NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY MELBOURNE

“Newborn photographs are a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone”

NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY MELBOURNE

“Newborn photographs are a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone”

Always Belle Photography is a paediatric nurse-led newborn photography studio in Eaglemont, Melbourne. Our team of newborn photographers specialises in safe, baby-led newborn photography and has photographed more than 1,000 Melbourne families, with more than 400 five-star Google reviews. Newborn sessions are typically held within your baby’s first few weeks, parents and siblings can be included, and you’ll view your photographs immediately after your session.

Welcome, and congratulations.

If you’re pregnant and starting to think about newborn photos, you’re in the right place. We’re Always Belle, a newborn photography studio in Eaglemont, owned and run by paediatric nurses. Over 400 Melbourne families have left us five-star reviews on Google, which we don’t take for granted.

Most mums come to us for the photos. What they walk away with tends to be something a bit bigger than that, and there’s actually research behind why.

Back in 1975, a group of children were given photographs of themselves to look at and work with over five weeks. By the end, their self-esteem behaviours had measurably improved compared to the children who didn’t have them. It’s one of the few formal studies we’ve been able to find on what photographs of a child actually do for that child, and fifty years on it still holds up.

Ammerman, M. S., & Fryrear, J. L. (1975). Photographic enhancement of children’s self-esteem. Psychology in the Schools, 12(3), 319-325. Read the study

It matches what we see. Kids who grow up seeing themselves on the wall grow up knowing they belong there. That’s the part we care about. Not the photograph. The child who walks past it every day for the next twenty years.

And these first weeks go so fast. They’re a blur, and it’s hard to explain that to anyone who hasn’t just lived it. One day you’ll want to remember exactly how little your baby was. How squishy. That they actually fit in your hands.

You don’t get this bit back.

Timeless newborn photography in Eaglemont, Melbourne. We do book out in advance, but babies have their own timeline, so it’s always worth checking what’s available.

A newborn baby photographed lying on his stomach on a white blanket with head resting on top of his hands

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR NEWBORN SESSION

  • Where we are: our studio is in Eaglemont Village, about 10km north east of the city, just next to Ivanhoe.
  • The best time: newborns photograph beautifully in the first one to three weeks, while they’re still sleepy and curled up.
  • When to book: most of our families book during their second trimester. We only take a limited number of sessions each month, so earlier is safer.
  • Who’s in the photos: parents, siblings and grandparents are all welcome, at no extra cost. We’d love to have them.
  • Maternity: a full maternity photography session in our Melbourne studio is included at no extra cost when you book your newborn session.
  • Who’s photographing your baby: our team includes four paediatric nurses, and every photographer is trained in newborn safety and baby handling.
  • Seeing your photos: you’ll view and choose your images the same day, straight after your session.
  • Pricing: individual images from $275, digital collections from $995, wall art and keepsakes from $300. There’s no extra charge to have family in the photos.
  • What other parents say: over 400 five-star Google reviews, from more than 1,000 Melbourne families.
  • Where families travel from: we photograph families from across Melbourne and regional Victoria, from the northern suburbs through to Gippsland and the north east

 

A newborn baby lying curled up in a ball on a white blanket photographed from above

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NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO

Older sister gently cuddling her swaddled newborn sibling on a white blanket
Sleeping newborn baby lying on their tummy with their head resting on folded hands
Mother holding her sleeping newborn close against her cheek
Awake newborn baby swaddled in white and looking at the camera
Sleeping newborn baby wearing a beige bow headband and resting on folded hands
Older sister smiling as she cradles her newborn sibling on a soft white blanket
Sleeping newborn baby resting on folded hands against a white background
Parents and older sister cuddling their newborn baby in a family portrait
Sleeping newborn baby swaddled in white in a close-up portrait
Older sister gently touching her swaddled newborn sibling on a white bed
Sleeping newborn baby resting their chin on folded hands against a white background
Mother smiling nose-to-nose with her swaddled newborn baby
Older sister smiling beside her sleeping newborn sibling in a miniature bed
Newborn baby sleeping on side with chin resting on hands, Melbourne newborn photography
Parents smiling while holding their sleeping swaddled newborn baby
Sleeping newborn baby wearing a delicate white floral headband
Sleeping newborn baby with dark spiky hair resting on a white blanket
Parents smiling while holding their sleeping swaddled newborn baby
Awake newborn baby making a playful expression on a white blanket
Sleeping newborn baby cradled in their parents’ hands in a black-and-white portrait
Older sister smiling beside her newborn sibling sleeping in a miniature bed
Mum and dad smiling and holding their sleeping newborn baby, family portrait at Always Belle Photography
Sleeping newborn baby swaddled in white beside a small teddy bear
Sleeping newborn baby curled on their tummy with one hand beneath their cheek
Big sister cuddling her newborn baby brother on a cream fur rug, sibling newborn photography Melbourne
Father smiling down at the swaddled newborn baby in his arms
Newborn baby swaddled in white wrap, smiling in his sleep, close-up newborn photography
Older brother gently kissing his swaddled newborn sibling on the forehead
Sleeping newborn baby stretching both arms above their head on a white blanket
Mother smiling while cuddling her sleeping swaddled newborn baby
Awake newborn baby swaddled in white and looking directly at the camera
Sleeping newborn baby lying on their tummy with hands tucked beneath their cheek
Sleeping newborn baby swaddled in white and wearing a delicate floral headband
Mother smiling down at the newborn baby cradled in her arms
Sleeping newborn baby wrapped in white and wearing a floral headband
Mother smiling nose-to-nose with her newborn baby against a white background
Newborn baby lying on tummy in curled pose with hands under chin, classic newborn photography pose
Father smiling while holding his two laughing young daughters
Sleeping swaddled newborn baby lying beside a small teddy bear
Father smiling down at the swaddled newborn baby in his arms
Older sister gently cradling her sleeping swaddled newborn sibling
Sleeping newborn baby lying on their tummy with their head resting on folded hands
Mother holding her sleeping newborn close against her cheek
Awake newborn baby swaddled in white and looking directly at the camera
Sleeping newborn baby wearing a beige bow headband and resting on folded hands
Older sister smiling as she hugs her awake swaddled newborn sibling
Sleeping newborn baby curled in a soft white wrap with arms folded across their chest
Older sister gently touching her swaddled newborn sibling on a white bed
Older sister smiling beside her newborn sibling sleeping in a miniature bed
Father smiling down at the swaddled newborn baby in his arms
Newborn baby swaddled in white wrap, smiling in his sleep, close-up newborn photography
Sleeping newborn baby resting their chin on folded hands against a white background
Older sister smiling beside her sleeping newborn sibling in a miniature bed
Parents and older sister cuddling their newborn baby in a family portrait
Older brother gently kissing his swaddled newborn sibling on the forehead
Sleeping newborn baby lying on their tummy with hands tucked beneath their cheek
Mother smiling nose-to-nose with her newborn baby against a white background
Sleeping swaddled newborn baby lying beside a small teddy bear
Newborn baby lying on tummy in curled pose with hands under chin, classic newborn photography pose
Sleeping newborn baby wrapped in white and wearing a floral headband
Sleeping newborn baby stretching both arms above their head on a white blanket
Awake newborn baby making a playful expression on a white blanket
Sleeping newborn baby resting on folded hands against a white background
EXPLORE THE PORTFOLIO

 HOW A NEWBORN SESSION WORKS

Client viewing and selecting newborn photographs on a studio screen

Booking a newborn photographer for the first time can feel like one more thing on the list. It doesn’t need to be.
In short, you book in while you’re still pregnant, we photograph your baby in those first few sleepy weeks, and you see and choose your images the same day, no waiting around to find out how they turned out.

See exactly how the experience works by clicking below

Got questions about what this looks like for you and your baby? Go and check your availability, and we’ll walk you through it.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
your questions

 NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY FAQS

What makes Always Belle different from other newborn photographers in Melbourne?

Our photography team includes four paediatric nurses, and every photographer is trained in newborn safety, baby handling and recognising baby cues. Your session is run by people who genuinely understand newborn safety, not just posing and styling.

When should I book my newborn session?

It is never too early to book in! Because your baby’s birthdate is unpredictable, we will reserve a time frame for you. If you know that you will be induced or have a caesarean booked, your session date can be booked in advance. If your baby is going to come when it is ready, we will mark down your due date and expect you to contact us as soon as your baby arrives.

Most of our clients book their sessions during their second trimester. To maintain the high standards and due to  work commitments of our staff also being nurses there are only limited sessions available and it is therefore important to book early to save any disappointment.

Despite this, due to the nature of birthdates being unpredictable, we may have some availability if you are nearing the end of your pregnancy or your baby has already been born. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to enquire about this.

How long do we have to wait until the images are ready?

Not long because images will be available to view immediately after your session! Whilst baby is being dressed and ready for the trip home, we will prepare your images to be viewed on the big screen where you can choose any that you would like to purchase.

When is the best time to photograph my baby?

Maternity sessions are done between 34-36 weeks.

Newborns are best photographed within the first 1-3 weeks of life. During this time they are more likely to be nice and sleepy and less likely to be disturbed whilst being curled into gorgeous positions to be photographed. This also mostly avoids any newborn acne that tends to develop after three weeks.

Sitter sessions are best done when your baby has begun sitting up but is not yet crawling. At this age they normally haven’t developed any stranger danger and will give us some gorgeous expressions.

Cake Smashes can be done at any stage from 11 months to celebrate a first birthday.

Can I also book a maternity photography session?

Absolutely!

Maternity sessions are complimentary with every newborn session booked. You will receive your favourite image on the day and then extra images will be available to purchase in combination with your newborn images if you wish. 

Is it possible to have family portraits taken too?

Of course! Siblings and parents are involved in every session at no extra cost. You can opt not to have these photographs taken however we will highly encourage it. Your baby will not stay this little for long and it is important to have beautiful keepsakes to remember this time. When siblings are not being photographed they can be taken to local cafes, for some train spotting or even a trip to the park.

Where are the photography sessions held?

Sessions are held in our beautiful studio in Eaglemont Village, Melbourne where we have access to all the equipment required and the environment can be kept comfortable for everyone.

Eaglemont is located just next to Ivanhoe which is about 10km north east of the CBD

How much will it cost to purchase images?

Immediately following your session you will have your ordering appointment where you will be able to choose the images you would like to purchase.

Individual images can be purchased for $275.

Digital Collections start from $995.

Wall art and keepsake items can be purchased with a digital collection and start from $300.

Products are made with the highest quality materials sourced from all over the world and we know you are going to love seeing your beautiful images displayed around your home.

Can I just purchase digital images?

Absolutely. Once you see your images you will choose a digital file collection of the photographs that you love. Following this you will be able to see, touch and explore all of our products to choose the best way for you and your family to display their photographs.

How do I book a newborn session with Always Belle?

Complete our contact form to check availability! Get in touch here and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

behind the scenes

SEE INSIDE A NEWBORN SESSION

Have you ever thought about getting newborn photos taken? Or wondered what actually happens during a session? Or even asked why you should consider newborn photography?

Go behind the scenes with us and see exactly what happens when you book a session for your precious newborn baby.

We’re an experienced team of newborn photographers, including four paediatric nurses, based in Eaglemont Village, Melbourne. 

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PRINTS, WALL ART, AND DIGITAL COLLECTIONS

Following your session you will view your photographs in a same day reveal – straight after your session! It is here at your ordering appointment that you will see your photographs and purchase only what you love.

You can spend as little or as much as you like! Our job is to take beautiful photographs that you love and will treasure forever. We offer a 100% money back guarantee if you do not like your photographs, however if you are like most of our families you will want them all! And to assist you with this we offer credit card facilities and interest free payment plans.

Gallery wall of framed newborn and family portraits displayed above a nursery cot
Stack of matted newborn portrait prints
Open newborn photo album showing a mother with her baby and a sleeping newborn portrait
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PRODUCTS & PRICING

WHAT MELBOURNE PARENTS SAY ABOUT US

Why Families Choose Always Belle Photography

Trusted by over 1,000 Melbourne families, and counting.


✔️ Four paediatric nurses on our photography team, with every photographer trained in newborn safety and baby handling, for expert baby care

✔️ Calm, baby-led sessions – we follow your baby’s rhythm, not a clock

✔️ 400+ 5-star reviews from happy parents (and counting!)

✔️ Same-day image viewing – with zero pressure to buy

✔️ A warm, relaxed studio experience you’ll genuinely enjoy

✔️ Recognised in Melbourne’s top newborn photographers – listed by Baby Info (2026) and Shutterturf (2024)

READ WHAT OTHER PARENTS SAY