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Empowering mothers with my images of pregnancy, birth, strength, families, emotion, laughter & love

01/06/2026

Sometimes your newborn can have an off day and it happens to be the day of your shoot! This gorgeous girl was a bit unsettled and very alert for her session. Perhaps she was wanting to cluster feed, maybe a sore gassy belly or even just curious to check out this big new world. Whatever the reason, the session can still be calm and the gallery can still be just as special. There’s no stress, we take our time and give your baby the space to have whatever they need. ✨❤️

13/05/2026

3 little sneak peeks from the sweetest sunset session the other night 🌾✨
 A happy baby, hundreds of birds (pics coming soon), Autumn sunset and the kind of evening that reminds me why I love this job so much.

Life feels very full lately… editing with tired eyes, leaving the milk out, dropping things, juggling mum of 3 life and work life 😅 but getting these previews out to my families within a few days of their session is something I’ll always prioritise because I know how exciting it is to see your memories come to life.

Every session includes a few sneak peeks delivered within days ♡

— Jessica Henderson Photography • maternity, newborn & family photographer • studio + outdoor sunset sessions • based in Victoria, Australia • link in bio to book your session ✨

06/05/2026

I often get asked if I can include the older sibling/s in the newborn session in email enquiries. Take a look at this gallery for the answer. The big sibling or siblings are a HUGE part of the session and always made to feel just as special as the new baby. Come along with realistic expectations, the big bro or sis might not be that keen on the newborn, let alone want to hold/kiss it! This is so normal. I have multiple tricks up my sleeve to get them in the same frame 😉. I’m also a primary school teacher and mum to 3 so have lots of experience negotiating with kids 😂. Your newborn session might not be as slow and relaxing as it was when you only had the one baby to capture… but there is nothing like the end result and seeing your new, bigger family together in the frame!

21/04/2026

Wow did we have fun at this shoot. The weather was unexpectedly wild but the morale was high - so much laughter and play and a little romaaaance. That’s what my family sessions are all about. Not just the photos but the memories of the night! I promise even the Dads have fun. 😉 I really am proud of this gallery and thank you to the fam for allowing me to share the images - enjoy!!

24/02/2026

You all voted for me to post newborn work next! That poll was last week. Whoops. Gram posting tends to go fortnightly for me, one week I’m killing it at socials the next week - crickets. 🙈 Here is some sweet little bubba images as well as those very special macros... it’s the tiny details that change so fast!
Guess what - I’ve still got some newborn studio slots available in March so hit me up if you need 🤙😘

13/02/2026

I’ve used this camera trick forever and it has evolved…

Insert the child’s interest… “There’s a fairy/dinosaur/bug that lives inside my camera and it loves smiles, if you give it a great smile you will see it run past”!

(For older kids you could ask them if they can see your eye through the lens or has a bug crept inside your lens??)

I love this method for slowing kids down and achieving those magic eye-contact portraits. I’ve had return clients who have told me their kids always remember the dinosaur or fairy that lives inside my camera and they’re excited to see it again!

Save this for your next session! You’re welcome 😘

12/02/2026

FAQ ~ when should I book my newborn session?

Answer ~ earlier than you think 😌

I recommend booking your newborn session between 12 to 16 weeks pregnant. Your photoshoot takes place in the first 2 weeks after your baby arrives to ensure they’re still tiny, sleepy and curly! I only take a small number of newborns each month due to my biz and parenting juggles. My December availability is very limited (early December only) and I am annually closed in January (sorry!).

If you’re pregnant and wondering whether now is the right time to book ~ I’m giving you a friendly nudge 😉

Feel free to send me a message anytime. Also, if you’re seeing this post and you think you’ve missed the boat ~ please reach out anyway and I’ll see what I can do for you!! 😘

09/02/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what an older newborn session can look like… this cute little man was 7 weeks old. We got lucky as Mumma had just managed to clear the hormonal rash they can get before the shoot. I normally recommend newborn sessions are captured within the first 2 weeks of your bub’s life. (This is my cousin’s fam and she opted to wait as she lives far, so combined their Christmas trip with the shoot). The 3 main reasons for the 2 week timeline is: 1. Their legs still curl up like they did in the womb - picture the tiny little bundle look 2. They are way sleepier and milk drunk and 3. Less chance of that 6wk hormonal rash appearing.
That said, look how much sweetness there is to capture at this age too! Chubbier cheeks are a bonus and I always try to get at least one sleepy photo. 🤞🏻
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🎵Make sure you listen to this whole song/audition video on American Idol - it’s String Cheese by and it’s a really beautiful tear jerker for a Mumma in the trenches of managing all the needs of little kiddies. ❤️

03/02/2026

🌹Valentine’s Day GIVEAWAY🌹
Win a Couples Beach Sunset Photo Shoot

I LOVE capturing couples (even though I’m not a wedding photographer!)
Sooo, to celebrate Valentine’s Day (and these long, warm evenings)… I’m gifting one lovely couple a Beach Sunset Session! 🌅

The Prize:
A relaxed 30-minute beach sunset photography session for one couple (no kiddies for this one, sorry!) captured during golden hour.

Picture it like a date night, a quiet night on the beach with my professional guidance and some space to just enjoy being together. Lots of laughing and cuddles, fun prompts - this is the way I shoot and the way I make you comfortable.

• Includes 10 edited digital images, selected from an online gallery of approximately 40 images
• Option to upgrade to the full gallery for $300

How to enter:
Follow ✔️ Tag ✔️ Share ✔️

🌅Tag your partner: your person, your home, your favourite human.
(This giveaway is intentionally for couples only.)

🌅Both accounts must be following and have liked this post.

🌅Stories: Share this post to your stories & tag me to let me know!

Please note:
This giveaway is for couples only, and both accounts must be following for the entry to be valid. If not, the prize will be re-drawn. • If a partner does not have an Instagram account, entrants may comment their partner’s first name and note “not on socials” instead of tagging. By entering, you confirm your partner is aware of and happy to participate.

Entries close:
Midnight Friday 13th February
Winner announced on Valentine’s Day – February 14th 🤍

Here’s to warm evenings, salty air, and love stories worth remembering!

Full T&Cs in the first comment.

Please note that the session location will be a beach chosen by the photographer within 45 minutes of Geelong.

20/12/2025

Something to know about photographers - we want your images to turn out so epically beautiful just as much as you do! We pour so much of ourselves and our creativity into the session. And after we’ve put everything we’ve got into planning and executing your session, we still go through all of the images in our head that we wished we had taken on the drive home. 😂
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Torquay, VIC
3228

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.jessicahendersonphotography.com/

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