spontaneous, obvious & invisible, all at once.

Sue

17:44 23 Feb 19

Very professional service. Fit us in next day and top quality photos. Very reasonable prices and polite, personal service. Definitely use again.

E O'C

10:49 08 Mar 19

Fantastic service, got us in urgently as well. Have recommended to all of my colleagues

Tanya Morrow

09:45 25 Apr 19

Fantastic experience. Julian and his wife were terrific with my daughter. The photos themselves came out great.

Luis Goncalves

10:53 06 May 19

Excellent service today and proper nice chap. Did a wonderful job fixing a family photo that needed tweaking. Very much appreciated. ????????

RICHARD LEES

16:36 11 Jun 19

Julian and Sue did a great job in taking a passport photo for my 6-week old daughter. They are so professional, nice and efficient! We returned to take another photo when baby was 12-week old and it's very impressive again. We definitely cannot find a better place to take the baby photos!

Jingbo Zhang

15:42 28 Jun 19

We had an amazing photo shoot session, Julian Porter were excellent in captivating our 1 year old and had as many nice photos taken as possible. The session was friendly and very professional.

gloria chepngeno

11:33 03 Aug 19

Sue and Jules are so friendly and welcoming into their beautiful modern studio. They are both amazing with babies. So pleased with the photos, received all the photos the next date so did not have to wait around.

D P

12:22 12 Aug 19

Great service and quality photos with some extras like cool environment.

Paul Martins

13:41 21 Aug 19

Excellent service. Today I had been there for my little one's photo taken for visa. They made her very comfortable and quickly taken her photo. They are very friendly and fabulous service received every time.

Lok August

20:53 21 Aug 19

We had a lovely experience this week with our 8 day old son. The set up at the studio was brilliant and we were made to feel very welcome and comfortable. We loved the effort made to make sure our baby was warm and cosy during the pictures. We just received the photos and they are beautiful.

Chris Campbell

12:34 24 Aug 19

Jules is an amazing natural photographer. He is also very good with toddlers.We had a photo shoot outdoors which was amazing as he captured the natural looks and nature in harmony. I am so happy with his professionalism and the natural look photos that I plan to have annual photo shoots! Jules also understands the brief and the customer very well indeed.

Nira Satguru

14:16 27 Aug 19

Absolutely brilliant; fabulous people, great with kids and just lovely photos. We are thrilled and will definitely recommend to all. Thank you!

Sarah Gilson

11:07 07 Sep 19

Needed some passport photos in a hurry, Jules and Sue were very helpful. Much better than a photo booth!

Ed Chaney

11:03 24 Oct 19

Very professional service for passport photograph which has been accepted by Passport Office. One take, six copies plus digital copy sent via email attachment, all for £10.00 - excellent value

Edward

18:08 17 Nov 19

5* - I was bought as a gift a pet photography experience and we were warmly welcomed into a beautiful studio on the day of our appointment. Our boys were very excited but we felt comforted and they were allowed time to relax and take in the new surroundings before beginning. The photos came really quickly and we love all of them. Thank you both for a wonderful experience photographing our noisy and excitable boys :) Highly recommend.

Amie Bartlett

14:03 18 Nov 19

Julian updated my headshots for me and I couldn’t recommend him anymore! He made me feel at ease and the photos turned out amazing. He was also very quick with editing and getting the photos back to me. Couldn’t fault the outcome ????

Grace McGuinness

07:58 22 Nov 19

Julian and Sue are super friendly and made us feel so relaxed throughout our photo shoot! I was a bit nervous that my 1 year old son would not cooperate on the day but, because of Julian and Sue's fun and engaging approach, I had nothing to worry about...my son loved every minute and didn't stop smiling! We are delighted with the results of our location shoot around Eastleigh Lakeside and I am still deciding on images I would like printed bigger...purely because I love so many!

Sarah Brain

13:16 22 Nov 19

I cannot rate Jules and Sue enough! We first went to them in 2018 as a pre wedding gift for my husband for a boudoir shoot, and I couldn’t have been made to feel anymore welcome than I did! Lovely toasty studio, excellent changing facilities. Sue was amazing at directing me and Jules made me feel at ease in front of the camera. This November, we returned for a Christmas shoot where our 5 month old was the main focus. It isn’t easy photographing a baby, let alone a tired, teething and grumpy one! However, the pair did amazing at entertaining our daughter, Willow, and kept her amused the entire time (even if it was tricky to get her to smile at the camera, as she tends to go coy!). Thank you again, we are over the moon! Lovely friendly couple and fantastic images!

Chloe Staley

20:04 24 Nov 19

I’ve used Julian Porter Photography for 2 years now for Christmas shoot. I’ve loved every photo shoot, Julian and Sue are so lovely, bonded well with my children and took some amazing photos. I can’t recommend enough.

Sam Keyes

15:29 02 Dec 19

We used Jules and Sue for our wedding and we are so happy with the memories that were captured. From the start we felt confident that everything was in good hands and really appreciated the fast responses to our questions. On the day things seemed to be seamless and we ended up with some beautiful photos, both formal and capturing the day as it happened. We would not hesitate to recommend Jules and Sue to anyone. They were fantastic.

Daniel Edwards

21:02 09 Dec 19

Julian Porter Photography are simply incredible! Not only did they fit us in last minute for a critical new born shoot for our daughter, they made the experience very relaxing and a pleasure. To top this we had our photos edited within one day as we had some Christmas shoots in time for the day! We had some sibling shoots with out 2 year old, who is very shy at the best of times. Julian and sue impressed me with how they deal with children in a very professional manner which made our girls enjoy the experience and have fun! The photos are world class capturing some special moments and naturalness that we see in our children everyday. 5* service and people.

Sean Gray

09:54 27 Dec 19

I was feeling a bit nervous before our 'bump' shoot as I'd never had a photoshoot before, but Jules and Sue put me at complete ease. The session flew by, and my wife and I are delighted with the photos. Can't wait for them to photograph our little one once he's here.

Sean Matthews

19:01 09 Jan 20

I had the pleasure of attending a beginners workshops with Julian and Sue last week. I am a true beginner and was a little apprehensive about my lack of knowledge. I needn't have worried as Julian and Sue explained everything so clearly. I had an amazing day, with time at their studio and a trip to Marwell zoo. With their help I managed to take some amazing photos. They have really inspired me. For anyone looking for an intro to photography I would highly recommend them. Lovely couple!

Claire

18:22 16 Feb 20

What fabulous people! We just found them on the internet and offered what we wanted. They came to our home and have created some lovely memories for us to include 3 generations. Jules and Sue worked with us and came up with great ideas. We had a lot of fun. We have done this sort of thing before and this has been the best experience. Thank you both.

S Wilson

16:23 23 Feb 20

I had a maternity bump shoot taken at the studio. Very professional couple, made me feel very relaxed even though I was nervous. Professional hair and make up done worth every penny as makes a huge difference to the shoot and how you feel. Will definitely be booking in for the newborn shoots and couldn’t recommend any higher. All photos sent through so lots to choose from definitely 5 stars !

Zoe Haines

20:37 25 Feb 20

Jules and Sue did a lovely family photo shoot to celebrate our daughter's first birthday. They were great with her and also her older brother, and we have some beautiful photos from it which we will treasure.

Ellie Revill

14:39 14 Mar 20

We had a bump (maternity) shoot with Jules & Sue and absolutely loved the whole experience, we were put at ease by them both and they were so accommodating with our different requests. Our photos came through a few days after the shoot and they were absolutely amazing we just love them and can’t wait to share them with family and friends. We absolutely recommend Jules for all your photo needs and the fact that you get the photos electronically is a real plus rather than having to choose just a few favourites.

Dom Jones

21:41 25 Mar 20

What an absolutely amazing experience! So happy that we chose Julian Porter Photography to do our little boys first birthday cake smash shoot. I was unsure how it would go as I had never been to one before but it was so lovely to watch both Jules and Sue work with my son. They were both so welcoming and warm, nothing was too much for them which made my partner and I feel relaxed. I would highly recommend and will definitely be returning at some point in the future. The photos were sent to me so quickly and they are incredible, pictures of your child are always the best but these really are perfection! Thank you so much. Jessie, Ryan and Oliver

Jessie Gwilt

17:33 20 Jun 20

Very professional and client oriented approach! Good quality of the pictures! All the pictures from the photo shoot are available for download !

ольга куринская

13:04 25 Jun 20

Highly recommended photographer in Southampton! We recently had a cake smash photo session for our 1 year old boy! Both Jules and Sue were incredibly professional throughout the entire process (appointment booking, photo session, delivery of photos). Our session took place in late June and the studio was very clean, sanitised continuously during the photo session and both Jules and Sue wore masks/gloves. We are very pleased with the experience, pictures look lovely and sent to us within 48hrs. Will definitely use their services again!

Maria Kyriacou

16:09 07 Jul 20

Having had a bump shoot with Jules and Sue, we couldn't wait to have our newborn shoot. We had to wait a bit due to the lockdown, but we had an outdoor family shoot with our son and we couldn't be happier with the pictures. They're absolutely fantastic. Thank you!

Emily Rands

09:46 11 Jul 20

We recently had a family photo shoot and cake smash for our one year old, and would highly recommend Julian Porter Photography. They put us all at ease and the whole experience was great fun and the photos are beautiful. Thank you!

Suzannah Tucker

18:07 23 Jul 20

Would highly recommend Julian Porter Photography. We had a cake smash for our sons first birthday. We loved our experience and they are very professional and friendly. The photos are amazing.. fantastic service! Will definitely be back for some family photos.

Kayley Northover

15:48 26 Jul 20

Jules and sue are super professional. The photos are amazing and they are brilliant at what they do. I had a photo shoot booked for my 4 year old with his baby sister, they made us feel so welcome and relaxed from start to finish. My son loved the session and is so proud of his amazing pictures with his baby sister. I'm definitely going back to do family pictures and would highly recommend to everyone. Thank you Jules and Sue

Mandy

03:06 14 Aug 20

We were so impressed with JPP! We had a fun afternoon doing the shoot itself, both in their fabulous studio and then out to an amazing location. The quality of the photos is excellent, with lots of variations to choose from. We would definitely recommend JPP and would love to use them again when Jake leaves for uni!!!

Lynda Fletcher Emptage

10:19 18 Aug 20

What can I say but.....Wow! We absolutely love the photos Julian took for us during our outdoor family photoshoot. Julian and Sue are so personable, friendly and relaxed, yet extremely professional. They made us feel completely at ease and they were an instant hit with my 3 year old Daughter too. The photoshoot felt very natural and relaxed, and it really shows in the photographs. They did such an incredible job, and we are so grateful to them for capturing our family so beautifully. We would recommend them without hesitation. Thank you so much Julian and Sue.

Lisa Rose

21:02 31 Aug 20

After searching for a good photographer for a few weeks, for some anniversary photos, my wife and I came across Julian’s portfolio online. We contacted him immediately after seeing his beautiful work. He was very responsive, professional and patient. For various reasons, we had to change the dates of the shoot, and he was very kind and accommodating. On the day of the shoot, we met Jules and his wife, Sue, at their studio. They then drove us to a beautiful park in Chilworth. The location was well scouted and Sue was perfect at directing us, whilst Julian was clicking his awesome photos. They were very friendly and nice to talk to and joke around with, and they put us at ease, which is extremely important when you’re posing for photos! Once we finished the shoot, which lasted about an hour, he informed us how long it’ll take to collate and edit the photos (a couple of days), how he’d transfer the photos to us (via a website link), etc. We actually got our beautiful photos the very next evening. The quality of the photos was exceptional, and there were no watermarks whatsoever, just as he had assured us! All in all, I would highly recommend Jules and Sue to anyone reading this, without a shadow of a doubt. They are affordable, friendly, professional, and many other superlatives... They are just awesome! :-)

Kartik Chandrasekhar

10:26 02 Sep 20

I can’t recommend the Cake Smash & Splash with Julian enough. He and his wife Sue made us feel very welcome, comfortable and safe (given the current pandemic we find ourselves in) their studio is immaculately clean and well equipped for a baby. This is the perfect way to celebrate your baby turning one. We had our shoot booked on our sons Birthday, as I thought this was an ideal thing to do as a fun activity for a one year old and not only did he have a great time but Julian also got some absolutely amazing photos that we will get to cherish forever. Thanks again Julian & Sue. You really helped us celebrate Freddie’s 1st Birthday in the way that I had imagined ????

Naomi Crowell

17:08 13 Sep 20

This was our second visit to see Julian and Sue, first time we received a newborn shoot which was simply amazing and this time we returned for a 1st birthday cake smash, again amazing ???????? Both times we have been thrilled with our pictures and very relieved to not have to choose a certain number as you get them all ???????? This alone definitely sets Jules apart from others. The studio is lovely, very welcoming. I would highly recommended Julian Porter Photography ????

Adam Yaldren

20:02 16 Sep 20

Can not recommend enough! Not only highly professional skills but also absolute pleasure to work with. I normally hate my photos being taken, but this lovely couple somehow managed to make the experience fun. The effects are so stunning that planning to go back soon for more family photos. Thank you so much Julian and Sue!

Ellie Biessek

13:11 19 Sep 20

Great experience. Fantastic facilities. Professional & engaging service. 5 star

M Whiting

18:25 21 Sep 20

Absolutely brilliant experience from start to finish, great communication from time of enquiring to getting booked in for a new born shoot. On arrival Julian greeted us at the door and helped us in with all our stuff and welcomed us into the lovely warm studio. The way both Julian and sue were so confident with our baby really put us at ease and you could tell how much baby Ivy felt secure. Photos were brilliant and we had a taster of the photos before we even got home. The rest of the photos arrived in my inbox very fast and they are absolutely wonderful and have really captured special memories for us. I have no hesitation in recommending Julian porter photography

Simone Gough

08:00 04 Oct 20

A huge thanks to Julian and Sue for a great afternoon photoshoot with our baby daughter. They made us feel at ease from the moment we arrived and were great with both our baby daughter and 5yr old. A huge thanks and we will definitely be back!

Patrick Tapley

07:07 04 Oct 20

We had a first birthday photo shoot and I could not recommend Julian and sue anymore. They were so warm and welcoming. We had the best time and my little girl was very comfortable. Would 100% recommend to anyone

Kayleigh Webber

15:15 15 Oct 20

I was given a voucher as a birthday present as it is fairly difficult to get good photos, indoors, of my very lively back dog. From the first phone call to the final photographs the service has been excellent. Jules and Sue were professional and confident, the final photographs are superb. Daisy was allowed to settle in her surroundings before the shoot and throughout the shoot she was allowed to be her which is why the photos are so good and really capture her personality. I would definitely recommend and would like to do another shoot outside at a later date.

Jill Robson

08:53 23 Oct 20

What can I say? Jules & Sue were amazing! We all had such a great time during the shoot & they were both wonderful with our 5 and a half month old baby. They made sure we got the most out of our shoot. The photos were brilliant and we got them very quickly. I simply cannot recommend them enough!! X

Cathy Ojany

13:00 07 Dec 20

BEST CAKE SMASH PHOTOGRAPHY EVER! Julian and Sue have been very very hands on from the very beginning! To start with, prompt messages, then they offered many options for us to choose from such as backdrops, cake and outfit all at no additional cost! They entertained our older boy while the baby was getting photographed and they did an amazing job at sanitizing the space for all of us to be safe! They interacted wonderfully with the baby and us as well! I would 1.000% recommend them for the BEST CAKE SMASH photography i ever experienced!

ZeroWaste Passenger

22:13 14 Dec 20

We had a fantastic session with Julian and Sue in mid-December to get some pictures to mark our daughter’s first birthday. The session went very smoothly, we started with some family pictures which allowed our daughter to relax and have fun, this resulted in some fantastic pictures when it was time to bring out the cake! We are looking forward to having more pictures taken in the future! Thanks again, we had a great time.

Victoria Dewhurst

11:14 04 Jan 21

I had a pregnancy shoot with Julian and his lovely wife. They were so welcoming and really put me at ease. They really captured some amazing photos...Would recommend and will be returning when baby is here. Thank you ????

Lauren D

09:47 17 Dec 20

Fantastic Newborn Photo shoot with Jules and Sue. Cannot recommend them enough. We had a truly wonderful relaxed experience with them. With an unpredictable newborn baby they were so patient and calming with him. The photos were incredible and we were sent a link to them all to share with our family and friends as well as the USB with them all on. Wouldn’t hesitate to return again in the future and will be recommending them to all our friends. Thank you so much for a special afternoon and the lifelong memories captured of our son.

Kathryn Ramsdale

18:18 06 Mar 21

What a wonderful experience! I was quite nervous having not done this before but Jules and Sue were fantastic and made me feel at ease. Right from the start they were kind, patient, accommodating, professional and just really lovely. Brilliant studio and facilities...I couldn't ask for better! I was happy and confident with the shoot itself and totally ecstatic the next day when, as promised, my pictures arrived in my mail box. I am The Celebrant Lady...an independent celebrant and the pictures are all brilliant...there is not one that I do not like! More importantly, the pictures are exactly what I needed for my website. I can't recommend Jules and Sue enough...why not find out what they can do for you? I can't wait for an excuse to go back for another shoot, perhaps with the grandchildren next time! Thanks again guys you were absolutely fabulous!

Carol-Anne Waters

10:34 09 Mar 21

Absolutely perfect! Amazing experience, professional the whole way through and we were so comfortable! Amazing pictures! Definitely going to go back for more! Highly recommend! Studio and props were amazing!

Shannon Filgate

18:14 18 Mar 21

We had an amazing baby shoot, due to the pandemic our little girl was more than the traditional 10 days old for her shoot, but both Jules and Sue were so accommodating and patient and nothing was an issue for them. Jules captured the most beautiful photos for us we couldn’t be happier. Would highly recommend. Such good value too as you get all your images!

Justine Hall

02:09 16 Apr 21

We were greeted with a smile in a clean and welcoming environment, and the service was quick and impeccable. Julian managed to get the right pic in few seconds, despite my 1 year old son wasn't very still. Great professionalism, definitely great value for money. I warmly recommend Julian to anyone who wants/needs amazing pictures of their kids. Michele

Michele Zadra

08:56 19 Apr 21

Julian and Sue are a work of art! We are highly impressed with their professionalism, ideas , quality , kindness , understanding, and their lovely friendly manner to approach clients that are a little anxious with having their photos taken! They showed us patience and gave extra amount of their time refusing payment! Their frees are the best you can find and the quality of work is excellent! We had the bump session at the studio and outside and we received everything at The Best ! We can’t wait to for future photo shoots and definitely I will have as regular event! I am fed up with my husband rolling his eyes when I am asking him to take a picture ????

dilalah Do

12:13 27 Apr 21

Excellent experience with newborn/family shoot. Very relaxed atmosphere and no pressure during shoot to be quick, so plenty of opportunity to feed newborn. Sue and Jules were fantastic with our elder child and made him feel part of the experience. Throughly recommend.

Aimee Knight

17:19 23 Apr 21

Absolutely brilliant photographer. Very pleased with the photos and the service. Made us and the children feel very welcome. top quality and professional ????????

Lewis Kingman

15:39 03 Jun 21

We just had a photoshoot for our newborn baby, Sue and Jules were amazing and made us feel super comfortable. We loved the experience and so did baby Bella, they were very thoughtful and caring in the way they handled everything! Awesome experience start to end and highly recommend them.

Nader Jaafar

15:40 13 Jun 21

Three words: Quick, Easy, Quality. First, Jules was responsive, took only a couple rings on the phone and I got the price quote and whether or not he could do what I needed. Secondly, knows his craft, obviously loves what he does and knows what he's doing. Thirdly, beautiful studio and competitively priced work. Delivered my photos earlier than expected so I was able to start earlier on my portfolio. Thank you, Jules and Sue!

Karl Remojo

19:01 14 Jun 21

I brought my new born baby only 6days old to have a photo shoot with Julian. It was an amazing experience in a beautiful clean studio Julian and Sue are extremely professional and looked after my baby ensuring she was happy anf comfortable all the way through. I would highly recommend. Thank you both again we are Overwhelmed with how fab the photos look and will definitely be back to see you soon.

Jaded JDCreations

08:38 15 Jun 21

I took my 4 grandchild to have some professional photos taken and wow what a fantastic company this is, from the minute we walked in to the amazing studio we were made to feel very welcome. Very professional & extremely friendly couple who were brilliant with my 4 grandchild. Very patient and made the photo shoot really fun for the children. The photographs are absolutely stunning the way they have caught the children in their natural state of play... also some beautiful group and single pictures. So pleased to have found this company who I would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone,fantastic value for money as well. We will definitely be back as our little ones grow so you can capture the moments as you have done so well with our visit this week. Thank you Trina

Trina McLean

07:08 05 Jul 21

Absolutely loving warm reception from Julian and his wife Sue! Very accommodating, even when we were running late! Went the extra 10 miles to work with us! Totally 100% ******* 7 STARS Professionals! Highly recommend this business!

Tracy Salawu

16:20 09 Jul 21

I needed professional photo shoots for my online profiles, and definitely found what I was looking for! Their website is easy to navigate, nice to see, and include all the information you need. Julian is very responsive, it took a few minutes to arrange an appointment via email. The photography session went smoothly, they made me feel completely at ease. I received the photo shoots via email the very same day, and I was really pleased by the end result!

Leonardo Aniello

18:00 30 Jul 21

We found Julian and Sue very welcoming and professional. We were all at ease and they both made sure our LO was very comfortable all through the shot. The pictures turned out so beautiful too. We feel like we have definitely found our family photographer to document our life milestones!

Debz Luchex

09:02 04 Aug 21

We booked Julian for a bump and newborn shoot. Jules and Sue we so friendly and welcoming from the start and made us feel at ease for the shoot. Both shoots they listened to what photos we wanted and definitely delivered on our ideas. We are so happy with the pictures from both shoots and will definitely be using them again in the future!

Sarah Smith

14:37 18 Aug 21

Julian and Sue were fantastic! We went to get some headshots for my daughters acting portfolio. Both she and I felt so comfortable with them. They do a great job of putting you at ease. The photos came back the same afternoon and they are absolutely amazing. We are both so delighted.

mary hillman

19:16 18 Aug 21

Julian and Sue were absolutely fantastic and we are thrilled with our photos. They were fantastic with our 9 month old son and could not have been more friendly or provided a better, more efficient service. Will definitely use them again!

Ditely64

13:45 04 Aug 21

Julian and Sue were very professional and friendly. They were extremely welcoming and put us all at ease straight away. We had lots of fun in the studio and they set us up for more photo opportunities on location than I expected! We’ve got some beautiful photos that we will be able to cherish forever, thank you.

Antonia Farrow

21:04 13 Sep 21

Julian took pictures of our newborn when she was 10 days old. He was brilliant with her, handled her very well and she remained peaceful nearly through the whole shoot with many outfit and position changes. We're very grateful for these lovely first family pictures ????

Katja Weyrauch

09:43 05 Oct 21

AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! Julian and Sue are by far the best. I swear I felt like I knew them for years, which made it so easy to feel comfortable during our shoot. They are extremely professional but at the same time so easy going and welcoming. My partner and I really enjoyed the bump shoot and will definitely be back for our newborn shoot because who better than Sue and Julian to be the ones photographing our little one at such a vulnerable age. I would give them 10/5 stars if I could :)

Kelly Robin Philander

09:45 08 Oct 21

Enjoyable experience with lovely professionals. End product has exceeded all expectations! Tremendous value for money, responsive, courteous, can't recommend highly enough.

Elliot Donnelly

07:34 06 Oct 21

We had a family studio photoshoot with Jules and Sue - they were professional, welcoming, and very child-friendly, and most importantly the photos are fabulous! Extremely good value for money, very quick turn around, highly professional service. Thank you both.

Eleni Simpson

18:37 25 Oct 21

I booked a photoshoot for my Wife's birthday present. From the moment we got out of the car Jule's made us all feel very welcome. The studio is extremely clean and spacious. After a short consultation, they knew exactly the images we were after and captured them perfectly. We had the entire shoot on email within 24 hours. But the best bit for me was how they engaged with our children. Absolutely brilliant! They knew how to get the best out of them . Very professional, friendly and a superb service.

James Stewart

20:53 27 Oct 21

I don’t think 5 stars is fair enough for Julian and Sue. We came through to take some cheesy Christmas pics and from start to finish they had us laughing and enjoying every second. We wanted the pics to look really awkward and we were a bit nervous but they made us feel very comfortable. We had a lot of fun shooting and everything was delivered the next day, edited and ready for print. Julian and Sue are stunning people who clearly have a passion working with all kinds of people. It shows and would recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer duo. The pictures came out better than we hoped and look forward to working with them in the future ????????‍????????????

Storm Harris

07:45 08 Nov 21

We had a wonderful time with Jules and Sue. They’re such warm, lovely people and were so great with our 1 year old. The pictures are beautiful and I’d recommend them to anyone. Brilliant value, very professional, 5 stars!! ????

Emma Lavington

13:16 18 Nov 21

Julian and Sue, thank you very much for your fantastic work! We enjoyed every minute of the studio photoshoot, as you managed to make us feel at home. I'll definitely recommend you to our friends. Our baby boy will have lovely memories of his first Christmas thanks to you ????

Penny Giosa

11:07 19 Nov 21

We had our maternity shoot with Julian Porter photography and we have nothing to fault. Both Julian and his wife made us feel so comfortable and the whole photo shoot had a very personal touch. Other than producing beautiful photos, they were both just very lovely people that we can’t wait to do our newborn shoot with when our baby arrives.

Abbey Carla

17:36 13 Dec 21

We had the most amazing newborn shoot for our twins. They were extremely welcoming, patient and friendly. They were so gentle with our boys and are very talented in what they do, I would 100% recommend these to anyone wanting a shoot done.

Holly Tinney

18:06 13 Dec 21

We did a newborn shoot with Julian after getting some passport photos for her. He fit us in last minute. They did a great job, they were very patient and respectful! Managed to get a few outfit changes on the day despite my little one being grumpier than usual. Made us feel very comfortable and welcome, they are great professionals! We looked all over Southampton for a good photographer, the best thing about Julian is he gives you all the photos in the price as well as a framed printout! Would highly recommend, overall a lovely experience and met some lovely people ????

Hannah SaediP

15:38 05 Jan 22

Honestly the best photo shoot experience I’ve ever had. Julian and sue are great! And I felt so comfortable with them both! Highly recommend!

Faye Cartwright

10:21 10 Jan 22

We highly recommend Julian and Sue. They were incredible! We were very happy with the service provided, always very responsive to emails before and after the wedding. We had our wedding date changed due to covid but they were extremely helpful in changing the dates as well. On the day they put us at ease, had great suggestions for locations to shoot, also interacting with guests with tips on standing naturally for photos. We absolutely love our photographs and wouldn't hesitate to use them again. Thank you very much.

Helen Cadman

16:32 16 Jan 22

We had a newborn baby photo shoot done for our first baby. After a 2 hour session, we received our photos within 2 days. We loved the photos and quality of work. Julian and Sue were very accommodating and made us feel comfortable and welcome. They were very patient when our baby was at times unsettled. Their relaxed approach made the experience very enjoyable and stress free. We would highly recommend their services and will be using their services for future photo shoots.

Shukri Hassan

17:34 21 Jan 22

Beautiful photos and exactly the service you want and need when you have an active 1 year old! I contacted Julian and Sue about a cake smash photoshoot as they had also done an amazing job for my wedding photos. I was a little nervous about how wriggly my 1 year old is and if we would manage to get any decent photos. Wow, Julian and Sue made the whole experience so easy and stress free. They provided everything you need including towels and baby changing. The photos are incredible and now I have the difficult job of deciding which photos I want to have printed! Thanks again!

Victoria Sedgley

15:24 21 Jan 22

We recently had a newborn photoshoot for our second child and couldn’t be happier with the service that Jules and Sue provided! They are both such lovely people and were absolutely brilliant with our kids. They managed to get lots of amazing shots of our baby along with his older brother too! Emails were responded to very quickly and we received the links to our photos the next day! We are so chuffed with the outcome and would highly recommend Julian Porter Photography!

Gemma Slater

09:41 30 Jan 22

I would whole heartedly recommend Julian and Sue. I had pictures of a cake smash for my son's first birthday taken and the whole process was fantastic. Julian and Sue have a great balance of both being professional but also personable; my son was acting like a professional model and I credit Julian making him feel comfortable and his interactions with him. Julian was also too happy to help me get the session done and photos edited in a timely manner, which was much appreciated. I'm very happy with pictures and would recommend them to anyone.

Bridget Crowley

07:32 01 Mar 22

Our baby photoshoot with Jules and Sue was a delight! They were so good with James. They knew how to get the best out of a 10 week old. The photos are gorgeous and we’re really pleased with our choice of photographer. We would highly recommended Julian Porter Photography.

Sarah Beattie

10:31 07 Mar 22

Jules and Sue created such a warm and welcoming environment, I immediately felt at ease for my headshots as a classical singer. Sue kindly coached me through some posing, and Jules was very encouraging - ideal for anyone like me who isn't so used to posing for the camera! The whole process was fun, professional and I received edited photos at warp speed - I was blown away by their service! Thank you so much.

Katie Norton

10:50 10 Mar 22

We had the most fun Holi photo shoot with Jules and Sue. It was our deepest desire to have this shoot and they helped our dream come true. They made us feel really comfortable and the shoot flowed with such ease and joy. They were so great with our kids and the photos came out so vivid, vibrant and colourful. We absolutely loved our shoot and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking to create long lasting memories :)

Deepthi Theenachandran

20:00 22 Mar 22

I attended Julian Porter photography for a cake smash and splash shoot. I found Jules and Sue to literally be the dream team, so welcoming and accommodating. The service I received was both professional and personal and the photos are exceptional. I love every single one and will definitely need a bigger house to out them all on display lol I cannot recommend them enough!

Kayleigh Olden

18:26 18 Apr 22

Just wow! What an amazing afternoon having our newborn photoshoot with Julian and Sue! They are a great partnership and make you feel at ease, everything felt natural. The things they say on there website is all true, they really do make a connection with you and get the feel of your baby’s personality. And the bonus of having every photo taken at the end of the shoot makes it real value for money. We will be back for every stage we want recorded in our family life.

Keith Aburrow

07:55 29 Apr 22

Wonderful service received today, for my Mrs shoot. Friendly and easy going customer service. Would definitely recommend and would book again for future shoot with this guys.????????????

Ian St Bernard

17:49 30 Apr 22

Jules and Sue were fab from the moment that I first contacted them about arranging a family photoshoot, all the way through to the very end. They are both very friendly and highly professional. They put myself and my husband at ease from the start (neither of us like having our photo taken). Jules was exceptional with our daughter and had her smiling and giggling from the very start of the shoot. The studio itself was clean and comfortable. The finished photos are incredible and were turned around in super quick time. If you are looking for a family shoot, especially with young children Julian Porter Photography is the place to go!

Lucy Johnson

11:59 27 May 22

My parents wanted a portrait of them and their grandchildren for their Ruby wedding anniversary. There are 7 grandchildren ranging in age from 2 to 12 and they are lively to say the least, but Jules and Sue were so patient and I am truly amazed by the photos they managed to get despite the chaos. If you’re looking for a family portrait I can’t recommend Jules enough - thank you so much again!

Sarah Kidd

13:10 31 May 22

We booked in for a newborn photo shoot and it was brilliant. We felt very welcomed and the studio was great. Jules and Sue were great throughout and were able to change the time at the last minute to fit around feeding. We now have so many lovely photos, would definitely recommend.

Nicole

19:53 05 Jun 22

Jules and Sue were very welcoming, professional, attentive and creative. They did their best to ensure that my son was comfortable and happy throughout the whole experience despite him being poorly on the day. I know taking baby pictures can be challenging but, we got so many good shots to choose from. They were patient with me when I went back to them with questions and answered each of them. Will definitely use them on every one of my son's birthday. I cannot recommend them enough

Nusrah Searles

05:52 07 Jun 22

We had a brilliant experience with Jules & Sue for a cake smash. They were well prepared and the photos were ready really quickly. I was a little bit worried my girls wouldn't be very co-operative but Jules won them over in no time and got some beautiful pictures. Thank you so much!

Ceri Blyth

16:21 27 Jun 22

We highly recommend Jules and Sue! We had a wonderful family photo shoot on Sunday. They chose a lovely nature reserve for us to have the shoot outdoors and we were impressed how they got our toddler and baby to actually look at the camera at the same time and smile. Jules is so patient with them. Sue and Jules were both very professional and engaged with all of our family (11 of us). It was done in a friendly relaxed manner and the photos reflect what a great time we all had. We received the photos within a week and absolutely love how they’ve all turned out. Worth the wait with all the rescheduling which Jules was most accommodating. Thank you so much!

JJ Hailwood

20:03 07 Jul 22

I had an amazing experience having my graduations picture taken by Jules and Sue! They are both really lovely and create such a nice atmosphere throughout the photoshoot. The pictures are lovely and will be forever treasured! Thank you so much Jules and Sue.

Cindy Cindy

08:02 20 Jul 22

We had a great morning wandering around a local wood with Julian and Sue and some wonderful photos emerged with some spectacular backgrounds. We covered all family groupings and Julian sent us a link the following day which enabled us to download any or all of the photos in hi-res. Superb quality. A very pleasant experience all round.

Chris Vaughan

09:33 03 Aug 22

Absolutely incredible experience. Both Sue and Jules made us very welcome as soon as we arrived. Even though it took a while to settle our baby for the newborn shoot, we never once felt rushed and they remained very patient to ensure that we had the best photos possible. Can't recommend them enough, will be sure to pass on details to anyone asking about professional photography and won't hesitate to return in the future. Thank you both!

Joey C

12:08 06 Aug 22

I booked a boudoir photoshoot with Julian as a gift for my husband to be. I hadn't done anything like this before but I'm so glad I chose Julian and his lovely wife Sue for the experience. They made me feel so at ease, with Sue guiding me in various poses and Julian taking the shots. My partner was allowed in and we both felt right at home. The experience was fun and something I'd definitely do again in the future. I cannot recommend Julian enough and am so happy with the pictures that came out. Excellent quality for a great price.

Alexandra Waller

14:23 08 Aug 22

Excellent service, from booking to the end. Superb quality, 19 mega pixel photos. Very clean, air-conditioned studio. Place easy to find with google maps. Sue and Julian, it has been an immense pleasure to be graced by your presence and service. I felt very welcomed. I will return in the future.

Alek Sander

09:22 11 Aug 22

We have now had 2 amazing photoshoots done with Julian and Sue and each one was a great experience. Both Julian and Sue are amazing at dealing with small babies to ensure they can capture the best photos. The photos we have received are absolutely beautiful and I can’t recommend them enough! If we need anymore photos doing then we will definitely use them again and again.

Cassie Oakley

18:41 10 Nov 22

Upon arrival both Julian and Sue were extremely welcoming and friendly. They explained everything in great detail which reassured us as a family that we would be looked after and had made the right choice. They took time to include my 2 year old and provide him with distractions to keep him occupied. The session was perfect and very relaxed which is exactly what we wanted. The photo’s are superb and the turn around time was phenomenal. I can’t praise Julian and Sue enough and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting a newborn photoshoot

Sadie Angora

12:29 07 Jan 23

We had another fantastic newborn photo shoot with Jules and Sue. We wouldn’t choose anywhere else for our family photography. We love all the photographs they took, the best bit is we get all of them to keep, they are so efficient in getting them back to you, so patient during the photo shoot with our 21 month old and so accommodating. We are absolutely delighted with our photos and will be back again! Thank you so much :)

Kathryn Ramsdale

13:37 13 Nov 22

We had an amazing experience at our family shoot (studio and nature reserve) with Jules and Sue. They put us and our two young daughters immediately at ease and we actually had a lot of fun on the shoot - and have to say, we are delighted with the photos, really natural and relaxed and we'll treasure them. True professionals and lovely people. Highly recommended!

Liz Hatherley

20:20 05 Jun 23

Visited Julian and Sue recently for a Family photo shoot. They were absolutely fantastic especially with managing to get a passport photo of our autistic son which was finally accepted after having many failed applications. Great facilities and nothing was too much trouble. Some beautiful family memories captured! We will be back again soon!

Paul Rosling

10:42 27 May 23

We had newborn photos taken at Julian’s studio and they are absolutely beautiful. Julian and Sue were fantastic at posing our baby and helping us to calm him so we could get the best photos possible. We were also able to bring in some special toys and props which they included in our photos. We will definitely be back for another set when baby is a bit older!

K Cig

21:53 24 Jun 23

Made to feel very comfortable as soon as I arrived. Very relaxed atmosphere, really enjoyed their company. Photos came out great, Jules did a cracking job of photographing a crinkly 68 year old playing his banjo. Highly recommend using their services. Paul

Paul Taylor

06:56 10 Jul 23

I spoke to Julian about having some photos done to expand my portfolio, he was very helpful and infomative. I turned up on the day to do the photo shoot with som outfits i had chosen, Sue and himself were extremely helpful and made the whole experience comfortable and enjoyable. I was very happy with the photos that were taken and would recommend Julian Porter Photography to anyone.

Mark Mills

18:44 24 Jul 23

Jules and Sue have been amazing in taking photos of our 10week old daughter during her newborn photoshoot and made us feel very welcome from the start. As she was born very prematurely, she can be quite agitated at times, however, Jules and Sue went above and beyond to keep her calm and relaxed throughout the entire session. We received the beautiful photos very promptly and will definitely return for another photoshoot. Thank you!

Flora Lewis

18:31 05 Jun 23

Julian and his wife were absolutely amazing on our baby’s newborn shoot, I could not recommend them enough. They made us feel so comfortable and got loads of photos of our newborn baby, some with our little boy and as a family. We have just received our photos and I’m in love with them. Will definitely be going back !

Rosie Venis

08:01 09 Aug 23

I needed some photographs for social media, a website and bio and chose Jules and Sue. They managed to fit me in a short notice, made me feel really comfortable and relaxed, they also helped with information, advice and guidance on the outfits I should use. The turnaround was really fast and the output was fantastic. I would absolutely recommend their services.

Mark Brown

18:54 10 Aug 23

We used Jules for our cake Smash after having such great experience with them for our newborn photoshoot. They made us and our Son feel totally comfortable and relaxed. Perfect environment to capture some amazing photos! Honestly can't recommend them enough! we will definitely be using them again!! Thank you again for such a wonderful and fun photoshoot!!!

Brogan Spencer

18:48 06 Sep 23

We had a wonderful maternity/family photo shoot with Jules and Sue. They worked so well together to give us a relaxed & professional session. We got all the digital photos taken the very next day and they are perfect.

Rinret Din

19:21 10 Sep 23

Cannot recommend enough! Our photos are outstanding. Jules and Sue made us feel comfortable and ensured we got all the photos we wanted. Also at an excellent price. The facilities were great, particularly with a newborn as first time parents. We also got our photos within a day of the shoot. Thank you so much Jukes and Sue. We have already booked in our Christmas family photos so will see you soon!

Kristina Woodford

08:54 28 Sep 23

Would highly recommend. Julian has been very accommodating with us due to unforeseen family circumstances. He has been patient throughout which has been such a relief. When we finally got around to the shoot both Julian and Sue were lovely and knew a lovely spot for the photos. The finished photos are perfect. If you're thinking of booking, do it, you won't regret it.

Lucy Fleat

15:08 02 Oct 23

Wow! What an incredible experience we had with our newborn photo shoot. Jules and Sue were both amazing with my little Esmae and they made us feel so comfortable, you can really tell they have so much pride in what they do and the photos truly show that. They took the time to get to know us on a more personal level and we didn’t feel rushed when our baby got a little fussy, instead they told us to take our time and relax to ensure the best outcome. Their set up is brilliant, clean and smells delicious! Would 100% recommend anyone to have their photo shoot done by Jules and Sue and we will certainly be going back to them again for a cake smash!

Amyleigh Corbin

16:59 04 Oct 23

Jules and Sue helped take beautiful outdoor portraits for my family which will serve as a memento of our stay in the UK. Jules was very quick to respond to my questions, accommodating of changes, and professional in his work. I would recommend his services to anyone looking to take portraits in Southampton.

Chiara Chong

08:56 18 Oct 23

Booked a newborn photoshoot with Julian and Sue, my girl needed feeding when we turned up and they made me feel very comfortable with breastfeeding in the studio. They didn’t rush us at all and they were absolutely amazing! They dealt with my girl so well and even when unsettled they had amazing patience and were very accommodating! 100% would recommend and will book all future shoots with them.

Bev J

15:36 09 Nov 23

I would highly recommend Julian Porter Photography. Both Julian and Sue were very accommodating. They were both lovely and made me feel really comfortable during the session and I'm delighted with the results which were provided to me in less than 12 hours after the shoot.

Mike N

08:20 17 Nov 23

Amazing work from Jules and Sue! Lovely people and I couldn’t recommend them enough. Was welcomed in early as I got there 20 mins before the shoot. There was no rush to take pictures either. I got more than enough photos for my business and I’m really pleased with the quality!

Luke Jones

19:03 05 Dec 23

From start to finish Jules & sue were absolutely amazing! After spending 2 years of losing weight I finally felt I could do something I’ve always wanted to feel good enough to do! I was quite nervous when I walked in and didn’t think I’d have the courage to go ahead with the shoot but as soon as I started talking to Jules & Sue the nerves vanished instantly! I can’t recommend the pair of them enough! They made someone who didn’t feel good enough to show her body off for so many years feel truly beautiful! The photos are absolutely incredible and the album is to die for!! I will definitely do it again at some point and will be using them without a doubt! Just two genuinely lovely, friendly & talented people! Thank you so much!!

Malandra Warters

20:37 23 Dec 23

This was the second time we have used Jules and Sue for family portraits - this time with extended family from overseas. They again went out of their way to accommodate us all (6 adults and 6 children), including individual family portraits and then bigger group shots, and even rescheduled us last minute to New Year's Eve when one of our group became unwell on the day of the shoot, despite having family plans of their own. They were friendly, professional, and great with the little ones. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you again, Eleni & Ian

Ian Simpson

21:06 03 Jan 24

I had a great experience with Jules and Sue. I booked an appointment for shooting CV and social media pictures. Both were very welcoming. The photo shooting itself was professional and took place in a relaxed atmosphere. We tried many different poses and outfits and they were very helpful getting me into the right poses and gave advice about the outfits etc. Most importantly, the photos came out lovely and with a high quality. They send me all pictures taken the next day after their editing/finishing, so I could pick my favourites. I highly recommend them.

Christopher Knuth

12:11 28 Jan 24

The whole experience was a delight. Jules and Sue were very welcoming and professional and made us feel totally relaxed straight away. They were brilliant with interacting with our 1 year old and it was obvious that they drew from their vast experience with children. The photos are so amazing and we are finding it hard to pick which ones we want to display as there were so many great ones. We can’t wait to come back in the future.

Alex McLaughlin

10:08 28 Jan 24

An absolute delight to work with Julian and Sue. We had a couple of family shoots, both of which went well. Julian and Sue made it very easy, they certainly know how to deal with children and handle newborns too!! Very pleasant sessions and fabulous results! Will be coming back for more :-) thank you Guys!

Marta Dzygalo

15:47 06 Feb 24

We had an absolutely fantastic afternoon doing the cake smash photo shoot for our daughters birthday. It was good fun! Jules and Sue were both excellent, our little one doesn't give away smiles for free but they persevered and we've come away with some amazing photos and memories

Danielle Stockton

13:24 07 Feb 24

I reached out to Jules and Sue for my sisters gender reveal idea i had. Today we went and to say it was amazing would be under appreciating it. They went above and beyond to ensure it was perfect in every way possible. Thank you both so much, the most special day made even more special!

Beth Le Mesurier

15:15 16 Feb 24

Julian and Sue never disappoint. They do an amazing job and theyre so patient with their clients. We just had our second maternity shoot after having had our firstborn maternity shoot 5 years ago. Got some amazing memories and will be back for baby shoot in a few weeks.

Caroline Mutuku

22:28 28 Feb 24

Julian and Sue were amazing. Very friendly and professional. We had a family photoshoot and they were both great with our 9 month old, plus made us feel at ease having our photo taken, which isn't something we really enjoy. We are also very happy with the photos. We would definitely recommend Julian Porter Photography.

Laura Hewson

19:33 05 Mar 24

Many thanks to Jules and partner, we had a lovely shoot and were made to feel welcomed. Also the restaurant recommended was a perfect topper to a great day! Above and beyond assisting in date changes due to family illness too so 10/10 from us, thanks again!

Ryan S

13:05 10 Mar 24

Julian and Jules are just great,we had a great experience together when doing the family portrait. They helped us feel relaxed and comfortable and they captured the emotions and the excitement in the photos that are priceless for us and we will cherish them forever. Thank you very much! Andreea

Andreea Zaharia

17:41 02 May 24

Highly recommend Julian and his work. I was looking for an updated portrait photo and am very pleased to have found Julian Porter Photography. From the moment I first made an enquiry to leaving the studio, Julian and Sue have been professional, welcoming and proficient. I am delighted with the photo (and I normally really dislike having my photo taken)! The 5-star reviews are well deserved. Thanks again Jules & Sue!

Sally Yalden

10:41 04 May 24

I have just come back from a beginners photography day with Jules and Sue and I can’t recommend it enough! I bought an SLR camera years ago and after many failed attempts at watching YouTube tutorials it got abandoned in the cupboard. Having booked a safari I decided to find someone who could show me exactly how my camera worked and I could ask as many questions as I liked. I’m now kicking myself for not doing it sooner! After just a few hours I understand my camera, have some great shots and truly had a fantastic day with many laughs. Thank you Jules and Sue for being so informative, patient and fun!

Laura Edwards

16:42 12 May 24

Well, what can I say other then they are simply the best photographers I’ve come across. We’ve had two photoshoots done and both times they’ve gone above and beyond. As soon as you walk through the door they make you feel so welcome to the point you feel like you’ve known them for ages. They are laid back and take their time. They take as many photos as possible and sometimes do extra add ons, going with the flow within the session if they know it would make a great photo. And this is the only company I’ve come across that you actually get every single one of your photos?!?! Which makes it a bummer when trying to update any photo frames as all of them are JUST TO GOOD! Julian even got up the next day at 5am just to finish any editing so we could have them that next day. This is not an exaggerated review. They are just simply great. Thank you so much again to you both!

Danielle Boyle

09:46 12 May 24

We were looking to update our family photos and we’re really pleased with our studio session. Jules and Sue were very warm and welcoming and put everyone at ease (even the teenagers)! We are very happy with our photos and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

NickandRuth Harding

14:04 07 Jun 24

Sue and Jules were incredibly welcoming and also really funny. We had some lovely conversations while we were there. My husband and I aren’t ones for photoshoots - we find things like that extremely akward normally but we wanted some pictures with our newborn. Sue and Jules made the whole experience so smooth and easy and they had some really great ideas for photos too. They’ve really helped us capture some precious moments of our tiny premie baby that, with their help, we will never forget. We will definitely come back for any future shoots we decide to do! Thanks so much guys! 🩷

Emma

09:29 29 Jun 24

Have done cake smash shoots with both my kiddos now and they were AMAZING! From booking, to discussing details, the set up of the studio, the interaction and time spent letting the kids get comfortable to the environment and then just letting them have un-rushed fun and of course the photos after has been brilliant. Jule's ethos is that what he snaps he gives you so you get every photo for the price of the session and this meant you didn't have to worry about which photos you had to choose or a massive charge if you wanted a few more. Both kids fell asleep on the way home so it shows how much fun they had! Thank you!

Hannah Willis

14:02 07 Jul 24

Jules and Sue are friendly and professional photographers. Not only do they do fabulous wedding photographs, cute baby photos and Christmas shoots, they are the place to go for your business too. My wife has had portrait photos done for her website and both of us for our LinkedIn profile pages. We even get our passport photos done at Julian's- after all that photo lasts for ten years, might as well be you at your best! I would highly recommend their efficient and high quality service.

Dave Panaech

20:06 22 Oct 17

While in England my first stop was a photography class from Julian. I had a fantastic time at Marwell Park and his instructor helped me take some great shots

Cathie

02:53 15 Oct 17

I would highly recommend Julian Porter Photography. Both Julian and Sue are always very accommodating. They are both lovely and make me feel really comfortable during the session and I'm delighted with the results which are always provided to me in less than 12 hours after the shoot.

Mike N

12:47 01 Mar 24

Julian and Sue are extremely friendly, welcoming and professional. The studio is well set up, photos are returned quickly and very reasonably priced. Would highly recommend.

Katie Warder

20:49 29 Jul 24

Contacted Julian as needed some professional shots done for my Personal Training business. We were able to get a good variety that will allow me to use them on my website and social media content. Very happy with end results will be going back for more.

Marek Downing

07:36 02 Aug 24

I am a local music conductor and booked a photo shoot Julian to update my old headshot for my website and press releases. I had found Julian’s business on google and, when booking the photoshoot, emailed through some example some images I was looking for. Julian got back to me really quickly and we booked the shoot for a fortnight later. Immediately, Julian and Sue were so friendly and welcoming when I arrived. Their studio is easily accessible off of Bassett Green Road in a nice area of Southampton. Their facilities are brilliant, with a clean and tidy changing room on the ground floor and large studio on the 1st. I paid for the £125 photography package and was able to bring some props (in my case, I brought a conducting baton and a music score) as well as a change of clothes. The shoot offered a number of coloured backdrops, lighting options as well as furniture props and they were able to quickly adapt the set to get wide variety of options. Julian and Sue clearly have expert industry knowledge - Julian had some fantastic advice on the lighting (how to make the images more dramatic, reducing the glare on my glasses etc.) and some artistic ideas regarding the photography itself and Sue gave some great tips on standing posture, arm and hand positions and general best practice. I was blown away by the quality of the photography and was sent all of through all of the edited files the next day, which in total was around 70 photographs! The images are exactly what I was looking for and are as good as, if not better than the professional examples I sent through! All in all it was a really fun experience and I can’t thank Julian and Sue enough for their time and expertise. If you’re looking for any photography I wholeheartedly recommend Julian Porter Photography!

Andy Wareham

09:22 10 Sep 24

100% recommend! The booking process was really easy and straightforward. From the moment we turned up for my son's cake smash to the moment we left, Jules and Sue were very friendly and welcoming. Sue was especially great with my son, entertaining him from the get go and making sure he was comfortable. They made all of us feel at ease and comfortable in front of the camera and as a result, Jules managed to capture some amazing photos of us. I can safely say it was money well spent with no hidden costs or extras. We didn't have to wait long to receive the edited photos either! Overall it was a brilliant experience, even for me who doesn't usually like photos and I can't thank them enough for that.

Laura Faith

18:52 16 Sep 24

Great photograph and let's you have all the pictures he takes unlike other companies. He was very patient with my autistic nephews 🙂 This is the second time we've been to Julian photography and we're definitely be back in the future xxx