Bath & Somerset photography for every chapter — from newborn days to family years to your wedding day.
Hi There
I’m Helena M Photography
I'm Helena, a photographer based in Bath capturing real moments for real families — relaxed, unposed, and true to how your life actually looks and feels. Whether it's your newborn's first week, a Sunday afternoon with the kids, or the day you get married, I'm here to capture it as it unfolds, not as a performance for the camera.
Published in The Telegraph, The Guardian Glamour Magazine & The Stage. Recently chosen as ‘photograph of the month by the Digital Camera Magazine and front cover for the Royal Photographic Society Magazine. Photograph exhibited in Royal Birmingham Gallery of Artists. Winner of the Best Family Photographer at the Quality Business Awards 2026
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I wish I could give Helena more than five stars as she truly deserves them. Not only is she immensely talented and creative but she’s also generous, warm and puts you immediately at ease. Having my photos taken by Helena felt like spending the morning with an old friend and the result is photos that I feel so beautifully capture my personality. I am so proud to display them on my website and can’t thank Helena enough for creating the exact look and feel that I wanted. I’ll be recommending her to everyone I know and she’ll be my go-to person for all my future photoshoots!
-Kathryn, Life Coach
What I photograph
Family — relaxed family photography in Bath, capturing childhood as it really is. Newborn — gentle, unposed newborn photography in your own home. Weddings — documentary-style wedding photography across Bath and Somerset. Portraits & headshots — Natural portrait and branding photography for individuals, couples, and professionals.
Families
Playful, silliness, dad jokes and laughter. Quality time with your family while I capture the magic.
Bump to Baby
Pregnancy or postnatal; I capture you and that special connection with your baby.
Weddings
Your love, the big moments and the small. I am here for your perfect day.
Looking for a weekday wedding at Bath Guildhall or the Roman Baths?
I have a real love for short, intimate weekday weddings in the heart of Bath — the Guildhall's grand Banqueting Room and the Roman Baths' extraordinary historic setting are two of my favourite places in the city to photograph. If you're planning a daytime ceremony at either venue, get in touch — I offer a dedicated package designed around exactly this kind of wedding.
Looking for a small city wedding or elopement?
Still not sure if Bath is the right place for a wedding or Elopement? Have. a look at Constance & Dan’s stunning secret elopement that I photographed recently.
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Helena took some absolutely stunning photos of our newborn and we cannot recommend her enough! She was so gentle and patient and knew exactly what to do in order to get beautiful lighting and gently position our newborn to get some fantastic shots.
She has taken photos that we will treasure for a lifetime and we are so grateful! It’s not just the photos that were amazing, the entire experience from organising a date to Helena’s calming presence on the day made this photoshoot so special.
A huge thank you, we will definitely be asking Helena to take more photos as our child grows up!
-Duleep, New dad
From your baby's very first days, through the years of family life that follow, to the wedding days that bring new families together — I'm here to capture it all.
Since I can remember, I have always had a camera close at hand. Because of this, I have a beautiful record of some of the most important parts of my life. Looking back on all the photographs I have taken over the years, I am filled with joy and nostalgia, grateful for the ability to preserve those precious fragments of time.
I'm passionate about offering that same gift to families across Bath and Somerset — from the quiet, tender days of a newborn session, through the family portraits that mark each year after, to your wedding day itself, whether that's a grand celebration or an intimate weekday elopement in the Roman Baths or Bath Guildhall. Whether it's a quiet look between bride and groom, a hug with a grandparent, or the first sleepy smile from a newborn, I'm committed to creating a beautiful record of your history, so you can cherish it for a lifetime.
Ethos
As a photographer and nature lover, I feel a profound desire to protect the beautiful world around us. It is not enough for me to simply capture its beauty in my photos; I want to ensure that it remains just as breathtaking for generations to come. It breaks my heart to see the damage we are inflicting on our planet every day, and I am determined to do what I can to prevent it.
I want to continue to experience the joys of spring blossoms, summer sunsets, autumn leaves, and winter wonderlands. But more importantly, I want to ensure that my children will be able to enjoy them too.
In my everyday life, I make a conscious effort to reduce my environmental impact but I recognise that there is always more that can be done, and I am constantly learning about new ways to help protect the planet. I am currently completing and Anxiety to Action course with Mothers Can network.
There is still hope and if we all come together we can have the greatest impact! Get in touch if you would like to talk about making positive changes within your community or want to know more.
