You can’t pose a
personality.
But you can capture the magic when it happens
Character-driven Family Photography across Yorkshire, Newcastle, and the Scottish Borders.
Life isn’t beige, and toddlers don’t sit still.
At Kaleid, we trade forced smiles for the vibrant, messy, beautiful truth of your family’s character. We believe that family portraits should be as vivid and unpredictable as life itself, which is why we don’t ask your children to "sit nice" or your teenagers to "look at the camera."
Browse the collectionInstead, we create an energetic, colourful space - either in our Scarborough studio or through our Portable Studio in your own home - where every quirk is celebrated. By combining our heritage as award-winning documentary photographers from York Place Studios, with the incredible clarity of 102MP medium format photography, we document the moments that actually mean everything.
props.
colours.
personality.
Your colourful Yorkshire Kaleid portrait is all about expressing your unique personality
A Family Collaboration of World-Class Storytellers.
Kaleid is a family-run project led by myself (Dominique), my brother Liam, and our Mum, Kathryn. We’ve spent our lives documenting unfiltered stories across the globe as part of York Place Studios. As authors of “Is This Something?” and founders of the Seemingly Insignificant Academy, our philosophy is built on one core belief: that the most profound beauty is found in the real, unscripted moments of life.
Now, we’re bringing that documentary soul into the studio. Inspired by my own children, Maisy and Leo, and our chaotic pack of dogs (Indy, Harry, and Marv), we’ve traded "standard" for vibrant, museum-quality art. We don't believe in rigid roles or stiff poses; we’re a team of creators dedicated to capturing the real magic of your family.
No false smiles or awkward poses, just make the frame your own
Include a unique prop or favourite toy that reveals something about you
Let us capture who you are
We believe that great portraits should truly reflect the person in the frame. If you naturally beam in front of the camera, that’s great, but if that’s not what comes naturally to you, then together we’ll create a frame that celebrates your quiet side. Whether it's a milestone for the kids or a professional headshot that captures your authentic brand identity, we celebrate the real you.
The Palette: We use a huge range of quick-change, brightly coloured signature backdrops to complement your look and personality. Unlike traditional studios, your session includes the Full Digital Master Gallery - a vibrant, diverse archive of every colour we capture.
The Character: Each photograph features a meaningful prop or favourite toy - the things that show your true character. Whether it’s Maisy’s Snoopy, Leo’s fiercely cute frown, a teenager's guitar, or even a favourite pair of boots, these are the details that define a personality.
The Result: Whether your portrait is loud and flamboyant or more subtle and thoughtful, we celebrate the real you, just the way you are.
Photographing every
colour
of your personality
The Collection:
The Legacy
Personal, unique artwork to brighten your home.
As a parent living in Malton, I know we are experts at the "milestones." But at Kaleid, we’re obsessed with the soul of the family at every age.
For the Little Ones: Capturing the magic before the toys end up in the attic.
For the Teenagers: We trade awkward poses for contemporary, gallery-style portraits that document their style and quiet confidence.
The Statement: Everyone is photographed individually, allowing them the space to express themselves. These are designed to be statement pieces - vivid, stylish celebrations of who you are, printed on paper specially selected to complement the vibrancy of the image. As Digitalab Ambassadors, we don't just deliver files; we oversee the creation of museum-quality physical art that carries your family heritage for generations.
Individual portraits,
made to be collections
Kaleid portraits are taken individually but look great as a collection! Create a feature frame portrait with multiple backgrounds and props or make a family collection, with each member of the family free to express themselves within their own frame.
The Studio That Comes To You
World-Class Art, Zero Stress
We know that for families with young children or dogs, a long car journey can feel like a hurdle. Our Portable Studio brings the same high-end studio illumination and 102MP gear we use at our Scarborough flagship, 16 York Place, directly to your door.
From our hubs in Malton, Newcastle, and Scotland, we serve:
York, Leeds, and Harrogate
The Yorkshire Coast & North York Moors
Tyne & Wear and the North East
Lancashire and the Lake District
Lancashire and the Lake District
Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders
The toys will be put away. The teenagers will grow up. The moments will remain.
At the end of the day, we aren't just making pictures; we’re building your family’s visual heritage. We believe that twenty years from now, you won’t be looking for the "perfect" family photo where everyone smiled on cue. You’ll be looking for the one that smells like childhood - the one that shows the real Maisy, the real Leo, and the real you.
We are ready to document your story in all its vibrant, messy, beautiful colour.
Where to find us.
From our flagship Scarborough studio to our Portable Studio hubs in Newcastle, Malton, and the Scottish Borders.
While our heart is at 16 York Place, Scarborough, our mission is mobile. We’ve established creative hubs to bring the Kaleid experience to your doorstep, wherever you call home.
Whether you’re visiting our flagship studio or booking a Portable Studio session in your own home, we provide world-class family photography across the following regions:
The Yorkshire Hub: Serving Scarborough, Malton, York, Harrogate, Whitby, and the North York Moors.
The North East Hub: Led by Liam in Newcastle, serving Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead, and Northumberland.
The Scottish Residency: Frequent sessions available across the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh.
The Northern Belt: Regularly visiting Leeds, Wetherby, and the Howardian Hills.
Whether you’re visiting our flagship studio or booking a Portable Studio session in your own home, we provide world-class family photography across the following regions:
The Yorkshire Hub: Serving Scarborough, Malton, York, Harrogate, Whitby, and the North York Moors.
The North East Hub: Led by Liam in Newcastle, serving Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead, and Northumberland.
The Scottish Residency: Frequent sessions available across the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh.
The Northern Belt: Regularly visiting Leeds, Wetherby, and the Howardian Hills.
Portraiture for Every Milestone.
Specialising in vibrant family portraits, documentary newborn sessions, creative dog photography, and professional headshots for entrepreneurs. From our Scarborough studio to our portable setups in Newcastle, York, and Scotland, we capture the real you.
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