A happy family consisting of a man, woman, and two children posing together against a dark background, smiling at the camera.
A woman and a young boy sharing a close and joyful hug, both smiling widely, with the woman hugging the boy tightly and their hands intertwined.

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PORTRAIT sessions


Our motto is simple: natural smiles all the way!

At Helen McDaniel Portrait Studio, we believe in capturing the true essence of your family by creating happy and fun-filled moments. Our experienced photographer, Helen, has been capturing families and kids of all ages for over a decade, so you can trust her to make your entire family comfortable during your shoot.

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A woman and a young boy share a quiet moment, with their heads gently touching and eyes closed, expressing affection and comfort.

WHAT TO EXPECT

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WHAT TO EXPECT •

01. the session

Young girl with blonde hair, wearing a white eyelet dress, smiling and crawling on a white background.

what to expect

Our studio has a friendly, relaxed vibe and is as child-friendly as possible. Kids can kick back and be themselves, and there’s plenty of parking right at the door with easy access for prams!

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02. props & pets

A dog with a white and brown face wearing a blue and black plaid harness, sitting on a gray herringbone-patterned armchair against a plain white background.

what to bring

Pets are very welcome, they’re part of the family! We also love props, so bring along whatever makes your little ones’ faces light up.

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03. ordering

A multigenerational family portrait with six people and two dogs, all smiling and seated closely on a white background.

how it works

You’ll return to our studio 1-2 weeks after your session to view your images, and Trevor will help you choose how to display them. Your portraits are ready within 4-6 weeks of ordering.

OUR PRODUCTS

A PHOTOGRAPH KEEPS A MOMENT from fading away

A woman with light brown, wavy hair, wearing green flower-shaped earrings and a matching necklace, is kissing a sleeping baby with a floral headband on a white surface.
Three generations of one family gathered around a wooden crate against a dark teal background, all smiling.

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HOW IT works

  • 01. BOOK YOUR SESSION 📞

    Book online or give us a call on 02894 600111, and we’ll be in touch to arrange a date that suits.

  • 02. YOUR PORTRAIT SESSION 📷

    A relaxed, fun session in our Lisburn studio. Pets and props are very welcome, natural smiles all the way!

  • 03. VIEWING & ORDERING 🖼️

    Return to our studio 1-2 weeks later to view your best images, and Trevor will help you choose how to display them in your home.

  • 04. YOUR PORTRAITS ARE READY 🏡

    Your handcrafted portraits are ready within 4-6 weeks of ordering, ready to hang where they belong: on the walls of your home!

Two young girls with long red hair, both wearing denim dresses, standing barefoot on a white background. They are gazing into each other's eyes, smiling, and holding hands, with their faces close together.
Family of five smiling together against a plain light background in our Lisburn studio.

YOUR QUESTIONS: answered

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  • Absolutely! Pets are very welcome at Helen McDaniel Portrait Studio. Those furry little friends are well and truly part of the family, so we believe they should be in your family portrait.

  • As we are a fine art studio, we don’t sell digital images or loose prints. We specialise in beautiful wall portraits and other presentation products, handcrafted so your images will be preserved for many years to come.

  • We love props! What do you love to do as a family? Is there a hobby or sport that really defines who you are? Bring it all along for your portrait session for absolutely unique and truly personal portraits.

  • Your beautiful portraits will be ready within 4-6 weeks of ordering. Then you can pick them up and hang them where they belong: on the walls of your home!

  • Yes! We’ve got plenty of parking space right at the door and easy access for prams.

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A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITES

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A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITES •

A family of three, with a woman, a man, and a young girl, sitting together on a wooden bench. They are smiling and hugging, with the woman and girl leaning into each other. The man is gently holding the girl, and they are all smiling and enjoying a c
A sleeping newborn baby laying on a beige textured surface, with hands tucked under the cheek, wearing a knit beige garment.
A family of five, including a woman, a man, two boys, and a girl, sitting together close to each other against a white background, smiling.
A man with brown hair and a beard holding a sleeping baby in his arms, against a plain light-colored background.
Two women holding a sleeping baby, close together, smiling gently, in a warm-toned setting.
A family of three lying down together, mum, dad and their red-haired daughter in the centre, happy and close.
Four dogs and a sleeping baby in a bucket of bubbles against a plain light background.

WE KNOW THAT THESE IMAGES ARE forever

Ready to book your family portrait session? We can’t wait to meet you!

Please note, as we are a fine art studio, we don’t sell digital images or loose prints. We specialise in beautiful wall portraits and other presentation products, handcrafted so your images are preserved for many years to come.

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