Hi, I’m Mags
— the face behind M Banka Photography
I believe the most meaningful photographs are the ones that make you feel something years later.
My style is natural, warm, and storytelling-led, focusing on genuine connection rather than stiff posing. I want your session to feel relaxed and enjoyable from start to finish — so you can simply be yourselves while I capture the moments that matter most.
Based in the Scottish Borders and photographing families, couples, and weddings across Scotland.
Newborn Photographer - Scottish Borders
Because They’ll Never Be This Tiny Again
The newborn days pass in a blur of cuddles, sleepless nights, and overwhelming love.
Before you realise it, everything changes.
Newborn sessions are calm, baby-led, and designed to preserve those tiny details and early connections you never want to forget.
Natural Maternity Photographer in the Scottish Borders
Pregnancy is one of life’s most emotional and transformative chapters — beautiful, exciting, exhausting, and over far too quickly.
Maternity sessions are relaxed, natural, and designed to celebrate this moment before everything changes.
Whether outdoors in the Scottish Borders or in the comfort of your home, I focus on capturing connection, anticipation, and the quiet beauty of motherhood.
PERFECT FOR:
✔ First-time mums
✔ Growing families
✔ Natural outdoor sessions
✔ Relaxed, non-awkward photography
Family Photographer - Scottish Borders
Family Photography That Captures the Love, Laughter & Beautiful Chaos
Children don’t need to sit still to create beautiful photographs.
The best family images come from movement, connection, cuddles, laughter, and all the little in-between moments that make your family yours.
My sessions are relaxed, playful, and pressure-free.
Available:
in the studio
or
outdoors across the Scottish Borders.
Natural Children’s Photographer in the Scottish Borders
Children change so quickly — their expressions, personalities, laughter, and little habits evolving every year.
My children’s photography sessions are playful, relaxed, and designed to capture genuine personality rather than forced smiles.
Whether shy, energetic, curious, or chaotic, I create images that feel authentic to your child and your family.
Fun & Natural Smash Cake Photography in the Scottish Borders
Your baby only turns one once.
Smash cake sessions are joyful, messy, hilarious, and full of personality — the perfect way to celebrate your little one’s first birthday milestone.
These relaxed sessions capture genuine reactions, laughter, curiosity, and all the beautiful chaos that comes with turning one.
SESSION OPTIONS:
✔ Simple neutral or themed setups
✔ Balloon & birthday styling
✔ Family photos included
✔ Splash bath finish available
Wedding Photographer in the Scottish Borders
Wedding Photography That Lets You Stay Present in the Moment
Your wedding day goes by faster than you expect.
The nervous excitement before the ceremony.
The tears during speeches.
The laughter, hugs, and quiet little moments in between.
My documentary-style approach captures your day naturally and authentically — without turning it into a staged photoshoot.
Perfect for couples who:
✔ Hate awkward posing
✔ Want relaxed, emotional photos
✔ Care more about moments than perfection
✔ Want to actually enjoy their wedding day
Event Photographer in the Scottish Borders
Event photography that captures moments as they naturally unfold, with a calm, unobtrusive approach and a focus on real connection and atmosphere.