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Paul’s Studio, established in 1991, is a boutique newborn and family portrait photography studio located in Southend, Essex, offering timeless imagery and a truly high-end photography experience. For over 30 years, we’ve been creating beautiful, emotive portraits in a calm and welcoming environment, where families feel relaxed and cared for. Every newborn session is handled with patience, expertise, and the utmost attention to detail, ensuring babies are safe, comfortable, and beautifully captured. From the initial consultation to the final artwork, we pride ourselves on exceptional service, premium products, and an unhurried, personal experience designed to celebrate family, connection, and life’s most precious moments. We value every piece of customer feedback, using it to continually refine and elevate the experience we provide, ensuring each family leaves with portraits to treasure for generations.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

maternity shoot at Paul’s

I had a maternity shoot at Paul’s studio knowing that this was my last pregnancy. I never feel great when pregnant but I embraced the moment and was made to feel comfortable and safe in the studio. We did a range of shots, some with and some without my other children - when they got a little bored they were encouraged to get stuck in to the action shots and shake my dress. It was a lovely, fun session and I came away with some beautiful beautiful memories and pictures. We’ve been using Paul’s for years and will continue to do so. Thank you so much :)

August 12, 2026
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Thank you so much for your lovely words, Holly! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you felt comfortable throughout your photoshoot and that your little ones had such a wonderful time. It was a pleasure having you all in the studio, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing shoots

We’ve been going to Paul’s Studio for years now, starting when my son was just a few months old for Watch Me Grow. He’s now nearly 9, and we’ve also had the pleasure of doing the same with our daughter, who is nearly 4.

This time we went for the superhero photoshoot, and the kids had such a brilliant time! Gemma was absolutely fantastic with them and made them feel so comfortable, kept them entertained and really brought out their personalities. They had so much fun! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

We’ve always had such a lovely experience at Paul’s Studio, and it’s so special being able to look back at all the photos and see how much the children have grown over the years.

Thank you to the whole team for another wonderful experience.

August 3, 2026
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Reply from Pauls Studio

Thank you so much for your lovely words, Shanice! It has been such a pleasure capturing your family’s special moments, and we’re so glad to hear that your little ones had such a wonderful time at their Superheroes photoshoot. We can’t wait to welcome you all back to the studio again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Maternity Photoshoot Experience – Highly Recommended

I had my maternity photos taken by Gemma at Paul’s Studio, and the entire experience was wonderful from beginning to end.

Paul and Gemma were both incredibly welcoming, and the studio itself felt like a dreamy, calming space that instantly put us at ease. We were even invited to a same-day viewing, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the experience feel even more special.

We left absolutely delighted with our photos. 10/10 — highly recommended and definitely worth a visit!!!

July 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I attended a photography training…

I attended a photography training course held by Paul on 7th June. The course was excellent and a fantastic first step into the basics of photography. Paul was friendly and facilitated a really welcoming group, attended by myself and 3 other delegates. He took time to understand what we each wanted from the training, and spent time coaching and offering feedback to us individually. I would recommend to anybody else wishing to expand on their knowledge of photograghy.

June 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely relaxing studio made us feel…

Lovely relaxing studio made us feel comfortable and amazing with our grandchildren who loved the experience

March 28, 2026
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Thank you for your lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your experience with us.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

the staff at paul’s studio were…

the staff at paul’s studio were extremely welcoming and supportive, they made sure me and my new born were as comfortable as possible offering drinks throughout the shoot and a private room to go into for anything we needed like feeding, changing etc…
definitely recommend and will be returning.
thank you!!

March 13, 2026
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Thank you so much Bethany. It was lovely to meet you all.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a fantastic way to capture…

What a fantastic way to capture memories. The photoshoot was so relaxing and professional and the photos were amazing-we struggled to choose so found a package to have them all. We can not recommend Paul’s enough and will definitely return again! Thanks so much!

February 19, 2026
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Thank you for your lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly staff

Very friendly staff, always welcome you with a smile. Very patient and friendly with my children during the photoshoot. Would definitely recommend. Will be going again for another shoot!

February 9, 2026
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Thank you Suzi. It was lovely to meet you and your family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paul's Studio

We recently had a photo shoot done for our newborn daughter and my 7-year-old son, and we couldn’t be happier with both the experience and the results. I chose to return because I previously had photos taken here when my son was born and was very pleased, and once again they did not disappoint.

The photos are absolutely beautiful and capture such special moments. A special thank you to Gemma, who took the photos — she was wonderful, patient, and made us feel completely at ease. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable.

We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for beautiful photos and a lovely experience.

February 11, 2026
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Reply from Pauls Studio

Thank you Sam. It was lovely to see you again and meet your little one. I'm glad you enjoyed your experience again.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gemma ensure we felt comfortable and…

Gemma ensure we felt comfortable and confident during our shoot. My daughter doesn't have a lot of confidence and Gemma really helped with this. Paul's studio team are all lovely too and super friendly. Thank you so much for our pictures

February 13, 2026
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Reply from Pauls Studio

Thank you for your kind words Cherise! We are so happy to hear you had such a lovely experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had such a fun family photoshoot

Had such a fun family photoshoot! Couldn’t recommend it enough, will be returning!

February 10, 2026
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Thanks Eloise, it was lovely to meet you all

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful

Really pleased with our pictures from Paul’s Studio. The whole experience was great, the studio and the team are lovely and the pictures are beautiful.

February 4, 2026
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Thank you for your lovely feedback. So glad you enjoyed your experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stunning photos that I'll treasure forever

I've had a few photoshoots with Leah at Pauls Studio; two newborn shoots and multiple family shoots. Every time the whole team has been welcoming and friendly, making the experience enjoyable and as stress free as possible. They've captured stunning photos of my boys that I'll treasure forever. I've purchased a mixture of digital images, keepsake albums and framed prints and every product has been great quality. Would highly recommend!

August 11, 2025
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Reply from Pauls Studio

Thank you Gemma! It's always wonderful to photograph your lovely family.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pauls studio exceeded our expectations

Pauls studio exceeded our expectations. We had a shoot for our newborn. It was great value with the shoot and a framed print for £59. We ended up purchasing additional pictures and the quality was outstanding. Gemma who took our pictures was amazing with our baby; really calm and patient. The whole experience was amazing and we’d absolutely recommend to anyone!

February 10, 2026
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Reply from Pauls Studio

Thank you for your lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your experience with us.

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