MONIKA SZMIDT PHOTOGRAPHY
Outdoor maternity photoshoot under cherry blossom trees in Manchester, expectant mother in flowing purple dress, Monika Szmidt Photography
Outdoor maternity photoshoot under cherry blossom trees in Manchester, expectant mother in flowing purple dress, Monika Szmidt Photography
Manchester Photographer — Maternity, Newborn, Weddings & Portraits
Capturing the moments you never want to forget — naturally, beautifully, forever.
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Welcome.
I'm Monika — a Manchester photographer with over 13 years of experience capturing the moments that matter most to families, couples and expectant mothers across Manchester, Cheshire and the North West.
My passion for photography began at 16, developing black-and-white film in the darkroom. That love has never stopped growing. Today I specialise in maternity photography, newborn sessions, wedding photography, boudoir and personal branding — always with a candid, documentary approach that feels relaxed, real and true to you.
I believe the most beautiful photographs aren't posed. They're felt.
I would love to hear from you. Please fill out my contact form with your details and any questions you may have.
I will be in touch within 24 hours.
MATERNITY
NEWBORN
BUMP TO BABY
Maternity Photography Manchester
Artistic, intimate pregnancy portraits — in studio or outdoors. I'll make you feel radiant and beautiful at every stage of your bump.
Newborn Photography Manchester
Safe, gentle newborn sessions in my warm Manchester studio. Best booked in your second trimester — these tiny moments pass so fast.
Bump to Baby Packages
From the first bump portraits to newborn and beyond — capture every precious milestone with a bespoke package tailored to your family.
BOUDOIR
WEDDINGS
BRANDING & HEADSHOTS
Boudoir Photography Manchester
Empowering, tasteful and completely private boudoir sessions in my Manchester studio. A gift to yourself — or someone special.
Wedding Photography Manchester
Timeless, emotional wedding photography across Manchester, Cheshire and beyond. Candid moments, real tears, and every little detail — beautifully preserved.
Personal Branding & Headshots Manchester
Professional portraits for entrepreneurs, creatives and business owners. Indoor and outdoor sessions crafted around your brand and personality
Why families choose
Monika Szmidt Photography
I know how fast these moments pass. The bump. The newborn. The wedding morning. The look between two people who are completely in love.
My job is to slow it all down — to notice what others miss, to stay quiet when quiet matters, and to be there with my camera when the real, unrepeatable moments happen.
Every session I photograph is guided by one simple belief: real moments are the most beautiful ones. I don't direct you into stiff poses. I create the right conditions for you to simply be yourself — and then
I capture that.
I'm a member of the Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers, and I've been trusted by hundreds of families across Manchester and the North West to preserve what matters most to them.
What My Clients are Saying
Going beyond the call of duty
You are a wonderful person to have met with a great character & nature, did I not mention an AMAZING Wedding Photographer.
Holly & Wes
A real joy and a blessing.
We love your photographic style and manner - very relaxed, calm, gentle and easy-going. She knows just how to capture the light, and we were so pleased to discover so many natural, impulsive and surprising moments.
Alicia & Dom
Monika is amazing!
She takes great pictures and does so effortlessly and without being overbearing. Her eye for detail is exactly what works for her and you will definitely see it in her work.
Mona & Adam
