The positive psychology behind taking photos – and why it’s good for your kids to see them

The positive psychology behind taking photos – and why it’s good for your kids to see them

We naturally delight in looking at photos that bring back positive memories. Aside from feeling warm and mushy inside, scientists have found that reminiscing over photos has positive effects on your brain. Who knew?! Here’s how you and your kids can get a mental boost.

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Sydney Inner West | Newborn and Maternity photography
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Sydney Inner West | Newborn and Maternity photography

When I saw Elena’s previous photos, I knew that this was exactly what I was after. I loved how natural all her photos were and how genuinely happy everyone looked in them, as well as how beautiful the actual photos were with lighting and colours. I loved the detail she was able to capture with the tiny babies and their little features as well as the beautiful moments between bubs and parents.

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North Shore | Relaxed family photos at home
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North Shore | Relaxed family photos at home

We’d done newborn photos for our son Evan, so we wanted to capture a moment in time for Thea becoming a part of our family too. However, with Covid and life generally being a little more complicated with two kids, we did it a bit later on this time. But it worked out better with Thea being a little older at 16 weeks - we were really able to capture her personality and her place in the family, not just a sleepy newborn.

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Natural pregnancy and baby photos at the beach and home

Natural pregnancy and baby photos at the beach and home

I was looking for candid photos that are not posed and especially no posing or props for the baby. We wanted to have beautiful memories of this special time in our lives. When I saw the aesthetics of Elena's work, I knew I wanted to book her for both of my shoots.

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Inner West | Family and Newborn Photography
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Inner West | Family and Newborn Photography

We put our heart and love into creating beautiful, natural and real maternity, newborn and family photography to help you hold onto treasured memories of your family life at every stage of your life. We make families feel at ease and capture moments together that are real and look gorgeous, artistic and authentic.

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Manly | Maternity and Newborn Photos

Manly | Maternity and Newborn Photos

Hayley first captured her pregnancy, and then newborn baby Zahli and family in photos. ‘My advice is don’t think twice. The opportunity to bundle in a newborn photo shoot was a no-brainer, and the results speak for themselves. I’m so happy to have captured these few, precious and pivotal life moments in such a magical way’.

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5 tips for a great newborn photo session
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5 tips for a great newborn photo session

Photographing your newborn baby is a huge privilege. It is such an incredibly special time - capturing this significant moment in your life, and capturing your baby now, today, before baby changes and grows tomorrow. To help make your session run smoothly, delete any concerns or burning questions you might have, here are a few easy tips to help you along the way.

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