What I would like you to know
Maternity
The best time to schedule your pregnancy session is around 28-36 weeks. This still allows time if bub decides to arrive early! Maternity sessions can take place in the location of your choice. Whether it be your favourite park, beach, field or my studio. My main aim is for you to be comfortable and to capture beautiful, candid, natural-looking photos. Sessions can take 1-2 hours so please allow this time. Outdoor sessions are best held in the early morning or late afternoon when you get that lovely golden light.
Newborn
The best age to photograph newborns is between 7-14 days old. After this time babies are a little more awake and it can be more difficult to pose them. Its best to book your session early in your pregnancy. Once your baby is born, please contact me to arrange a specific day and time. Please allow between 2-3 hours. This allows time for feeding, settling and prop changes. Newborn sessions take place in my home studio in Morley. I have a large range of blankets, props and outfits for you to choose from.
Fresh 48
Fresh 48 Sessions are for families who would like to capture their newborns first few days of life. Held in your place of birth whether that is a Perth Maternity Hospital or home birth I will come to you within the first 24-48hrs. These lifestyle sessions are relaxed, un-posed, prop free and full of love!
Sitters (3-12 months)
Sitters are the best to photograph! They are developing their little personalities and have such adorable squishy little cheeks. If you miss out on newborn photos don’t worry, little bub sessions are just as gorgeous. At each stage bub is able to do different things, so I will cater the session to your child. Sessions can be held at either in my home studio or on location. Parks are really beautiful. I find the best time to photograph babies is in the morning after a nap and a good feed. I have some lovely sitter outfits but if you would like to use your own I encourage simple and neutral tones.
I have a beautiful relaxing natural and studio light studio located in Morley Perth, Western Australia. Newborn, Maternity and sitter sessions take place in the studio. Maternity and Family sessions are taken on location.
The studio is equiped with beautful hand made props from around the world and is equiped with everything you need for your session.
The studio is a place for you to relax and maybe even have a snooze while I create beautiful memories for you!
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