Lets dive into the overlooked essential things that will best serve us in a monumental season in life that we spend serving little humans.. Rather than create statements of status. Lets create circles of care. The invisible heroes that are never mentioned over tea at the baby shower or credited in the non-existent baby manual.
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The Jalalaty Family | Newborn Photography Sydney
As a Newborn Photographer, I always get this profound sense of gratitude to witness the unfolding of love and joy a newborn can bring to the family. It was love at first sight and the connection was blossoming into full swing as they exchanged cuddles allowing the flow of oxytocin and serotonin to intoxicate their senses.
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Welcoming Baby Domonic | Sydney Newborn Photography
Your life is about to change in the best way! From one mum to another, this is my advice: reflect on today. There’s so much to look forward to, but there’s so much to love about today too.
Newborn Photography has grown into a big trend. You probably know that already. But, did you know that the pictures can go beyond how gorgeous baby looks in all that adorable tiny newborn glory ?
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Oh little darling. You are so lucky to have such adorable doting parents. I have been awaiting the arrival of newborn Vivienne since earlier this year. Jessamyn booked me in for a full motherhood package, which means I have been documenting the entire journey. Jessamyn will have gorgeous memories of her pregnancy, time in hospital with just newborn baby Vivienne and life at home with a newborn. Fresh 48 session ( just after birth or within the first 48 hrs) are a wonderful time in your life to capture. I remember myself just lying in hospital bed just doting over the new little human that had been growing inside me. Such an intimate time that you will love looking back on.
Would you like to document your time in hospital with your newborn?
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Welcome Baby Gilyana
Do you know how safe it feels to fall asleep in your arms?
When I find myself there, pressed against you listening to your heart beat with slowly closing eyes.
Just knowing in this moment. Everything is ok.
I had a wonderful time meeting little Gilyana and his family. He was having a day, with some painful reflux and wind. Mama bear comforted him, Papa Bear comforted him. We managed to get through it with lots of cuddles, capturing some wonderful moments in between.
Welcoming Baby Pippa | Sydney Newborn Photography
Introducing newborn baby Pippa. I love photographing newborns and I was just thrilled to be asked to photograph little Pippa after photographing her big brother when he was a newborn! Its just amazing to be able to follow families along as the continue to grow.
Read MoreWelcoming Baby Theodore | Newborn Photography Sydney
I anticipated the arrival on newborn Theodore as we waited patiently outside the theatre room. To our delight baby theo was born safe and sound. Take a peek at newborn Theo's first moments with mum and dad.
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Welcome Baby Lucy | Newborn Photography Hills District
'its 3 am and they're all asleep,
no one is here to see, as we rock slowly back and forth
your looking right back at me.
Your little hand is feather light reaching up to my chin,
I hold your tiny body in my arms
as I stroke your baby skin.
This little poem resonates so much with new parents. Little Baby Lucy's newborn session was so peaceful as we watched new mama Nicole gush over her new little darling. All resting at home, feed, change sleep repeat. Something so beautiful about the first born, who gets to soak up all the attention. Life seems pretty bliss in the Carpinato household.
Going Home
Newborn Photography Sydney
This session will truly hold dear to me forever because I have never heard of a story quite like this.
Katherine, thrilled to discover she was expecting with her second child. However soon into her pregnancy, Katherine was devastated by the news that her unborn baby had a life threatening heart condition. Katherine blinked back tears as she spoke to me about how she was told to prepare that her little baby growing inside her may not even make it through birth.
Against all odds, he made it. Unfortunately that was not the end of the battle. Katherine did not get to wrap her bundle of joy up and go home together just a day or two later. In fact, he never left the hospital. Little Baby James endured going to theatre fifteen times.
At seven months old he is finally going home. I had the honour of documenting James and his family before they were to leave for their home in Canberra. Katherine could barely contain the anxiety and anticipation of leaving their temporary accomodation across from Westmead Children's Hospital. A long time to be away from home after seven long heartbreaking months. A joyous moment indeed. I wish you the best of luck and good health James xx
Abby + Dante | Newborn Photography
Abby is absolutely smitten with her newborn baby brother.
Read MoreIntroducing Dante | Newborn Photography Hills District
I would love to introduce our second child Dante! He came early at 38 weeks and everyone is just smitten. His big sister just wants hold him and cuddle him and I can tell will be a very protective big sister. Dante's entrance to the world was a little bit dramatic, I became quite anemic towards the end and delivery included a Litre of PPH. Despite all that he is such laid back little baby, we are home now and I'm am soaking it all in, so amazed to have our little newborn here with us. Wanting to appreciate every moment, every soft sigh, blonde hair and newborn scent.
Dante | Newborn Photography Hills District
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You won't believe what this couple did ! Surprise Wedding Sydney Photographer
This cheeky couple staged their surprise wedding ceremony as a 40th!! No one had a clue that they were gathering together for Michelle and Dennis to tie the knot. I am so honoured to have been asked to share this special and very emotional day with this gorgeous family.
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[ MELISSA + WARREN ] | Newborn Lifestyle Photography Hills District
Newborn Photography session celebrating the arrival of Melissa's newborn baby gir
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Newborn Photography Hills District
I am so delighted at the fact that I was enabled the opportunity to capture this beautiful family. Photographing newborn twins was quite exciting but a lot of hard work!
Thank you so much Nicole for choosing me to photograph your family. It was such a pleasure to get to know you and more about your family, particularly the girls, they were so adorable. I am so very excited to show you your portraits.