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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.


There are times in your life where you are lucky enough to meet incredible people, people that will inspire you, boost you up and develop an insane connection with. This woman right here is that person for me. Tiffany is not only an amazing mumma but also our house Cake maker for our cake smash cakes.  […]

Family, Family Photography, Maternity Photography, Pregnancy & Birth

September 11, 2022

Elegance and timeless -Tiffany

What to do if you don’t love having your photo taken Mums and Dads, you are NOT ALONE when it comes to camera fear. It really shouldn’t be that intimidating should it. Just you … standing in a room … wearing a nice outfit … no-one else around. Well, except for me, Emma. Your photographer. […]

Newborn Photography

September 1, 2021

It’s your turn in front of the camera … and you’re going to do great.

Did you know that here in Australia, 1 in every 700 children are born with a cleft lip and/or palate?! We had the absolutely pleasure of capturing dear little Charlotte when she was just four weeks old. Prior to her commencing her journey with the Royal Children’s Hospital. Charlotte’s parent Katie and Luke, learned during […]

Family, Family Photography, Newborn Photography, Pregnancy & Birth

July 26, 2021

Charlotte’s Forever Smile

It has been girl crazy here at Aurora Joy Photography the past few weeks. But I am glad to announce the boys have arrived!! Master Jackson, came to the studio recently for his newborn photos all the way from the other side of the city (past St Kilda). He had a mix of natural tones, […]

Family, Newborn Photography

June 2, 2021

Master Jackson

Every year I wait for this!! Every year I find myself trawling through the different states and countries to see the popular baby names and if I had any in the studio. But what I love most about this data is the fact that it gives you the numbers! Yep the number of “Charlotte’s”, “Jack’s”, […]

Newborn Photography

January 18, 2021

The top baby names for 2020 revealed!! Did your baby make the cut?

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