Lily- 5 days new

Is this not the cutest little gal you have ever seen. Little Lily was just 5 days old when I photographed her as a tiny newborn. She slept for the whole hour, what a little dream.

Noella, Perth Newborn Photoshoot

Noella was the sweetest little gal, just 5 days old and the perfect model, making my job as a newborn photographer so easy! I mean just look at that little face!

When is the perfect time for a newborn photoshoot you ask? For these free sleepy newborn images I recommend 2-12 days, while they’re still sleepy and so easy to put to sleep and move around. But if you’ve missed the boat or you aren’t feeling up to them just yet there is no real perfect time, when they’re older it sometimes just takes a little longer to get them to sleep or to move them around but its still so worth capturing, as everyone always says they grow soooo fast and this is the perfect way to freeze this ever fleeting moment in your families life!

The next question I get asked a lot is do we need to prepare anything? Nope not really! I bring the blankets, cover, wraps, baskets. A little bow is sometimes a super cute addition if you have one and if you guys dress in neutrals we really cant go wrong.

Do you come to us? Absolutely, I will use a corner in your house where the lighting is lovely, usually your bedroom or living area but sometimes even your bathroom.

How long do newborn sessions go for? It totally ranges on how bub is going. If we can get your little one asleep quickly then usually an hour but if theyre needing some extra tlc then sometimes even two hours. Feeding and changing your bub before I get there helps this but there is no way to control how your little one will do that day so we just role with it.

Family summer session at Trigg beach

Perth you did it again, I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect evening for a family photoshoot down at the beach.

For every family session my goal is to let your little one’s personalities shine through. I want to give you images that wholly represent you and capture the essence of the love you share together. Part of this is letting kids be kids, let them run, let them cry, let them be crazy or quiet, whatever there personality is- let it shine through. If that means I spend half the time trying to keep up with them or I'm quietly walking with them as they explore thats fine by me!

These little loves were so sweet, it was one of the hottest summer days in Perth but that didn’t bother them. It was over 40 degrees but I decided not to cancel hoping it would cool down as the sun set, and it did. Im so glad we went ahead, the hot day made for a balmy perfect summer evening down by the ocean. It was the sort of evening you spend down at the beach and want to remember forever, not a lick of wind and the warm water making it literally perfect.

Rachel and Max's Bump session

Maternity sessions are one of my favourite sessions to photograph, be it at one of our Perth beaches, fields, parks, I love it all. Maybe it has something to do with my little baby coming but I think it mostly has everything to do with your scrumptious baby bump and documenting those last few weeks, celebrating that you thrived (or for some of us- survived) through pregnancy LIKE A BOSS!

Ive said this before but ill say it again, having your photo taken can be nerve racking but so worth it to capture these moments, photographs bring back the most wonderful memories and feelings don’t they!

So- here’s some easy tips for making your photography session fun and easy!

1. Choose a location around perth that means something to you! If you hate the beach, please dont choose to have your photos there! Do you love to hike or picnic together? Lets go somewhere you enjoy and I guarantee your images will hold even more meaning!

2. Wear neutrals and if you choose to wear patterns make sure they dont clash. Neutrals are timeless and if we are talking practically, will match most homes once they’re on your walls.

3. Get the bump out! Yep thats right, please im begging you, get out that beautiful bump of yours. These photos only take about 10 minutes at the end of the photography session but its so worth it! And dont worry I can bring an oversized shirt or gown to hide all the bits we all have but like to hide (goodbye cellulite) but show all the bits we love-like that scrumptious bump of yours!

4. Relax! Have fun! Sounds easy right? Sometimes its not so easy but just try to be present, enjoy the hour you have together documenting you surviving pregnancy like a boss and little Bub who is almost here.

I cant wait to photograph you and your bump!!

Perth field maternity session

Suns out, bumps out!! Thats the saying right?? Just kidding, but seriously- I was so excited when Suzi agreed to bare all and get her baby bump out into the sun for me to photograph. I am just so in awe of what our bodies can create and I LOVE to capture it. Theres something so inspiring and magical about a baby bump, flaws and all is what makes it so beautiful! Expecting mums I’m begging you, bare it all and let me photograph your bumps, you wont regret it, capturing your pregnancy is such a special way to remember this precious (and sometimes super hard am I right?) stage of life.

Boy was I glad to see sun, this was the only bright sunny day in what was our wettest July ever in Perth, so this usual sun kissed field was greener than ever which made photographing this family candidly so much more fun in such a natural fun setting. Suzi had an outfit change which I love, Suzi wore a beautiful maternity dress from Nothing Fits but matching with her daughter and then wore this beautiful Coven and co gown shown below, this has now become the first piece in our client wardrobe- which I am just so excited to launch along with our home studio early next year.