Auckland Newborn Photographer

Sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a cream knit wrap during an award-winning studio newborn photography session in South Auckland by Racheal Trail Photography.

Welcoming a new baby is one of the most special and fleeting moments in your life. Those early days pass so quickly, which is why newborn photography is about more than just photos, it’s about preserving a feeling you never want to forget.

As an Auckland newborn photographer based in South Auckland, I specialise in calm, baby-led sessions designed around your baby’s comfort and safety.

With 8+ years of experience photographing newborns and families, every session is gently guided so you can relax while I create beautiful, timeless photographs of your baby and family.

A calm, baby-led experience

Your baby leads the session from start to finish, with plenty of time for feeding, settling and cuddles. Every pose is carefully guided with your baby’s comfort and safety first.

When should newborn photos be taken?

Newborn sessions are ideally photographed within the first 7–21 days, when babies are still sleepy and naturally curled.

I recommend booking during pregnancy to secure availability around your due date, as I take a limited number of newborn sessions each month to ensure every family receives the time and care they deserve.

Newborn wardrobe included

A beautiful selection of newborn outfits, wraps and accessories is available for your session.

View the Client Wardrobe →

Choose Your Newborn Experience

Choose the session that best suits your family, a fully posed in-home newborn session, a relaxed Guided Lifestyle Session in my studio, or a shorter Wrapped Studio Session.

Whichever you choose, every session is calm, baby-led and professionally guided.

In-Home Newborn Experience

STAY EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE MOST COMFORTABLE.

These sessions allow more time for settling and include beautifully posed newborn photographs, prop setups and family portraits, with everything needed brought directly to you.

No need to leave home with a newborn

Posed & prop images

Props, wraps and posing equipment provided

Parents & siblings can be included

‍ ‍VIEW IN HOME NEWBORN SESSIONS


Guided Lifestyle Newborn Experience

RELAXED, NATURAL & BEAUTIFULLY GUIDED.

For families who love the warmth and connection of lifestyle photography while still wanting beautifully composed images and gentle direction throughout.

Held in my natural-light studio, these sessions combine relaxed family photographs with a selection of beautifully posed newborn portraits.

Natural-light lifestyle studio

Relaxed, guided family photographs

Beautifully posed newborn portraits

Parents & siblings can be included

Access to my client wardrobe

‍ ‍ ‍VIEW GUIDED LIFESTYLE NEWBORN SESSIONS

Wrapped Studio Newborn Experience

EVERYTHING IS READY AND WAITING FOR YOU.

My South Auckland studio is fully prepared with wraps, props and backdrops ready for your session. Baby remains comfortably wrapped throughout, making this a shorter, relaxed option with parents and siblings able to be included.

Purpose-built newborn studio

Beautiful wraps, props & backdrops

Baby remains wrapped throughout

Parents & siblings can be included

VIEW WRAPPED IN STUDIO NEWBORN SESSIONS

Take a look through my portfolio to see the timeless, beautifully styled images you can expect from your own newborn session.

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Why families choose me

3,000+ Families photographed

‍ ‍Calm, baby-led sessions

Fully guided posing and styling

‍ ‍Safety-focused newborn experience

In-home or studio sessions available

Auckland newborn photography
Based in South Auckland, I photograph newborns and families from across Auckland and surrounding areas, including Pukekohe, Henderson, Epsom and the North Shore.

Ready to book your newborn session?

Newborn sessions are limited each month to ensure a relaxed and personalised experience.
I recommend booking early during pregnancy to secure your due date.

‍‍ ‍Check Newborn Availability