Beautiful Teenage girl wears a top hat and tails in Winning Fine Art Portrait
Photography Award for Childrens Portraiture won by Alison McKenny Photography 2021
Two Sisters embrace during a Family Photoshoot at the studio of Alison McKenny, Suffolk Portrait Photographer
Fine Art Portrait of a teenage girl in a 1920's dress with gold details, taken during a Photoshoot with Alison McKenny Photography at her Suffolk studio
Blond hair little girl in a vintage cream dress holding a dried flower during her Fine Art Photoshoot with Alison McKenny Photography
Teenage girl in a white dress stands with her face to the sun in a Rape Seed Field
Portrait of a young woman reading a book in 50's style
Fine Art Portrait of a teenage girl in a 1920's dress with gold details, taken by Alison McKenny Photography at her Suffolk studio
Little girl wearing a blue dress with white apron sits knitting against a dark background with her cat looking at her during fine art photoshoot at Suffolk Studio
Teenage girl in a purple tulle dress
Teenage Girl in a black vintage dress poses for a Fine Art Portrait at Suffolk Photography Studio
Little boy listens to his bears secrets during fine art shoot in suffolk studio
Boy in Denim and flat cap leans on a fence during golden hour in Stoke By Clare, Suffolk
Beautiful Teenage girl stands in a vintage white dress for Fine Art Photoshoot in Suffolk Studio
Beautiful Teenage Girl in a red tulle dress
Toddler in dungarees pulls a red wagon during his Mini Photoshoot in a wheat field
Pre teen girl in a white dress sits on a stool during a Fine Art Photoshoot with Alison McKenny Photography
Little girl wearing a blue dress with white apron stands against a dark background with her cat during fine art photoshoot at Suffolk Studio
Teenage girl in a purple tulle dress looks at the camera
Little girl holds a dried flower wearing a vintage cream dress in a Fine Art Photoshoot in Suffolk

SUFFOLK FINE ART PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

Alison McKenny Photography is an Award Winning Fine Art Children and Pet Portrait Photographer based in Stoke By Clare, which is a small village in Suffolk, close to the Essex and Cambridge borders.

Having trained with world-renowned Fine Art and Portrait Photographers Elena Shumilova and Paulina Duczman, I have been inspired to capture children in a more elegant, yet timeless way.

These images are beautifully lit with soft light and dark shadows to create more moody and striking portraits. They will not date with time and are heirloom pieces that will be passed down from generation to generation.

They have soft tones and emotive expressions that make you wonder what your child is thinking about at that moment.  I love doing Fine Art shoots as they allow me to be creative and it takes the pressure off the child to ‘smile for the camera’ all the time.  These sessions are often focused on the children or their relationship with their pets but I’m also happy to include family portraits too, so just let me know your preference.

Alison x

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"We are over the moon with the images she produced for us and would totally recommend her work.”

“My daughter was lucky enough to have a fine art shoot with Alison and the results were stunning! Alison is very knowledgeable, professional, artistic, and welcoming.

Her studio, props, and wardrobe are fabulous as is the farm she is based on which I would imagine would make for a stunning outdoor location shoot! ”
– Kira

"I cannot recommend her enough and her outstanding work".

“We have worked with Alison twice and she has produced some of my favourite pictures of my daughter yet! I cannot recommend her enough and her outstanding work”.
– Karen
THE COLLECTIONS
£99

To book any of the photoshoots below, a retainer of £99 is charged upfront.  This is then deducted from whichever collection you choose to buy.

If you would prefer to buy a piece of Wall Art instead of a collection, then the £99 is not deducted from whatever product you buy, and there is a minimum order of £399.

Hair and Makeup Artist is available on request at £55 for hair or makeup or £110 for both.

At the end of the photoshoot, we will make an appointment for your viewing and ordering session in the following two weeks which we can do in person or via Zoom.  You don’t need to decide which Collection or Products you would like to buy until this meeting and you have seen your gallery of x20 images and chosen your favourites.  There is no pressure to buy any images should you decide not to.

ENDLESS LOVE

£899

Pre Shoot Consultation

1.5 Hour Photoshoot

Viewing and Ordering Session

20 High-Resolution Fully Retouched Digital Images

Print credit of £199 towards Mounted Prints or Wall Art

£50 Credit towards your next Fine Art, Beauty or Family

Photoshoot with Alison McKenny Photography

Full use of my gowns and props

Midweek or Weekend dates available

SEALED WITH A KISS

£699

Pre Shoot Consultation

1.5 Hour Photoshoot

Viewing and Ordering Session

10 High-Resolution Fully Retouched Digital Images

Print credit of £149 towards Mounted Prints or Wall Art

Full use of my gowns and props

Midweek or Weekend dates available

MAGIC MOMENTS

£499

Pre Shoot Consultation

1.5 Hour Photoshoot

Viewing and Ordering Session

5 High-Resolution Fully Retouched Digital Images

Print credit of £99 towards Mounted Prints or Wall Art

Full use of my gowns and props

Midweek or Weekend dates available

MINI SESSION

£250
30 Minute Photoshoot at my studio

Viewing and ordering session with a gallery of 10 to 12 unedited images

to choose yourfavourite 3 High-Resolution Digital Images

which will then be retouched fully before delivery

Available from Monday to Friday only

PRINTS, PRODUCTS AND ADDITIONAL DIGITAL IMAGES

Minimum Order – £399 if purchasing without a collection above

(please note the £99 deposit will not be deducted if you decide not to buy a collection)

 

additional time for photoshoot or viewing – £80 per hour

Digitals and Mounted Prints  (only available if purchased with a collection)

Additional Digitals  – £50

Additional Digitals plus matching mounted 8×6″ print – £70

Mounted 8×6″ print to fit in a 10×8″ Frame – £40

Mounted 10×7″ print to fit in an 11×14″ Frame – £50

Box of x5 Mounted 8×6″ Prints  – £199

Box of x10 Mounted 8×6″ Prints  – £349

Box of x15 Mounted 8×6″ Prints  – £499

Box of x20 mounted 8×6″ prints – £599

 

Luxury Picture Folio Box

perfect for displaying and storing your mounted Prints

Available in White Wood, Black Wood or Walnut Wood.

10×8″ Wooden Box (for 8×6″ mounted prints) – £499

14×11″ Wooden Box (for 10×7″ mounted prints) – £699

 

Wall Art

Framed prints from £399 (20×16″)

Acrylic Wall Art from £399 (20×16″)

Archival Canvases from £349 (20×16″)

Framed Canvas from £399 (20×16″)

Elegance Frame with a circular Fine Art Print from £499  (20×20″)

 

Albums

8×8″ Album – £399

10×10″ Album -£499

What makes her a fantastic choice though, is not only her talent and the pictures she creates, but how she is such fun at the same time!

“Ali is an exceptional photographer.
We had such a lovely photo shoot with Ali taking some maternity photos of me but also some family and fine portraits of the girls as well. I didn’t think my two young girls would last long but under Ali’s calm, relaxed and fun attitude they were keen for more. We are so delighted with the results! Pictures to really treasure. Thank you so much Ali!! Looking forward to booking you again once Baby number 3 arrives!”
– Jess and Ben

"Her work is classic, stunning and unlike other photographers I have seen. "

“Ali is the ultimate professional. I was drawn to Ali’s work by the quality of the photos and just how lovely they looked. It helps that Ali herself is lovely, puts you completely at ease before, during and after shoot. We booked with Ali having complete confidence in her and we are not disappointed with the results.

The shoot was at Ali’s home studio where we were made to feel welcome and comfortable while she worked her magic with our baby. The photos were ready to view in less than 2 weeks which we did at our home and Ali’s eye for detail and advice helped us to decide what package worked best for us and what photos to have.

I would recommend Ali to anyone for any occasion or those wanting to capture memories to last a lifetime.
Thank Ali, you’re a truly wonderful photographer and have given us the best photos we could have hoped for.”

Suzanne and Matt

Black and white fine art portrait of a Brother and Sister in vintage clothes
WHAT IS A FINE ART PORTRAIT SHOOT?
Lots of my clients ask me “what is Fine Art Photography and what makes it different to standard Studio Photography Portraits?”

Fine Art Photography is not about capturing a moment, that represents reality, like lifestyle or documentary style photography. It’s more about making an artistic statement, that has been envisaged in the artist’s mind before taking the photograph. Time has gone into planning every single element of the image including styling, clothing, props, posing, expression, lighting, and the background. Some fine art images will tell a story which make it all the more interesting to look at.

A fine art portrait image is created by the photographer as an artist and not just by the camera. A fine art portrait photograph is intended for wall art. It can sometimes be described as “décor photography” or “photo décor.”

When my clients contact me and tell me that they would like to have some Fine Art Portraits taken during their session, I love it as it gives me the opportunity to be creative.  The best images are when my clients tell me there is a story to tell with this image.  It might be something that reflects their childs personality or interests.  Or they might just want a really beautiful and compelling portrait of their child to display on their wall.  Either way is fine by me!

YOUR QUESTIONS
How old do your children need to be for this style of portrait?
I’m happy to do take Fine Art Portraits of children from age 3 upwards for outdoor sessions, but for styled studio sessions, I have found children age 5 and above are better able to follow directions from me. It really does depend on the child though. We can talk about this at your consultation and whether this style is best suited to your child and their personality.
We don't have any suitable clothing or props. Can you provide those?
Absolutely! If my clients have a story to tell that they want to stand out in their image, then I’m more than happy to include something personal to them to make the image all the more special.  Or I might have something suitable here at the studio. I have lots of props and vintage style outfits for children of all ages, hats, headbands, flowers, and other accessories available to use so you don’t need to worry about bringing anything special with you
Can we include a pet in the images?
So many of my clients ask if they can bring their family pets along to the shoot as they are very much a part of the family. I love animals especially dogs, cats and horses, and actually did a degree in Equine Studies when I was younger so am very confident in working with and photographing horses. Pets can join in on your Fine Art Portrait Session. We can take some individual photos of your pet as well as with family members, as they often have a special bond with certain members of the family.
HOW SOON WILL MY PHOTOS BE READY?
This process of editing your photos generally takes no longer than two to three weeks and I do my Viewing and Ordering Sessions either in person at the studio or via Zoom and we can set up a date in the diary before you leave your photoshoot.

We can do this in the evening when the children are in bed if that suits you best.

These sessions usually take no more than an hour and I will show you your images on a slideshow to music, and then can help you narrow down your favourites using a star system.  I can also advise you on products that you might want to buy including wall art, and Albums should you need help.

I JUST WANT DIGITALS! DO I HAVE TO BUY A COLLECTION?
There is no pressure to buy anything at all but you can buy any products from the A La Carte list rather than a collection if you prefer, although it’s important to take note of the minimum spend.

However, Digital Files are only available to purchase with a Collection.

Having been in this industry for 11 years now, I know a lot of my previous clients who just bought Digitals have never found the time to do anything with them, which is such a waste.  When investing in a Professional Portrait Shoot, I want my clients to have photos that they can display around their homes and enjoy every single day.

As I use the best suppliers I know my clients will receive top-quality products that will last for years and years, so that future generations can also enjoy their family portraits.

WHAT PRECAUTIONS ARE YOU TAKING WITH REGARDS TO COVID19?
Since COVID has appeared, we have taken it very seriously and want to make sure we are doing everything to keep our clients and ourselves safe.   We have safety guidelines in place and will send you more info on that before your session so you know what to expect.
BOOK WITH ME

I would love to hear from you, and if you do have any questions at all before booking, please do feel free to contact me using the form below.

If you don’t receive a reply within 24 hours please do email me directly at alisonmckennyphotography@gmail.com or call me on 07966 468944! Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you!