Marianne Taylor Photography | Portrait & Family Photographer in Cornwall

On-location portrait and family photography in North Cornwall. Siren of the Sea sessions, couples, families. Soft, romantic, coastal.

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Solo Portraits: Johanna on Crantock Beach in north Cornwall

June 22, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Cornwall portrait photographer. Solo portraits on Crantock Beach in Newquay by Marianne Taylor.

As I dust off the corners of this blog, I keep finding little sessions that I’ve done here and there over the years that I never blogged. It seems that I wasn’t THAT dormant after all, it’s like I’ve been regularly getting hits of portrait sessions to keep my need for working with humans satiated!… Keep Reading

Harju Family: family & portrait session in Newquay

February 27, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Devon and Cornwall family photography. Outdoor family photography session in Newquay.

Ok, the truth is, it’s been a little while since this session! But as I started dusting things off on the website and blog, I realised there were things I hadn’t blogged yet, as this part of my business has been on a bit of a hiatus. For the past few years, I’ve been focusing on product… Keep Reading

Brand Portraits: Kasha from Snapsha Photography

August 28, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Brand portrait photography in Newquay Cornwall.

Photographers need brand portraits, too! It was so lovely to meet Kasha and traipse around Newquay and the colourful houses of Nansledan with a bunch of balloons in tow. Colour was very much on the agenda for this Cornish brand portrait session. And before you ask, the ‘ugly/funny’ faces animation was very much Kasha’s idea… Keep Reading

Jonnie: male model portfolio session on Fistral Beach in Newquay

April 28, 2019 · 1 Comment

On a still slightly chilly spring day, we had a commercial shoot booked in with Jonnie, and since he drove five hours (!) to come all the way to Cornwall, we decided to also shoot a little beachy portfolio session – would have felt like a waste of all that traveling otherwise! Even though we… Keep Reading

Cornwall model portfolio session: Beth on Crantock beach

February 11, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Beach model portfolio portrait photography in Cornwall by Marianne Taylor.

The dunes on Crantock beach, the wind in her hair, and THAT dress. I mean, this is what Cornwall model portfolio session dreams are made of!

Frøy : beachy model portfolio session in Newquay

November 19, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Frøy fround her way all the way from Norway to study in Cornwall, and while here she’s also found a career in modelling. Looking at these images we shot for her portfolio makes me miss summer so hard! (P.S. we also shot the cutest couple session with Frøy and her boyfriend on this pretty day.)… Keep Reading

Pen & Cam : Cornish farewell couple shoot

November 13, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Last time I photographed Pen & Cam was for their anniversary session right after they had moved to Cornwall. It’s a little bit bittersweet that this next shoot took place at a time when they were getting ready to relocate to Cam’s native Australia. They will be deeply missed by most of Cornwall (no joke,… Keep Reading

The Goldhawk Family : family session in Newquay

November 5, 2018 · Leave a Comment

It was such a pleasure to meet Zanna & Harry (who run the Cornish-based Papio Press) and little Theo for a family session at my local park in Newquay. We were so lucky to catch some beautiful autumn rays, and since Zanna and Harry didn’t have any portraits from their wedding day, we also indulged… Keep Reading

Lydia : autumnal Cornish model portfolio shoot in the dunes

October 30, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Cornwall provides such a gorgeous backdrop to photography and creating portfolio images for local models is something that I really enjoy doing. I love the autumnal beachy tones and warm light that we captured in this portfolio session with Lydia. ‘I found my relationship with Cornwall very early on in my life. For years my… Keep Reading

The Ling Family : Family fun on the beach

October 8, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Over the years, we’ve had a few photographic adventures with Wendy and Martin in places like Paris and London. Now, after having grown into a family of four, they came down to Cornwall for a family shoot on the beach. It was special to get to still feel connected to their journey, as well as… Keep Reading

Frøy & Alex : couple photography in the dunes

July 16, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Frøy, from Norway & Alex, from Devon, have made Cornwall their home while Frøy studies here. On a beautiful hazy summer’s day, we had a little shoot on the beach to create a memory of this time in their lives. ‘Cornwall has been a little adventure, having fires on the beach, swimming before work and… Keep Reading

The Lepola Family : day on the beach family shoot

July 9, 2018 · Leave a Comment

I’ve worked with Hayley & Lucas on commercial photography for some years, and it has been so lovely to see their family grow, first with June and more recently with little Otis. I couldn’t have been happier to spend some time on a beach in Cornwall to capture them and their gorgeous family, making Cornish… Keep Reading

Sophie & Gareth : Midsummer’s couple session in Cornwall

June 26, 2018 · Leave a Comment

It was Midsummer’s Eve and the weather really couldn’t have been more beautiful when we headed out to West Pentire for Sophie & Gareth’s couple session. Sophie loves colour, so we were beyond excited that the poppies were out for us – what could be more perfect than a cliff-top poppy field on a gloriously… Keep Reading

Model portfolio session: beach shoot with Meg

June 20, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Beach model portfolio portrait photography in Cornwall by Marianne Taylor.

The ocean, endless sky, sand between your toes, and a pop of red. What else do you need for a successful model portfolio session? This one with Meg took place on Fistral beach.

Brand Portraits for Creatives in Cornwall

September 15, 2017 · 2 Comments

Brand portraits and headshots for creatives in Cornwall.

Carrie runs Jewelbox Cornwall, a small creative business where she hand paints beautiful frames for people’s heirlooms. It was a joy to take some brand portraits for her new website, even if we were experiencing the strongest winds Cornwall had seen in a while, which made our trip to the beach a literal whirlwind! If… Keep Reading

Cliffside Engagement Session in Cornwall

July 26, 2017 · 4 Comments

Cornwall Newquay engagement couple photography by Marianne Taylor.

Technically, these two cuties are already married, but because of the timing of their nuptials, they didn’t have an opportunity to arrange a proper wedding party until now. While the ceremony on the day will be called a Vow Renewal, the day is most definitely a genuine wedding day for them and their family. They… Keep Reading

Model portfolio session: on the beach with Maisie

July 25, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Beach model portfolio portrait photography in Cornwall by Marianne Taylor.

A warm July sunset, Crantock beach in Cornwall… could there be a lovelier setting for a model portfolio shoot. We managed to cram in two different outfits and plenty of giggles into this quick session with Maisie.

Cornwall model portfolio session: Libby

June 18, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Cornwall beach model portfolio photography by Marianne Taylor.

The weather couldn’t have been more glorious for this model portfolio session on Crantock beach in Cornwall with Libby. That’s what I call a blue sky! If you need to build your portfolio, you can find information on model portfolio sessions here.

Editorial Portraits : sunset surf

April 10, 2017 · 1 Comment

Cornwall surf lifestyle photography with Lucie Donlan by Marianne Taylor.

A sure sign of summer approaching Cornwall is when the evenings get longer and it’s warm enough to pop out for a sunset surf under a perfectly pink sky. This shoot felt like blowing off of the cobwebs of winter, and feeling alive again! Just how amazing is that sky? THE TEAM Photographer: Marianne Taylor… Keep Reading

Editorial portraits : it’s a surfer’s life

August 24, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Cornwall lifestyle portrait photography. Click through to see more magic by the ocean!

Lucie is a new ‘Flavour Enthusiast’ and brand ambassador for Little’s Coffee, and recently we shot some editorial portraits of her for the flavoured coffee brand. You can see Lucie’s introduction interview over on their blog. THE TEAM Photographer: Marianne Taylor Model: Lucie Rose Donlan Coffee: We are Little’s Surfboard: Adam’s surfboards

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