greater manchester & Altrincham, united kingdom
Capturing the Beauty of Your Family’s Journey One Moment at a Time
Family, Maternity & Newborn Photographer in Greater Manchester & Altrincham
Whether you're expecting your first baby or wrangling toddlers, I’ll guide you through a relaxed, joy-filled session that captures the real you. Your story is one-of-a-kind. I’m here to help you remember it with warm, vintage style imagery that feels like home.
Hi, Ruaa here
Hi, I'm a passionate photographer specialising in newborn,family, and maternity photography, dedicated to capturing life's most precious moments with warmth and authenticity. My style focuses on natural, timeless images that tell your unique story. I love creating a related and comfortable experience, turning fleeting moments into lasting memories.
MY vision
"Photographs are the pause button of life — little reminders of how it felt to be in that moment."
To create timeless, meaningful images that feel like home. I believe that family photography isn’t about forced smiles or perfect poses it’s about capturing the little in-between moments: the laughter, the quiet cuddles, the tiny hands wrapped around yours.
Through a warm, lifestyle inspired and a calm, straightforward approach, I aim to make every session a relaxed and enjoyable experience, so you can be fully present with the people you love most. These are the memories you'll look back on decades from now real, raw, and beautifully yours.
OUR offers
family & Siblings
Celebrate the beautiful chaos of family life with relaxed, heartfelt photography that captures real smiles, big hugs, and all the in-between moments. I create warm, lifestyle portraits that feel as natural as the love you share.
newborn
Newborn photography is about preserving those fleeting, tender moments in a soft, authentic way. I create gentle, lifestyle inspired portraits you’ll treasure forever.
maternity
Maternity sessions are all about honouring the beauty and strength of motherhood with cosy, timeless images that glow with emotion. Whether outdoors or in my home studio, I’ll guide you to feel confident, radiant, and at ease.
head shot
Professional or personal, studio or outdoor—this session is all about capturing your best self with a clean, confident portrait that reflects your personality. Perfect for business profiles, social media, or simply celebrating you.
Your session should feel completely you. That’s why I offer two beautiful lighting setups — Natural Light and Wall LED Light — so you can pick the mood and style that fits your vision best. Whether you’re dreaming of soft and airy or rich and dramatic, I’ll make sure your memories are captured exactly the way you imagine.
Choose Your Perfect Style
natural lights
For those who love soft, organic vibes, my natural light setup uses beautiful daylight to create warm, airy, and timeless portraits. Perfect for families, maternity, and newborn sessions, this style brings out authentic emotions with a gentle, cosy feel that's hard to replicate.
wall led lights
If you prefer a slightly more polished, artistic look, my wall LED light setup offers a stunning glow with perfect consistency. Using custom-designed LED panels, I create rich, moody images with beautiful highlights and shadows — ideal for creating a unique, intimate atmosphere.
"It's not about taking a perfect picture — it's about capturing a perfect feeling."
kind words
We had our newborn photo shoot with Ruaa and I can honestly say it was the best experience! She was so patient with the baby girl, asked us what we wanted and if we were comfortable, every photo is just amazing and I'm so happy I chose Ruaa because it's exactly the vibe I wanted! So thank you so so much.
- Milly M.
I can't say enough about how positive my experience was with Ruaa. At the time of booking my session she really listened to what i wanted and put me at ease.During the session was wonderful with my 2 toddlers who just wanted to play and run around. She turned the shoot into a game and worked around them. I couldn't be happier with the pictures, she's beautifully captured the expressions, smiles and little details of my little ones. Truly thank you.
- Rawan
We are delighted with the photographs Ruaa took of our little boy! Ruaa was very relaxed and able to adapt the photos and positioning to suit and get the best results.We love that we managed to get some early photos of our son and our small family. Ruaa was great at communicating with us before and after the photo shoot. Would definitely recommend!!
- matthew b.
We had such a lovely morning with Ruaa taking pictures with our baby boy, the images are incredible, well treasure them forever.thank you so much xx
- peach
I absolutely adore the photos we received.My son Jack wasn't in the best mood and wouldn't sleep but Ruaa still managed to get some gorgeous photos of him as well as our whole family! Thank you so much!
- sara
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our PROCESS
01
Get in Touch & Book Your Session
Reach out to me through the contact form or email to tell me about your vision. Once we’ve discussed your session details (location, style, and dates), I’ll send you a booking confirmation and an easy-to-follow session guide to help you prepare.
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Your Session Experience
On the day of your session, relax and enjoy the experience! Whether it’s in my cozy home studio, an outdoor location, or your own home, I’ll guide you through every step of the shoot. From wardrobe advice to natural posing, I ensure you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
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Your Beautiful Gallery
After your session, I’ll carefully edit each image to bring out its timeless beauty. Within 3-4 weeks, you’ll receive a private online gallery with your final images. From there, you can choose your favourite prints or albums, and relive those precious moments forever!
Ready to turn fleeting moments into forever memories?
Ready to capture the moments you'll treasure forever? Let’s create beautiful, timeless memories together — full of love, laughter, and everything that makes your story uniquely yours.
