Investing in newborn photography and why is so important to be documented
While phone snaps capture those everyday, spontaneous moments, professional baby photography offers something truly timeless. It’s about preserving your little one’s delicate features, tiny fingers and toes, and those fleeting newborn expressions with the care, skill, and artistry they deserve. Professional photographers know how to safely pose your baby, capute images that hold emotion, tell your story, and become cherished keepsakes for generations.
Newborn photography is a precious way to capture the fleeting moments of your baby's early days. At Emma Pender Photography, we specialise in creating beautiful, timeless images that showcase the delicate beauty of your newborn. Our sessions provide a relaxed and comfortable environment, ensuring both you and your baby feel at ease.
Using gentle, natural or studio lighting and simple props, we focus on highlighting your baby's unique features. Each image is crafted with care to reflect the love and joy that your little one brings into your life. Every detail is captured to create stunning artwork that can be treasured for a lifetime.
We understand that each family is unique, which is why we tailor our sessions to meet your preferences. Whether you prefer a lifestyle session or a more elaborate setup with props, we work closely with you to create images that resonate with your favorite style. Our goal is to provide you with photographs that you will be proud to display, as well as to evoke the cherished memories of this special time.
Investing in newborn photography is not just about the photos, it’s about preserving the emotions and connections that come with welcoming your new baby ensuring that the memories of your little one's earliest days are beautifully documented.
Rustic newborn photo props bring a warm, timeless charm to your little one’s first portraits. Crafted from natural materials like wood, burlap, and linen, these props create a serene and inviting atmosphere that beautifully complements the innocence of newborns. Think wooden crates, vintage scale, soft, neutral-toned fabrics, and delicate floral accents. Each piece is carefully selected to enhance the beauty of your baby while telling a unique story. The subtle textures and warm tones of rustic props not only provide a stunning backdrop but also evoke a sense of nostalgia, making the photographs truly memorable.
Capture the essence of your baby’s early days with the undeniable warmth and character of rustic props that you’ll cherish for years to come.
Capturing the bond between siblings in photographs is a cherished aspect of our sessions. The love, laughter, and sometimes even the mischief shared between siblings offer a unique perspective that truly enriches family portraits. Our experience has shown that parents particularly treasure these sibling photos. They not only highlight the connection but also preserve those fleeting moments of childhood.
We aim to create beautiful, timeless images that showcase their relationship, whether through playful interactions or tender embraces. As the years pass, these photos will become invaluable treasures, evoking fond memories and
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Did you know the ideal time to photograph your newborn is between 6 to 12 days old?
Many families reach out hoping to book in when their little one is 4,or even 10 weeks old — and while those ages are beautiful too, for newborn photography, it’s often too late to achieve those sleepy, curled-up poses.
Why those first 12 days?
In those early days, your baby is still adjusting to the world. After a good feed, they tend to drift into a deep sleep, allowing us to gently pose them while they’re calm, relaxed, and snuggly.
Once babies are over 12 days old, they start stretching out, becoming more alert and less likely to settle into the safe, cozy poses we aim for.
I book up months in advance and only take a limited number of sessions each month to accommodate early and overdue arrivals.
To avoid missing out, it’s best to get in touch during your second trimester to reserve a spot around your due date.
Frequently asked questions | Emma Pender Photography
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When is the best time to do my newborn session?
After nearly 8 years photographing the most adorable babies in Melbourne, we’ve found that the best age to do a newborn session is 7-10 days old. At this stage, babies are still very sleepy during the day (maybe not so much at night!) and very supple which is essential for newborn photos with props.
What if I don’t know when exactly my baby will arrive?
We only take a certain amount of bookings per month so that we can be flexible with babies arriving before and after their due date. We just ask that you let us know within a day or two of baby’s arrival and we’ll arrange the session date from there. If you haven’t made a booking and you’ve had a baby, still feel free to contact me and we’ll do our best to fit you in.
Where will the newborn session be held?
The session will take place at our cozy Sunbury studio, where we have all our dresses for mum, over 300 knitted bonnets, headbands, blankets, props etc
What type of newborn sessions do you offer? Posed newborns or lifestyle shots or both?
We photograph both posed and lifestyle newborn sessions and have packages to suit both styles of photography.
Can I incorporate sibling and family photos with my baby?
Yes, definitely! We offer two packages that includes immediate family. The gold package is really focused on the family and is more of a lifestyle session. The platinum package (our most popular package) has baby posed in newborn props and also photos of the family in our lifestyle setting.
What happens if my baby needs feeding during the photoshoot?
If baby needs a feed, you are more than welcome to do so in our studio. We encourage you to take your time feeding and we do not rush this process. For your privacy, we leave the studio while you are feeding. For the session to be successful, it is essential that baby is content. You may be concerned about how baby will cooperate at the session, but we have a lot of experience dealing with newborns and only 2 in 700 babies have needed to return to the studio another day for a second attempt.
What happens if I miss the newborn stage?
I highly recommend contacting me as soon as you decide to have a photography session. Every age is beautiful to capture and there are always options for a session.
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Platinium newborn session | Emma Pender Photography
Our most popular option, the Platinium Newborn Package, is a favorite among parents for capturing their baby's earliest memories.
With everything you could want in your newborn session — from beautiful rustic prop setups to stunning timeless portraits with parents and siblings included and profesional photos printed as well.
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How to prepare for your newborn session? | Emma Pender Photography
How to be prepare for your newborn session with Emma Pender Photography
What should I bring to my newborn session?
Newborn sessions go for about 2-3 hours in general so there are some essential items that you’ll need to bring.
They are:
enough milk if you are bottle feeding. You don’t want to run out of this! Babies tend to feed a bit more during the session as their sleep is more disrupted.
Nappies
Dummy
Snacks and drinks for mum and dad
How to encourage my sibling to be in the photos?
Prior to the session, we recommend talking to your child about where you are going and what you’ll be doing. Always talk really positively about it. The more aware they are about the session, the better!
I also find having a little surprise or treat for your child for after the session, to be really helpful
How to prepare for the session?
We highly recommend trying to feed your baby really well, just before the session. That way we should be able to go through all or nearly all the session without baby becoming unsettled. A lot of clients love our photos of babies posed in props and they need to be really sleepy to pose them in this way.
Another tip is to try to keep baby awake for an hour before making your way to the session.
And lastly, relax and enjoy it :)
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When should I make a newborn booking?
We only take a certain amount of bookings per month so we recommend booking as early as possible during your pregnancy to ensure availability.
When is the best time to photograph newborns?
For our style of photography we recommend doing the newborn session in the first 12 days after birth.
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Capturing the Timeless Beauty of New Beginnings
When it comes to newborn photography in Melbourne, Emma Pender Photography stands out as the top choice for exquisite and timeless portraits. Specializing in capturing the innocence and purity of newborns, Emma Pender Photography is renowned for their exceptional quality and attention to detail.
With a keen eye for capturing tender moments and a dedication to creating artistic and emotive newborn photos, Emma Pender Photography ensures that each newborn session results in stunning, cherished images that families will treasure for a lifetime.
By seamlessly blending expert photography skills with a warm and nurturing approach, Emma Pender Photography creates an environment where newborns are at ease, allowing their natural beauty to shine through.
For those seeking a top Melbourne newborn photographer to elegantly encapsulate the precious early moments of a newborn's life, Emma Pender Photography consistently delivers breathtaking, high-quality portraits that celebrate the joy and wonder of new beginnings.
When you choose Emma Pender Photography, you can be confident that you're choosing a photographer who will provide you with amazing, top-notch results every time. Discover the magic of newborn photography with us today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. At what age do you prefer to photograph newborn sessions?
Most professional newborn photographers know that babies are most ‘womb-like’ in the first 2 weeks of life. That means that the ideal time for a newborn session is generally when a baby is 5-12 days old.
The main reason that I like to photograph babies within the first 12 days is that newborns sleep a lot – typically up to 17 to 18 hours a day. Many of the poses I do require that baby be in a deep sleep. Older babies tend to be more awake and squirm around which makes posing difficult.
Having said that, every baby is different. You can get a 5 day old baby that is fussy and wide awake or a 18 day old baby that sleeps like an dream. It all just depends on the baby. Babies are never too old to be photographed, however the posing and expectations may change, but regardless of the age, you will receive gorgeous images from the session for you to cherish forever.
While I will photograph a baby at almost any age, I still recommend you book as soon as possible in order to make sure you have the option of those cute poses in props. We hate turning people away because they didn’t realise that newborn were photographed so early.
2. How long have you been working as a newborn photographer?
Many people who have children feel like they would be well suited to work with newborns since they have had babies of their own. But newborn photographers will tell you that every newborn is different and you need a lot of patience to get beautiful photographs of babies that are unsettled. Having being in the business for 5 years now and having photographed over 400 newborns, we have acquired the skills to pacify a colicky and unsettled baby. Good newborn photographers are patient, kind, and gentle with your baby.
3. Do you provide props?
Scrolling through Instagram or Facebook, you can easily see how popular props have become. If this is the style of photography that you are after, make sure you ask your photographer whether they provide the props. Our bonnets and headbands in particular are very unique as we handmade them for our own business but also for newborn photographers all over the world.
4. Do you have a studio or do you travel to our house?
Professional newborn photographers may have a retail studio, a home studio, or they may travel to your home. Beautiful images can be created in any of those settings and one is not necessarily better than the others, however the style of photography may be different depending on where it takes place. Our set up and prop collection is immense and therefore we don’t travel to homes.
5. Do you have an assistant at the session?
Not all newborn photographers will have an assistant, some will ask a parent to help them during the session. We personally prefer to work together with Emma as the photographer and Toni as the assistant. As we are both very experienced, we know how to pose and spot baby in props to ensure beautiful photographs but also done safely.
