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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 I could sit beside you on the couch right now — baby feeding, laundry half done, emotions all over the place — this is what I’d gently tell you. 10 Things I’d Tell a New Mum (That No One Else Will) isn’t advice shouted from the sidelines. It’s the stuff most mums only admit […]

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

January 4, 2026

10 Things I’d Tell a New Mum (That No One Else Will)

10 Things Id tell a new mum (that no one else will)

Safe Pregnancy Practices
pregnant mother holding her belly, husband holding wife’s pregnant belly, outdoor location.

Maternity Photography, Parenting, Pregnancy & Birth

September 27, 2025

Safe Pregnancy Practices

We don’t just take a photo… We tell your story through photos. Every family we have the privilege of working with has their own story to tell, their own love and laughter to share. A family photography session, doesn’t have to be boring… they are fun and exciting. Even Dad will be impressed. We want […]

Newborn Photography

January 26, 2023

Family photography session Fun with Zoe, Dwayne & the kids

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

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

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