NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOTS IN MELBOURNE

black and white portrait of sleeping newborn baby

Choosing a newborn photographer can be a complicated process, especially for first-time parents


With 17 years of specialised newborn photography experience, your baby’s safety, comfort and wellbeing are always my highest priority. Your newborn session will be relaxed and baby-led, there will be zero expectation for you or your baby to ‘perform’ on cue. We’ll have plenty of time to stop for feeds, cuddles, nappy changes and settling whenever your little one needs it.

Newborn photography sessions take place in my private, purpose-designed studio in Thornbury, in Melbourne’s inner-north. Once you arrive, you can simply sit back and relax while I create the simple, timeless newborn photographs you see throughout my portfolio.

MY NEWBORN Photography Style

Your newborn photos should be all about your baby.


My style is simple, natural, and timeless. I use soft textures and natural tones so your photographs never feel dated. My studio is stocked with blankets, wraps, newborn outfits and a carefully selected range of simple props. You’re also welcome to bring sentimental or cultural items to personalise your session.

Because your baby will never be this tiny again, I like to focus on capturing all their delicate little features you’ll want to remember forever – their curled up legs and tiny toes, perfect fingernails, wispy hair, milk lips and hairy shoulders.

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CHOOSE WHICH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY
SESSION IS RIGHT FOR YOU

Every family’s story begins differently. You may simply want to document the first days with your new baby, or you may want to tell the story from pregnancy through to their arrival.

‘BUBS + US’

NEWBORN + FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT

My ‘BUBS + US’ sessions are a full newborn photoshoot for those wanting to document the story of welcoming their baby to their world.

WHAT TO EXPECT
  • Newborn Photoshoot
  • Parents, newborn, siblings, and dogs are welcome
  • Expert posing guidance throughout
  • Simple, natural styling with textured blankets, wraps, outfits and carefully selected props at your newborn session

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BUMP + BUBS + US

A MATERNITY + NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOT

My ‘BUMP + BUBS + US’ sessions include a maternity photoshoot and a newborn photoshoot, giving you the opportunity to connect the two sessions.

Best suited for those wanting to tell the whole story from pregnancy to your baby’s arrival.

WHAT TO EXPECT
  • Maternity Photoshoot
  • Newborn Photoshoot
  • Parents, newborn, siblings, and dogs are welcome at both sessions
  • Expert posing guidance throughout
  • Use of my curated maternity client wardrobe
  • Simple, natural styling with textured blankets, wraps, outfits and carefully selected props at your newborn session
  • Eligible for a complimentary Newborn Baby Gift Registry
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Remember how tiny they were, right at the very beginning.

WITH A NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOT

WHAT IS A NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOT LIKE?

For many families, coming to your newborn photoshoot may well be the first outing you’ll have with your new baby. So, I aim to make it as relaxing for you as possible, you can sit back and relax with a coffee, until we need you for your photos.

As your little one’s comfort and safety comes first, my sessions are completely unhurried and move at your baby’s pace, typically lasting 2.5 – 3 hours which allows plenty of time to stop for feeding, changing nappies, cuddling and comforting.

Paula was incredibly patient, calm and gentle with our baby. She clearly has a natural way with little ones. The whole process was stress-free, and we never felt rushed.

~ Jaqulin J.

WHAT IF MY NEWBORN DOESN’T SLEEP OR SETTLE?

If the thought of bringing a tiny, unpredictable newborn to a photoshoot feels daunting, I totally understand. But please don’t worry, after 17 years of photographing and settling newborns, patience is one of my superpowers. Your baby doesn’t need to perform for my camera or sleep on demand.

I follow your baby’s cues rather than expecting your baby to follow my schedule. And your baby doesn’t need to sleep for us to create beautiful newborn photographs either. Awake babies give us gorgeous expressions,eye contact and little glimpses of their personality that often become some of their parents favourite photos

CAN WE HAVE FAMILY PHOTOS WITH OUR NEWBORN TOO?

Absolutely. Bubs + Us is a newborn and family photography session, so we’ll photograph your baby alone, with each parent, with older siblings and your whole family together.

I know stepping in front of a camera during those early postpartum weeks might be the last thing you feel like doing, but I strongly encourage you to join in.

Your newborn photographs aren’t only about what your baby looked like. They’re about how impossibly tiny they looked in your arms. The way they curled against your chest. The tender  way your partner held them. Those sneaky kisses you couldn’t resist giving them.
I’ll use flattering lighting, gentle posing and careful angles while keeping the focus on your connection with your baby.

One day your child will look at these photographs too. They won’t see how tired you felt. They’ll see how loved they were from the very beginning.

YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOT QUESTIONS
ANSWERED?

For the sleepy, curled-up newborn photographs you see throughout my portfolio, I recommend scheduling your session within the first 5 to 14 days after birth. During these early days, babies tend to sleep more deeply and naturally curl into those tiny newborn poses.

If your baby is already older than two weeks, you haven’t missed your chance. I photograph newborn babies up to six weeks old and simply adapt the session around your baby’s age, sleep patterns and what they’re comfortable doing.

I recommend booking your newborn photoshoot during your second or third trimester to secure a place in my calendar.

You don’t need to know exactly when your baby will arrive, and because babies arrive on their own schedule, I’ll reserve a flexible window around your due date, then once your baby arrives, simply let me know and we’ll lock in a date.

If your baby is already here and you haven’t booked a newborn photographer yet, don’t panic. Get in touch andI’ll do my best to accommodate a session if my calendar allows.

My Bubs + Us newborn session fee is $200, with newborn photography collections starting from $750.

You don’t need to choose a collection before your photoshoot. You’ll see your finished photographs first, then decide what you’d like to keep.

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All newborn photography sessions take place at my purpose-designed studio in Thornbury, in Melbourne’s inner north.

The studio is fully equipped for newborn photography, with everything we’ll need for your baby’s session including wraps, blankets, outfits and props.

Newborn photography sessions usually take around 2.5–3 hours. This allows plenty of time to work around your baby, we can stop for feeding, nappy changes, cuddles, settling whenever needed. There is no rush all.

Absolutely. Becoming a big brother or sister is a huge milestone, and I love capturing them interacting with their new little brother or sister.

I do not expect or want them to sit perfectly still and smile at the camera on demand, in fact I prefer they are just themselves so I can capture their real personalities.

Yes, absolutely.  Dogs are part of the family too, and they’re welcome to join your ‘Bubs + Us’ newborn photoshoot.

I’ve photographed plenty of newborns with their four-legged big brothers and sisters over the years. I’ll plan these photographs carefully and work around your dog’s personality and comfort level while keeping your baby’s safety at the centre of everything we do.

Let me know when you book that you’d like your dog included so I can plan for them as part of your newborn session.

Yes. All of my collections include digital images, or alternatively, I also offer digital-only collections which start from $750 for Bubs + Us sessions.

YES!
If you’d like to purchase a meaningful gift for a loved one, friend, or colleague, please contact me for more details.

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CONNECT?

Newborn photography is deeply personal, and your session should feel that way too.

Whether you are simply hoping to document the first days with your baby or want to connect maternity and newborn photographs into one story, I’d love to hear what you are planning.

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