Lifestylephoto

Name: Lifestylephoto
Address: 9 June Place, Auckland, 0630, NZ
Telephone: +64221872917

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Having more than 10 years of experience in newborn, kids and family photography this Auckland-based Newborn and Family Photographer offers her passion to create very unique and very candid newborn, baby and family photos.

10/09/2026

There is usually one person in the family who takes most of the photos. The one holding the phone at birthday parties, taking pictures of the children playing, capturing everyone together… and then when you look through your camera roll, you realize there are hundreds of photos of your children and hardly any of you with them.

It’s something I hear from mums quite often. They may not feel particularly comfortable in front of the camera, or they may think they need to lose a little weight first, or wait until their hair looks better, or until life feels a little less chaotic.

But your children are not going to remember whether you thought you looked perfect that day. One day, they are going to want to see you there with them.

You don’t have to love having your photo taken. You just need to be there.

And I’ll help with the rest.

03/09/2026

I sometimes wonder whether social media has made us feel that our family needs to look a certain way before we can have beautiful photographs taken.

You see the perfectly coordinated outfits, the spotless homes, the beautifully behaved children and everyone looking effortlessly happy, and it’s very easy to think, “That’s not us.”

But real families are not like that. Real children get dirty. They run away. They have tantrums. Babies dribble on your clothes. Parents get tired. Someone makes a ridiculous joke at the wrong moment and everyone starts laughing. And honestly, those are the things I love photographing.

Because when you look back at your photographs years from now, you won’t be looking for proof that your family was perfect. You’ll be looking for yourselves. The way your child used to hold your hand. The way your partner looked at you. The tiny expressions you’ve already forgotten. The messy, funny, beautiful little moments that made this particular stage of your life yours.

So no, you don't need to be an Instagram-perfect family. I just want to photograph your family as you are. ❤️

01/09/2026

You really don’t need to go shopping for an entirely new wardrobe just because you’ve booked a family photo session.

In fact, I usually prefer families to wear clothes that already feel like them.

Instead of trying to make everyone match, think about choosing colours and textures that work nicely together. Soft neutrals, earthy colours, gentle patterns and simple fabrics usually photograph beautifully, but there is no reason you can’t include a colour or something that has a little more personality. The most important thing is that everyone feels comfortable.

If your toddler can’t run because their outfit is too stiff, or Dad spends the whole session pulling at an uncomfortable shirt, it’s going to show.

And if you’re not sure what to wear, you can always send me a few options before your session and we can work it out together

30/08/2026

If you’re considering a newborn photo session, it’s completely reasonable to wonder how your baby will be handled.

After all, your baby is tiny, and handing them to someone you’ve only just met can feel like a big step, especially if you’re a first-time parent.

For me, safety and comfort always come before getting a particular photograph. I never want to rush a baby into a pose, and if your baby is uncomfortable or unsettled, we stop and take care of them. If they need Mum or Dad, they go back to Mum or Dad. If they need a feed or a nappy change, we take a break.

A photograph can wait. Your baby can’t.

I want you to feel comfortable throughout the whole session, and you should always feel able to ask questions or tell me if something doesn’t feel right

27/08/2026

Not every parent wants a newborn session filled with lots of props, elaborate setups and several outfit changes, and you absolutely don’t have to have one like that.

Sometimes the simplest photographs are the ones that feel the most timeless. Your baby in your arms, a quiet moment with Mum and Dad, tiny fingers, sleepy cuddles, maybe a beautiful blanket or a simple little setup — that can be more than enough. Of course, if you love styled photographs and would like more variety, we can create those too.

There isn’t one right way to photograph a newborn. Some families want something very simple and natural, while others love beautiful outfits and carefully styled setups. My job is to listen to what you like and create a session that feels right for your family

25/08/2026

One of the biggest newborn photography myths is that your baby needs to sleep through the entire session for us to get beautiful photographs.

They really don’t.

Some babies sleep almost the whole time, while others decide that today is the perfect day to stay awake and look around at everything. Some need to be fed several times, some want to be held, and some simply need a little more time to settle.

And that’s completely normal.

Awake babies can give us beautiful photographs too. Their little expressions, their eyes, the way they stretch or look towards Mum and Dad can be incredibly precious. If your baby becomes unsettled, we simply stop and take care of them. You can feed, cuddle, change or rock them for as long as they need.

There is no stopwatch running during my newborn sessions. Your baby sets the pace

23/08/2026

If your child can’t sit still for more than three seconds, please don’t apologise for it before your family session.

I actually think some of the most beautiful photographs come from children who are running, jumping, exploring and generally doing everything except what we originally planned. You don’t need to turn your energetic toddler into a perfectly behaved little model for an hour. In fact, I’d much rather photograph them as they really are. If they want to run, we can run. If they want to explore, we can explore. If they want to climb into Mum’s arms, that’s a beautiful photograph too. Movement gives children something to do, and it often gives us genuine expressions and interactions that you simply can’t create by asking them to sit still and smile.

So if you have an energetic child, come as you are. I’ll follow their lead

20/08/2026

There’s a big difference between giving a family some gentle direction and controlling every single moment of a photo session.

I know that some people feel much more comfortable when they’re told what to do, while others become even more awkward if they feel they’re constantly being posed.

So I try to find the middle ground.

I might ask you to walk towards me, sit somewhere with your baby, give your partner a cuddle or bring your children closer. Once everyone is comfortable, though, I like to step back and let you interact naturally. You don’t need to spend the whole session wondering where your hands should go or whether you’re standing correctly.

My job is to give you enough guidance that you feel confident, while still leaving enough room for your own personalities and relationships to come through

18/08/2026

One of the things I hear from parents who are considering a newborn session at home is, “I’d love to do it, but my house is nowhere near photogenic enough.”

Please don’t let that stop you.

Your home doesn’t need to look like a beautifully styled interior from Pinterest, and I certainly don’t expect everything to be spotless. You’ve just had a baby. You have much more important things to worry about than whether every cushion is in the right place.

When I come to your home, I’m looking for the places where the light is beautiful and where you and your baby naturally feel comfortable. It might be your bedroom, the sofa, a little corner near a window or even a place you hadn’t thought would photograph particularly well. And if there are things in the background that don’t need to be in the photograph, we simply move them or find another angle.

Your home doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s the place where your baby came home, and that makes it part of their story.

16/08/2026

If the thought of having your family lined up in front of a camera and being told exactly where to put your hands makes you uncomfortable, you’re definitely not the only one.

I like a little bit of posing because it can create beautiful portraits, especially when we’re photographing a growing family, but I don’t want your entire gallery to look like you were standing in front of a camera for two hours.

I’d much rather have a mixture of beautiful portraits and the things that happen naturally in between them.

Maybe you’re walking together, your child suddenly runs ahead, Dad picks them up, everyone starts laughing, or Mum gets a quiet cuddle with the baby.

Those moments are often the ones that bring the photographs to life.

My aim is for you to look at your gallery afterwards and think, “That looks like us,” rather than wondering who those perfectly posed people are

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9 June Place
Auckland
0630

Telephone

+64221872917

Website

http://lifestylephoto.nz/

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