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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’re searching for baby colic remedies, you’re probably dealing with a fussy, crying baby who just won’t settle. Colic is tough, but you’re not alone! Many Aussie parents go through this exhausting phase. Let’s dive into what colic is, why it happens, and, most importantly, the best baby colic remedies to help soothe your […]

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

March 14, 2026

Baby Colic Remedies

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

Adele and Aaron are Romsey locals and High school sweet hearts. After being together for 11 years, they welcomed their son Archer into the world. When they arrived at the studio for their newborn session, I was taken aback by Archer and his glorious hair. He had this incredible dark hair that I couldn’t get […]

Newborn Photography

November 28, 2022

Archer and his glorious hair

I have had the absolute privilege of capturing not only Sam’s beautiful newborns, their cake smashes and her 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 day! Miss Felicity has been […]

Newborn Photography

November 28, 2022

Newborn Photography – Felicity the final piece of their family puzzle

With every Newborn session we do, I always ask my beautiful families if they have anything sentimental they want to bring to their session to have photographed. A blanket from their Great Great Grandmother, the parents uniform (Police, Ambo, Army etc), Motorbike gear, Horse related items, things like that. Renee wrote in her questionnaire that […]

Newborn Photography

November 28, 2022

Newborn session with Engjell – Something very special

I have known Jackie and Matt since I was in high school. They rocked the Basket Ball court, while I sat on the side because let’s face it contact sports are not my thing but I loved going there to cheer everyone on. When Jackie reached out to book her newborn session for her little […]

Newborn Photography

November 28, 2022

Parker

Pregnancy is something that is different for each person. Some experience that beautiful glow, with a perfectly shaped belly and absolutely no morning sickness or anything… Then others cop every symptom under the sun 🙁 When you walk into the studio for your maternity session with Aurora Joy Photography, you are encouraged to sit back […]

Newborn Photography

November 25, 2022

Sarah & Blake

Not into the whole maternity gown vibe? Want something with a little more edge? Something different?Don’t worry! I’ve got you!!! Deanna came to me with an idea. She said she wanted to do an edgy maternity session with her partners jacket, heals and a hat! YESSSS! I was all over that like tomato sauce to […]

Newborn Photography

November 25, 2022

Deanna – A little more edgy

Being a local Romsey family who loves their puppies we absolutely had to include them in their maternity photographs, after all they’re family too! When Danika reached out and asked if she could include her beautiful fur babies into their maternity session, I couldn’t say no. We arranged with a local Romsey property to use […]

Newborn Photography

November 25, 2022

Danika & Max -Just waiting for you…

When our resident Hair & Makeup Artist Skye is expecting her first baby, you have to go above and beyond to create the most magical photos ever. That Sunset says it all! If you have had your hair and makeup done as part of your session, chances are it was Skye who did it! Skye […]

Newborn Photography

November 25, 2022

Skye & Mitch – That Golden glow

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