Melbourne Newborn & Baby Photographer

A little about me

Hi, I’m Jade! The photographer behind Little Dreamers Photography, a newborn, baby and family photography studio in South Morang, Melbourne.

For more than eight years, I’ve had the privilege of photographing hundreds of babies and families, and over that time I’ve developed a huge amount of practical knowledge about newborns, babies, settling, feeding, sleep, development and all of those little things that can feel overwhelming in the early days of parenthood.

Newborn sessions often become much more than just taking beautiful photographs. We chat, we troubleshoot, we share experiences, and parents often leave feeling more informed, reassured and confident in caring for their baby. Sometimes it’s simply having someone experienced to ask those little questions you’ve been wondering about.

My style is light, soft and timeless, and my sessions are relaxed, patient and completely centred around your baby and family. My goal is not only to create photographs you’ll treasure forever, but to make the whole experience feel supportive, calm and genuinely enjoyable.

When to book your newborn session

The ideal time for a newborn photography session is within the first two weeks after birth, when babies are generally at their sleepiest and most naturally curled into those beautiful newborn positions. Because babies rarely arrive exactly on schedule, newborn sessions are booked based on your due date, with your actual session date confirmed once your little one arrives.

If those first few weeks get away from you, don’t worry — babies are still very welcome for a newborn-style session up to six weeks old.

And yes, when the day comes you may feel exhausted, sleep deprived and like getting everyone out of the house is the very last thing you want to do. Come anyway. Once you arrive, you can settle in, rest and take a breather while I take care of your baby and create their photographs. Those early days are a blur, but having them captured while they’re still this tiny is something you’ll be so glad you made the effort for.

What to expect during your photoshoot

From the moment you arrive at Little Dreamers Photography, the goal is for you to be able to relax and enjoy the experience while I take care of the rest.

Newborn sessions are completely baby-led, which means there is no pressure for your little one to sleep, feed or settle on a schedule. We allow plenty of time for cuddles, feeds, nappy changes and settling whenever they’re needed. If your baby needs a break, we take one.

You don’t need to bring a suitcase full of props, blankets or outfits either, the studio is fully prepared with everything needed to create your session.

What should you bring?

Keep it simple! All you really need is:

Your usual nappy bag essentials — nappies, wipes, bottles or feeding supplies, a dummy if your baby uses one, and anything else you would normally take when heading out with your baby.
Any sentimental item you specifically hope to include in your photographs, if you have one.
Yourself and your beautiful little family.

I’ll handle the rest.

The studio has wraps, blankets, newborn outfits, headbands, bonnets, props and carefully selected styling pieces available for your session, so there’s no need to worry about preparing everything beforehand.

Before your photoshoot, we can discuss colours, styling and the overall look you love so your session still feels personal to your family.

During the session, I’ll gently guide you through everything — including posing for family photographs — so you never need to worry about knowing what to do with your hands or whether your baby is “cooperating”.

Some babies sleep deeply, some want extra cuddles, some feed more frequently and some decide they would quite like to stay awake and see what all the fuss is about. I simply go with the flow.

My job is to create beautiful photographs while making sure your baby is comfortable, safe and cared for throughout the entire experience.

You bring the baby.

I’ll take care of the rest.