Your baby deserves to be photographed while they're tiny. You deserve to be in the photographs when you're ready.
Those first newborn weeks are precious, but they can also be exhausting. Between recovery, feeding and settling into life with your baby, getting the whole family ready for photographs isn't always easy.
That's why I offer split newborn sessions for Auckland families. We capture your baby's beautiful early newborn portraits first, then welcome you back for relaxed family photographs a few weeks later.
Two Sessions. One Beautiful Story.
One newborn experience, thoughtfully divided into two parts to give everyone a little more breathing room.
Beautifully Tiny Beginnings
Ideally 7–21 days oldI come to your Auckland home with everything needed to create beautiful, professionally posed newborn portraits.
This session is all about your baby, capturing those tiny features, curled-up poses and precious early details.
No travelling with a newborn, no perfect nursery required, just a calm, baby-led experience in your own home.
Your Family, Together
Around 2–4 weeks laterWhen you're feeling more settled, we meet at my Drury, South Auckland studio for beautiful portraits with Mum, Dad, siblings and baby.
You'll have access to my client wardrobe and gentle guidance with posing, so you never need to worry about what to do in front of the camera.
Both parts become one beautiful, professionally edited newborn gallery.
Baby gets their newborn moment while they're tiny. Mum gets hers when she's ready.
Why I Created Split Newborn Sessions
After more than eight years photographing newborns and families, I've seen how much pressure new mums can feel to have everything organised so soon after giving birth.
Some mums are ready to be photographed immediately, and that's wonderful. Others would love a little more time. I wanted to offer a choice that worked for both.
With a split session, we don't miss your baby's earliest days, but there's no pressure for you to be camera-ready at the same time.
Because your recovery, comfort and experience matter too.
Your Questions, Answered
Everything you need to know about planning your split newborn experience.
Does my home need to be beautifully decorated?
Not at all. I bring the professional newborn equipment, wraps and props needed to create my signature posed portraits. I simply need a suitable space to set up safely.
Will my baby be too old for family photographs a few weeks later?
Absolutely not. We've already captured the tiny, posed newborn portraits during the first session. The studio session focuses on connection, cuddles and your family together.
What about older brothers and sisters?
This is one of the lovely advantages of splitting the session. Siblings can come to the studio for the family photographs without having to wait through the newborn posing session at home.
What if I'm ready for family photographs during the first session?
That's absolutely fine. The split option is about giving you flexibility, not creating more rules. With Signature and Legacy, we can photograph the family during the original in-home session instead if you'd prefer.
What should we wear for the studio session?
I'll guide you with clothing choices and flattering posing. You'll also have access to my studio client wardrobe, including pieces suitable for mums.
What if my baby doesn't sleep?
That's completely normal. My newborn sessions are calm and baby-led, with time for feeding, cuddles and settling. Your baby's comfort and safety always come first.
Where are split newborn sessions available?
I travel to families throughout Auckland for the in-home newborn portion. Your family photographs then take place at my studio in Drury, South Auckland.
Is there an extra charge to split the session?
No. The split session option is included with my Signature and Legacy In-Home Newborn Collections at no additional cost.
Collections That Include the Split Option
Choose the collection that best suits your family. Both include the option to divide your newborn experience into two sessions.
Signature
$69520 beautifully edited images
Posed and prop newborn portraits, with parents and siblings included.
Split Session IncludedLegacy
$89530 beautifully edited images
Posed and prop newborn portraits, with parents and siblings included.
Split Session IncludedPlanning maternity photographs too? Book maternity photography together with Signature or Legacy In-Home Newborn Photography and save $100 on your newborn collection.
A Newborn Experience Designed Around Mum, Too
Your baby won't stay this tiny for long, but you don't have to do everything at once. Let's create beautiful newborn and family portraits in a way that feels right for you.
You can book while you're pregnant using your due date, then arrange the newborn session date once your baby arrives.
