Best Baby Photography in Perth
Booking a photo session for your bub somewhere between 3 and 12 months is a lovely way to capture those fast-changing milestones — first smiles, sitting up, and that gummy giggle. This guide walks you through what a baby session involves, what it costs, and how to pick the right photographer in Perth, featuring a shortlist of well-reviewed local studios.
1. Sara Castilho Photography
Melville, WA
Sara Castilho is a Perth-based family and maternity photographer offering family, maternity, and newborn sessions both at-home and outdoors. She specialises in authentic, candid imagery capturing milestones from maternity through newborn and baby stages. Outdoor sessions typically take place at golden hour; at-home sessions available for newborns.
2. Lilypad Photography
Myaree, WA
Lilypad Photography, based in Myaree WA, is an award-winning studio run by Lisa Ivandich. Offering newborn, maternity, family, baby, extended family, underwater, pet, and headshot sessions. Uses both Myaree studio and on-location Perth settings. Known for relaxed, natural, fun portraits with no forced poses.
3. Miwako Lucy Photography
East Victoria Park, WA
Miwako Lucy Photography is based in East Victoria Park, WA, operating from a home studio with travel available. Miwako shoots maternity, newborn, baby milestones, cake smash, children, and family sessions. Originally from Japan, she specialises in capturing life's special moments across Perth.
4. Linda Hewell Photography
Ellenbrook, WA
Linda Hewell Photography, based in Ellenbrook, WA, specialises in cake smash, bath splash, newborn, and baby milestone photography. Sessions are held in a home-based mini studio. Newborn sessions follow a natural, candid style on white backgrounds. Sessions are relaxed and stress-free, priced at $375 including 25 images.
5. ShaBo STUDIO
Malaga, WA
ShaBo STUDIO is a luxury portrait studio in Malaga, WA offering an empowering, transformative experience. Services include maternity, newborn, baby, and family photography, alongside boudoir, teens, branding, headshots, and pet sessions. Sessions are studio-based with a full-service approach emphasising confidence and authentic portraiture.
6. Jessica Lockhart Photography
Carine, WA
Jessica Lockhart Photography is based in Carine, Perth's northern suburbs, shooting on-location across greater Perth. With 14 years' experience, Jessica specialises in maternity, newborn, baby, and family portrait photography, delivering heartfelt, authentic images alongside printed heirlooms including wall art, albums, and keepsakes.
7. Carly Sinden Photography
Clarkson, WA
Carly Sinden Photography offers luxury maternity, newborn, family, baby milestone, and cake smash sessions from a studio in Clarkson, Perth WA. With over a decade of experience, Carly provides a warm studio environment with expert styling, natural posing, and professional lighting, creating timeless, elegant portraits.
8. Love Olive Photography
Aveley, WA
Love Olive Photography is run by award-winning Perth photographer Christeen, based in Aveley, WA, with over a decade of experience. Specialising in maternity, newborn, baby, milestone, and family photography, she uses a minimalistic style to create authentic, timeless portraits for Perth families.
9. By Mika Photography
Watermans Bay, WA
By Mika Photography is a Perth-based fine art portrait studio run by Mieke (Mika) Hendriks, specialising in maternity, newborn, baby, children, and family photography. Operating since 2012, Mika captures natural moments and emotion, creating fine art portraits for display in the home. Services Perth metro and surrounding suburbs.
10. Raising Us Photography
Midland, WA
Raising Us Photography, based in Midland, WA, is run by Hayley Quaid specialising in newborn, maternity, family, and wedding photography across Perth. Her style blends posed and candid shots, prioritising authentic connection and natural moments. Sessions include in-home maternity and sitter sessions for babies.
11. KTJ Photography
Carramar, WA
KTJ Photography, based in Carramar WA, offers newborn, maternity, family, baby, cake smash, and children's portrait photography. Sessions include studio newborn portraits, outdoor and beach maternity shoots, milk bath sessions, sitter sessions, 1st birthday minis, and imaginative children's portrait sessions in the Perth/Joondalup area.
12. Luminance Photography
Bayswater, WA
Luminance Photography, based in Bayswater WA, is run by qualified photographer Brooke Hutson. Specialising in newborn, family, and maternity photography, sessions are conducted at clients' homes or on location at parks and beaches. Brooke has been photographing Perth families since 2009, offering personalised, affordable packages.
13. Shelby Ann Photography
Morley, WA
Shelby Ann Photography is based in Morley, Perth WA, specialising in birth, fresh 48, newborn, maternity, milestone, and family photography. The studio captures moments from bump through baby and beyond, serving Perth families with a range of session types across the early stages of life.
14. Stacey Rowling Photography
Booragoon, WA
Stacey Rowling Photography is based in Booragoon, WA, offering maternity, newborn, milestone, cake smash, and family photography. Sessions are held in a dedicated studio or at outdoor Perth locations (beaches, bushland, Swan River). Style is warm, natural, and timeless with over 10 years of experience and specialised newborn safety training.
15. Memories for Life Photography
Bertram, WA
Memories for Life Photography, based in Bertram WA, specialises in newborn (posed and lifestyle), maternity, family, children, baby, and cake smash photography. Ashleigh shoots in a contemporary home studio ~35 minutes south of Perth and at outdoor locations south of the river, offering a calm, luxurious, customised experience.
16. Jodi Byles Photography
Capel, WA
Jodi Byles Photography, based in Capel, WA, covers the South West including Bunbury and Busselton. Jodi shoots from her home studio and on location, specialising in maternity, birth, Fresh 48, newborn, sitter/baby, cake smash, children, family, and pet photography. Packages available including a Bump to Birthday bundle.
17. Mel Cieslik Photography
Morley, WA
Mel Cieslik Photography is a studio-based photographer in Morley, WA with over 14 years' experience. Specialising in newborn, baby, maternity, family, and cake smash photography, Mel is known for capturing fine details and family connections in a calm, professional studio environment.
18. Glen Cowans Studio at the Roundhouse
Fremantle, WA
Glen Cowans operates a photography studio at the Roundhouse in Fremantle, WA. The website is currently password-protected while the team is away until July 2026. The gallery in Fremantle remains open on limited days. Specific session types and style details are not available from the current website text.
19. Hilary Adamson Photography
Stirling, WA
Hilary Adamson is a multi-award-winning, AIPP-accredited fine art photographer based in Stirling, Perth WA. She specialises in studio newborn photography with custom posing and styling, and also offers baby, maternity, and family portrait sessions. Known for filmy fabrics, soft textures, and contemporary colours.
20. Samantha May Photography
Willetton, WA
Samantha May Photography, run by Jodie Craig in Willetton, Perth WA, specialises in custom maternity, newborn, children's, baby, and family portraits. Sessions are primarily studio-based in Willetton, with some outdoor family shoots. Jodie is an accredited AIPP member and volunteer for Heartfelt.
21. Ivision Studio
Bennett Springs, WA
Ivision Studio, based in Bennett Springs WA, is a wedding-focused photography and videography team also offering maternity, newborn, baby, and family portrait sessions. Led by Ivan, the studio captures natural, relaxed moments. Sessions appear to be both studio and on-location across the Perth area.
22. Exclusive Photography Perth
Nedlands, WA
Exclusive Photography is a studio-based photographer in Nedlands, WA offering family, baby, boudoir, headshot, dog, male, and artistic photography sessions. Sessions include professional hair, makeup and styling. Known for an empowering, confidence-building client experience with award-winning photographers and studios across Australia.
What a baby photography session involves
Baby photography typically covers the "sitter" and milestone stages — roughly 3 to 12 months, when bub is developing personality but isn't yet a fully mobile toddler. The classic sitter session happens around 6 to 9 months, once your little one can sit up unassisted (or nearly so). Sessions are usually short and relaxed, built around bub's mood, feeds and nap times rather than a strict shot list.
Most photographers will guide your baby into a handful of simple, safe setups — sitting on a soft blanket or rug, surrounded by props or a clean backdrop, and plenty of natural interaction with you. Expect lots of pausing, soothing and patience. A good baby photographer reads the room and follows the child's lead, so a session that's scheduled for 45 minutes might stretch a little if there's a feed or a fussy spell in the middle.
What to expect on the day
Come with a fed, well-rested baby if you can, and bring spare clothes, dummies, a favourite toy and snacks for older bubs. Many Perth studios provide outfits, wraps, baskets and backdrops, so check what's included before you load up the car. Sessions are most successful in the morning when babies tend to be happiest.
Don't stress if your baby cries, won't sit still, or needs a break — experienced photographers expect this and build it into the timing. Your job is to stay relaxed; bubs pick up on a calm parent. After the shoot, you'll usually be invited to a viewing or sent an online gallery to choose your favourites, with edited images delivered digitally and/or as prints and albums.
Studio vs on-location and lifestyle sessions
There are two broad styles to consider:
- Studio sessions give controlled lighting, a tidy backdrop and a big kit of props and outfits. They're reliable regardless of Perth's weather and produce that clean, polished look.
- On-location or lifestyle sessions happen in your home or at a park or beach. These lean documentary — natural light, real surroundings and candid interaction between family members. Perth's beaches and parklands make beautiful backdrops, though you're at the mercy of the weather and the time of day.
Neither is better; it comes down to the look you want and how comfortable your family feels. Plenty of photographers offer both.
Typical AU price and package ranges
Pricing varies widely by photographer, inclusions and location, so treat these as general guides only and always confirm current rates directly:
- Session/sitting fee: roughly $150–$450, which usually covers the photographer's time and editing but not necessarily images.
- Packages with digital images and a few prints: commonly $500–$1,200.
- Premium collections with albums, wall art and full digital galleries can run $1,500 and up.
Watch for whether digital files are included or sold separately, how many edited images you receive, and any print or album costs. Ask for a full price list before booking so there are no surprises at the viewing.
How to choose a baby photographer in Perth
A few things to weigh up:
- Portfolio and style: Look at full galleries, not just highlight reels. Do you like their light, editing and posing? Light-and-airy, bold-and-colourful and dark-and-moody are all distinct styles.
- Reviews: Read recent reviews for comments on patience with babies, reliability and how the final images turned out. The studios featured on this page — including Sara Castilho Photography in Melville, Lilypad Photography in Myaree, Miwako Lucy Photography in East Victoria Park, and others across the metro area — carry strong review counts worth browsing.
- Accreditation and professionalism: Some photographers hold accreditation through professional bodies (historically the AIPP), which signals a level of training, though plenty of excellent photographers aren't accredited. More importantly, ask about public liability insurance and whether they have experience specifically with babies.
- Logistics: Consider travel distance, studio location and whether they offer the session style (studio or lifestyle) you want.
When to book
Baby photographers in Perth can book out weeks or even months ahead, especially around the busy lead-up to Christmas. For a sitter session, aim to enquire a few weeks before your baby hits the 6-to-8-month window so you can lock in a date that suits. If you're also planning a newborn session, book that during your pregnancy — newborn photography is time-sensitive and best done in the first couple of weeks. For newborn work, always choose a photographer trained in safe newborn posing who never leaves a baby unattended on a prop or beanbag.
Questions to ask before you book
- What's included in the fee, and are digital files extra?
- How many edited images will I receive, and when?
- Do you provide outfits, props and backdrops?
- What happens if my baby is unsettled or unwell on the day?
- Do you have public liability insurance?
- Can I see a full gallery from a recent baby session?
- What's your rescheduling and cancellation policy?
Getting clear answers up front means you can relax and enjoy the session — and end up with photos you'll treasure long after bub has grown.
Other session types in Perth
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Frequently asked questions
What's the best age for a baby photography session?
The sitter stage of around 6 to 9 months is popular because bub can sit up and shows lots of personality. That said, any time from 3 to 12 months captures lovely milestones, so choose the stage you most want to remember.
How much does baby photography cost in Perth?
As a rough guide, session fees often run $150–$450 and packages with digital images sit around $500–$1,200, with premium album and wall-art collections costing more. These are general ranges only — always confirm current pricing and inclusions directly with the photographer.
How long does a baby photo session take?
Most sessions run from about 45 minutes to a couple of hours. Photographers build in time for feeds, nappy changes and breaks, so the booking is paced around your baby's mood rather than rushed.
Should I choose a studio or a lifestyle session?
Studios offer controlled lighting, props and a polished look regardless of the weather, while in-home or outdoor lifestyle sessions feel natural and candid. It comes down to the style you prefer and how comfortable your family feels — many Perth photographers offer both.
How far in advance should I book?
Aim to enquire a few weeks before your baby reaches the age you want photographed, as good photographers book out quickly, especially before Christmas. If you also want newborn photos, book those during pregnancy since they're best taken in the first couple of weeks.