This is the age when babies are still very curled up and sleepy. They’re less likely to be distracted by sounds and extra people around, and they haven’t straightened out yet so they’re still very squished up which makes for some super cute photos. But if you’re not fussed about those types of photos you can absolutely do a session when they’re a bit older.

That is totally fine! Some people opt to have photos with their baby once they’re smiling or giggling, sitting up or babbling. It’s completely up to you!

My newborn sessions are generally held in your own home. I know it can seem daunting to think about having your house clean and tody when you’ve just brought home a newborn, but please don’t stress! We usually stick to just a handful of spaces and I’m generally able to do a quick shuffle of things to make sure there’s no washing piled in the background. And honestly, I feel like it might be less hassle than trying to pack up your baby (and everything they need) into the car and drive to a studio location.

I also feel like photographing your baby in your home enables us to document things a bit more organically and authentically. Imagine looking back on these photos in 20 years and being able to remember the bassinet you used, the couch that has since retired, the door frame that became the measuring stick for all the kids. There’s just something extra special about having your child’s home documented too.

I actually love an outdoor newborn session, but it’s definitely quite different than an in home session. For starters there’s the light to consider, and because my outdoor sessions happen prior to sunset, once the sun goes down time is up. So it’s a little less flexible than an in home session. It’s also impossible to get the same types of photos as an in home session, but if you don’t have your heart set on specific images and you love being outside it can be amazing. 

Oh, and weather, because we live in Melbourne. So if you’re due in winter just think through how you and your baby will go in the chilly dusk temperatures.

Of course! In fact, sibling photos might just be some of my absolute favourites! I remember the absolutely heart-melting feeling when I brought home my second baby and watched my toddler love on her. It is definitely worth documenting the earliest moments of the bond that will grow in the years to come! 

1 – 2 hours just depending on how things flow and how everyone is feeling. 

I have a suitcase filled with beautiful blankets and a few gorgeous outfits for your baby that I usually bring along to newborn sessions for you to puruse. I also have a client wardrobe with dresses (mostly breastfeeding friendly) that you’re welcome to borrow for our session. When you book you’ll receive a link to view the options and you can let me know if there’s a dress you’d like me to bring along.

Seperate from your session fee is a collection price. You’ll be able to select which collection once you’ve seen your images, so you can decide based on how much you love your images (hopefully a LOT). Collections start at $350, but most clients spend a total of $800-$1200 with me. If you’d like more details on pricing just complete the form above and you’ll receive access to my price guide.

Babies are unpredictable. So I don’t expect them to sleep the whole time or ‘perform’ perfectly. The beauty of lifestyle photography is that it doesn’t rely on babies being in a deep sleep for poses and costume changes. If baby is crying, you feed your baby, and if you’re comfortable I keeping shooting to capture those moments for you. If baby is awake and looking around, I keep shooting and capture their alertness.

I do a bit of very light posing, but most of your session will be you cuddling, kissing and just generally loving on your little one.