Good light, no fluff. Come as you are.
Newborn sessions are a mix of candid photojournalism and relaxed portraiture, with a minimal and considered aesthetic. No babies in buckets, in other words.
They take place at home (usually!), and ideally within the first 2-3 weeks. It doesn’t matter what your home looks like, how messy it is, whether you’ve mopped. I'm only looking for the light - and it’s always there (sometimes with a bit of help). I bring a small selection of neutral wraps and backdrops for some very simple portraits, and focus on capturing how tiny they are and how utterly over awed you are by them.
The idea of getting in front of the camera with a new baby can be hugely daunting, especially if the transition has been complicated/older children are full of energy/you don’t even recognise yourself. Everyone feels dishevelled, there’s always a bit of mess and clutter, and the session is always a stop-start symphony of snoozing and feeding and poorly timed pooing. I shove things out of the way, I keep an eye on how your clothes are hanging and camera angles and the way the light is falling. I have two kids and am surrounded by kids and babies: nothing phases me, and there is always magic in the chaos.
They usually take place on a weekday, with a small travel fee applicable for locations outside of Greater Bendigo. I have packages starting from $640.
Do you include other siblings?
Absolutely! This is a family session in your home - it can even include pets if you wish.
My toddler is a feral animal.
They all are. Trust the process!!
Can we include grandparents?
This is totally your call and one I am happy to discuss with you depending on your circumstances and relationships.
Do you arrange announcement cards, prints and albums?
These are available as part of a package or as an optional extra. You can order prints directly through your gallery via Australia’s best professional lab, and I can design and order cards and albums in full consultation with you.
Do you offer payment plans?
I take a 50% retainer at the time of booking with the remainder due at the time of your session. You are welcome to pay this in instalments prior to your session.
Do you bring a studio set up?
The short answer is no. I do bring some additional lighting options for houses with less natural light (and cloudy days!) and some very neutral wraps/blankets as an option, but my focus is on creating beautiful memories in your home environment. My favourite images are generally created using the dynamic light and shadow of windows, which is also extremely flattering light on skin. Simple individual portraits/details are usually created with something as simple as the bed/couch/floor.
Get in touch
You can email me directly at hello@allicampbell.com, or fill in the contact form. Include anything you think might be helpful - including expected due date, your location, other children etc.
I do my best to get back to you in two business days - keep an eye on your spam folder.
