Portrait Photographer Aberdeen
Timeless Portrait Experiences for Children, Dancers & Families
Dance. Magic. Memories.
Professionally Guided Portrait Experiences
Specialist in Childhood Portraiture
Over 20 Years
Working With Children
BEAUTIFUL, BESPOKE ARTWORK FOR
YOUR HOME
Creating memories that last
a lifetime
Because Childhood Changes Faster Than We Expect
Children’s Photographer Aberdeen
One minute, they’re proudly showing you their first dance shoes. The next, they’re heading off to secondary school and wondering why you’re getting emotional looking through old photographs.
Childhood has a way of changing quietly. The little expressions, the missing teeth, the confidence they gradually grow into and the things they love most right now all become part of their story.
At Kingshill Studios, I create beautifully styled portrait experiences designed to preserve these stages before they become memories.
Whether your child is stepping into a magical fairy forest, proudly wearing their school uniform, celebrating their love of dance or gathering together for a family portrait, every session is carefully planned and professionally guided to create timeless images you’ll treasure for years to come.
Because one day, these photographs won’t simply remind you how they looked.
They’ll remind you who they were.
A Portrait Experience Designed Around Your Family
From your first enquiry to receiving your finished portraits, every step has been carefully designed to feel straightforward, enjoyable and personal.
Whether you're looking for family portraits, magical childhood experiences, school portraits or dance photography, we'll find the perfect session for your family.
You'll receive guidance on clothing, preparation and everything you need to know before your session, so you can arrive feeling relaxed and confident.
Every portrait session is professionally guided throughout, helping children feel comfortable while creating beautifully styled and polished images.
You'll be invited to view your finished gallery, choose your favourite portraits and decide how you'd like to enjoy them - as beautiful wall art, albums or digital memories.
Portrait Experiences
Every stage of life brings moments worth remembering.
At Kingshill Studios, each portrait experience has been thoughtfully designed to celebrate confidence, imagination, achievement and family connection through beautifully crafted photography.
Whether you’re looking to capture your child’s love of dance, preserve family memories, celebrate the school years or step into one of our magical themed experiences, you’ll find a session designed to create portraits you’ll treasure for years to come.
Meet Susan
Before I became a photographer, I spent 23 years working in education.
I was a primary school teacher, Headteacher and later a Quality Improvement Officer with Aberdeenshire Council, supporting schools across the region. I also worked with Education Scotland as part of school inspection teams throughout Scotland.
Working with children has always been at the heart of everything I do.
Today, Kingshill Studios specialises in portrait experiences that celebrate childhood in all its wonder, imagination and confidence. From magical fairy adventures and school portraits to family photography and dance sessions, every experience is carefully designed to create timeless portraits that tell a family’s story.
My background in education gives me a unique understanding of children. I know how to build confidence, encourage reluctant smiles and help children feel comfortable in front of the camera. Whether a child is naturally outgoing or a little more reserved, creating a relaxed and positive experience is always my priority.
Outside the studio, family remains at the centre of my world. I’m the proud mum of two grown-up sons, auntie to five nieces and a nephew, and great-auntie to a very precious little girl who constantly reminds me just how quickly time passes.
Perhaps that’s why the photographs I create mean so much to me.
I know that the little smiles, favourite costumes, missing teeth and proud milestones that feel ordinary today will one day become the memories families treasure most.
That’s why every session is created with one simple purpose:
To preserve the moments you’ll one day wish you could revisit.