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Mackney Portraits

Name: Mackney Portraits
Address: The Polishing Shed, North Mill, Darley Abbey Mills, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE221DZ, GB
Telephone: +441332650076
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.9

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Boutique Photography Studio specialising in Newborn, Baby, Children & Family Portraits,based in Derby Just you, us, our camera and beautiful lighting.
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Hi, I'm Wendy Mackney and welcome to Mackney photography :)

We're an award winning boutique photography studio based in the beautiful Darley Abbey Mills, Derby. Our team have over a decade of experience in portraiture, and specialise in Pregnancy, Newborns, Babies, Children, Family and Boudoir photography. LOCATION:
There are few better places to draw inspiration from then the scenic Darley Abbey, with it’s blend of heritage , tranquility and wildlife. Only 5mins from the main City Centre of Derby, Mackney Photography is based in the beautiful English heritage site in their purpose built photography studio. Inspired by our experiences in London and New York – the studio offers the perfect combination of high ceilings for better lighting, picturesque outdoor park locations just seconds away and an abundance of ideas to really capture you and your family. THE EXPERIENCE:
Looking to experience the perfect portrait? At Mackney Photography we believe in creating lasting images for you and your family to treasure forever. The team believe in spending as much time as possible with you to create the perfect image, keeping it natural yet captivating. No artificial backdrops, no cheesy poses and no false smiles. We pride ourselves on making your experience relaxing and enjoyable, resulting in images so beautiful they will make your heart skip a beat. Every session is unique and we aim to ensure that your experience is suited to who you are as a family and we aim to create stunning wall art to be proud of. We use our digital magic to truly add the finishing touches to your session, bringing out your personality through your photos. For more info check our website: www.mackney.com

For a guide to our products and prices:
www.mackney.com/portrait-photography-prices.php

Please note like all photographic artists we charge according to the experience and quality of our imagery created. This is not a snap shot, we believe in creating lasting memories to be proud of in years to come through our photography. We are affiliated with Pop! Studios (Derby) and BlossomPop (West Bridgford Nottingham)

10/11/2026

💕LAST CALL for Baby of the year 2026! 📸🧸

Our 2026 competition is nearly at the finish line and we’re getting ready to welcome our final little entrants!

All experiences must be completed by 22nd November and with limited spaces remaining, once they’re gone…they’re gone!⏰

If you’ve been thinking about entering your little one, now really is the time to get in touch. We’d absolutely love to welcome you into the studio and capture some gorgeous portraits of your little superstar 🥰

And if you miss out this time, don’t be disheartened!
Our baby of the year 2027 competition will be coming around before you know it. 💕

DM or call 01332 650 076 to enquire about our remaining 2026 spaces or find out more about 2027.

10/11/2026

A woman's best friend… and so much more. 🐾🤍

Meet Bear, Amy's handsome four legged best friend and constant companion.

Always there for the cuddles, the company and all those little moments that make everyday life better, Bear is clearly so much more than a pet... he's family. 🥰

And what a handsome boy he is too! We loved capturing beautiful portraits of Bear and the special bond he shares with Amy. Because sometimes a photograph can say everything without needing a single word. 📸✨

These are the portraits that become treasured reminders of the unconditional love, companionship and friendship our pets bring into our lives.

Thank you, Amy, for bringing your gorgeous boy to us. It was an absolute pleasure capturing your special bond. 🤍🐾

📸 Would you love beautiful portraits of your furry family member? Get in touch today
https://ow.ly/P5Ee5102TH6

09/11/2026

Welcome to the world, beautiful Ellie. 🤍✨

Ellie’s Mum and Dad knew just how precious these first moments would be when they booked their special newborn session... and we couldn’t agree more.

These early days pass by so quickly, which is why capturing all those tiny details is something we love so much.

We captured Ellie cosy, sleepy and beautifully snuggled up with her favourite cuddly toy, along with those precious little features and teeny tiny toes that you could look at forever. 🥹🤍

And of course, we captured Ellie with Mum and Dad too. Because a newborn session isn't just about creating memories of your little one, it’s about capturing you during this incredible chapter of your lives too.

The cuddles, the connection and the beginning of your journey together as a family. 📸✨

One day Ellie will be bigger, those tiny toes won't be quite so tiny, and these sleepy newborn days will feel like a distant memory. But these portraits will bring you right back to this moment.

Thank you for trusting us to capture such a beautiful beginning. Welcome to the world, Ellie. 💕

📸 Would you love to capture those precious first weeks with your little one? Get in touch to book your newborn portrait experience.
https://ow.ly/IQFt5102TFN

06/11/2026

Not one, not two… but THREE gorgeous Lhasapoos! 🐾🤍

Meet Dolly, Willow and Max... three fabulous furry models who brought plenty of energy, personality and fun to their pet photoshoot!

With three dogs in front of the camera, you might think capturing beautiful portraits of them all would be a little tricky… but these three were simply too photogenic! 😍📸

It was a wonderfully lively session, and we managed to capture far more portraits than we originally imagined. From individual portraits showing off their different personalities to those all important photographs of them together, there was certainly no shortage of gorgeous moments.

And one portrait of all three together was so special that it has now become beautiful wall art, ready to be displayed with love and pride in their home. 🤍

Because that's what we love most about what we do, creating portraits of the pets who are such an important part of your family and turning those memories into something you can enjoy every single day.

Three dogs, three personalities and one very special trio. We absolutely loved having Dolly, Willow and Max in the studio! 🥰🐾

📸 Would you love beautiful wall art of your furry family members? Get in touch today: https://ow.ly/a6k85102TBy

05/11/2026

✨YES! We are offering complimentary Christmas sessions in the run up to the holidays 🎄

We are gifting baby/child portraits sessions 🎁 including a 7x5” mounted print.

Yes.. mum, dad, grandparents and even pets can join in too!

Simply DM us or call 01332 650 076 to secure your FREE photoshoot!

05/11/2026

A little man who clearly knows how to work the camera! 🥰📸

Meet handsome little Frankie, who joined us for his Baby of the Year 2026 experience after being entered by his loving Mum, Kim.

Frankie was an absolute pleasure to photograph and clearly loved being in front of the camera! With that gorgeous little face, we can hardly blame him. 💙✨

We were able to capture such a lovely variety of portraits, making use of some of the props we have here at the studio too. Frankie was more than happy to give everything a try but we have to admit, the mini wheelbarrow has to be one of our favourites! 🥹🪴

Those little props can create such fun, characterful portraits and give each session its own personality. And we think Frankie absolutely nailed this one!

Thank you for bringing your handsome boy to see us, Kim. It was such a pleasure capturing these special portraits of Frankie. 🤍

💕 Would you love to enter your little one into our Baby of the Year 2027 competition? Get in touch today to find out more.

📩 DM us or call 01332 650 076.

04/11/2026

🤍The tiniest moments… the biggest love🤍

Those sleepy stretches, tiny fingers, little toes and impossibly small features✨

Our Newborn sessions are all about slowing down, soaking up those precious early days and capturing beautiful portraits of your little one that you’ll cherish long after they’ve grown. 🧸

Because they really are only this tiny once. And these moments deserve to be remembered forever📸

📩DM ur or call 01332 650 076 to find out more about our Newborn photography sessions

04/11/2026

Two stunning cats, two very photogenic models. 🐱✨

Meet Monte and Starkey, two gorgeous Egyptian Mau cats who were an absolute pleasure to have in the studio.

These two beautiful feline friends certainly know how to work the camera! 📸 Their striking looks and individual personalities made for some truly wonderful portraits, and we loved capturing them together as well as individually.

We know their favourite human, Hannah, will treasure these beautiful portraits of her special boys for years to come. 🤍

Because our pets are such an important part of our lives, their portraits deserve a special place in our homes too.

🐾 Would you love beautiful portraits of your furry family members? Get in touch today: https://ow.ly/jyRK5102TtJ

03/11/2026

🐾Three Cocker Spaniels. One photoshoot. Absolute chaos 😆

Honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way🤍🐶

Book your pet photoshoot today. DM or call 01332 650 076

03/11/2026

Meet gorgeous little Olive, our adorable 4 month old Baby of the Year 2026 entrant... and what a little sweetheart she is!

We absolutely loved that Olive came along with something so personal to include in her portraits. Her personalised position with her name on it was the perfect little touch! ✨

And let’s be honest… there’s no chance anyone will forget who they’re voting for! 😂💗 OLIVE! 🌸

Those personal touches are what make a portrait feel so special. They capture not only how tiny and adorable your little one is right now, but also the little things that make this moment uniquely theirs.

Olive was such a gorgeous little model and an absolute pleasure to photograph.

💕 Would you love to enter your little one into our Baby of the Year 2026 competition? Get in touch today to find out more.

📩 DM us or call 01332 650 076.

Address

The Polishing Shed, North Mill, Darley Abbey Mills, Darley Abbey
Derby
DE221DZ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5:30pm
Sunday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441332650076

Website

http://www.mackney.com/, https://members.bipp.com/members/SimonMackney

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