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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.


If you’ve ever had a baby who suddenly stops sleeping well after weeks (or months) of solid sleep, you’ve probably encountered a sleep regression. These tricky phases can leave parents feeling exhausted, frustrated, and desperate for answers. The good news? You can get through it! In this post, we’ll break down everything you need to […]

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

February 17, 2025

Surviving Sleep Regressions Like a Pro

Congratulations on the arrival or soon arrival of your precious newborn twins! As you embark on this incredible journey of parenthood, we understand that it can be simultaneously exhilarating and overwhelming, especially if you have young siblings in the mix. In this friendly and trusting guide, we’re going to share “Twins and Older siblings – […]

Family, Family Photography, Maternity Photography, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Newborn Photography, Parenting

September 15, 2023

Twins and Older siblings – 5 tips for a smoother transition.

If you’re looking for tips to soothe an unhappy baby, here are 6 tips to settling your little one that may help base on my experience as a mum and a newborn photographer. Comforting Touch The first tip of our 6 tips to settling your little one is around touch. Babies find comfort in physical […]

Newborn Photography

July 7, 2023

6 tips to settling your little one

How to Pick the Right Cot for Your Newborn. It seems like such a silly question right now but trust me, it makes a hell of a difference. Bringing your little bundle of joy home is an exciting milestone, and one of the essential items you’ll need is a cozy cot for your newborn. But […]

Newborn Photography

June 13, 2023

How to Pick the Right Cot for Your Newborn

How to Pick the Right Cot for Your Newborn

Hey Mama! Let’s talk about the wild ride of motherhood and the selfcare we aren’t doing… Being a mum is one of the toughest and most rewarding jobs out there, isn’t it? I know firsthand just how much effort it takes to keep up with all the laundry, cooking, and driving to after-school activities. But […]

Newborn Photography

May 3, 2023

Selfcare is important! Slow down Mumma, You deserve a break!

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 connection between parents and their children is one of the strongest and most important bonds in life. Ones with love, trust, and shared experiences. But there are other connections that can be equally powerful, such as the bond between a guy and his vintage, glorious, classic Camaro. Emm has a way of creating the […]

Newborn Photography

April 4, 2023

Married with kids & the beloved Camaro… The FULL Family photos!

I have been lucky enough to photograph this beautiful family since their first son was born about 6 years ago. Have documented the seasons of their life ever since, pregnancy, newborn, cake smash and family sessions. They are just sweet perfection in front of my camera. Sometimes you meet clients and have this instant connection, […]

Newborn Photography

January 26, 2023

Sweet perfection – Family photography

Photographing my best friend Sammy and her beautiful family was the most exciting and nerve-wracking thing I thing I have ever done in my business. This includes that brief movement I took on births and large weddings. It wasn’t because I wasn’t confidant in my ability, but because I wanted her to have the most […]

Newborn Photography

January 26, 2023

Photographing my best friend…

A few weeks ago, I headed out to Greta (Close-Ish to the NSW border) to photograph my amazing friends Jess and Scott, their beautiful daughters and fur babies on their INCREDIBLE property.⁠ Check out their amazing Greta Family Photos! We were blessed with a glorious sunset but with all the recent rain the mozzies were […]

Newborn Photography

January 26, 2023

Greta Family photos

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