Newborn · Family · Christenings · Celebrations — Spennymoor, County Durham
Life's quiet milestones,
beautifully remembered.
I'm Karolina — a photographer based in Spennymoor, County Durham, capturing newborns, families, christenings and the celebrations that bring your people together. Relaxed, unhurried and always at your pace.
Karolina Tasak — Spennymoor, County Durham
About
A return, with intention.
Photography has been my quiet language for as long as I can remember. For some seasons of life, motherhood took the lead — and rightly so — but the camera never left my hand. Now, with two confident feet on the ground, I'm stepping back into it as a profession.
My work lives in the in-between: the fingertip on a parent's palm, the sigh before sleep, the look exchanged across a room full of the people you love. I photograph in a soft, editorial style — warm tones, honest light, compositions that feel composed but never staged. Sessions take place in my home studio in Spennymoor, County Durham, or out at your venue, church or celebration — always calm and at your own pace.
"The quietest moments deserve the most thoughtful frames."
Selected work
Portfolio
A growing archive of newborn, family and christening stories.
Sessions & celebrations
Every session — gently crafted.
A calm, unhurried experience in my home studio. You receive a curated gallery of professionally edited photographs to keep, share and print — a quiet record of the moments that matter most.
01 — The session
A relaxed 1–2 hour shoot at my warm, light-filled home studio in Spennymoor, County Durham. Relaxed pace, no rushing.
02 — The gallery
10–15 hand-edited images sent by email in a private online gallery within two weeks. Prints available on request for a small additional charge based on size and quantity.
03 — The exchange
Signed consent to use selected images in my portfolio, website and social channels.
Beyond newborn and cake smash sessions, I also cover weddings, baptisms, family celebrations, surprise engagements and mobile or on-location photography — pricing for these is tailored to each occasion, so please feel free to enquire and I will respond personally.
Investment
The Session
Newborn & Family or Cake Smash
£150
Newborn or cake smash session · all-inclusive
- · Up to 2 hours, baby-led pace
- · Newborn & full family portraits
- · Home studio in Spennymoor, County Durham
- · Wraps, outfits & props provided
- · 10–15 hand-edited images
- · Private gallery by email within 2 weeks
Bring a favourite toy or keepsake for a personal touch. Prints available on request for a small additional charge.
Book a sessionMore ways to work together
Other sessions
Family Portraits
£150
Standard session price
Relaxed, natural portraits of the whole family — siblings, grandparents and even the dog. Up to 2 hours at my home studio, with 10–15 hand-edited images delivered to a private gallery.
EnquireSurprise Engagement
Tailored
Price based on your plans
Planning to pop the question? I'll stay discreetly out of sight and capture the moment as it unfolds, followed by a few portraits of you both. Every proposal is different, so please get in touch directly and we'll plan it together.
EnquirePlanned Weddings
From £150
Plus travel & on-location costs
Intimate weddings and ceremonies, photographed with the same gentle, unposed approach. The £150 session rate applies, plus on-location travel and any costs related to your day's particular needs — I'll send a clear quote on enquiry.
EnquireChristmas Sessions
Coming soon
Bookings & prices announced shortly
Magical festive mini-sessions — twinkly lights, cosy outfits and your little ones' smiles in a warm seasonal set. Dates and prices are coming soon; feel free to register your interest now.
EnquireKind words
From families I've photographed
"Karolina was absolutely brilliant with my newborn little girl who was wide awake for most of the shoot and Karolina made it calming and captured some amazing photos of her and me and my partner as a family. She made us feel very welcomed and couldn't recommend someone better to go to."
Tilly
Newborn session, Crook
"Calm, professional and so gentle with our baby. We came home with images we'll treasure forever. Worth every second."
Sophie R.
Family session, Spennymoor
"Beautiful work and a beautiful experience. Karolina has a real eye for the small, quiet details — exactly the photos we wanted."
The Hartley Family
Newborn session, County Durham
Your session
What to expect
01
Before
We chat about your family, your occasion and the look you love. I share a simple prep guide and what to wear.
02
Arrival
You come to my warm, light-filled home studio in Spennymoor. Tea, biscuits, no rush.
03
The shoot
Unhurried and relaxed. Soft natural light, honest moments and the little details that tell your story.
04
After
A private online gallery of 10–15 hand-edited images sent by email within two weeks. Prints available on request for a small extra charge.
FAQ
Good things to know.
Where do sessions take place?+
Newborn, family and cake smash sessions take place in my warm, calm home studio in Spennymoor, County Durham. Christenings, weddings and celebrations are photographed at your church or venue.
When is the best time for a newborn session?+
The sweet spot is between 5–10 days, when newborns sleep deeply and curl naturally for those classic poses. That said, it's never too late to enquire — I completely understand that the early days aren't always easy, and beautiful sessions can still be done beyond that window. Get in touch whenever feels right for you.
How long does a session take?+
For studio sessions, plan for 1–2 hours. Studio sessions are never rushed — we pause for feeding, cuddles and breaks whenever needed. Christenings and events are tailored to the length of your day.
When will I receive my photos?+
Your private online gallery of 10–15 hand-edited images is sent by email within two weeks of your session, ready to download and share.
Are prints available?+
Yes — prints are available on request for a small additional charge. The price depends on the print size and quantity. Just let me know what you'd like after viewing your gallery.
What's provided at the session?+
Everything is taken care of — wraps, outfits, props and toys are all provided in my home studio. You're welcome to bring your own favourite toy or keepsake too if you'd like a personal touch in your photos.
What's included in a session?+
A full newborn or cake smash session at my home studio, professional editing, and a private online gallery of 10–15 hand-edited images — all for £150.
Do you travel?+
Yes — for christenings, weddings and celebrations I come to you across County Durham and the North East. Studio sessions take place in my home studio in Spennymoor.
Book a session
Reserve your session.
Share a few details and I'll come back within 48 hours to confirm your date and next steps. Whether it's a newborn session, a christening or a family celebration, let me know the date and a little about your plans. If you're expecting, your due date works perfectly.
Prefer a chat first? Send a general message via the contact form or reach me on WhatsApp.
Get in touch
Let's create something quietly beautiful.
Tell me a little about your family, your occasion and the kind of images you dream of. I respond to every message personally within 48 hours.