''With care and heart, I capture what matters most.
Thank you for trusting me with your memories.''

Irene  Chaikeen

REVIEWS. Irene Chaikeen | Maternity and newborn photoshoot in Essex/London

Mariam & Giorgi Kobalia, London

We are absolutely in love with our family photos! Irene has an incredible gift for capturing joy. She worked her magic, creating natural, heartfelt moments that feel truly us. Her patience with our chaotic-but-happy crew was remarkable. These photos are more than just pictures, and we’re so grateful to Irene for preserving them so beautifully.

REVIEWS. Irene Chaikeen | Maternity and newborn photoshoot in Essex/London

Elena and Artem Arseni, Hemel Hempstead

We are completely in love with the beautiful moments Irene captured of our family! From the first click, she made us feel at ease, turning what could have been a chaotic session with our little ones into a joyful, effortless experience. How she interacted with our children, drawing out their natural smiles and playful energy, was magical.

REVIEWS. Irene Chaikeen | Maternity and newborn photoshoot in Essex/London

Olivia & Dumitru Birca, London

We are 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.

REVIEWS. Irene Chaikeen | Maternity and newborn photoshoot in Essex/London

The Thompson Family, South Woodford

Irene captured our daughter’s newborn photos in Wanstead. The images took our breath away! So natural yet artistic.

REVIEWS. Irene Chaikeen | Maternity and newborn photoshoot in Essex/London

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.

REVIEWS. Irene Chaikeen | Maternity and newborn photoshoot in Essex/London

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.

REVIEWS. Irene Chaikeen | Maternity and newborn photoshoot in Essex/London

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.

REVIEWS. Irene Chaikeen | Maternity and newborn photoshoot in Essex/London

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.

REVIEWS. Irene Chaikeen | Maternity and newborn photoshoot in Essex/London

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.

REVIEWS. Irene Chaikeen | Maternity and newborn photoshoot in Essex/London

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.

REVIEWS. Irene Chaikeen | Maternity and newborn photoshoot in Essex/London

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.

REVIEWS. Irene Chaikeen | Maternity and newborn photoshoot in Essex/London

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!

REVIEWS. Irene Chaikeen | Maternity and newborn photoshoot in Essex/London

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.

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