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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.


Over the last few years I have been lucky enough to photograph not only Sam’s beautiful newborns, their cake smashes and this glorious maternity session in the Romsey studio, but also their wedding in Geelong. Being able to document life’s most important moments means the world to me and I get to do that every […]

Newborn Photography

November 25, 2022

Sam- The final piece to their family puzzle

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?

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.

Being a mother is a magical thing. Oh sure, it has its challenging moments without a doubt, but it really is an experience that brings an immeasurable amount of joy and meaning to your world. Unfortunately, motherhood can also be the leading cause of neglect. To yourself! Remember the days? Your 20’s maybe. When you […]

Mental Health & Wellbeing

October 19, 2020

Caring for the most important person in your family … Mama that’s you!

There seems to be hundreds of decisions to be made before your baby arrives. What type of cot do we need? Should we get the baby seat that converts to a booster as well? How many 0000 onesies should I buy? Those few months before bub is here is pretty fun … and most of […]

Maternity Photography, Pregnancy & Birth

October 5, 2020

How to best avoid the great birth debate (run!)

I love those Facebook videos that pop up in my feed from time to time. You know the ones … mum sits little Billy down on the couch and hands him a fancy looking box. Woohoo! He’s thinking … surely there is some Lego in here. Ah, sorry to break it to you Billy. But […]

Newborn Photography

September 21, 2020

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