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Studio portraits

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newborn

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cake smash

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branding

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weddings

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headshots

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school photos

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Maternity & Pregnancy

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Boudoir

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Pet Photography

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Passport & ID Photos

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Family Portraits

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Children’s Portraits

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- candid - natural - Harlow - essex - photographer - Studio portraits - newborn - cake smash - branding - weddings - headshots - school photos - Maternity & Pregnancy - Boudoir - Pet Photography - Passport & ID Photos - Couple / Engagement - Family Portraits - Children’s Portraits - Events

All the moments, all the images – no hidden costs.

Harlow & Essex’s trusted newborn, family & maternity photographer, capturing real smiles, warm connections, and stories you’ll treasure forever.

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Harlow family photographer Louise Hibbard capturing natural smiles in her studio and outside.
Harlow family photographer Louise Hibbard capturing natural smiles in her studio and outside.
Harlow family photographer Louise Hibbard capturing natural smiles in her studio and outside.
Harlow family photographer Louise Hibbard capturing natural smiles in her studio and outside.
Harlow family photographer Louise Hibbard capturing natural smiles in her studio and outside.
Harlow family photographer Louise Hibbard Leercapturing natural smiles in her studio and outside.

Our Most Popular Photography Sessions

A woman with long red hair and a young girl with long brown hair and a gray tutu are sitting together against a gray background. The girl is reaching up with her right hand, looking at bubbles, while the woman watches with a smile.
Family Portraits

Relaxed, in-studio or outdoors.

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An adult man holding a baby with blue eyes and light brown hair against a black background.
Newborn

Calm, baby-led sessions with time for cuddles.

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Child's hand with cake and frosting on fingers, near a pink and purple layered cake, with purple balloons and fairy lights in the background.
Cake Smash & Splash

Smash, mini bath & plenty of giggles.

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A pregnant woman in a black sheer dress smiling at a young girl in a pink dress with strawberries, touching her belly.
Maternity

Elegant portraits celebrating you and your bump.

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Smiling man in a suit and glasses sitting on a stool against a plain background.
Branding / Headshots

Clean, modern images for your business.

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Wedding couple walking hand in hand across a lush green lawn, with the groom playfully lifting his leg. The bride is in a white wedding dress with lace sleeves and a floral headpiece, and the groom is in a vest and white shirt. Behind them is a large red brick building with white-framed windows and some greenery.
Wedding/ engagement

Candid, natural and filled with love.

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meet louise your photographer

Hi, I’m Louise! I’m the heart behind Hibbard Photography

A Harlow-based studio capturing families, babies, pets, and businesses across Essex. I started my business after my own newborn experience inspired me to create a studio where every family feels comfortable, cared for, and celebrated.

My sessions are relaxed, full of laughter, and always include all edited digital images for full sessions because your memories deserve to be yours forever.

Photographer Louise Hibbard with her camera
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Why Choose Hibbard Photography

  • 📸 All digital images included – no hidden costs, no upsells

  • 🤍 Friendly, candid style – real smiles and genuine moments

  • 🏆 Trusted by big names – NHS, Miller & Carter, Cloudflare

  • 🗓️ Flexible booking options – weekdays & weekends available

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Black and white professional headshot of a smiling man with dark hair, wearing a business suit and white shirt, posing against a plain background.
A couple, possibly newlyweds, smiling and holding each other close outdoors during sunset, with warm sunlight backlighting them.
Collage of children and family celebrating Halloween with spooky decorations, including skulls, pumpkins, and a haunted house backdrop. One child reads a glowing book surrounded by Christmas trees and festive lights.
Large group of people standing in front of County Hall building, posing for a photo on a city sidewalk.
People running across a grassy field during a color run event, with pink, yellow, and orange powder clouds in the background.
A person lying on their side with one hand resting on their thigh. The person is barefoot, wearing black clothing, and is illuminated with red and blue lighting against a neutral background.
Person holding a small, fluffy, light-colored puppy against a plain white background.
Close-up photo of a black, curly-haired dog with a pink tongue sticking out against a plain white background.
A man kissing a pregnant woman's belly while a smiling toddler holds her hand.
A young girl with long hair sitting on a wooden surface, pointing and smiling, surrounded by floating soap bubbles against a dark background.
A girl with red hair smiling as she is kissing on each cheek by a woman and a man, both giving kisses on her cheeks against a black background.
A woman holding a young boy with brown hair, wearing a white shirt, surrounded by floating soap bubbles.
A man and woman on either side of a large dog, giving it kisses on the cheeks
Six people, three adults and three children, sitting and standing on a wooden bench outdoors surrounded by green trees, laughing and enjoying each other's company.
A family sitting on a concrete ledge near a pond in a park.
A woman and a young girl with light skin are embracing and looking into the distance against a dark background, in a black-and-white portrait photograph.
Baby sitting in a gray metal tub with a large white "ONE" sign in front, surrounded by pink, purple, and white paper flowers, greenery, and decorative string lights, set against a pink background.
A young girl with blue eyes and messy face with cake, sitting on the floor in a pink and pastel dress, celebrating a birthday with cake and decorations in the background.
Close-up of a happy golden retriever with its tongue out.
A baby with closed eyes smiling while being gently held and cradled by adult hands.
Close-up of a Dalmatian dog with a purple background, showing its face and coat pattern.
Close-up of a person in a white shirt holding a small child in a gray outfit, showing the child's tiny feet.
Family holding newborn baby, dark background
A man holding a sleeping baby on his shoulder, facing away from the camera, in black and white.
A baby with light skin and red hair lying on a soft surface, looking surprised with wide eyes and an open mouth.
A black and white photo of a couple holding hands outdoors, wearing casual clothes.
A bride and groom holding hands and dancing on a lush green lawn, with the groom raising one leg in a joyful gesture, in front of a large red brick building covered with greenery and surrounded by trees.
A pregnant woman in a black dress smiling and looking down at her young daughter, who is in a pink dress with strawberry patterns, touching the woman's belly and looking up at her lovingly.
A happy yellow Labrador retriever dog with its mouth open and tongue out, wearing a collar, against a plain white background.
Family of six smiling and hugging each other against a plain light background

How It Works

Say hello — Choose your session and date online or by message

  1. Relax & enjoy — Gentle guidance, no forced posing

  2. Download everything — Your full gallery, ready to keep and share

Frequently Asked Questions

How many images will I get?

All usable images from your session, minimum of 10 for full sessions.

What’s your turnaround time?

Preview in 3–5 days; full gallery in around 1–2 weeks.

What should we wear?

I’ll send you a simple prep guide when you book.

Harlow & Essex’s Go-To Newborn, Family & Maternity Photographer
Hibbard Photography, Capturing life’s most precious moments with a candid, colourful, and heartfelt style. Based in my cosy Harlow studio, I photograph everything from glowing maternity sessions and tiny newborn details to fun cake smashes, family portraits, pets, weddings, and events.

With all digital images included at no extra cost, you can relax knowing every smile, laugh, and tender glance is yours to keep. From bump to birthday and beyond, let’s tell your story together.

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Let’s create something beautiful together. Book your session today and take home every moment worth keeping.

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