Capturing a woman's journey through life: Brisbane Maternity Photography

Since meeting and becoming ‘love at first site’ friends many years ago at James Cook University in Townsville, Leslie has been one of my closest friends and even though we live in different states we still always reconnect for our most special moments in life.

I have witnessed and captured her university fun, graduation with her family visiting from America (having moved to Australia originally to study), her hens day fun, being a bridesmaid at the wedding but also sneaking the behind the scenes photos on the day while Andy photographed the wedding….. And now the next chapter for her and her partner Ben, having a BABY!

I was honoured to capture these special moments for them and of course we captured them at their most special place, the beach. They live and breath protecting the environment, they are advocates for waste reduction, they run regular beach clean ups and they have so much purpose in their jobs and outside their roles to make change! They are truly inspiring people…

For anyone that knows Leslie and Ben, they know their love is infectious and they are one of the most beautiful couples I’ve met! See some of our favs from their session below captured at Little Bay in Sydney.

Em x

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Maternity Beauty at Sunset

I couldn't help but share this beautiful maternity session with the lovely Nicky & Anthony, winners of one of our facebook competitions. We captured this session at sunrise at Shorncliffe Jetty with the stunning morning light complemented by Nicky's radiant beauty in her stunning dresses.

Thanks again for letting me capture these special moments of your pregnancy and congratulations on your handsome boy Jack! Check out some favourites below. 

Em x 

Newborn photography in the home

I had a discussion with a friend recently about what type of newborn photographer I am....

I'm a reality shooter - aka I shoot the family in their home, doing the things they would do as a new family, breastfeeding, laying together admiring the newborns beauty, having candid moments together. 

I recently got to photograph the second instalment of our journey together - with Kylie and James and now Spencer! We captured the new family in the comfort of their own home, going about their day as they would as I capture the real beauty and emotion. I always guide my clients into positions after we have captured the candid moments, but I never like to stage an unrealistic depiction of a newborn. I admire the newborn photographers that create beautiful artwork the outfits, baskets and props etc, however this is not where my passion lies. 

This family will look back at these images and remember their home at the time, the memories of the shoot and how quickly their beautiful boy has grown up. I love to capture a moment in time, something that will always provoke an emotional reaction even in years to come. 

Enjoy some of the beautiful images of Kylie, James + Spencer. 

See our website for other examples and pricing packages here: www.lifeportraits.photography/family

Em x

Kylie + James are expecting.....

Last Wednesday I was lucky enough to photograph the maternity session for the lovely couple Kylie & James. I am honoured to be able to capture this exciting moment in their lives as well as following this journey through with their newborn session with Life Portraits. I love to follow a family as they grow from engagement to marriage, to expecting to capturing their children as they grow up....... It's one of beautiful things I love about being a photographer (note, I didn't say job - I LOVE what I do, it's not a job)!

I've very excited to share with you a few of the favourites from our session at Boondall Wetlands (we did get attacked by mossies and midges but the location was worth it!) <3

Thanks for being so comfortable and relaxed Kylie + James, can't wait to meet the little one!

Em x