NEWBORN/BABY Photographer Hamilton



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


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

Smiling mother gazing lovingly at her swaddled newborn baby in bright room.

Why book a NEWBORN session



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

“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
Black and white photo of a mother in off-shoulder sweater lovingly gazing at her newborn.
Black and white close-up profile of peaceful sleeping newborn baby's delicate facial features.
Black and white photo of a peacefully sleeping swaddled newborn on a soft blanket.
A smiling toddler boy looks down lovingly at his newborn baby sibling on a soft blanket.
Family portrait of parents with toddler and newborn baby sitting on a white bed in a bright bedroom.
Black and white photo of mother gently kissing sleeping newborn baby in white knit bonnet.
Close-up of newborn baby's face with small hand gently touching cheek while sleeping.
Black and white photo of a cozy nursery room with a crib, Moses basket, and dresser by a window.

The studio/outdoor/HOME experience

Slow. Warm. Baby-led.


Outdoor. Relaxed, open space, and nature.


At home. Your own space, the window and the couch you already know. Bright and natural.


Studio. Warm, private, and weatherproof. Heated and quiet, good for keeping a baby settled, good in winter, good if you'd rather not host. This one's the darker, quieter look, single window light, beautiful in black and white.

Black and white framed photo of a newborn baby's tiny hand grasping an adult's finger, symbolizing new life and parental bond.

Your photos should exist in real life



If you've ever paid for photos and never printed them, you know how that ends.


Both sessions come to you digitally, gallery in a week. Yours to keep and print.


The first year moves fast. The early days, the newborn stretch, then the one where they're suddenly sitting up, then on their feet. Each is its own session, and a Year Album holds them together in one book.


[Read about The Year Album →]

A mother gently holds her newborn baby's tiny hand, wearing a turquoise ring, while the infant wears a cream knit sweater.

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. We keep it relaxed and baby-led. You'll be guided the whole time.
  3. Gallery in one week. Your images digitally, yours to download, share and print.

 

Mother sitting in armchair tenderly kissing her newborn baby wrapped in a soft white knit blanket.

FULL SESSION - $450


The one most families book


Unhurried, with time for feeds and settling built in. Around 90 minutes, because we work around the baby, not the clock.


Outdoor, at home, or in the studio. Same price.

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Black and white family portrait of parents and two daughters sitting among fallen leaves in a forest.

EASY SESSION - $350


Shorter, digital, done. All the good images from a calmer, quicker session, delivered digitally. Fewer images than the full session, because there's less time.

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FAQ

What age is best for a newborn session?

Newborn is usually within the first 5 to 21 days, but older babies work beautifully too. From around three months they're awake, engaged, and full of expression, and those sessions are some of my favourites. It's never too late.

 

What if my house isn’t “photo ready”?

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.

What should we wear?

 

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.

 

Can my partner or children be included?

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.

Do you bring props and wraps?

 

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.

What if baby won’t settle?

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

How long is the session?

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

 

When do I receive everything?

 

Your digital files are ready one week after the shoot. Albums and prints follow 2–3 weeks after you approve or order.

Black and white portrait of a mother tenderly holding and smiling at her baby.

17th September, 2026

A STUDIO BABY SESSION IN HAMILTON — SAMANTHA AND ELVA

BABY
A mother in a rust dress tenderly breastfeeds her newborn baby in a moody, dark studio setting.

14th September, 2026

A MATERNITY AND BABY STUDIO SESSION IN HAMILTON — TINA AND NICO

BABY
A mother tenderly holds her newborn baby wrapped in a white blanket while sitting in a chair by a bright window.

22nd August, 2026

NEWBORN AT HOME WITH MARYAM AND ALEC

BABY
Family of four sitting on autumn leaves in a park, parents with two daughters smiling outdoors.

26th April, 2026

THE BALDWIN FAMILY AT TAITUA ARBORETUM

BABY
Multi-generational Asian family smiling outdoors in a garden, with parents holding a baby girl among lush greenery.

23rd April, 2026

THREE GENERATIONS AT PARANA PARK

BABY
A happy family of four poses together on a white bed in a bright, cozy bedroom.

21st March, 2026

NICO'S NEWBORN SESSION | AT HOME IN HAMILTON

BABY