About Me: Melbourne Photographer Susan Bradfield

I specialise in newborn, maternity and family photography across Melbourne and Bayside, creating natural, connection‑focused images in my Brighton studio and outdoors.

In what now seems like another lifetime ago, I was a physiotherapist, and a ‘professional’ expat who has lived in London, Shanghai and Zürich. I am now located in Bayside, Melbourne with a Diploma in Photography from the Photography Institute, (2015), where I have secured myself as a professional photographer, with now over twelve years experience. This transition started with my travel and capturing my journeys and stories on camera. As a mother of two, I understand the invaluable and important legacy of photographic memories and passionately believe in the importance of documenting our lives. I feel inspired to create and capture natural images of people and of this amazing world we live in.  But most importantly, I am motivated to capture connection and emotion: of beautiful moments when loved ones are together.

I have always enjoyed meeting people and listening to their stories. Based in Brighton, Bayside Melbourne, whether it is for newborn, maternity,family or branding photography, and my physiotherapy background gives me a deep understanding of safe newborn handling, which helps parents feel relaxed and confident during their session.

I feel privileged to be trusted to tell your story.