I THINK IT’S IMPORTANT THAT YOUR CHILDREN GROW UP WITH PICTURES ON YOUR WALLS WHERE THEY CAN SEE YOU AND YOUR PARTNER EXPRESSING EMOTION AND LOVE FOR THEM.
Julia Horrocks is an experienced newborn and family photographer based in Manchester.
She specializes in creating natural, timeless portraits for growing families — from maternity to newborn and beyond.
Julia provides a full-service luxury photography experience, complete with a high-end client wardrobe, professional hair and makeup, and personalized styling tailored to every family.
Her approach is calm and uncomplicated. Julia values authenticity, organic connection, and finding beauty everywhere she goes. It’s these three things that she strives to capture in every session with her clients.
Sessions are available in her cozy photography studio in Monton, in the comfort of your own home, or in a variety of outdoor locations around Manchester and Cheshire.
Hello, I'm Julia — mama of two and a sought-after Manchester newborn photographer, who specializes in documenting authentic connections and simple moments of children & families, and the quiet beauty of motherhood.
I run a cosy, calm studio in Monton, where I capture life’s most precious moments: newborn portraits, pregnancy sessions, family photography, and cake smashes. With easy access and free parking, I welcome families from Manchester, Stockport, Cheshire, and across the North West.
I've been a professional photographer for over 9 years. Before moving to Manchester a few years ago, I've been serving families in New York, Chicago and Europe.
Having little ones of my own, I know how fast the days fly by — and how deeply we cherish every stage of their journey. My goal is to preserve those fleeting moments with beautiful, natural photography you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
From the first enquiry to the final artwork, I’ve curated a luxury experience that’s completely relaxed and stress-free. I’ll guide you every step of the way, so you can simply enjoy the moment.
One day you're rocking a newborn, and the next, you're chasing a toddler across the garden.
Julia is here to help you hold on to it all — the real, everyday magic of your family’s story.
She has been working with children since finishing school — it’s where her love for photographing families first began.
Her biggest dream was always to become a mother, and today she’s living that dream as a proud mama of two.
With years of experience and a calm, nurturing approach, Julia is often described as a baby whisperer (just read the reviews!).
Her gentle presence helps little ones feel safe and comfortable, making each session feel relaxed, natural, and genuinely enjoyable — for kids and parents alike. Find more Manchester newborn photo session details below.
Julia offers a full-service Manchester newborn photography experience, designed to make the process effortless and enjoyable from start to finish.
With a complimentary client wardrobe featuring high-end size-inclusive dresses and a range of organic clothing for babies and children, she ensures every detail is thoughtfully styled — so you can focus fully on your newborn and your family.
Sessions include access to professional hair and makeup, personalized styling guidance, and a calm, supportive atmosphere that helps families feel truly cared for at every step.
Julia serves Manchester clients in her beautiful, natural light studio, as well as on-location throughout the Greater Manchester area, including Salford, Stockport, and Cheshire. She is also available for travel.
The Manchester photography studio is perfect for families looking for a cosy and calm place to consider for your newborn, maternity, family or milestone session. It’s a clean, safe, warm space welcoming babies to toddlers and beyond, to crawl around and explore!
I had a wonderful experience with Julia for a newborn shoot. No gimmicks or fuss, just great photography in a really tasteful and calming environment.
My baby was 16 days old at the time of the shoot and Julia was so gentle and patient with him when he decided to be more awake than he’d ever been before - and the images are just lovely and I will treasure them forever.
I would 100% recommend Julia to anyone looking for a newborn/family photographer. I am already booked in for a family shoot later in the year!
Katherine
Mama of two
Julia is a fabulous photographer and we are so pleased with the photos that we have received. Julia was so kind, calm and accommodating. What was supposed to be a mamma and baby shoot turned into a whole family affair and that didn’t phase her at all. Whilst my two-year-old refused to have her hair done and went through a whole selection of snacks provided by Julia in the background, Julia still managed to do her magic and take some amazing shots that we will treasure of the siblings and the whole family. We really loved that we got to view the gallery at home rather than being pressured into making decisions on the spot as some photographers do and can put us off. We never felt any pressure and it allowed us to go back and forth with our decisions regarding our favourites (we loved them all so this was hard) and appreciate the quality of her work. Julia was always quick to reply to our queries and this was really helpful in the planning of the shoot in terms of what to wear and suggestions. This was perfect given that the first few days after having a baby can be a bit of a whirlwind. We have already recommended her to others and will definitely return in the future.
Jen
Mama of two
We went to Julia’s beautiful home studio to get some family photographs with our 3 year old and 3 week old baby. She was so welcoming and the photoshoot went smoothly- even with a little boy who was sick of photo time! The outfits and props were beautiful. Our photos were returned quickly and they are absolutely perfect. She has managed to capture exactly what we wanted. Julia has been wonderful in helping with packages and printing etc and has even helped us with putting pictures on a USB. We would highly recommend going to Julia for perfect family pictures. X
LET US PRESERVE YOUR FAVOURITE MOMENTS WITH YOUR LITTLE ONES.
before they are not so little anymore.
As a Manchester newborn photographer, Julia would be honoured to help you document your family story.
The story that will be harder to remember as your babies grow older and no longer fit in your arms the way they once did.
The story of how your days were long, but the years were short.
The story of how your heart had never been more full.
If you're craving natural, honest and timelessphotographs.
If you connect with Julia's style and you get that full-body feeling of "yes I want this too",
