01Most asked
How far ahead should I book?
Portrait and family sessions usually book up three to four weeks ahead, and Saturdays sooner. Newborn sessions should be reserved during pregnancy so we can hold a place around your due date.
Plans & prices
Everything included is listed — what you see is what you pay.
Find your plan
Slide to how many people it's for and we'll recommend the right plan.
We recommend
£295per session
Our most popular session for portraits, families and maternity.
Why Harbourlight Studios
The details that make Harbourlight Studios the easy choice for clients in Cardiff.
We direct gently so you never have to wonder what to do in front of the camera.
Every image is edited by hand: natural skin, true colour, nothing overdone.
A 90m² north-lit studio in Cardiff with free parking and a family room.
Cotton rag papers, solid wood frames and hand-bound albums made to last.
Portrait galleries within two weeks, commercial work within five days.
Public liability and professional indemnity cover on every shoot.
FAQ
The top three, answered up front. Everything else clients ask the Harbourlight Studios team is just below.
Portrait and family sessions usually book up three to four weeks ahead, and Saturdays sooner. Newborn sessions should be reserved during pregnancy so we can hold a place around your due date.
A £50 session fee secures your date and is part of the session price. It's transferable if you need to move your session with 48 hours' notice.
Solid colours and soft textures work best; avoid big logos and neon. Coordinate rather than match, and bring a couple of options. We'll send a style guide with ideas when you book.
Next step
Tell us what you need and our photographers will take it from there. It's quick, there's no obligation and we reply the same day.