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Baby Zoe-Jane 🌸 3 weeks old
Zoe’s session had to be rescheduled as she was in the hospital. Once the little princess got better, she came...
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Baby Jacob’s cake smash photo session
Cute Teddy Bear theme cake smash session for baby Jacob. Simple and timeless.
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Cali $ Gigi | Baptism
Baptism is a deeply meaningful ceremony, filled with love, joy, and spiritual significance. As a photographer, I aim...
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Capturing precious moments: family photography with furry friends
Just wrapped up an amazing session for a beautiful family and their two dogs! 🐾 It’s always a joy to capture the love...
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WHEN SHOULD YOU BOOK A NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOT?
WHEN SHOULD YOU BOOK A NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOT?
🤔 Maybe after the baby is born? After all, it’s hard to predict when the...
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Zachary’s cake smash session
Mum wanted a simple setup with a focus on the baby. Zachary’s nursery is decorated in calm tones with soothing shades...
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Understanding newborn behavior: a heartfelt guide for mums
Dear Mums,
As a newborn photographer with over 15 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of capturing countless...
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Cute baby Lukah
Lukah’s 6-Month Milestone: A Portrait of Growing Wonder
Six months old and full of wonder — Lukah graced my studio...
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4 month old baby
At 4 months old, baby Darius graced my studio with his infectious giggles and heart-melting charm. It was a joy...
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Newborn studio session for baby Avyaan
Baby Avyaan decided to enter this world 4 weeks ahead of schedule. His newborn session coincided with the day...
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Cake smash session for a beautiful Elora
Hey there! Ready to add a dash of Disney magic to your little one’s special day? Here are some photos from Elora’s...
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Lifestyle Newborn Photography
Hey there, new moms and dads! Welcoming your bundle of joy into this world is a whirlwind of emotions, isn’t it? And...
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Baby milestone sesion
A 4 months milestone session for baby Luke. I can’t get enough of his cute face and sweet emotions!
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Rustic cake smash session for twins!
Double the fun: Adorable twin cake smash session with Kiaan and Tahj!
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Peter rabbit cake smash session for baby Agaazveer
Capturing adorable moments!
Welcome to the enchanting world of cake smash photography in Sydney, where I create...
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In-home lifestyle session
A lifestyle newborn session is a beautiful and intimate way to capture the precious moments and natural interactions...
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Marshall’s cake smash session
I recently had the pleasure of photographing the third cake smash session for this lovely family. Marshall’s two...
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Lifestyle newborn session
Baby Eloise 25 days ❤️
I was so thrilled to be a part of this special photo session where two grandmothers joined the...
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Baby Mateo. 13 days old
Mateo is such a cute baby! I was enjoying every second of this photo session.
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Why do you need to hire a professional photographer?
Newborn photo session.
Why do you need to book it with a professional photographer?
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Baby Rawha. 12 days old
Cute like a button baby Rawha. 12 days old baby in my studio in Kellyville for her first professional photo shoot.
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6 weeks old baby
Noah is a premature baby so it was fine to do the session a little bit later than usual. I am happy with our result!...
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Baby Elizabeth
Studio newborn session for 11 days old newborn baby.
Welcome to our wold little princess!
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Devin’s cake smash session
Peter rabbit cake smash for one-year-old baby.First birthday and first cake! Sweet moments for Devin’s family...
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Milestone baby session
Sitter session for baby Skylar.
I’d like to share some photos from her session. The entire collection is really big....
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“Boss baby” themed cake smash for baby Andre!
Every session is unique for me! Look at this little man! Definitely, “Boss baby” is his theme :)
I wish you a very...
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Newborn studio session for baby Alice |12 days old
Welcome to our world, beauty!
It was my last newborn session in 2020. It’s being such a pleasure to end the year this...
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Cake smash session | Eva
A cake smash is a great way to celebrate your baby’s first birthday! It was Eva’s time :)
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Outdoor family session in a park
I was blessed to photograph this beautiful family recently. Love the result!
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Lifestyle newborn photo session | Sydney
Lifestyle newborn photo session for baby Leni and her lovely family!
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Mermaid Cake Smash Session
I recently had the pleasure to create an underwater world for a little mermaid Jade.