Lifestyle family photography in Sydney

Documenting the quiet, beautiful chapters that follow

Parenthood is filled with fleeting seasons. Anticipation, new beginnings, growing connections, and everyday moments that quietly become the most meaningful memories.

My work focuses primarily on maternity and newborn photography, capturing this transformative time with honesty, softness, and care. These sessions are designed to preserve the emotion, connection, and atmosphere of welcoming new life into your world.

My approach

My sessions are calm, natural, and centred around genuine interaction. I encourage you and your loved ones to move freely, play, laugh, and simply spend time together. Rather than directing structured poses, I offer gentle guidance when needed, always prioritising comfort, authenticity, and presence.

This approach allows your photographs to feel timeless, warm, and personal.

Black and white close-up of a newborn curled on soft fabric, highlighting delicate skin, those newborn rolls.
Expecting couple hugging in a sunlit park, her baby bump is visible as they smile and hold each other

The Stories I Document


Maternity sessions are a celebration of anticipation and connection. These sessions focus on capturing the emotion, strength, and beauty of this season as you prepare to welcome your baby.

Maternity


Newborn sessions are slow, intimate, and baby-led. Held in the comfort of your home, these sessions focus on connection, preserving the gentle rhythm of those early days together as a new family.

Newborn


As your family grows, I also offer relaxed family sessions that continue documenting your story. These sessions remain natural and connection-focused, capturing the evolving relationships and everyday magic of family life.

Family

A family of 6 walking along Bronte beach at sunset, waves rolling beside the rocky shoreline
Expecting parents sitting on a sofa, laughing as they playfully hold their young son upside down

Investment

Sessions are thoughtfully tailored to each family and typically include:

✔ An hour long connection-focused session at your home or an outdoor location in Sydney

✔ Personalised preparation and styling guidance

✔ A beautifully curated online gallery

✔ Signature editing in colour and black & white

✔ Access to professional print and album options

✔ Guaranteed delivery of photographs in 4 weeks

I offer gentle guidance with location, preparation, and styling to help you feel comfortable and relaxed. Sessions are designed to move at your family’s pace, allowing babies and children to lead while I quietly document the connection and emotion unfolding naturally.

Photo session starts at : $450

She has such a calm, easy presence and an incredible eye for capturing real, beautiful moments.

During our newborn shoot, our son cried and cluster fed for what I'm sure was the entire session, and somehow she still managed to deliver the most stunning photos. I have no idea how she did it, but I’ll be forever grateful that she captured those precious early days so beautifully.

— Julia & Alex

Frequently Asked Questions

Black and white close-up of a newborn baby feet resting gently in a parent's hand
  • The ideal time for maternity photographs is between 31–35 weeks. During this stage your bump is beautifully defined, while you are usually still feeling comfortable enough to move and enjoy the session. I recommend booking once you reach your second trimester to ensure availability.

  • Newborn sessions are often photographed within the first few weeks after birth, however I document newborns up to 3 months of age.‍ ‍

    Every stage of early parenthood holds its own beauty. In the early weeks, babies are often sleepier and curl naturally into those tiny newborn shapes. As your baby grows, they begin to stretch, open their eyes more, and show early expressions and connection,which is equally meaningful to capture.

  • Newborn sessions are booked around your due date rather than a fixed day. Once your baby arrives, you simply let me know and we will confirm your session time accordingly. I always allow flexibility in my calendar for this reason.

  • Maternity sessions can take place outdoors in nature or at your home, depending on the feeling you are drawn to.

    Newborn sessions are usually held in the comfort of your home, where your baby and family feel most relaxed. This also allows me to document your environment and the early rhythms of your new life together in a natural and meaningful way.

  • My approach is natural and connection-focused. I do not use elaborate props or heavily posed setups. Instead, I gently guide you while documenting real moments — holding, comforting, feeding, and connecting with your baby.

    This allows your photographs to feel timeless, emotional, and personal.

  • Absolutely. These sessions are about documenting your family connection, and loved ones are always welcome.

  • This is completely normal and expected. I work gently and patiently, allowing time for feeding, comforting, and settling. Some of the most meaningful images happen in these quiet, in-between moments.

  • Yes. Many families choose to document both chapters. When maternity and newborn sessions are booked together, a 10% bundle saving is applied.

View the gallery

Sleeping newborn cradled in mum's lap, tiny hands curled and gently protected by loving hands

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Rhea’s newborn photo session

Expecting couple standing on Bronte beach at sunrise, holding each other and smiling

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Julia’s coastal sunrise maternity session

Toddler leaning against mum's belly on a sofa, gently hugging and feeling his little sibling's kicking

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Julia’s at home maternity session

A Natural Continuation

Many of the families I photograph first connect with me through their wedding celebrations. It is an incredible privilege to continue documenting their stories as they step into parenthood and watch their families grow.

If you are planning your wedding and would like to learn more about my wedding photography, you can explore it here.

Black and white candid moment of groom helping bride step on trail.

Let’s Document This Chapter

If this approach resonates with you, I would love to hear about your family and the season of life you are entering. Every session begins with understanding your story and creating a space where you can simply be present together.