Aberdeenshire ‘baby whisperer’ up for national prize

A multi-award-winning photographer could soon be having to make more space in her trophy cabinet after being shortlisted for two more national prizes.

Alford’s Donna Gray, who launched Small Prints Photography five years ago, has been chosen as one of the finalists in the Prima Baby Awards 2016.

And has also reached the final of the fiercely contested Guild of Photographers Newborn Image of the Year Competition for her innovative baby images.

Mrs Gray, who has also gained recognition in the “Mumpreneur” UK honours list, said: “Just being nominated for these sort of awards is a reward in itself.

“The guild is a fantastic organisation and the standards are very high.

“Prima is such a big magazine and I’m honoured to have been shortlisted, to have my wee business featured beside massive national brands is just amazing.

“These awards recognise the very best products and services available in the baby and parenting industry. I’m on cloud 9 at the moment”

The proud mother of six works from her studio near Alford, Aberdeenshire creating memorable photographs of newborn babies posed in distinctive settings.