Best Newborn Photography in Adelaide
Newborn photography captures your baby in those fleeting first days, usually between 5 and 14 days old when bubs is at their sleepiest and most curl-up-able. This guide walks you through what a session involves, what it typically costs in South Australia, and how to choose the right photographer. The page also features a curated list of well-reviewed Adelaide newborn photographers to help you start your shortlist.
1. Lin Photography - Newborn Photographer Adelaide | Professional High Quality Photo Prints
Oakden, SA
Lin Photography is a studio-based newborn photographer in Oakden, Adelaide, specialising exclusively in newborn photography. Sessions are baby-led in a purpose-built studio with premium props, offering a natural, lightly vintage style. Family and sibling inclusions are available. Over 170 five-star reviews.
2. Kate & Co, Family Photographers
Edwardstown, SA
Kate & Co is an Adelaide-based studio (Edwardstown, SA) offering newborn, maternity, family, and cake smash photography. Sessions are held at the Edwardstown studio or outdoor locations including Blackwood forest and Port Willunga beach. Kate is an AIPP Master Photographer photographing over 250 families annually.
3. Just Believe Photography
Sheidow Park, SA
Just Believe Photography, based in Sheidow Park SA, is led by AIPP-accredited, award-winning photographer Marlize. She shoots maternity, newborn, cake smash, and family sessions across Adelaide, emphasising natural poses, warm tones, and genuine connection. Sessions are held on location. She holds a DHS Working with Children Clearance.
4. Adelaide's Family, Newborn & Business Photographer | Fable and Fig
Cockatoo Valley, SA
Fable and Fig was an Adelaide-based photography business (Cockatoo Valley, SA) specialising in family, newborn, maternity, and business photography. The studio has permanently closed. During its operation it documented families across multiple milestones, building long-term relationships with clients over many years.
5. TB Photography & Videography
Walkley Heights, SA
TB Photography & Videography is a multi-award-winning team based in Walkley Heights, SA, primarily specialising in wedding photography and videography. They also offer newborn, maternity, glamour, boudoir, engagement, and commercial sessions. Known for a relaxed, personalised style serving local, rural, and interstate clients.
6. Wish Photography by Katherine Stannard
Cheltenham, SA
Wish Photography by Katherine Stannard is a full-service portrait studio in Cheltenham, SA, specialising in newborn, maternity, and family photography. Katherine offers unhurried studio sessions focused on heirloom artwork, capturing motherhood's most meaningful moments for clients to display as wall art.
7. Photography By Sarah D
South Brighton, SA
Photography By Sarah D is run by Sarah Darbyshire in South Brighton, SA. A trained Beloved Photographer with 20+ years experience, she uses gentle, guided techniques to capture authentic, unposed imagery. She offers newborn, maternity, family, and milestone photography, alongside weddings and commercial work.
8. Jackie Allender Photography
Kent Town, SA
Jackie Allender Photography is based in a studio at Kent Town, SA, also offering on-location sessions. Jackie specialises in newborn, maternity, and family photography, using professional lighting and a curated prop collection. Sessions are designed to be comfortable and authentic, capturing genuine moments in both lifestyle and traditional portrait styles.
9. Shutter Photography
Kilburn, SA
Shutter Photography, based in Kilburn SA, is run by Tracey and offers maternity, newborn, and lifestyle/family sessions. Sessions are calm, guided, and elegantly styled, blending fine art with a nostalgic approach to create timeless heirloom portraits capturing genuine family connection and emotion.
10. Amy Spooner Photography | Adelaide Natural Newborn & Family Photographer
Grange, SA
Amy Spooner Photography is based in Grange, SA, specialising in natural, unscripted newborn and family portraiture. Amy documents genuine moments and fine details in a relaxed style, capturing real connections between families. She also covers motherhood/maternity sessions, as indicated by her portfolio categories.
11. Rikki Photography
Torrensville, SA
Rikki Photography is run by Cherry from a studio in Torrensville, SA, with on-location sessions available across Adelaide. Specialising in newborn, family, maternity and cake smash photography, her style is relaxed and natural, focused on genuine connection, emotion and timeless storytelling.
12. Sweet Image Photography
Highbury, SA
Sweet Image Photography, run by Jess in Highbury SA, specialises in newborn, maternity, family, and cake smash photography. Sessions are held in a warm, cosy studio. Jess creates a relaxed atmosphere suited to babies and young children, delivering naturally edited, timeless images.
13. Sachin Shrestha Photography
Mansfield Park, SA
Sachin Shrestha Photography, based in Adelaide (Mansfield Park, SA), specialises in maternity, newborn, and family portrait photography. Offering a full-service, artwork-studio experience, Sachin delivers timeless, authentic storytelling images and creates printed wall art, heirloom albums, and framed prints for clients' homes.
14. Photo by Nancy | Newborn & Family Photographer
Mawson Lakes, SA
Photo by Nancy is a lifestyle and documentary photographer based in Mawson Lakes, SA, with over 12 years of experience. Nancy shoots newborn, family, and christening sessions in clients' homes or at outdoor locations across Adelaide metro suburbs. No studio; sessions are calm, natural, and unposed. Sessions start from $150.
15. Monika Sharma Photography
Hillcrest, SA
Monika Sharma Photography, based in Hillcrest SA, is run by Monika Sharma specialising in newborn, maternity and cake smash photography. Sessions are available in-studio or outdoors, with a warm and joyful style focused on capturing precious family memories.
16. Adelaide Maternity and Newborn Photography - Narelle Williams Photography
Eden Hills, SA
Narelle Williams Photography, based in Eden Hills, Adelaide, specialises in maternity, newborn, baby, and family photography. Sessions are offered in a studio setting with a client wardrobe available. Narelle focuses on authentic, natural connections, capturing genuine moments between parents and their babies in a relaxed environment.
17. Little Wood Studio
Ironbank, SA
Little Wood Studio, based in Ironbank SA, is run by Sam Liddicoat offering natural, timeless newborn, baby, and family photography. Newborn sessions are held in a home studio; family sessions take place at outdoor Adelaide Hills locations. Fixed session prices include digital images.
18. Focused on Love Birth Photography
Aberfoyle Park, SA
Focused on Love Photography, based in Aberfoyle Park SA, is an award-winning birth and motherhood photographer servicing Adelaide. Ashlyn covers maternity (bellies), birth, newborns (babies), and family sessions. She offers documentary-style on-location coverage with hands-on support during birth.
19. Little Things Photography Adelaide
South Port, SA
Little Things Photography, based in South Port, Adelaide, is run by Mandy and specialises in maternity, newborn, and family photography. Sessions appear to be both in-home and on-location outdoors, capturing natural, candid connections. The style is warm and documentary-feel, focusing on genuine moments and real family stories.
20. Little Cuddles Photography
Edwardstown, SA
Little Cuddles Photography, based in Edwardstown SA, is an award-winning studio offering in-studio and outdoor photoshoots. Photographer Jenna specialises in maternity, newborn, family, baby, children, and cake smash photography across Adelaide, South Australia.
21. Dream It Photography
Summertown, SA
Dream It Photography, based in the Adelaide Hills (Summertown, SA), is led by Jared, a fine art wedding and lifestyle photographer. He shoots on location, specialising in cinematic, storytelling-style imagery covering weddings, family portraits, maternity, and newborn sessions, with bundled maternity-and-newborn packages available.
22. Treasured Memories Photography
Norwood, SA
Treasured Memories Photography (now rebranded as Seen Studio) is a family-run, on-location photography business in Norwood, SA. They specialise in newborn, baby, children, and family portraiture, maternity photography, performing arts, events, and fundraising photography.
23. That Little Moment Photography
Golden Grove, SA
Samantha Ahmed is an Adelaide-based photographer operating from Golden Grove, SA, with 6+ years experience. She shoots on-location family, newborn, baby, children, and milestone sessions in a calm, relaxed style, focusing on candid real moments. Proudly exhibited at the SALA Festival. Serves Golden Grove, Tea Tree Gully, and greater Adelaide.
24. Impressions Photography Studio
Medindie, SA
Impressions Photography Studio in Medindie, SA specialises in maternity, newborn, family, children, and cake smash photography. Sessions appear to be both studio-based and on-location, featuring posed and candid styles with warm, artistic lighting and floral props.
25. The Little Oak Studio
Banksia Park, SA
The Little Oak Studio is based in Tea Tree Gully, Adelaide (SA), offering studio photography for bumps (maternity), babies (newborn and baby), families, and pets. Their style is natural and candid, focused on crafting meaningful family keepsakes. They operate from a dedicated studio.
26. Melissa Alagich Photography
Mawson Lakes, SA
Melissa Alagich Photography, based in Mawson Lakes, Adelaide, is an award-winning studio (AIPP SA Newborn Photographer of the Year 2019) specialising in newborn, maternity, and family photography. Operating since 2009, Melissa delivers simple, natural, and timeless images in a welcoming studio environment, with flexible location options including client properties.
27. Little Twine Photography
Mile End, SA
Little Twine Photography is a studio-based maternity and newborn photography business established in 2019, located in Mile End, Adelaide. Specialising in posed newborn sessions and elegant maternity portraits, the studio offers accredited, award-winning photography with luxury Australian-made print products including framed prints and albums.
28. Embellish Photography
Westbourne Park, SA
Embellish Photography, based in Westbourne Park SA, is led by Gina Te and specialises in maternity, newborn, sitter (baby), cake smash, and family photography. The studio offers a structured client experience with products including wall art, framed prints, albums, and digital collections.
29. Avalon City Imaging Photographers
Thebarton, SA
Avalon City Imaging is a studio-based photography business in Thebarton (Adelaide), SA, with over 50 years combined team experience. They shoot newborn, maternity, family, boudoir, bridal boudoir, couples, engagement, wedding, portrait, glamour, pet, and commercial photography, specialising in boudoir and creating customised portrait artwork.
30. Sonia Lee Photography
Flinders Park, SA
Sonia Lee Photography is a boutique portrait studio in Flinders Park, Adelaide SA. With over 20 years of experience, Sonia shoots newborns, maternity, older babies, children, and families. Newborn sessions are studio-based; family sessions can include on-location shoots. Her style is simple, beautiful, and timeless.
31. Bliss Baby Photography
Hope Valley, SA
Bliss Baby Photography is based in Hope Valley, South Australia, offering newborn, maternity, family, baby, cake smash, milestone, and children's photography. Contact is available via WhatsApp, phone, or email. Studio or on-location details are not specified in the available website text.
32. Black Canvas Photographers
Adelaide, SA
Black Canvas Photographers is a drive-in studio in Adelaide CBD offering family, children, newborn, and maternity photography alongside a wide range of other genres. AIPP-accredited team with decades of experience. Signature work includes custom images printed on aluminium. Studio hire also available.
33. Gainsborough Studio
Collinswood, SA
Gainsborough Studio, based in Collinswood SA, offers portrait photography for newborns, children of all ages, and families. Sessions are available in-studio, at clients' homes, or on location around Adelaide. The studio also covers weddings and commercial photography.
34. Seen Studio SA
Norwood, SA
Seen Studio is a boutique family-run studio based in Norwood, SA, led by Peta Grace. Formerly Treasured Memories Photography (20+ years). Offers maternity, newborn, and family portraiture in studio or nature, alongside performing arts, events, headshots, and content photography across South Australia and beyond.
35. VIKKI KOURBELIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Clovelly Park, SA
Vikki Kourbelis Photography is an Adelaide-based photographer offering newborn, maternity (belly), and family photography. Newborn sessions are available as lifestyle in-home or studio posed. Also shoots christenings and birthdays. Based in Clovelly Park, SA.
What a newborn photography session involves
A newborn session is a slow, gentle affair built entirely around your baby's needs. Sessions usually run between two and four hours because babies set the pace — there'll be pauses for feeding, settling, nappy changes and the occasional outfit (or backdrop) accident. Most photographers aim to capture your baby within the first 5 to 14 days, when newborns sleep deeply and naturally curl into those classic poses.
There are two broad styles. Posed (studio) sessions involve carefully arranged setups with wraps, props, baskets and beanbags, often producing those timeless, sculpted portraits. Lifestyle sessions are more relaxed and usually shot in your home, documenting natural moments — feeding, cuddles, siblings meeting the baby — with little to no posing. Many Adelaide photographers offer one or the other, and some do both, so it's worth knowing which look you're after before you enquire.
Newborn safety comes first
Safety should never be an afterthought. Those gravity-defying poses you see online (the baby in a hanging hammock, or chin resting on hands) are almost always composites — two separate images with a spotter's hands removed in editing. A reputable photographer will have specific newborn posing training and will never leave your baby unattended on a prop or beanbag. Don't be shy about asking what training and experience a photographer has with newborns specifically, and how they keep the studio warm, clean and calm. A good photographer welcomes these questions.
What to expect on the day
Studios are usually kept warm (around 26–28°C) so your baby stays comfortable while unwrapped. Come fed, or be ready to feed on arrival — a full belly means a sleepy baby. Bring spare clothes, extra nappies, a dummy if you use one, and a feed. Most photographers handle all the wraps and props, so you generally don't need to bring outfits unless you have something sentimental you'd like included. Expect the session to be unhurried; rushing a newborn rarely ends well.
Typical AU price and package ranges
Pricing varies widely depending on experience, inclusions and whether you're buying digital files, prints or both. As a general guide only — always confirm current pricing directly with the photographer:
- Session/sitting fee: roughly $150–$450, sometimes credited toward purchases.
- Mid-range packages (session plus a set of edited digital images): around $600–$1,200.
- Premium packages (full gallery of digitals, albums, framed wall art): $1,500–$3,000+.
Watch for what's actually included. Some studios advertise a low session fee but charge separately for each digital file, which can add up quickly. Ask for a clear price list up front.
Studio vs on-location and lifestyle
A studio session gives the photographer full control of lighting, temperature and props, which suits the polished posed look. In-home lifestyle sessions trade that control for authenticity and convenience — no packing the baby into the car, and the images reflect your real space and family dynamic. If you have older children or pets, lifestyle can capture those relationships beautifully. Neither is better; it comes down to the style you love and how you want to remember this chapter.
How to choose a newborn photographer in Adelaide
Use a few practical filters:
- Portfolio depth: Look for a full, consistent body of newborn work — not just a couple of standout shots. Check they can deliver the style you want, whether that's bright and airy or dark and moody.
- Style match: Editing and colour grading are personal. Make sure their finished look appeals to you, since that's what you'll receive.
- Reviews: Read recent reviews for comments on patience, safety, communication and final delivery. The featured photographers on this page span from 4.4★ to 5★ across very different review volumes, so weigh both the rating and the number of reviews.
- Accreditation and insurance: Ask whether they hold professional accreditation (for example through the AIPP) and carry public liability insurance. These aren't legally required but signal professionalism.
- Hygiene and safety practices: Confirm props are cleaned and that they're trained in safe newborn posing.
When to book
Book during your pregnancy — ideally in your second or early third trimester. Because newborn sessions happen within a tight window in the first two weeks, good Adelaide photographers fill their calendars in advance and reserve a flexible slot around your due date rather than a fixed date. Booking early also means you can sort the details before the newborn fog sets in.
Questions to ask before you book
- What's your experience and training with newborns specifically?
- Are the gravity-defying poses composites, and do you use a spotter?
- What's included in the price — session, digitals, prints?
- Do you offer studio, in-home, or both?
- How and when do I receive my images, and what's the turnaround?
- What happens if my baby arrives early or late, or if we're unwell on the day?
- Do you carry insurance and any professional accreditation?
Take your time comparing a few photographers, ask plenty of questions, and trust your gut on who feels calm, safe and easy to work with — that comfort comes through in the photos.
Other session types in Adelaide
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best age for newborn photos?
The ideal window is the first 5 to 14 days, when babies sleep deeply and naturally curl into settled poses. After about two weeks they tend to be more alert and harder to settle, though lifestyle sessions can still work well a little later.
How much does newborn photography cost in Adelaide?
As a general guide, session fees range from roughly $150 to $450, mid-range packages with digital images around $600 to $1,200, and premium packages with albums and wall art from $1,500 upward. Always confirm current pricing and exactly what's included with the photographer directly.
When should I book my newborn session?
Book during pregnancy, ideally in your second or early third trimester. Because the session happens within a narrow window in the first two weeks, photographers reserve a flexible slot around your due date, and good ones book out well in advance.
Are those poses where the baby balances on their hands safe?
Those images are almost always composites — two separate photos edited together with a spotter's hands removed. A trained, reputable photographer always uses a spotter, never leaves a baby unattended on a prop, and prioritises safety over any single shot.
What should I bring to a newborn session?
Bring a feed or be ready to feed on arrival, plus spare nappies, a dummy if you use one, and a change of clothes for yourself in case of accidents. Most photographers supply all wraps and props, so you generally only need to bring sentimental items you'd like included.