NEWBORN Photographer Hamilton

In-home newborn sessions across Hamilton. Calm, baby-led, and delivered in a week.

Relaxed outdoor sessions. No awkward posing. Gallery in 1 week. View the full pricing page

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Nico sleeping in mums arms as she smiles and looks at himduring a newborn session at home in Hamilton

Why People Book

Because this stage is gone before you realise it

Newborn photos aren’t about “cute poses”. They’re about remembering what your life actually looked and felt like when everything changed.

This is for parents who want:

  • Natural photos that feel real (not over-styled)
  • A calm session where nothing is rushed
  • Baby-led pacing with breaks as needed
  • Printed keepsakes that don’t get lost in a phone

Your MEMORIES

“Wedding photos to pregnancy and newborn! Tony is amazing with ideas, making you feel comfortable in yourself. Love the edits, and the shots. Love the creativity, and the efficient turn around to get images sorted and on the walls ❤️”

Shannon O’Connor

What the Session Feels Like

Slow. Warm. Baby-led.

You don’t need to do anything impressive. You just need to feed, cuddle, and be with your baby.

I’ll guide you gently the whole way with simple directions that work in real homes:

  • Settling and cuddling on the bed or couch
  • Tiny details (hands, feet, lashes, wrinkly skin)
  • Mum and baby, dad and baby, whole family together
  • Siblings included (with a plan that suits their age)

If baby needs a feed, a change, or a pause, we take it. That’s normal.

If you need a longer guide, then I have a preparation blog post here

Your photos should exist in real life

If you’ve ever paid for photos and then never printed them… you already know how this ends.

That’s why my collections are built around a printed album, with digitals as an add-on (not the main event).

The real value is owning something physical, but digital files are included as well.

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THE PROCESS

How it works

  1. Book your session
    Pick a date. You’ll get a simple prep guide (clothing, timing, what to expect).
  2. Shoot day (outdoors in Hamilton)
    We keep it relaxed and moving. You’ll be guided the whole time.
  3. Gallery delivered in 1 week
    You’ll receive your images digitally and the album layout to review.
  4. Album ordered after approval
  5. Artwork ready in 2–3 weeks
    Finished pieces arrive ready to hang or gift.
mum and babies hands showing scale during a family session at taitua Arboretum

Frequently Asked Questions

Ideal is usually within the first 5 to 21 days, but lifestyle newborn sessions work beautifully later too. If baby is 3 to 8 weeks, we just lean into more awake moments and connection.

It doesn’t need to be perfect. We usually use one or two spots with good window light (often the bedroom and living room). A quick tidy of bedside tables and benches is plenty. I’ll tell you exactly what matters in the prep guide.

I keep it simple and natural. I’ll use what you already have (blankets, wraps, nursery items). If you have something meaningful, we include it. If you want a more styled look, tell me and we’ll plan it.

Totally normal. The session is designed for this. We allow time for feeds, cuddles, changing, and resets. The goal is calm, not “perfect”.

Yes. I’ll guide it so it doesn’t turn into chaos. For toddlers, we do sibling photos early while their patience is highest, then let them go play.

You’ll get a guide. Short version: simple, comfortable, soft tones, no big logos. For newborns: plain onesies, wraps, or a simple nappy cover photograph best.

Usually 1 to 2 hours, sometimes longer if baby needs more breaks. We don’t rush.

Digital gallery in 1 week. Printed artwork in 2 to 3 weeks after you finalise your choices.

NEWBORN BLOG

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