NewbornPhotographers

Best Newborn Photography in Perth

Newborn photography captures your baby in those fleeting first days, usually between 5 and 14 days old when they're at their sleepiest and curl up beautifully. This guide walks you through what a session involves, how to choose a Perth photographer you can trust, and what to budget. It features highly rated local studios so you can shortlist with confidence.

Sara Castilho Photography

1. Sara Castilho Photography

Melville, WA

5.0(221)

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.

Little Brown Rabbit Photography

2. Little Brown Rabbit Photography

Darlington, WA

5.0(143)

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.

Lilypad Photography

3. Lilypad Photography

Myaree, WA

5.0(131)

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.

Soul & Sand Photography

4. Soul & Sand Photography

Guildford, WA

5.0(130)

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.

Photography by Frankie

5. Photography by Frankie

Bunbury, WA

5.0(126)

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.

Pettigee Photography

6. Pettigee Photography

Falcon, WA

5.0(82)

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.

Jasmine Skye Photography

7. Jasmine Skye Photography

Coolbellup, WA

5.0(79)

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.

Melissa Larson Photography

8. Melissa Larson Photography

Leeming, WA

5.0(73)

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.

India Willow PhotographyAIPP-accredited

9. India Willow Photography

Clarkson, WA

5.0(69)

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.

Miwako Lucy Photography

10. Miwako Lucy Photography

East Victoria Park, WA

5.0(61)

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.

By Sage Studio

11. By Sage Studio

Wembley Downs, WA

5.0(61)

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.

Linda Hewell Photography

12. Linda Hewell Photography

Ellenbrook, WA

5.0(60)

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.

Rachael Safet Photography

13. Rachael Safet Photography

Kingsley, WA

5.0(53)

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.

Simone Addison Photography

14. Simone Addison Photography

Hillarys, WA

5.0(51)

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.

Wild Folie Photography

15. Wild Folie Photography

Orelia, WA

5.0(49)

Kerry of Wild Folie Photography (Orelia, WA) is a solo Perth-based photographer specialising in natural, unposed newborn, maternity, and family sessions. She shoots with natural light in a documentary-lifestyle style, both on location across Western Australia and in her purpose-built air-conditioned studio.

Cain Photography

16. Cain Photography

Subiaco, WA

5.0(42)

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.

Jessica Lockhart Photography

17. Jessica Lockhart Photography

Carine, WA

5.0(42)

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.

Carly Sinden Photography

18. Carly Sinden Photography

Clarkson, WA

5.0(41)

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.

Love Olive Photography

19. Love Olive Photography

Aveley, WA

5.0(39)

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.

Kirsten Graham PhotographyAIPP-accredited

20. Kirsten Graham Photography

Fremantle, WA

5.0(37)

Kirsten Graham is an award-winning master photographer based in Fremantle, WA, with 20 years' experience. She offers family portraits, newborn sessions (studio or in-home), children/toddler mini sessions, and corporate photography. Sessions available in-studio or on location across Fremantle and Perth.

Hatched Newborn Photography & Family Portrait

21. Hatched Newborn Photography & Family Portrait

Willagee, WA

5.0(35)

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.

Casa Herrera Photography

22. Casa Herrera Photography

Bassendean, WA

5.0(34)

Casa Herrera Photography, based in Bassendean WA, is led by Carolina, a candid and heart-led photographer shooting in Perth, Fremantle, and wider Australia. Services include newborn, maternity, and family photography alongside weddings and branding, with a spontaneous, natural, and authentic style on location.

By Mika Photography

23. By Mika Photography

Watermans Bay, WA

5.0(32)

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.

Kendyl Gabrielle - Photographer & Birth Services

24. Kendyl Gabrielle - Photographer & Birth Services

Mount Pleasant, WA

5.0(32)

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.

Photography by Angela Marie

25. Photography by Angela Marie

Landsdale, WA

5.0(30)

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.

Raising Us Photography

26. Raising Us Photography

Midland, WA

5.0(29)

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.

iZoom Photography

27. iZoom Photography

Tapping, WA

5.0(28)

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.

Juliette Scott Photography

28. Juliette Scott Photography

North Perth, WA

5.0(27)

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.

Erin Elizabeth PhotographyAIPP-accredited

29. Erin Elizabeth Photography

Mullaloo, WA

5.0(25)

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.

Juliet Studio

30. Juliet Studio

Subiaco, WA

5.0(24)

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.

Chiara Luna Photography - Family & Small Business Photographer Perth

31. Chiara Luna Photography - Family & Small Business Photographer Perth

West Perth, WA

5.0(22)

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.

Amelia Claire Photography

32. Amelia Claire Photography

Mount Hawthorn, WA

5.0(22)

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.

Diamond Images Photography

33. Diamond Images Photography

Wanneroo, WA

5.0(22)

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.

Lauren Anne Photography

34. Lauren Anne Photography

Clarkson, WA

5.0(21)

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.

Sarah Kate Photography

35. Sarah Kate Photography

Success, WA

5.0(16)

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.

Natalie Jayne Photography

36. Natalie Jayne Photography

Tapping, WA

5.0(14)

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.

KTJ Photography

37. KTJ Photography

Carramar, WA

5.0(14)

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.

Luminance Photography

38. Luminance Photography

Bayswater, WA

5.0(13)

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.

Shelby Ann Photography

39. Shelby Ann Photography

Morley, WA

5.0(13)

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.

Meegsbery Photography

40. Meegsbery Photography

Tapping, WA

5.0(12)

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.

Stella Studio | Perth

41. Stella Studio | Perth

Yokine, WA

5.0(11)

Stella Studio is a Perth-based studio in Yokine, WA, offering newborn, maternity, children's, and portrait photography. Sessions are conducted in a relaxed studio environment with professional makeup and hairstyling available on-site, focusing on celebrating personal stories and authentic self-expression.

Stacey Rowling Photography

42. Stacey Rowling Photography

Booragoon, WA

5.0(10)

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.

Svetlana Photography

43. Svetlana Photography

Canning Vale, WA

5.0(9)

Svetlana Photography is a Perth-based studio specialising in maternity, newborn, and cake smash photography. Sessions are available in a home studio or on location. The photographer uses safe posing techniques, holds a newborn First Aid certificate, and offers gender reveal sessions.

Memories for Life Photography

44. Memories for Life Photography

Bertram, WA

5.0(8)

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.

Jodi Byles Photography

45. Jodi Byles Photography

Capel, WA

5.0(8)

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.

Photography By Demi

46. Photography By Demi

Como, WA

5.0(8)

Photography By Demi is a Perth maternity and lifestyle photographer based in Como, WA, run by Demi. She shoots maternity, newborn, and family sessions with a relaxed, candid style focused on real connection over posed shots. Sessions appear primarily on-location, capturing honest, heartfelt images.

Blueberry Photography, Perth Newborn Photographer

47. Blueberry Photography, Perth Newborn Photographer

Yangebup, WA

5.0(5)

Blueberry Photography is a Perth-based newborn photography studio located in Yangebup, WA, operated by Roz. Specialising in newborn art, the business focuses on capturing early days of newborns in an artistic style.

West Perth Photography Studio

48. West Perth Photography Studio

West Perth, WA

5.0(4)

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.

Image Style Studio

49. Image Style Studio

Beckenham, WA

4.9(443)

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.

Mel Cieslik Photography

50. Mel Cieslik Photography

Morley, WA

4.9(97)

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.

Tiny Feet PhotographyAIPP-accredited

51. Tiny Feet Photography

Wangara, WA

4.9(70)

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.

Perth Dreamy Photography

52. Perth Dreamy Photography

Greenwood, WA

4.9(57)

Perth Dreamy Photography, based in Greenwood WA, offers newborn and maternity photography alongside wedding photography. The owner captures family milestones including pregnancy and newborn sessions. Both studio and outdoor/location work is referenced. The photographer's name is not explicitly stated on the website.

The Edge Photography

53. The Edge Photography

Rockingham, WA

4.9(35)

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.

Glen Cowans Studio at the Roundhouse

54. Glen Cowans Studio at the Roundhouse

Fremantle, WA

4.9(15)

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.

Sweet Dreams Photography

55. Sweet Dreams Photography

Malaga, WA

4.8(139)

Sweet Dreams Photography in Malaga, WA specialises in studio newborn photography, capturing newborns aged 4–12 days in a range of poses with props. Sessions can include siblings and parents. Style described as 'ultimate/timeless', with sessions lasting 1–3 hours depending on package.

Hilary Adamson PhotographyAIPP-accredited

56. Hilary Adamson Photography

Stirling, WA

4.8(72)

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.

Samantha May PhotographyAIPP-accredited

57. Samantha May Photography

Willetton, WA

4.8(19)

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.

Bonita Jade Photography

58. Bonita Jade Photography

Yanchep, WA

4.8(18)

Bonita Jade Photography is a Perth-based maternity and newborn photographer located in Yanchep, WA. Specialising in maternity and newborn sessions, the business offers professional photography for expectant mothers and newborns in the Perth region.

Good Life Portraits

59. Good Life Portraits

Bayswater, WA

4.7(421)

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.

Newborn Photographers

60. Melanie Williams Photography

Joondalup, WA

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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 newborn photography session involves

A newborn session is all about documenting your baby in the first couple of weeks of life. There are two broad styles. Posed (or studio) newborn photography uses props, wraps, baskets and beanbags to create those classic curled-up, peaceful images. Lifestyle newborn photography is more relaxed and usually done in your home, capturing natural moments with parents and siblings in your own space.

Most sessions run for two to four hours because newborns set the pace. There's no rushing a baby through feeds, settling and the occasional nappy change. A good photographer builds in plenty of time so the day feels calm rather than hurried.

What to expect on the day

Keep the room warm — newborn studios are usually heated to around 26–28°C so your baby stays cosy when unwrapped. Bring extra nappies, a change of clothes, dummies if you use them, and snacks and water for yourself. If you're breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, a good feed beforehand helps your baby settle into a deep sleep.

For posed work, a trained photographer will do all the handling and posing safely. Many of the more advanced poses you see online are actually composite images — two photos blended together with the baby supported by a spotter the whole time. A reputable photographer will never leave your baby unattended and will only use poses appropriate to your baby's age and comfort.

Expect breaks for feeding and soothing throughout. Parent and sibling photos are usually taken first or last, depending on how settled everyone is.

Studio vs on-location and lifestyle

Studio sessions give the photographer full control over lighting, temperature and props, which is ideal for those polished, posed portraits. You travel to them, often in a purpose-built space.

Lifestyle and in-home sessions capture your family in your own environment, with natural light and a documentary feel. They suit parents who want authentic, less staged images, or who'd rather not travel with a brand-new baby. Some Perth photographers offer both, so ask which they specialise in.

Typical AU price and package ranges

Newborn photography is a significant investment because of the time, skill and editing involved. As a general guide across Australia, expect:

  • Session/sitting fee: roughly $150–$450, sometimes included in a package.
  • Mini sessions: around $250–$500 for a shorter shoot with fewer images.
  • Full posed packages with prints and digital files: commonly $600–$1,500+, depending on inclusions.
  • Premium packages with albums, framed wall art and full galleries can run $1,500–$3,000+.

These are indicative ranges only — always confirm current pricing, what's included, and whether digital files and print rights are part of the package directly with the photographer.

How to choose a newborn photographer in Perth

This page features highly rated Perth studios including Sara Castilho Photography (Melville), Soul & Sand Photography (Guildford), Jasmine Skye Photography (Coolbellup), Melissa Larson Photography (Leeming), Miwako Lucy Photography (East Victoria Park), Cain Photography (Subiaco), Juliette Scott Photography (North Perth), Chiara Luna Photography (West Perth), Image Style Studio (Beckenham), Mel Cieslik Photography (Morley), Tiny Feet Photography (Wangara) and Sweet Dreams Photography (Malaga). When you compare them, look at:

  • Portfolio and consistency: browse full galleries, not just highlight reels. The style and quality should be consistent across babies.
  • Style match: decide whether you prefer posed studio work, natural lifestyle images, or a blend, and choose accordingly.
  • Reviews: read recent reviews for comments on safety, patience and the overall experience, not just the photos.
  • Training and safety: ask about newborn-specific posing training and how they handle and spot babies during posing.
  • Accreditation and insurance: AIPP accreditation (the Australian Institute of Professional Photography) and current public liability insurance are reassuring signs of a professional operation.
  • Location: consider how far you're willing to travel with a newborn, or whether in-home suits you better.

When to book

Book during your pregnancy, ideally in the second or early third trimester. The best newborn photographers in Perth often fill their calendars months ahead, and because the ideal shooting window is just 5–14 days after birth, sessions are usually scheduled around your due date with flexibility for an early or late arrival. Booking early means you secure your photographer and have one less thing to organise once your baby arrives.

Questions to ask your photographer

  • Are you trained in newborn safety and posing, and do you use a spotter for advanced poses?
  • Do you have public liability insurance and any professional accreditation?
  • What's included in the package — session fee, edited images, prints, digital files and print rights?
  • Do you photograph in a studio, in my home, or both?
  • How do you handle scheduling around my due date and an early or late arrival?
  • Do you provide props, wraps and outfits, or should I bring anything?
  • How long until I receive my gallery, and how are images delivered?

Taking a little time to ask these questions and check portfolios will help you find a photographer whose style, approach and safety standards give you peace of mind during a precious — and busy — time.

Other session types in Perth

Or read the full newborn photography guide, or browse all Perth photographers.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to do a newborn photo session in Perth?

The ideal window is between 5 and 14 days old, when babies are sleepiest and curl up most naturally for posed shots. Because of this short window, book during your pregnancy and your photographer will schedule around your due date.

How much does newborn photography cost in Perth?

As a general guide, session fees range from about $150–$450, while full packages with prints and digital files commonly run $600–$1,500 or more. These are indicative only — always confirm current pricing and inclusions directly with the photographer.

Is newborn posing safe for my baby?

Yes, when done by a photographer trained in newborn safety. Many advanced poses are composite images made from two photos, with the baby supported by a spotter at all times. A reputable photographer never leaves a baby unattended and only uses poses suited to your baby's comfort.

Should I choose a studio session or an in-home lifestyle session?

Studio sessions give the photographer full control over lighting, warmth and props for polished posed portraits. In-home lifestyle sessions capture natural family moments in your own space. Some Perth photographers offer both, so pick the style that suits you.

How early should I book my newborn photographer?

Book during pregnancy, ideally in the second or early third trimester. The most popular Perth photographers book out months ahead, and securing your spot early means your session can be scheduled flexibly around your baby's arrival.