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Preparing for your newborn photoshoot

Preparing for your baby photoshoot

Firstly, CONGRATULATIONS!! You have entered a new and wonderful phase of your life. You have this perfect, precious addition to your family. Life with your newborn will have it’s ups and downs – but mostly they will be a delight and wonder in your life.

So, now is the time to start building your keepsakes and recording the moments of their life. In only a couple of months you will discover it difficult to remember your big infant as that tiny baby that has just joined you.

At Portraits2Go.co.uk we want to make certain your newborn photo session is as painless as possible. We know you already have a lot going on. Don’t stress – your shoot will be a nice and painless affair. Continue reading Preparing for your newborn photoshoot

Christmas Is Coming! Great Gift Ideas for You

Christmas Is Coming! Great Gift Ideas for You

OK, we know this is a little early to be getting into the Christmas spirit, but we want to give you some Christmas ideas now so there is plenty of time to get them ready. It is also a great chance to cross things off your Christmas shopping list!

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Wall Art. We have a gorgeous range of framed and mounted pictures you can select, including traditional wooden frames and modern, contemporary acrylic and aluminum mounts for your images.

Acrylic Key Rings & Fridge Magnets. These make great stocking fillers!

Calendars. You can choose from 12 month full page calendars or mini desk calendars.

Coffee Table Books Have your own coffee table book of your photos. We have simple, linen finish books through to luxurious leather and contemporary acrylic covers. A range of sizes is available from 8 x 8 inches to 24 x 26 inches.

Coffee Mugs. Fun pictures are great to put onto coffee mugs. They will make you smile every time you pick them up.


We can also print to a range of other items, such as clothes, mouse pads, stationery, bags and more. If you have something in mind then please get in touch on 07802466302 or email smile@Portraits2Go.co.uk 

and we will do our best to help.

Family Photography in Belfast

Family is important. It’s good to make memories and record family relationships on a regular basis, and to capture images that will be good enough to frame and hang in the family home. Traditionally, this is the work of the professional photographer, who has the proper training, equipment and experience to produce fantastic images. 

So, we always welcome families to the studio at Dundonald – like these three happy sisters…

Sleeklens -Workflow for Portraits

I’m a recent convert to Adobe Lightroom.  When digital photography became a serious possibility in the professional photography world, I quickly realised that I was going to need Photoshop skills, but having learned the basics of Photoshop, I was disinclined to have to learn even more new skills. The phrase, ‘Old dogs, new tricks’ comes quickly to mind.  So despite all the seminars and articles extolling the virtues of Lightroom’s Cataloging and Developing capabilities, I flatly refused to have anything to do with it.  Ok.  I’m a Luddite! Continue reading Sleeklens -Workflow for Portraits