Our Services
Welcome to Jacqui Mays Photography, where we capture the heart and soul of your family's unique story. Our comprehensive services include classic family portraits, artistic montage sessions, cake smashes, bespoke gift certificates, and more.
​We also offer themed sessions throughout the year, with the Christmas sessions being perfect for personalised cards. For expecting parents, our maternity sessions beautifully document the joy and anticipation of welcoming a new member to your family. Our newborn and milestone photography also ensures that each precious moment of your child's early years is lovingly preserved.
With a commitment to creating timeless and artistic images, we strive to provide an unforgettable experience and cherished memories for years to come.
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Booking Information:
A non-refundable retainer of £25 and a signed agreement are required to secure your booking (25% retainer for weddings and sessions over £99). This will be deducted from the total cost.
The prices shown cover the retainer, session, and editing fees. A variety of affordable print and digital packages are available for purchase after the session.
Outdoor Mini Sessions
Enjoy a fun and relaxed outdoor photo session, perfect for capturing your family’s special moments in a natural setting.
Package Includes:
- 30-minute outdoor photo session at Eglinton Country Park or Ardeer Quarry Nature Reserve (or we can chat about alternative locations)
- Professional editing
- Online proof gallery to view and select your favourite images
Price: £59
Cake Smash (with optional splash session)
Celebrate your little one’s first birthday in style with a fun and affordable cake smash photo session! Captures the joy and excitement of your baby’s big milestone.
Package Includes:
- 30-minute cake smash photo session
- Professional editing
- Online proof gallery to view and select your favourite images
Price: £69
Newborn Sessions
Capture the first precious moments of your newborn with our affordable and relaxed newborn photo session. Designed for low-income families, this session ensures you’ll have beautiful memories to cherish without breaking the bank.
Package Includes:
- 1-3 hour newborn photo session in a calm and cosy environment
- Professional editing
- Online proof gallery to view and select your favourite images
Price: £99
Themed Sessions
Whether it's a Christmas, seasonal, or custom theme, we offer a range of flexible options to suit your style and budget.
Package Includes:
- 30 to 60-minute themed photo session (depending on the theme)
- Enhanced professional editing
- Online proof gallery to view and select your favourite images
- Props, background, and artistic vision provided (client may need to provide their own outfits)
Price Range: £59 - £89
Family Portrait Sessions
Capture timeless memories in a warm and intimate setting with our cosy home studio family portrait session. Perfect for families looking for a relaxed and personal experience.
Package Includes:
- 30-minute family photo session in our cosy home studio
- Professional editing
- Online proof gallery for you to view and select your favourite images
Price: £69
Maternity Sessions
Capture the beauty of your pregnancy in a cosy, home-studio setting with our affordable maternity portrait package. This session is designed to provide stunning, timeless images for mums-to-be without stretching the budget.
Package Includes:
- 60-minute maternity portrait session in our comfortable home studio
- Use of client wardrobe
- Professional editing
- Online proof gallery to view and select your favourite images
Price: £79
Pet Pawtraits
Celebrate your furry friend's personality with a relaxed outdoor pet portrait session. Perfect for pet owners looking to capture beautiful memories without the high cost.
Package Includes:
- 30-minute outdoor pet portrait session at a location of your choice (within 10 miles)
- Professional editing
- Online proof gallery to view and select your favourite images
Price: £49
Artisan Montage
Elevate your family portraits with our exclusive Artisan Montage service, where we transform photos from your session into stunning, painterly masterpieces. Using advanced digital techniques, we blend photos captured at our home studio with artistic elements to create a visually captivating piece that resembles fine art. Perfect for those looking to add a touch of creativity to their family memories, our Artisan Montage is designed to be a beautiful centrepiece in any home and a timeless work of art that you will cherish forever.
Price: £89
Guided Montage
We believe every family deserves beautiful, personalised art, regardless of income or ability to get to a studio. Our guided Montage service offers an easy and affordable alternative to the Artisan Montage by transforming your own cherished photos (with some guidance from us) into stunning, unique pieces you'll treasure forever.
Price: £29
Minimalist Montage
Our Minimalist Montage is a composite image created by combining photos taken from your session with us with digital backgrounds to create a single, cohesive picture using Adobe Photoshop. The process, which can take several hours, involves meticulous blending and adjustment of different elements to achieve a seamless and artistic result. The final product is a piece of bespoke art, uniquely tailored to convey a specific story or theme.
Price £59
Gift Certificates
Gift certificates make wonderful gifts all year round. These can be bought for a specific amount that can be deducted from the total cost of a session.
Or you could pay for a full session to give as a gift to someone.
Standard and bespoke designs are available.
