Brisbane Newborn Photography
There’s something so very special about welcoming a new baby into your lives – so tiny and beautiful … and in a blink of an eye they’ve grown into a toddler and before you know it they’re walking. Capturing your baby in those first couple of weeks of their life is priceless but what’s even more special is capturing them with you in your home. Imagine when they’re older and you show them images of where they lived as a newborn … images of you changing their nappy and feeding them … images of what life was like when they joined your family.
YOUR SESSION FEE – WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Your family session fee is $200 and includes:
- A phone call to chat about when your baby is due to arrive, your family, what to expect, ideas on what to wear and suggestions on how to prepare for a newborn session.
- A photographic session in your home – with no time restrictions – anywhere between 1-4 hours.
- A private online gallery with the best images fully edited for you to view.
- An in-home consultation to suggest design concepts that will customise and showcase your favourite images.
I’d love to send you my Catalogue which features all of the beautiful products that I offer – contact me for pricing and more information about having your new baby photographed, or feel free to keep scrolling for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
BEFORE YOUR SESSION
I’d love to hear all about your family – is this your first baby? Maybe this is your second or third or even your fourth little sweetpea. We’ll chat over the phone before your session – I want to know all about this special little person that will be joining your family. I love to photograph you with your new addition within the first 10 days of them being born – tiny and precious and in the comfort of your own home.
DURING YOUR SESSION
Your session will probably take somewhere between 2 and 4 hours so mornings are a great time to start. I’ll just go with the flow and if your baby needs to stop and have a feed then that’s absolutely perfect. If they’re napping when I get there, then that’s great too. A newborn session with me is all about photographing these everyday moments that pass by too quickly at this time in your lives.
AFTER YOUR SESSION
I’ll only be choosing the best images from your newborn session. You won’t see any where you’re blinking or not looking absolutely gorgeous! I aim to have your images fully edited in my classic, clean style within 2 weeks of your family session. I’ll organise a private and password-protected online gallery with all your images so that you can login from the comfort of your home and take a good look at them. From there we can catch up together with a full set of printed proofs and my samples at your place and chat about your favourites – if you need help with suggestions on how to best showcase your favourite images, then that’s what I love doing most!
Shaun + Jessica + baby Charlotte Erin – Brisbane Newborn Photographer
I was in love the moment I met baby Charlotte Erin – what an absolutely gorgeous little angel she was! Perfect in every way possible, Charlotte had me ‘oohing’ and ‘ahhing’ while I spent the morning with her – she was simply divine! Photographing in her home with her adoring parents,
George + Rachel + Mila + Manny – Camp Hill Family Photography
What a joy to hear the news of the birth of baby Emmanuel (Manny), little brother to miss Mila who I photographed only 2 years ago. I was thrilled to be asked to come and photograph him with his adoring family in their new home. He was simply perfect –
MORE NEWBORN SESSIONS
Click on any of the links below to enjoy some of my favourite images from these Newborn sessions.
HELFUL INFORMATION
WHAT TO WEAR
I love soft, gentle colours when photographing newborns – white, taupe, soft pinks and blues. I love all things sentimental, so if you have a special handmade wrap or little baby booties that you wore as a baby, be sure to have them for me to use. Remember, you may want to hang some photos on your walls so keep in mind the mix of colours and patterns that you’ve chosen. Sometimes keeping to a simpler palette of maybe 2 or 3 colours, makes co-ordinating outfits so much easier.
CANDID & CLASSIC FAMILY PHOTOS
I absolutely love candid photos – images that are relaxed and unexpected showing your family interacting with your new little baby. I’ll be sure to have these in your gallery to enjoy but … I also absolutely love the classic family portrait. This is the one with everyone looking at the camera and smiling. The one that Nana will probably love the most. To be honest, it really is a very timeless image that captures everyone as they are at this time in their lives. So you’ll get a big combination of both – and I know you’ll love them! I’ll also be photographing your precious baby by themselves – whether they’re awake or asleep, you’ll want to remember how tiny they are.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- My house doesn’t look like a page out of Real Living. What should I do?
Absolutely nothing at all! This is all about photographing the connection between you and your baby. A simple background is often the best – I’m looking for good natural light, and often sitting on your bed cuddling your little baby is the perfect location. - What if I haven’t lost my baby weight yet?
I’d be in shock if you had … but I truly get it. I’m mindful to photograph you in the most flattering way possible. I’ll be posing you in ways that make you feel and look beautiful. - Should I have my hair and makeup done?
Absolutely! If that makes you feel good, go for it! But it’s absolutely not a necessity. Spoil yourself and have a beautiful long shower before I come over in the morning and you’ll be surprised how fabulous you’ll feel. - Do you offer Collections that I must buy from?
No. I truly believe that no two families are alike and I don’t want you to be locked into a Collection that may have pieces that you don’t need or love. You are under no obligation to buy anything at all. Of course, I absolutely hope you LOVE your images so much so that you can’t decide how to enjoy them all – that’s why you chose to have a family session, right? To have beautiful and memorable images that are a reminder of your family at this time in your lives. - What Product do you offer?
I offer small prints, table frames, a beautiful brag book or storybook album, digital files and wall art. The wall art includes canvas, custom framed fine art prints and superb acrylic pieces. I have samples of all these products as well as a Product Catalogue that I can email to you with photos and prices as a guide.
- How will I know the best way to showcase my favourite photos?
After you’ve had time to look at your online gallery of images, most families like me to visit them in their home with my samples and also a full set of printed proofs. There’s no extra cost to you for this – it’s included in your session fee. I can then help you to cull down to your favourites and suggest options to enjoy them – whether that be in a Storybook album or maybe a beautiful gallery of custom framed fine art prints. I’ll work within your budget and also the space you have in your home to create something very beautiful that you can treasure for a lifetime. - How do we know if you’re the right photographer for us?
Great question! I’m dedicated and passionate about creating beautiful, timeless images for you to enjoy with your children and their children. I’ve been an accredited member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography and have won many awards for my images both at State and National levels, so can feel comfortable knowing that you’re in good hands. What’s equally important is that you love the style of photos that I create!
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
“What sets Leanne apart is her ability to so beautifully capture those ‘in-between’ moments; those moments which are natural and unforced and really showcase so clearly the love of family. We loved her style of photography and knew that we wanted to have photos taken with Billy in our home, just hanging out. We definitely achieved this! It was an absolute pleasure to work with her and we look forward to having her photograph more special family milestones for us in the future!
SOPHIE
“Not only do I think Leanne is the best, but I loved that she could come to our house. It made it very convenient for the newborn shoot and I also love that the baby will see where he grew up. This is special. We couldn’t be more pleased and can’t thank her enough.”
RACHEL
“I had no hesitation at all in choosing Leanne to photograph our newborn baby. I had seen her natural and relaxed style of photography through close friends and loved it. She is so passionate about what she does and was willing to take her time to get ’that shot.’ She was so efficient with getting the photos into our hands and I seriously look at my baby’s storybook album everyday and see how quickly she is growing. I would recommend her to my girlfriends and family because I know how amazing her work is.”
JEMMA