NEWBORN, MATERNITY, MILESTONES & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
IN HERTFORDSHIRE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & LONDON
One day, your children will search for photographs of your family.
What will they find?
They won't simply be looking to remember what everyone looked like. They'll be looking for where their story began, the people who loved them unconditionally and the place where they always belonged.
Based in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, I specialise in maternity, newborn, milestone and family photography, creating timeless, heartfelt portraits through a relaxed experience that celebrates your family's love and connection.
 
One day, these portraits won't belong to you anymore.
They'll belong to your children.
 
Hey, I'm Mari-Liis
 
Family, newborn, maternity & baby photographer in Hertfordshire and founder of Love Bonds Studio
 
I don't believe family photographs are just for today.
They aren't only for celebrating life's big moments, either.
They are about holding on to the people, love and connections that mean everything to us.
The kind that hang proudly in your home for decades.
The albums your children will one day open with their own families.
The photographs that become impossible to imagine life without.
My sessions are intentionally calm, unhurried and tailored to your family, because the best smiles happen when everyone is having a good time—not when asked to pose on command.
Being a mum myself, and having spent years working with children and families, has taught me a lot about patience, empathy and connecting with children of different ages. It helps me create an environment where everyone can relax, have fun and let their personalities shine.
I've also designed the whole experience—from your first enquiry to receiving your finished photographs—with real families and their everyday challenges in mind. I want bringing everyone together for photographs to feel easy, enjoyable and genuinely worth making time for.
Based in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, I welcome families from across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North West London, including Watford, Chorleywood, Croxley Green, Northwood, Pinner, Ruislip, Harrow, Amersham, Chesham, Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans and surrounding areas.
"Thank you, Mari-Liis! From our very first conversation, you made us feel completely looked after. Our session was so relaxed and personal—it was simply about enjoying time together as a family. Somehow, through a little bit of chaos, you captured us exactly as we are.
These photographs already mean more to us than we ever imagined."
LYDIA & GEORGE
MY SERVICES
 
 
Whether you're expecting your first baby, welcoming a newborn or celebrating your growing family, there's a session thoughtfully designed for every stage of your family life.
 
NEWBORNS
 
 
MILESTONES & BIRTHDAYS
 
 
FAMILY
 
 
MATERNITY
 
Thoughtfully designed for your family.
Beautifully simple.
Unmistakably you.
What makes a Love Bonds Studio session different?
 
Natural & genuine
Real smiles, real connection and photographs full of personality.
Always child-led
No pressure to perform. Just time to play, explore and be themselves in a safe, relaxed environment.
Timeless
Minimal styling and classic portraiture that never go out of style.
Studio, home or outdoors
Choose the setting that feels most comfortable for your family.
 
Calm & relaxed
Personal guidance from your first enquiry to receiving your finished artwork.
Complimentary client wardrobe
A carefully curated collection of outfits and accessories for babies and children.
Artwork made to last
Heirloom albums, fine art prints and wall artwork to enjoy every day.
Flexible
Returning family benefits and payment plans to make investing in your family's portraits easier.
Your family's story deserves to be remembered.
Whether you're celebrating your pregnancy, welcoming a new baby, marking a milestone or simply wanting to capture your family as you are today, I'd love to hear from you and plan a session that feels uniquely yours.
If you'd like to book a session, learn more about pricing or simply ask a question, please send me a message here.
I aim to respond within 1–2 business days (please check your junk folder too, just in case!).
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