TIO Photography

TIO Photography: newborn and family portraiture in Aberdeen

TIO Photography is a photography studio based in Aberdeen (Scotland) specialising in newborn, maternity, children and family portraits. Its owner, Tosin Iyawo Ogaga, works from a home studio in Bucksburn and serves clients from all over the North-East of Scotland. The business focuses on portrait photography and creating family memories, with sessions that can take place in the studio itself, at the client's home or outdoors.

Specialities and types of session

The studio states that it specialises in four main areas: newborns, maternity, children and family portraiture. In addition, the website shows galleries and specific services such as:

• Newborn photography.
• Maternity sessions, presented as «Belly Bump Stories».
• «Cake Smash» sessions.
• Family portraits, under the name «Family Connections».
• Professional portraits and headshots («Portraits and Headshots»).
• Seasonal themed sessions («Seasonal Minis»).

Studio and home service

The main studio is a home space in Bucksburn, Aberdeen, which the photographer describes as a comfortable and safe environment, with continuous cleaning and disinfection. For sessions, the studio has various props and printed backdrops that allow each session to be styled in a personalised way. When the client requests it, TIO Photography travels to the home or to outdoor locations; in those cases, some props may not be available.

Background and working method

The studio's owner came to photography through her father, who photographed events and family gatherings. After his death when she was 16, she gradually took on the role of photographer at events for friends and family, including a friend's wedding for which she had to stand in for an absent photographer and with whose material, taken on a mobile phone, she put together an album. Her previous training as an engineer, she explains, gave her a special attention to safety and detail, aspects she applies to handling babies during sessions. The website indicates that the move to full-time photography was a gradual transition.

Clientele and session experience

The studio caters to families, pregnant women and parents of newborns, and emphasises clients' comfort during the session. The testimonials published on the website highlight the patience and adaptation to the needs of those attending, including older relatives, as well as the quality of the images and the care received. The photographer presents herself as someone used to dealing with children and babies and able to put them at ease.

Access and contact

Hours: Monday to Saturday