''With care and heart, I capture what matters most.
Thank you for trusting me with your memories.''
Irene Chaikeen
Irene Chaikeen
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Olivia & Dumitru Birca
We are absolutely thrilled with our family photos! From the moment we met Irene, her warm and joyful energy made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. She has a magical way of capturing the most authentic moments - from our toddler's mischievous giggles to the quiet, tender snuggles with our newborn.
The Thompson Family, South Woodford
“Irene captured our daughter’s newborn photos in Wanstead — the images took our breath away! So natural yet artistic.”
The Reynolds Family, Primrose Hill
We were in awe watching Irene work her magic — the way she swaddled our Noah with such gentle precision, arranging every fold to create those dreamy compositions. Meanwhile, her husband masterfully orchestrated the studio lighting, capturing each setup with flawless technical skill. The final album (designed by him!) feels like a cherished storybook of our baby’s first days.
Freja & Magnus Sørensen, St. John’s Wood
We wanted zero props, zero fuss — just raw connection. Irene’s mastery of directional light gave us exactly that: our son’s first yawn caught like a Nordic sunrise. Stark. Powerful. *Hygge* in its purest form.
Dr. Wei Zhang & Emily Li, Canary Wharf
In our culture, newborn photos shouldn’t be shouted. Irene’s muted palette and precise use of shadows created something rare: images that feel timeless and deeply personal.
Élodie & Sebastian Laurent, South Kensington
Coming from Paris, we feared London photographers might lack that certain… *je ne sais quoi*. Irene proved us delightfully wrong. Her studio lighting mimicked our favourite Musée d’Orsay paintings, while the black-and-white naturals made me weep. *C’est la perfection maternelle.
Dame Victoria & Sir Richard Ellsworth, Kensington
One doesn’t commission newborn photography lightly. Irene approached our grandson’s session with the professionalism of a surgeon and the eye of a Renaissance master. The chiaroscuro effect she created using controlled studio lighting deserves to be in a Mayfair gallery. A privilege to have found her.
Aisha & Thomas Greenwood, Richmond
After three children, we thought we knew what to expect from newborn photos. Irene proved us utterly wrong. Her studio lighting technique for our twins was surgical in its precision, yet the final images radiate such tenderness.
Oliver & Charlotte Pembridge, Chiswick
Irene has this incredible gift for capturing the fleeting moments of a newborn. The way she works is pure art. We now have a wall of frames that make us stop every time we pass by.
Rahul & Sophie Patel, Hampstead
As first-time parents, we wanted someone who’d capture our son’s quiet alertness not just ‘sleeping baby’ clichés. Irene’s mix of natural light and soft studio touches gave us frames full of personality. Even my sceptical husband teared up seeing the gallery!
Eleanor & James Whitmore, Chelsea
We were drawn to Irene’s ability to balance studio precision with organic warmth no stiff poses or harsh shadows, just our daughter’s delicate features illuminated perfectly. These aren’t just photos, they’re heirlooms.