The Photography Experience: Newborn, Maternity and Family Sessions
The photography experience with Susan Bradfield is calm, guided and centred around natural connection.Based in Brighton, Melbourne, I create newborn, maternity and family photography sessions designed to feel relaxed, unhurried and personal. This page explains how your photography experience with me works from start to finish.
The Process Step By Step
1.Connect With Me
Please reach out to me by:
phone: 0409015598 or email: susanbradfieldphoto@gmail.com
You can ask any questions you may have about your newborn photoshoot, maternity photoshoot, baby or family photography session. I will share my process and also pricing options where I have options for most budgets.
We can then book in a date for your session.
2.Let’s Plan your session
On the phone, we will discuss styling, wardrobe, colour palettes, baby preparation (if a newborn photography session) and the flow of your family so everything feels effortless on the day. I can get to know your vision and preferences and that way, I’m fully prepared before you walk through the door. Location will be decided depending on your preference and the type of shoot. Newborn photo sessions take place either in my Bayside Brighton studio whereas maternity photoshoots or family photography sessions take place in a choice of the studio or outdoors at the beach or a garden in bayside Melbourne and surrounds.
3.Your photography session
Relax into a calm, guided and joyful shoot either outdoors Melbourne or in my Brighton studio (dependent on your photo session) designed to bring out the best in everyone. Everything is set up to ensure your photography session is calm, personal, and tailored to you and your family. During the shoot, whether it is newborn, maternity or family I will guide you so we capture both candid and natural looking posed imagery.
4.Studio viewing
A few weeks later I will invite you to return to my Bayside studio where I’ll help you select the images from your curated gallery. You canselect the ones you love most to form your package.
5.Final delivery
I take away your selection and edit your images. You will then receive your fully polished and edited digital images, and any printed or framed products you have chosen will be delivered directly to you.
Pricing
Upon booking, a $150 non-refundable booking fee is required to secure your session.
Packages of your images are in addition to this and start at $525, including 6 professionally edited, high-resolution digital images in both colour and black and white.
Pricing includes use of my maternity wardrobe, and newborn photography props and fabrics (you don’t need to bring anything).
Every package includes credit for printed products or wall art so you can display your art.
Please contact me for a more comprehensive list .
If you’d like to document your full motherhood journey, I’m also a newborn and baby photographer, so please ask about combined packages when booking!
Let’s Capture These Memories Together
Whether you're capturing new milestones with a pregnancy photoshoot, newborn photoshoot, or baby photoshoot, or simply wanting to preserve memories with a family photography shoot, I’d be honoured to help you create beautiful, lasting memories. Based in Brighton, Melbourne, I photograph newborn, maternity, and families across Bayside and the wider Melbourne area.
Let’s start planning your session. Get in touch today!
Your Photography Session Questions, Answered
I hate posing and I never look good in photos. Can you help me?
You’re not alone — almost everyone tells me this. The good news is you don’t have to do anything except show up. I’ll guide you into relaxed, flattering positions and keep things moving so you never feel stuck or “on display”. Most people are surprised by how easy and even enjoyable it feels once we get started.
Where will the session take place?
For newborn babies, I hold sessions in my Brighton-based studio. However, as children get a little older and for families, you can choose between my Brighton studio or an outdoor location within 12 km of Hampton. Before the session, we will discuss your preferences and what’s best for your family’s age, routine, and comfort. Read more about choosing the right location for you here.
What should I wear?
No matter what type of shoot you are booking, I will guide you about this, as it is definitely worth investing time thinking this through for best results. I suggest simple, neutral outfits that are comfortable and timeless. Let’s chat about this in detail when you book. For thoughts on family photos and what to wear, read more here. For maternity photo shoots, my use of my maternity wardrobe is included in the cost of your session.
How long will the session take?
This is session dependent. Maternity, family and older baby shoots are approx 60-90 mins, Newborn sessions are baby'-led and tend to take 2-3 hours. My sessions are never run to the clock, unless sunset or sunrise are involved! Then I have no choice but to be guided by the best outdoor light.
Tell me about your printed products:
These moments deserve to be printed with care, using materials that stand the test of time. At Susan Bradfield Photography, we partner with expert print labs to deliver fine art prints on archival-grade papers, canvas, aluminium, or acrylic. Read more about displaying your memories here.
