Red Peacock Photography
Bedford, MK45 2SF
From £100
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Red Peacock Photography is a wedding and studio photography business based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, run by photographer Nicola. She offers wedding, family, newborn, maternity, engagement, cake smash, brand, and SEND specialist photography. Her style is fresh, natural, and lifestyle-led, using natural light wherever possible. She shoots from her Ampthill studio and travels for location, event, and destination shoots across the UK.
What they hire
- Wedding Digital Package — £2100 All-day coverage from morning preparations through to the first dance, with two photographers. All edited photos are delivered on a USB in a presentation box (watermark and copyright free) plus a personalised online gallery active for one year. A complimentary pre-wedding consultation is included.
- Wedding Digital & Album Package — £2500 Everything in the Digital Package plus two bespoke Lay Flat Storybook Albums — one A3 and one A4, each containing 75–100 images — and an engagement or pre-wedding photo session included at no extra charge.
- Wedding 6 Hour Package — £1400 Six hours of wedding photography with one photographer. You choose the start time to get the right coverage for your day. Includes a personalised online gallery active for one year and a complimentary pre-wedding consultation. A second photographer or an engagement session can be added.
- Intimate Wedding Package — £1200 Three hours of coverage for small, intimate weddings of up to 20 guests. All edited photos are delivered on a USB in a presentation box (watermark and copyright free) plus a personalised online gallery active for one year.
- Destination Wedding Photography — Price on quote Photography for couples marrying abroad. Nicola travels with you to provide consistent communication and a familiar style on the day. Each destination wedding is quoted individually based on your specific requirements and location.
- Engagement / Pre-Wedding Photo Session — £250 A relaxed shoot that helps couples feel comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding day. The session can be personalised with pets, props, or children. Images are also suitable for save-the-dates and wedding stationery.
- Newborn Photo Shoot — £300 A studio session ideally held within the first two weeks after birth, when babies are at their sleepiest. The studio is kept warm and cosy. Includes 25+ edited digital images to download from a personalised gallery (watermark and copyright free). Siblings, parents, and pets are welcome to join.
- Studio Family or Maternity Shoot — £250 A studio-based session at Nicola's Ampthill studio covering maternity or bump photography, or family portraits with a neutral backdrop. Includes 25+ edited digital images to download (watermark and copyright free). Maternity sessions are recommended from 32 weeks of pregnancy.
- Location Family Shoot — Price on quote An outdoor session at a beauty spot or a location of your choice, including home lifestyle shoots. Pets and children are welcome. Includes a personalised gallery of edited digital images to download (watermark and copyright free). Pricing is based on your specific requirements.
- Cake Smash Photo Shoot — £295 A fun studio or outdoor session to celebrate a child's first birthday. Includes a fresh bespoke cake made by Mrs Cakealot in your chosen colour and theme. Includes 20+ edited digital images and a range of backdrops and props to choose from. Dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free cakes are available on request.
- Seasonal Mini Session — £100 A seasonal shoot with 12 edited digital images to download, held in the studio or on location. Sessions run at various points throughout the year — typically Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Christmas. Availability is announced via social media and the mailing list and sessions sell quickly.
- Just As You Are — SEND Specialist Session — Price on quote A bespoke session designed for neurodivergent children and those with additional needs, with no expectations or pressure. Up to three hours are allocated in the diary, allowing time for warm-ups, movement breaks, and sensory regulation at the child's own pace. Nicola — a SEND parent herself — discusses each child's needs, interests, and sensory considerations before the session to tailor it fully.
Questions and answers
- How many photographers attend a wedding?
- The Digital Package and Digital & Album Package each include two photographers for all-day coverage. The 6 Hour Package includes one photographer; a second can be added for £300.
- Are engagement or pre-wedding shoots available?
- Yes. A standalone engagement or pre-wedding shoot costs £250. It is also included at no extra charge in the Digital & Album Package, and can be added to the Digital or 6 Hour Package for £200.
- Do you cover destination weddings?
- Yes. Destination wedding photography is quoted individually based on your location and requirements. Contact Nicola to discuss the details.
- Can family members and pets join a newborn or family session?
- Yes. Siblings, parents, and pets are all welcome in newborn, maternity, and family studio or location sessions.
- When should I book a maternity shoot?
- Nicola recommends maternity sessions from 32 weeks of pregnancy onwards.
- Do you offer sessions for children with additional needs?
- Yes. 'Just As You Are' sessions are designed specifically for neurodivergent children and those with additional needs. Up to three hours are allocated, and Nicola discusses each child's individual needs before the session.
- What are seasonal mini sessions and how do I book one?
- Mini sessions are shorter shoots (15–30 minutes) with 12 edited digital images, priced at £100. They run at seasonal intervals throughout the year and are announced first on social media and via the mailing list. They sell quickly, so following Nicola's social pages is the best way to secure a slot.
- What does a cake smash photo shoot include?
- The £295 session includes 20+ edited digital images, a range of backdrops and props, and a fresh bespoke cake made by Mrs Cakealot in your chosen colour and theme. Dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free cakes are available on request.