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Melbourne Maternity, Newborn & Family Photography Blog

A curated collection of maternity, newborn, baby, and family photography insights in Melbourne, designed to guide you through every stage of your journey.

Whether you’re expecting your first baby or navigating life with growing children, you’ll find guidance here that feels calm, considered, and genuinely helpful.


From the preparation to the little tricks we photographers use, here are 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Cake Smash Photography. Cake smash sessions are all the rage for celebrating a baby’s first birthday, but there’s a lot more to these adorable, messy photo shoots than meets the eye. 1. Sometimes We Have to “Fake” […]

Cake Smash Photography, Session Tips

November 27, 2024

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Cake Smash Photography

Your baby’s first birthday is a huge milestone, and what better way to celebrate than with a cake smash session? Choosing the Perfect Melbourne Cake Smash photographer for this special occasion is essential to ensure you get the best experience and photos that you’ll cherish forever. But with so many photographers out there, how do […]

Cake Smash Photography, Session Tips

November 27, 2024

How to Pick the Perfect Melbourne Cake Smash Photographer

Your newborn baby’s first moments are something you’ll want to treasure forever, and there’s no better way to do that than with a professional newborn photography session. These early days are fleeting, and professional photos can help you relive the magic long after they’ve passed. So we have created the “Capturing Your Baby’s First Moments: […]

Newborn Photography, Session Tips

October 22, 2024

Capturing Your Baby’s First Moments: A Guide to Newborn Photography

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Celebrate Sibling Love with Newborn Photography from Aurora Joy Photography Picture a tiny hand reaching out to touch a newborn’s face for the first time, or the proud smile of an older sibling cradling their new brother or sister. These heartwarming moments perfectly capture the unique bond that blossoms through newborn photography. At Aurora Joy […]

Family Photography, Newborn Photography, Session Tips

May 1, 2024

Newborn Photography: Celebrating the joyful sibling connection

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Hey there, fellow Melburnians! As a Maternity, Newborn, and Family Photographer, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing countless precious moments behind the lens. But let me tell you, there’s often more to those smiles than meets the eye. Here are my tips for Self-Love Through Family Photography. So, lean in close, because I’ve got a […]

Family, Family Photography, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Session Tips

March 13, 2024

Embracing Imperfections: A Journey to Self-Love Through Family Photography.

Family photos are a great way to capture memories that will last a lifetime. Whether it’s a traditional family portrait or a fun and candid snapshot, the right clothing can make all the difference. Melbourne family photographer Emma Baker, as put together this blog along with the WHAT THE HECK DO I WEAR guide (If […]

Family, Family Photography, Maternity Photography, Newborn Photography, Session Tips

April 4, 2023

HELP! What do I wear? Melbourne family photographer’s guide to selecting your outfits.

The portrait hanging above the TV in your parent’s lounge room can evoke a whole lot of emotions. You’re probably about 12, all dolled up in your Sunday best. Your teenage brother brushed his hair for the first time that year and even dad’s smiling at the camera! It’s pretty cute … the whole family […]

Family Photography, Session Tips

December 28, 2020

The dos and don’ts of family photography fashion.

Finding the perfect photographer is a bit like trying to find the ultimate pair of jeans. You know the ones. Right length, right price, right colour, easy to do up straight out of the dryer (no, sorry, that last bit is a magical unicorn that doesn’t exist). It takes some work. Research, for sure. At […]

Session Tips

September 7, 2020

How to find a photographer you’ll love AND a great pair of jeans.

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