After nine long months, your little one is finally with you.

I’m a classic over-sharer and an over-shooter - which means I usually take about 1000+ images. Because you’ll be moving so much, I often take multiple images every time I press the shutter - so when I say “blink-and-you’ll-miss-them type photos, I really mean it!!

You don’t want to sift through all of that! Part of my editing process is to hand select the best of the best of the best for editing, and these images end up in your gallery.

Before you panic - I’m an over-deliverer too. One of the most fascinating lessons I’ve learned is that the photos in my favourites list, will often be different to the photos in your favourites list. I tend to include everything that’s not a duplicate image, someone pulling a bad face or out of focus.

Your final gallery will still be huge, and you’ll have PLENTY of images. Everything in your gallery is yours to keep forever, but I find that most of my clients will love, print & share about half of them.

This is completely understandable - the thought of having your photo taken at the best of times can be really anxiety-inducing, let alone when you’re post-birth & feeling like a hot mess.

This ain’t my first rodeo tho. My approach to photographing you throughout your session is a gentle and friendly one - capturing you comfortably and candidly is paramount.

And I promise, in five, ten, twenty and thirty years time, you will not care about what you looked like and your little one will always be grateful to see how much you love and cherish them ♥

It’s always best to book in your session during your pregnancy, to reserve your session and avoid disappointment as newborn sessions are usually booked out 2-3 months in advance.

Once you are booked in, I will mark your due date in my calendar and once your little one has arrived safely earth side we can arrange an exact date for your session.

As soon as I am aware that I am unwell, or becoming unwell, I will provide you with as much notice as possible. Depending on my symptoms and how unwell I am, I will either completely reschedule your session to the next available date or alternatively provide you with the option to proceed if you would feel comfortable with that (for example if I have a very mild head cold and am otherwise totally fine).

If anyone in your family attending the session develops COVID like symptoms, I request that you let me know so we can reschedule your session, this helps me protect all my other small newborn clients & their families as well ♥

Each session normally runs for you for two to four hours, and is entirely dependent on your little one and how long it takes to feed them, and settle them. It’s best not to plan anything on the day of your session if you can avoid it.

Sure am! I stay up to date with my Whooping Cough Vaccination, and I receive a booster shot every four to five years to ensure my immunity (as immunity provided by the vaccine can start to decrease after two years and stops completely by 10 years. I am tripple vaxxed against COVID and will always follow vax guidelines.

Babies are beautiful just as they are, which is why I will never use props [things like buckets, headbands, pumpkins or knitted outfits] unless they are heirloom pieces that have deep meaning to you.

I have been working as a photographer since 2014, and photographing newborns since 2015. So far, I have handled 200+ babies including preemies, twins, recently circumcised babies and babies with physical impairments/disabilities (including hip dysplasia).

The safety of your little one is my number one priority at all times, and will be closely monitored and within arms reach by me at all times.

YES! Yes, yes, yes, yes! Love is LOVE. I wholeheartedly support my LBGTIQ+ friends, family and wider community. I adore photographing same sex weddings and families! The first time (and second..and third) time I heard the new amended reference that celebrants have to say at weddings (that a marriage is the union of two people, instead of man and woman) made me cry I was so happy!

These sessions are held in my natural light home studio, located in Point Cook (about 30 minutes from the CBD, over the West Gate Bridge, along the Westgate Freeway).

The studio is warm and cosy, with plenty of space for you to relax and watch the session unfold. My home studio sits on a large park with a playground, which is perfect for families with energetic toddlers who need space to play during the session.

Absolutely! I love to capture some photos between siblings on the beanbag where your older children can admire, touch and gently play with their new baby brother or sister without disturbing them too much.

Sessions should be ideally held within the first 6 - 10 days - while your little one is still sleepy and curly, having not yet fully adjusted to life on the outside (or the extra leg room).

Sometimes this just isn’t possible though.

Whether it’s because your little one is in the NICU or because you need some time to adjust to motherhood (your mental health is just as important) - please know that I happily and regularly photograph you at any time.

Over the years I’ve photographed babies that are between 2 weeks to 3-4 months of age. I’ve heard stories of clients being rejected by photographers because their baby is “too old” and that will never be me. Photos are important at any and every age of life, and not something that you’ll ever regret investing in.

However in this post COVID life, babies at around eight weeks of age have quickly become my second favourite age to capture!

Every package includes access to a gallery of all your edited digital photos, that you can download in print & web resolution, as well as some prints or albums (depending on your package). You and your family can always order additional fine art prints/albums from my pro-lab at any time.

Yes, yes, yes! We are a rainbow of colours and all of them are beautiful 😍 I’ve photographed several interacial couples, weddings and families and know how important it is for you that I capture and preserve your individual skin tones accurately. My editing style is minimal and I always make sure your skin tones are accurately represented in my final edits.

Of COURSE - my equipment is covered, and I also have public liability insurance.

Meeeeee! Always me! Taking photos is only half of the job, editing your photos is where everything comes together.

While I occasionally use Photoshop to enhance and refine your photos, as well as removing pimples or sores on closeup photos, I do not use Photoshop to alter anyone’s appearance, or remove things that are permanently part of you. It’s my job to make you comfortable and to capture you and your loved ones just as you are.

Your photos will be ready in 4-6 weeks, and will be delivered to you via your online gallery. You can also order prints, frames or albums through your gallery!

The good news? I really love weekends!

The bad news? I really love weekends…for spending time with all my friends and family who are only available on weekends 😅. I also need to reserve time on weekends for the other types of photography I provide, so this means I only take a limited number of weddings per year (no more than 10).

It’s best to get in contact with me ASAP to ensure your wedding date is available, especially if you’re looking at a Saturday in the next 12-18 months. For other types of sessions, usually 1-3 months is enough notice, more for busy periods (such as school holidays etc).