# Emilia Reilly Photography

Emilia Reilly is an award-winning photographer based in Nottingham, serving families across Nottingham and Derbyshire with a specialised focus on capturing life's most precious moments. Her practice centres on maternity, newborn, and family photography, though her expertise extends across weddings, outdoor shoots, and celebration events like cake smash sessions.

What sets Emilia apart is her deeply humanistic approach to photography. Rather than forcing artificial poses or demanding lengthy studio sessions, she works intuitively with her subjects—particularly children—allowing sessions to flow at their own pace. This child-led philosophy means she captures authentic joy rather than forced smiles. For newborns specifically, she masters the technical skill of posed studio work within the critical two-week window, creating those coveted swaddled portraits that parents treasure.

Her philosophy of "Less is more" permeates her fine art portraiture work, where she emphasises simplicity and mystery over cluttered compositions. For wedding couples, she recognises that modern celebrations shouldn't involve being whisked away from guests for hours; instead, she captures candid moments at registry offices and venues where the party naturally unfolds.

Emilia's seasonally-conscious outdoor work showcases Nottinghamshire's varied landscapes—from parks to forests—transforming everyday locations into stunning backdrops. Her award-winning credentials validate her technical excellence, whilst her testimonials reveal the emotional connection clients feel to her work. She's a photographer who understands that maternity portraits, newborn images, and family photos aren't just pictures—they're heirlooms.