Best Family Photography in Perth
Booking a family photo session is one of the easiest ways to capture a moment you'll want to remember for years. Perth has a strong line-up of family photographers offering relaxed sessions in-studio, at your home or outdoors around the city's parks and beaches. This guide walks you through what to expect, what it costs and how to choose the right photographer for your family.
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. Little Brown Rabbit Photography
Darlington, WA
Little Brown Rabbit Photography, based in Darlington, WA, is run by Michelle Jones. Newborn sessions are held in a home studio with soft lighting. Maternity and family sessions are shot outdoors in natural light. She also offers in-home lifestyle shoots. Style is calm, relaxed, and gently guided with no stiff poses.
3. 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.
4. Soul & Sand Photography
Guildford, WA
Soul & Sand Photography, based in Guildford, WA, specialises in newborn, maternity, and family photography. Sessions are held both on-location (beaches, outdoor sunset settings) and in studio. Known for soft, natural-light imagery with a warm, intimate style capturing newborns, pregnant mothers, and families.
5. Photography by Frankie
Bunbury, WA
Photography by Frankie is a South West WA photographer specialising in newborn, maternity, and family photography, plus weddings. Sessions are relaxed and candid, focused on real moments. Frankie offers a client wardrobe and shoots with a warm, humorous style. Servicing Bunbury and the broader South West region.
6. Pettigee Photography
Falcon, WA
Pettigee Photography, based in Falcon WA, is run by photographer Christy. She specialises in newborn, maternity, and family photography, shooting both in-studio and on-location (including outdoor beach/golden hour sessions). Known for natural posing style, capturing newborn details, family connections, and maternity moments.
7. Jasmine Skye Photography
Coolbellup, WA
Jasmine Skye Photography, based in Perth WA, specialises in maternity, newborn, family, and underwater photography. Known for a natural, authentic style, Jasmine shoots on-location and is a former paediatric nurse. She is particularly renowned for underwater portrait sessions, including underwater maternity shoots.
8. Melissa Larson Photography
Leeming, WA
Melissa Larson Photography, based in Leeming, WA, offers newborn, maternity, family, and cake smash sessions. She shoots in a natural light studio and on location (e.g. beach). Known for a timeless style, props, maternity dress hire, and a midwife assistant supporting newborn sessions.
9. Salty Sunsets Photography
Singleton, WA
Salty Sunsets Photography is run by Cara, based in Singleton, WA, serving Mandurah and surrounding areas. She offers lifestyle (family, couples, maternity), events (parties, weddings, school balls), and studio sessions (headshots, branding). Style is relaxed and natural, shooting both on-location and in-studio.
10. India Willow Photography
Clarkson, WA
India Willow Photography is run by Sarah, an experienced photographer and registered midwife based in Clarkson, WA, specialising in maternity, newborn, and milestone sessions. She offers a calm, baby-led approach with curated styling, heirloom albums, and a focus on soft, natural, timeless imagery. Bookings are limited monthly for a personalised experience.
11. 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.
12. By Sage Studio
Wembley Downs, WA
By Sage Studio is a Perth-based photographer (Ash) offering soft, natural-light maternity, newborn, and family photography. Sessions are on-location — beaches, bushland, and in-home — using both digital and film. Style is warm, emotive, and authentic, focusing on candid connection and organic moments.
13. Rachael Safet Photography
Kingsley, WA
Rachael Safet Photography, based in Kingsley WA, specialises in maternity, newborn, and family photography. Rachael captures authentic emotions and genuine connections, shooting on location including Perth beaches and parks. She focuses on timeless, heirloom-quality portraits that preserve each family's unique story.
14. Anita Underwood Photography
Murdoch, WA
Anita Underwood Photography is a Perth, Western Australia-based photographer specialising in wedding, family, and children's photography. Image alt text references beach and child sessions, suggesting on-location shoots. Based in Murdoch, WA.
15. Simone Addison Photography
Hillarys, WA
Simone Addison Photography is based in Perth, WA, offering wedding, portrait, newborn, and family photography. Simone shoots in a warm, natural, documentary style using natural light. Sessions cover weddings, engagements, portraits, newborns, families, pets, and corporate events, both on-location and at various venues across Perth.
16. Cain Photography
Subiaco, WA
Cain Photography, based in Subiaco, Perth WA, is operated by Tanita and established in 2012. Specialising in newborn, maternity, and family photography, newborn sessions are conducted in a calm studio while family sessions take place at outdoor locations across Perth. The studio produces timeless, classic digital galleries and wall artworks.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. Hatched Newborn Photography & Family Portrait
Willagee, WA
Agnes Mazurek offers newborn, family, maternity, and cake smash sessions from her home studio in Willagee, WA, with outdoor family and maternity sessions also available. Sessions are customised and stylised to client preferences. Studio sessions run Monday to Saturday.
21. 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.
22. Kendyl Gabrielle - Photographer & Birth Services
Mount Pleasant, WA
Kendyl Gabrielle is a Perth-based birth photographer, videographer, and doula specialising in documentary-style birth, maternity, newborn, and family sessions. Shooting on location across Perth and surrounds — including coastal, home, and hospital settings — she captures raw, authentic moments throughout the motherhood journey.
23. Photography by Angela Marie
Landsdale, WA
Photography by Angela Marie is a Perth-based photographer specialising in maternity, newborn, and family photography. Located in Landsdale, WA, Angela focuses on capturing connections between loved ones, documenting bumps, babies, and families to create lasting memories.
24. 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.
25. iZoom Photography
Tapping, WA
iZoom Photography, based in Tapping WA, is a multi-genre studio offering maternity, newborn, toddler, family, and birthday photography alongside weddings, events, corporate, and real estate. They capture a wide range of precious moments for individuals and families.
26. Juliette Scott Photography
North Perth, WA
Juliette Scott Photography is based in North Perth, WA, offering studio and on-location portrait sessions. Services include family, children, maternity, newborn, and milestone photography. Juliette holds a Fine Arts Degree in Photography and is experienced with neurodiverse children. Packages include digitals and print credits.
27. Erin Elizabeth Photography
Mullaloo, WA
Erin Elizabeth is an internationally award-winning portrait photographer based in Mullaloo, Perth, WA, operating since 2007. Her studio is steps from Mullaloo Beach. She specialises in newborn, maternity, and family photography, creating fine-art style portrait work. She also educates professional photographers via workshops and teaching videos.
28. Juliet Studio
Subiaco, WA
Juliet Studio is a photography business based in Subiaco, WA. The website references bookings and fittings, suggesting a studio-based setup. Services appear to include newborn, maternity, and family photography, though limited detail is available from the extracted website text.
29. Compose Photography
Perth, WA
Compose Photography is a Perth, WA studio with over 15 years experience, led by two Master Photographers. They specialise in wedding, corporate/branding, and family portrait photography. Award-winning at state, national and international levels, including WA Professional Photographer of the Year and Australian Creative Photographer of the Year.
30. Chiara Luna Photography - Family & Small Business Photographer Perth
West Perth, WA
Chiara Luna Photography is a Perth-based photographer with over 10 years' experience specialising in natural light photography. Services include newborn, family, maternity, and children's photography, as well as small business and events. Based in West Perth, WA.
31. Amelia Claire Photography
Mount Hawthorn, WA
Amelia Claire Photography is a Perth-based husband-and-wife photography and videography duo shooting weddings, newborns, maternity, and families. Operating across Perth, Swan Valley, the South West, and internationally, they use a natural, film editorial style capturing warm, light-filled, candid moments.
32. Diamond Images Photography
Wanneroo, WA
Diamond Images Photography is a Perth-based studio (Wanneroo, WA) offering maternity, newborn, and family photography. The portfolio also includes branding and sports photography. Known for a warm, personable style, they have been operating since 2011.
33. Anderson Salazar Photography
Nedlands, WA
Anderson Salazar Photography is a Nedlands, WA-based portrait and commercial photography business. Anderson Salazar shoots people/lifestyle portraits, weddings, sports, real estate, commercial, and food photography. Family portraits are offered as part of broader portrait sessions. Sessions are tailored to client objectives and delivered via private online gallery.
34. Lauren Anne Photography
Clarkson, WA
Lauren Anne Photography is a Perth-based photographer in Clarkson, WA, specialising in maternity, newborn, and family photography. Her sessions are relaxed, authentic, and emotionally intentional, focusing on documenting the journey of motherhood in a natural, connected way.
35. Sarah Kate Photography
Success, WA
Sarah Kate Photography is an award-winning Perth-based photography business specialising in birth, newborn, and family photography. Based in Success, WA, Sarah captures timeless images focused on the innocence of newborns and family connections. Sessions cover birth documentation, newborn, and family portraits.
36. Owen Gregory Photography
West Perth, WA
Owen Gregory is a portrait and wedding photographer based in Perth, Western Australia. He shoots weddings, elopements, family portraits, events, and commercial photography. His style is artistic, playful, and candid, inspired by documentary and fine art photographers. Sessions appear to be on-location.
37. Natalie Jayne Photography
Tapping, WA
Natalie Jayne Photography is a studio-based photographer in Tapping, Perth Northern Suburbs, specialising in newborn, maternity, and family photography. Sessions are held in a bright, airy studio with props. She creates timeless heirloom artwork and wall art for clients to treasure, with a warm, flexible approach to working with babies and families.
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. Meegsbery Photography
Tapping, WA
Meegsbery Photography, based in Tapping, WA, is a Perth photographer offering family, newborn, and maternity (bumps) photography. Megs enjoys creative, outdoor sessions and is known for chasing Perth sunsets. Also shoots couples photography.
41. 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.
42. 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.
43. 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.
44. CelinParadise Photography
Swanbourne, WA
Celine is a French-Australian photographer based in Perth, WA, available worldwide. She shoots on location with a natural, authentic style, capturing maternity, family, couples, beach, and travel sessions. She works with light and movement to create timeless, emotive images.
45. Nigel Moyes | Landscape Photographer
Mount Hawthorn, WA
Nigel Moyes is a Perth-based photographer specialising in corporate portraits, workplace photography, personal portraits, fashion, and landscape photography. With over 20 years in branding and creative direction, he shoots on-location and in-studio across Perth, delivering purposeful, brand-aligned imagery for individuals and businesses.
46. West Perth Photography Studio
West Perth, WA
West Perth Photography Studio is based in West Perth, WA, offering newborn and family photography. Their mission focuses on exceptional service, superior quality images, and an enjoyable client experience. Limited details are provided about specific session types, studio vs. on-location style, or individual photographers.
47. Zest Photography Perth
Midland, WA
Zest Photography is a boutique portrait studio in Midland, WA (near Swan Valley), specialising in glamour, boudoir, nude, fantasy, couples, and family photography. They offer artistic, retouched studio portraits. Family photography is the only service matching the allowed session types.
48. Image Style Studio
Beckenham, WA
Image Style Studio is a luxury studio in Cannington, WA offering family portraits, newborn, and maternity sessions alongside boudoir, glamour, corporate headshots, and event photography. Led by photographer Kelvin Chong, the studio provides a Hollywood-style experience with hair and makeup services, high-end retouching, and both studio and on-location shoots.
49. 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.
50. Tiny Feet Photography
Wangara, WA
Tiny Feet Photography, run by Ashlee with 14 years' experience, offers custom maternity, newborn, milestone, family, and children's portraiture from a private studio in Wangara, Perth, or on location. Newborn sessions are posed studio shoots; maternity sessions are available in-studio or at sunset locations. No two sessions are the same.
51. Fisher Photography
Attadale, WA
Geoff Fisher is an AIPP Master Photographer based in Attadale, WA, specialising in natural, relaxed family portrait photography on location across Perth's Western Suburbs — including Cottesloe, Claremont, Nedlands and Applecross. Sessions are unhurried and child-friendly, with results delivered as wall art or digital collections.
52. The Edge Photography
Rockingham, WA
The Edge Photography is a studio-based portrait photography business in Rockingham/Perth, WA. They offer thoughtfully styled studio sessions across a wide range, including newborn, maternity, family, and children's photography, alongside couples, glamour, boudoir, and pets. Sessions follow a curated three-step process: concept call, studio shoot, and cinematic reveal.
53. Premier Studio
Banjup, WA
Premier Studio, established 1975, is an award-winning outdoor family photography studio on a 5-acre property in Banjup, WA. Specialising in natural, candid family and children's portraits using authentic on-location settings including bushland, beach jetty, cottage, and graffiti wall. Delivers gallery-quality printed artwork with same-day photo selection.
54. 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.
55. 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.
56. Good Life Portraits
Bayswater, WA
Good Life Portraits is an award-winning portrait studio in Bayswater, WA, offering studio-based sessions including newborn and family photography. Led by Ben, Ellisha, and Ebony, the team focuses on authentic, heirloom-quality portraits. They also shoot couples, boudoir/allure, pets, and bikes. 231+ five-star Google reviews.
57. Cooper Studio
Melville, WA
Cooper Studio in Melville, WA specialises in studio portraiture with beautiful lighting, photographing families, kids, couples, and individuals. They have over 20 industry awards and thousands of sessions completed. No explicit newborn, maternity, baby, cake smash, or milestone photography is mentioned on the website.
58. 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.
59. Code Lime Photography
Swanbourne, WA
Code Lime Photography (Swanbourne, WA) specialises in real estate, architectural, commercial, corporate, product, event, wedding, and portrait photography, plus digital photography courses. Family and individual portraits are offered. No dedicated newborn, maternity, baby, or children's session services are explicitly mentioned on the website.
60. Melanie Williams Photography
Joondalup, WA
Melanie Williams Photography, based in Joondalup, Perth, specialises in maternity, newborn and family portraiture with over 14 years' experience. Sessions are calm and connection-focused with thoughtful styling. Offers heirloom artwork including handcrafted albums and wall art, with a personalised viewing appointment included.
What a family photography session involves
A family session is a fairly informal shoot designed to capture natural connection rather than stiff, posed portraits. Most Perth photographers offer relaxed sessions that can take place in a studio, at your own home, or at an outdoor location such as a park, bushland setting or one of Perth's beaches. Sessions typically run for 30 to 90 minutes depending on the package and how many family members are involved.
The photographer will usually guide you through a mix of gentle prompts and a few classic group set-ups, then let the kids be themselves. The goal is to get a spread of images: the whole family together, parent-and-child combinations, sibling shots and a few candid frames of the children doing their own thing.
What to expect on the day
Good preparation makes a big difference. Expect your photographer to send a guide beforehand covering wardrobe, timing and location tips. For young children, sessions are often scheduled around nap and meal times to keep everyone happy, and outdoor shoots are frequently booked for the softer light just after sunrise or before sunset.
On the day, allow time to arrive without rushing, bring snacks and a change of clothes for little ones, and try not to over-direct the kids — the best frames usually come when everyone relaxes. A patient photographer who is comfortable working with children will keep things playful, so don't stress if your toddler has a meltdown; it's completely normal and experienced shooters work around it.
Typical prices and packages
As a rough guide, family sessions in Perth generally fall into these ranges. Treat these as indicative only — always confirm current pricing directly with the photographer, as packages and inclusions vary widely.
- Mini sessions: around $150–$350 for a short shoot with a small number of digital images.
- Standard sessions: around $350–$700, usually including the shoot plus a selection of edited digital files.
- Premium / full packages: $700–$1,500+ when prints, albums, wall art or larger digital galleries are included.
Watch for how images are delivered. Some quotes cover the session fee only, with digital files or prints sold separately afterwards. Ask upfront how many edited images you'll receive, whether you get full-resolution files with a print release, and what additional products cost.
Studio vs on-location and lifestyle sessions
Studio sessions give you controlled lighting and a clean, consistent backdrop regardless of the weather. They suit classic portraits and are reliable year-round — handy given Perth's hot summers.
At-home (lifestyle) sessions capture your family in your own space, which often feels more natural and relaxed, especially for newborns and young children who are comfortable on home turf.
Outdoor sessions make the most of Perth's parks, bushland and coastline, with beautiful natural light and a sense of place. They do depend on weather and timing, so build in a backup plan for wind or heat.
Many of the photographers featured on this page offer more than one of these options, so think about which environment your family will feel most comfortable in.
How to choose a family photographer in Perth
- Portfolio and style: Look at full galleries, not just highlight reels. Decide whether you prefer bright and airy, rich and moody, or natural documentary-style images — and check the photographer consistently delivers that look.
- Experience with kids: Family and child photography is a specific skill. Photographers who regularly work with young children tend to be more patient and quicker to capture genuine moments.
- Reviews and ratings: The photographers featured here range from boutique studios with a few dozen glowing reviews to high-volume studios with hundreds. Read recent reviews to gauge reliability, turnaround time and how families found the experience.
- Accreditation and insurance: Ask whether the photographer holds professional accreditation (such as AIPP) and carries public liability insurance — particularly relevant for studio and on-location work.
- Logistics: Consider location and travel. Studios in this guide span Melville, Leeming, Subiaco, North Perth, Midland and beyond, so pick one convenient to you or check whether they travel to your home or chosen location.
When to book
Weekend and golden-hour slots fill quickly, especially in spring and the lead-up to Christmas when families want updated photos for cards and gifts. Aim to book several weeks ahead, and more for popular photographers. If you're expecting a newborn, it's worth enquiring during pregnancy so you can secure a spot around your due date.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long is the session and where can it take place?
- How many edited digital images are included, and do I get full-resolution files?
- Are prints, albums and wall art extra, and what do they cost?
- What happens if the weather turns or my child is unwell?
- How long until I receive my gallery?
- Are you insured and do you hold professional accreditation?
- Do you have experience with children of my kids' ages?
Getting clear answers to these makes for a smoother experience and helps you compare quotes properly. With Perth's wide choice of talented family photographers, there's a good match for almost every style, location and budget.
Other session types in Perth
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a family photography session cost in Perth?
As a general guide, mini sessions run from around $150–$350, standard sessions from $350–$700, and premium packages with prints or albums can be $700–$1,500 or more. Prices vary by photographer and inclusions, so always confirm current rates and exactly what's included before booking.
Should we do a studio or outdoor family session?
Studios offer reliable lighting and a weather-proof, consistent backdrop year-round, which is handy in Perth's hot summers. Outdoor sessions at parks or beaches give natural light and a sense of place but depend on weather and timing. Choose whichever setting will help your family feel most relaxed.
What's the best time of day for an outdoor family shoot in Perth?
Most photographers prefer the softer light shortly after sunrise or before sunset, often called golden hour. These times also help you avoid the harsh midday sun and summer heat, which keeps young children more comfortable.
How far in advance should I book a family photographer?
Aim to book several weeks ahead, and more for popular photographers or peak periods like spring and the lead-up to Christmas. Weekend and golden-hour slots fill fastest. If you're expecting a baby, enquire during pregnancy to secure a date near your due time.
What should we wear for a family photo session?
Coordinated but not matching outfits usually work best — choose a simple colour palette and avoid large logos or busy patterns. Bring layers and a change of clothes for young children, plus snacks. Many photographers send a wardrobe guide beforehand, so ask if you're unsure.