Maternity Photography

Maternity Photography in Norfolk & Suffolk

Natural, Elegant & Timeless Bump Photography

Pregnancy is a magical time, full of excitement, anticipation, and love.
At Thetford Photography, we specialise in maternity photography across Norfolk and Suffolk that goes beyond traditional studio portraits.
From the soft golden light of meadows to the dramatic coastlines of Suffolk, we create stunning, natural images that celebrate your unique journey into motherhood.

Celebrate Your Pregnancy in Beautiful Outdoor Locations

Instead of limiting your maternity session to a backdrop indoors, why not take advantage of the incredible scenery we’re surrounded by?

🌊 Beaches – Gentle waves and golden sands at Southwold, Aldeburgh, or Cromer provide a calm and natural setting.
🌳 Woodland – Norfolk and Suffolk’s ancient woodlands, including Thetford Forest, create magical light and a peaceful atmosphere.
🌿 Meadows & Countryside – Wildflower fields around Wymondham, rolling countryside near Bury St Edmunds, or Cambridgeshire’s open meadows offer a soft, romantic feel.
🏰 Stately Homes & Gardens – Elegant backdrops like Holkham Hall in Norfolk, Ickworth House in Suffolk, Wimpole Hall in Cambridgeshire, or Hylands Estate in Essex bring timeless charm to your photographs.

Every maternity session is tailored to you—whether you dream of barefoot moments on the beach, a whimsical woodland stroll, or a sophisticated photoshoot in the grounds of a stately home.

Why Choose Thetford Photography?

✨ Local Expertise – Based on the Norfolk–Suffolk border, we know the most picturesque spots across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Essex.
✨ Relaxed & Natural Style – No stiff poses—just genuine, heartfelt images filled with warmth.
✨ Family-Friendly – Partners, children, and even pets are welcome, making your maternity portraits feel even more personal.
✨ Tailored to You – From sunrise sessions on the Suffolk coast to golden-hour woodland walks in Cambridgeshire, we’ll design a photoshoot that feels perfect for your story.

When to Book Your Maternity Photoshoot

The best time for maternity photography is usually between 28–36 weeks. At this stage, your bump is beautifully rounded, but you’ll still feel comfortable during your session. If you’d like a seasonal backdrop—such as spring blossom, summer meadows, autumn colours, or winter coastlines—it’s best to book early so we can plan around nature’s calendar.

Where We Work

We’re proud to create maternity photography in some of the most beautiful locations across East Anglia:

Norfolk – Thetford Forest, Holkham Hall, Cromer, Wells-next-the-Sea, and hidden Norwich gardens.
Suffolk – Bury St Edmunds Abbey Gardens, Ickworth House, Southwold, Aldeburgh, and Ipswich’s parks and riversides.
Cambridgeshire – Cambridge city gardens, Grantchester meadows, Wimpole Hall, and Ely riverside walks.
Essex – Colchester Castle Park, Dedham Vale countryside, Hylands Estate in Chelmsford, and stretches of the Essex coastline.

Wherever you are, from the Norfolk coast to the heart of Cambridgeshire, we’ll make your maternity session relaxed, creative, and unforgettable.

Book Your Maternity Photoshoot

Your pregnancy is a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Let’s capture it in a way that feels natural, elegant, and deeply personal. At Thetford Photography, we’ll create images you’ll treasure forever—set against the stunning backdrops of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Essex.

👉 Enquire today to reserve your maternity photoshoot and let’s plan something truly special.

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Neil! Thank you so much for our magical photos from our wedding day. All our guests commented on how great you were at just blending in the background! The photos you have given us have captured our perfect day beautifully! You have been very accommodating and amazing to work with! Thank you is not enough! We are eternally grateful and can’t stop looking through our happy memories! Couldn’t recommend you enough Bren and Liz

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Neil recently photographed our wedding and he went above and beyond from the beginning. He came to meetings with the venue and was available to talk and answered all our questions throughout. On the day he made all our guests and us comfortable and took some amazing photos! Thank you 🤩

Mairi Burnett

Our photos from Neil are fantastic! He was very friendly and patient! He was very reassuring towards my autistic son who suffers with anxiety - he soon joined in the fun after Neil made him feel comfortable. Very enjoyable experience for us all!

Hannah Bonfield

Neil has been amazing from the very first contact. He listened to our ideas and embraced our style and different way of wanting to do things. We wanted to have a photo session that would fully embrace our personalities, passion and love and Neil really managed to capture all of it.

Ewa Miruna

I cannot recommend Neil enough! We chose Neil to capture our wedding on Saturday. He did anything we asked and went above and beyond for us and all our guests running here there and everywhere to capture all the memories. Neil made us feel so comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole process from booking to the big day he was so calm and chilled about everything!

Becca Hebb

Neil was our wedding photographer, he was very professional and at the same time put everyone at ease. I really loved that Neil took photos when no one realised, as I didn’t just want posed photographs. Neil knew where we wanted our photos taken and found all the best spots. Thank you for making our memories last forever.

Ellen Lane

Friendly, professional and creates great photos. Would def use again and recommend anyone that wants to capture memories comes to Thetford Photography

Victoria Lawrence

My wife and I had Neil for our wedding and he was unbelievable. Not only was he taking photos but he was interacting with guests and blending in which was really good to see. He was dressed very very smart for the occassion too. We had a few hiccups during the day and Neil was so good in keeping us both calm and comforting my wife when she was upset. The way he sees things before they happen and seeing opportunities for a great photo before anyone else does. For example, our son loved Neil and ran towards him during a group photo and Neil quickly moved to the side abd managed to get what will probably be the best photo of the big day just based on the humour of the moment. If you've never used Thetford photography and you are looking for photographers then I'd look no further! If we could give 100 stars then we would but if we had to pick out of 5 stars then we would definiteky give 6* Thank you Neil for absolutely everything and we really hope to meet you again.

Alex Bunny Hodgson

Neil photographed our wedding in March 2024 and couldn't have been more accommodating for our needs. He was able to put us at ease by meeting us before the day, talking through the details. The photos themselves came out brilliantly. Nothing was too much of an issue! Would highly recommend to everyone, he has now photographed me and my brothers weddings! 5 star!

Elliot

Neil was patient , fun and adaptable. He produced some amazing photos and I would highly recommend him to everyone.

Rebeca Gray

Neil was an amazing, very friendly and accommodating photographer. He went out of his way to ensure all the photos that we wanted were captured to a high standard and also offered suggestions on how to get the best shots. Would 100% recommend him for any event!

Bethany Lockwood

We had a great shoot with Neil; very friendly and professional. Highly recommended! He made our wedding day very memorable.

Joseph Walker

Highly recommend neil he is absolutely brilliant put me and my husband at ease when we got married and everyone at the reception said what a brilliant photographer he was he was also professional and even my little great niece loved him

Ashleigh Spruce

Thank you Neil for being our wedding photographer last week! You were so generous with your time prior to the wedding, travelling to our venue to talk through ideas for the day and take some sample shots. On the day you were fantastic, putting everyone at ease and producing some amazing photographs despite the crazily windy weather! We were so happy to recieve the first set of photographs so promptly too. 100% reccommend Neil to anyone looking for an excellent wedding photographer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Sophie Jane

Big thanks to Neil for taking such great photos of my daughter’s wedding in Cambridge on Thursday. We are so happy with the first photos that Neil got to the bride and groom within 24 hours. Neil is really organised and great fun to have around on the special day. Most importantly he is an excellent photographer who really listens. 5 stars✨✨✨✨✨from us!

Malsie Williams

110% recommend Neil, we had a micro wedding while I was 38 weeks pregnant and he couldn’t have been more accommodating and reassuring. He went above and beyond on the day and fit right in the family! The pictures are fantastic and we couldn’t be happier 💕

Megan Harber

absolutely outstanding, we had our wedding back in September and Neil has given us more than expected...absolutely outstanding! thanks Neil! 😁👍😁

Howard Hughes

Neil is such a talented photographer. He perfectly caught the feel of our day and has given us some amazing keepsakes of a magical day. He captured a range of shots both fly on the wall style and some more formal shots. All look super. He fitted in perfectly on the day and chatted to our guests which made them feel at ease, with out being imposing. So many of our guests have complemented Neil and said that we couldn’t have found a better photographer. We totally agree! Thank you

Charlotte Meganne-Louise

We hired Neil to do our daughter’s wedding and some photos of a graduation presentation, down to the professional way Neil conducted himself up to the wedding. On the wedding day, I was blown away with the friendly service, putting everyone at ease. Neil made the whole day even more enjoyable. We received a batch of teaser photos within a few days which were out of this world, capturing everyone including small children in candid and posed photos. We received the balance of the photos 6 weeks after the wedding due to the number of photos Neil had taken. Thetford Photography is extremely professional, certainly value for money and a very nice guy. I 100% recommend Neil for anyone looking for a photographer for either a wedding, an occasion or product photography.

Graham Bradley-Gallagher

Amazing photography and a friendly service. Highly recommend Neil for wedding photography!

Chris Saich

Neil has been amazing from the very first contact. He listened to our ideas and embraced our style and different way of wanting to do things. My husband and I had an unconventional “Just Us” wedding this month after Covid19 ruined our initial wedding plans. We wanted to have a photo session that would fully embrace our personalities, passion and love and Neil really managed to capture all of it. I’d recommend Neil for his talent and skills (of course), but also for his approach, communication and professionalism. He’s been super easy and fun to work with and we’re definitely going to use Thetford Photography in the future.

Ewa Miruna

The new studio is brilliant & set out really well. There are lots of lovely props to use and the different backgrounds have such a great effect on the photos. As always Neil did an amazing job when I took my 3 year old along for a quick photo shoot on Friday. He's great at getting him to smile at just the right time and also capture the natural ones rather than just us posing for the camera! I 100% recommend Neil for any photos you want done. He did our amazing wedding photos and now he's going to be doing regular "growing up" photos of our little boy. I wouldn't go anywhere else!

Shelly Durrant

I cant Recommend Neil enough. First of all I’d like to say how wonderful he was with all my family & friends and secondly just how amazing our photos were. I can’t thank Neil enough for capturing mine and my husband’s special day. The whole planning a wedding process is so stressful and Neil met all of our needs in regards to our photography. It was easy to plan to meet up before hand, very accommodating with fitting around our schedule. He kept in contact the time (Before the wedding, on the day and even after) I can’t say Thankyou enough, I truly feel like we made a friend from this man!

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