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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’s something incredibly powerful about stepping into your brand fully, and this EMPOWERHER branding photography session with Stacey was exactly that. From the moment I connected with Stacey from Stacey Allison, I knew this wasn’t just about “getting some photos done”. It was about capturing the heart of her business, the strategy behind it, and […]

Business Branding

April 17, 2026

EMPOWERHER: Branding Photography with Stacey Allison

The brief was clear from the start: an editorial-style approach to their team imagery, paired with natural, outdoors-inspired headshots that felt grounded, modern, and a little more human than the usual real estate portraits.

Business Branding

April 16, 2026

Editorial Edge: Ray White Branding Photography Session

Jess opened the studio three years ago with a vision that feels so needed — to create a space where movement isn’t intimidating, overwhelming, or exclusive.

Business Branding

April 15, 2026

Studio Thryv Branding Photography in Romsey

From the moment I stepped into Jo’s world, everything felt warm, real, and beautifully unpolished in the best possible way. The kind of business where every jar, loaf, and preserve tells a story.

Business Branding

April 14, 2026

From Kitchen to Story: Country Jo’s Branding Photography Session

What sets Burnbrookfields apart is its European influence from the owner and butcher Maddy — a German approach to butchery that values precision, tradition, and doing things properly.

Business Branding

April 13, 2026

Burnbrookfields Butcher Branding Photography

A guide for expecting families choosing where to welcome their baby Choosing where to give birth is one of the biggest decisions during pregnancy. The top birthing hospitals in Victoria offer exceptional medical care, experienced midwives, and specialised facilities for both straightforward and complex births. However, every hospital delivers a slightly different experience—from boutique-style private […]

Family, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Newborn Photography, Parenting, Pregnancy & Birth

March 25, 2026

The Top Birthing Hospitals in Victoria

If you’re searching for a family photographer in the Macedon Ranges, chances are you’re also quietly worrying about how your kids will behave during photos. Let me put your mind at ease straight away. As a family photographer in the Macedon Ranges, I can tell you with full confidence that the families who worry the […]

Family, Family Photography, Session Tips

January 18, 2026

50 Things Not to Worry About During Family Photos

From Newborn to Berry Big Girl Oh, this one was an absolute treat! Zara’s Berry First Birthday Cake Smash was the perfect mix of sweetness, sass, and so many splashes. I first met this little love as a sleepy newborn, so to see her back in my Romsey studio at 10 months old — walking, […]

Cake Smash Photography, Family, Newborn Photography, Parenting

June 17, 2025

Berry First Birthday Cake Smash

Strawberry and Daisy's on a white backdrop for a berry first birthday cake smash by Melbourne cake smash photographer Aurora Joy Photography

You know those sessions that just stay with you? Well this is one of them. I first met Eliza and Kyle when Eliza was pregnant with their first little love, Georgie. We captured her glowing maternity session through Aurora Joy Photography, then welcomed Georgie earthside with her newborn photos… and now, here we are again […]

Family, Family Photography, Newborn Photography

June 15, 2025

When Baby Beau Stole My Heart

If you’re expecting a baby, chances are you’ve been searching for labour and delivery preparation. What does labour actually feel like? Should you opt for a natural birth or an epidural? How can you prepare for the big day? You’re not alone—many parents-to-be want to feel confident and ready when labour starts. This guide covers […]

Family, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Newborn Photography, Parenting, Pregnancy & Birth

May 13, 2025

Labour and Delivery Preparation

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