Q.01 · Booking
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.
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Plans & prices
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Tue – Fri · 9:30am – 5:30pm
One plan
Everything you need, one price.
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Signature
£295
per session
Our most popular session for portraits, families and maternity.
Book SignatureEverything included
- 60-minute session, studio or outdoors
- Up to three outfits
- 10 retouched images
- In-person viewing with print samples
- £50 print credit
Our satisfaction guaranteeNot happy within 30 days? Tell us and we'll put it right or refund you in full.
Why Stillwater Portraits
The little things that add up.
Hover or tap through what makes Stillwater Portraits different, from the first hello to the finished result.
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Relaxed, guided sessions
We direct gently so you never have to wonder what to do in front of the camera.
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Hand retouching
Every image is edited by hand: natural skin, true colour, nothing overdone.
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Daylight studio
A 90m² north-lit studio in Exeter with free parking and a family room.
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Archival prints
Cotton rag papers, solid wood frames and hand-bound albums made to last.
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Fast delivery
Portrait galleries within two weeks, commercial work within five days.
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Q.02 · Booking
Do I need to pay a deposit?
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.
Q.03 · Your session
What should we wear?
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.
Q.04 · Your session
What if my children won't cooperate?
They rarely do at first, and that's fine. We build breaks into every family session, use games rather than poses, and the best photos often come when everyone stops trying.
Q.05 · Your session
Is newborn photography safe?
Yes. Our newborn photographer is safety trained, every pose is supported, composite shots are made from separate safe frames, and the session is always led by your baby's needs.
Q.06 · Images & prints
When will I get my photos?
Portrait clients choose favourites at a viewing about a week after the shoot, with retouched images delivered within two weeks. Commercial galleries arrive within five working days.
Q.07 · Images & prints
Do I get all the photos?
Every package includes a set number of retouched images, and you can add individual images or the full gallery at your viewing. We don't send unedited files.
Q.08 · Commercial
Can we use the images for marketing?
Commercial shoots include a licence for web, social and print marketing. Portrait sessions include a personal-use licence; ask us if you'd like to use them for your business.
Q.09 · Studio hire
Can I hire the studio for video or podcasts?
Yes. The studio is soundproofed, has continuous LED lighting and plenty of power. Tell us your set-up when you book and we'll have it ready.
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