5 tips for a great newborn photo session
Photographing your newborn baby is a huge privilege. It is such an incredibly special time - capturing this significant moment in your life, and capturing your baby now, today, before baby changes and grows tomorrow. To help make your session run smoothly, delete any concerns or burning questions you might have, here are a few easy tips to help you along the way.
Family Memory Video
I created this short family video for a friend of mine who along with her children in a relatively short period of time became very dear not only to me but to my girls too. I wanted to give her something to remember and capture a small piece of her family life here on the Northern Beaches ☺️
Bump and Baby photos with an 8-day old newborn baby
New mum Julie was so pleased she booked in for a newborn shoot when she had her bump maternity photography session, ‘when you book your baby bump session, it’s a no-brainer to book your baby too’, she says.
What is Lifestyle Family Photography?
Lifestyle photography fits somewhere between documentary, editorial and portraiture. Its style is casual and relaxed, capturing genuine, authentic moments and relationships, with a magazine editorial-style look
A motherhood session with artist Mia Oatley
I recently had the pleasure of creating a beautiful shoot with one of Manly’s most inspirational artists, Mia Oatley. Working with Mia was both a genuinely heartwarming and surreal experience, as she brought so much energy, warmth and creativity to the session.
The Gift of the Family Photos
Our session was a Christmas present from my parents-in-law from England who bought us the photography gift voucher. Sam’s parents have already viewed the photos and are beyond delighted with the outcome…
Mosman | Baby and Family Photography
Birthday shopping for Sasha’s husband had always been a challenge, but she usually nailed it with things around travel. Instead, with nowhere to go, she booked a family photo session with their five-month-old baby, Jasper.
Sydney | Fun Family & Maternity Session on the Beach
Second-time mum Jenna didn’t have maternity photos done when she was pregnant with her first child, so she wanted to capture her family second time round.
Freshwater Beach, Sydney | Natural Family Photos
This family of six deserves an award for getting up and being on the beach, ready for their photo shoot at sunrise!
Sydney | Underwater Maternity Photography
More than a portrait, underwater photos are a beautiful, artistic and unique way to capture your pregnancy. The photos celebrate your pregnancy with grace and in nature, especially fitting if you’re a water baby at heart yourself.
Photographing Newborns – to pose or not to pose? It’s a No from us
Like everything we do, our style is n-a-t-u-r-a-l. We love babies as they are, cuddling with you where they feel most comfortable. Awake or asleep. Feeding or crying. And safe. This is known as baby-led posing…
What to wear for your Maternity Photo Shoot
You’re probably finding it hard to wear what you like at this stage of your pregnancy, but don’t let that put you off finding something gorgeous for your session. We’ve got some tips and suggestions – and links to check out at the end.
Work/Parenting Inspo | A new business and two weeks later, a new baby
We photographed local mum and new business founder Sarah Jelly at home in Manly with her newborn baby and family and heard how she opened her studio space only two weeks before her baby arrived. Whoa - two babies born at almost the same time.
Northern Beaches | Family and Maternity Photographer | Celebrating a milestone in a difficult pregnancy
We had the pleasure of photographing pregnant Louise Fuller, her husband, and two daughters. She’s living through her second stressful pregnancy, so it was a joy to capture the time before the birth of her third child in an uplifting way. She kindly - and bravely - shares her story.
What to prepare for your Lifestyle Family Photo Shoot?
Our Lifestyle Family Photography style is based on feeling and looking natural, but a few extras can make you feel better in the pictures, and not regret anything when you look at them afterwards. And like most family outings, a bit of pre-planning can make your session run more smoothly.
Balmoral Beach | Outdoor Newborn Photo Shoot
Bec and her husband Michael opted for an outdoor newborn shoot with a 10-week old baby
Narrabeen | How do you keep childhood magic alive?
Liz Pattenden explains why she jumped in to capture her family on ‘film’, and how her family photos took her down memory lane.
Local Legends | Soul Mamma and Me
Alena and her children seem to share this electric zest for life, love and nature that really pulled at every heart string of mine, and reminded me why family isn’t just about getting the kids off to school and making it through the week - it’s about the tiniest of moments when they pull you aside and say, “Mummy take my hand”. The moment that automatically gets stored into our memory bank, and that we keep for all eternity in our hearts.
Manly | At-home newborn with siblings photoshoot
A new baby meant updating the family photos for Manly mum Candy, her husband Murray, and new big sister Amelia, 2.
What to wear for your family photos?
I work with Little Manly Photography helping families to style their fresh, timeless, lifestyle photos, and you’re not alone – everyone asks what will look great for their family photo session.