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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.


Ah, newborn sleep—one of the biggest mysteries (and challenges) for new parents! If you’re searching for newborn sleep tips, you’re not alone. Sleep deprivation is real, but with a few expert-backed tricks, you can set your little one up for better sleep while keeping your sanity intact. Let’s dive into the best newborn sleep tips […]

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

March 9, 2026

Newborn Sleep Tips

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

Your newborn baby’s first moments are something you’ll want to treasure forever, and there’s no better way to do that than with a professional newborn photography session. These early days are fleeting, and professional photos can help you relive the magic long after they’ve passed. At Aurora Joy Photography, we specialise in capturing those perfect […]

Newborn Photography, Session Tips

October 22, 2024

Capturing Your Baby’s First Moments: A Guide to Newborn Photography

newborn photography

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

After posting a model call search, Brodie reached out to be our model. She has said to Emma that she didn’t think her belly was good enough to be the model but thought she would apply anyway. OH MY GOD! Her belly was absolutely PERFECT! With her beautiful boys in toe, we captured some precious […]

Newborn Photography

November 25, 2022

Brodie – A Pregnant Goddess

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