The Newborn Experience

Newborn photography on the Sunshine Coast

Celebrate the birth of your baby

Welcoming a newborn into the world is such a magical time. It is such a memorable and emotional time, that it will make you want to press pause some days and savour every second in awe at the tiny human you have created together.

Sadly we can’t press pause and before you know it the newborn stage is over and you can’t believe how big they are getting. Which is why I love to capture all the details, that over time you may forget.

All the babies that I am lucky enough to capture are treated with the same love and care that I would treat my own. I am here to give you the experience and photography style that is completely unique to me and one you won’t find anywhere else on the coast.

Let’s create your own story for you to saviour for the rest of your life.

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the studio.

When you arrive, you will be welcomed into my second home, my studio. Located in Bli Bli, a central town on the Sunshine Coast, I have built this space to offer my clients the most comfortable and elegant space for them to relax in during their session. With a fridge full of tasty drinks, a snack bar and treats to keep you going. You will love it!

the session.

I have over a decade of experience in photographing newborns. This should give you the confidence that I will deliver a gallery that you see from my portfolio. Nothing will phase me. An unsettled baby, no problem, I will give you tips on how to settle them. I want you to walk away having had the best time. I am here for the laughs and good chat and I promise to make you feel at ease. I reckon by the time you leave we will be friends and I know I will see you again!

the wardrobe.

With so many dresses to choose from, you don’t need to buy anything for your session. I have designer dresses that you would never consider buying for a shoot. But you will want to wear one of these. Most fit all sizes, but I have something for everyone. You will want to be borrowing one of the dresses. Not only that I have the cutest knits and wraps for your newborn. You really only need to bring yourselves and I will dress you!

the process.

Your session could take 2- 3 hours, depending on your package and if you have siblings. Once we are done, you will receive your gallery about 48 hours later (Friday’s gallery will be delivered Monday). The link for the gallery will be emailed over to you and you will get to view it in the comfort of your own home. You will get 72 hours to choose your images, with the option to buy more if, like most of my clients, can never choose and buy the whole lot!

Newborn packages

Newborn sessions take place at around 7 - 21 days.

In-home sessions are possible but incur an additional $350 travel/set-up fee.

Memento $790

1 hour in the studio
Baby & parents only
10 digital images and 10 prints of chosen images
Keepsake $950

2 hours in the studio
Parents & siblings included
25 digital images & 25 prints of chosen images
Add a half price STUDIO maternity with 10 images (total $1200)
Add a beach maternity with 10 images (total $1450)
Heirloom $1500

2 hours in the studio
Parents, grandparents & siblings welcome
ALL digital images & a 12” x8” framed print
Add half price STUDIO maternity with 10 images
(total $1750)
Add a beach maternity with 10 images (total $2000)

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Maternity

Maternity sessions are best done around 32-34 weeks
Client wardrobe with plenty of dresses to choose from
Bli Bli Studio, beach or hinterland
1/2 price STUDIO maternity session with Keepsake or Heirloom newborn package
$850 with all the best digital images

Bump to Baby

Maternity studio session - all images included
Newborn studio session - all images included
Mini sitter studio session - 10 images included
Mini birthday studio session - 10 images included
20 page photo book with your choices of images from all sessions
(save $1,000) $2520 over 12 months

client wardrobe.

kind words.

“Couldn’t recommend Linzie more highly!! We did our maternity shoot, new born shoot, family photos, and even Christmas photos with her! Have loved absolutely everything she’s done for us. Her work is just incredible - the best, she’s kind, warm and funny and makes you feel so at ease when being photographed! I tell everyone I know who is pregnant or having a baby to use her and I know we will be back for more photos!”

— Chantal

“Linzie is absolutely amazing. She took such beautiful photos of our newborn. The whole experience was fun and relaxing and a really great experience. She was so caring with our little one and we felt we were in great hands. The finished photos are gorgeous.”

— Sarah

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the process.

You are best to book in around your 20 weeks scan. You will receive detailed guidance from me about your session, with wardrobe choices and how to prepare your newborn. There is no need to bring anything with your, unless you have some heirloom or something sentimental to use in a photo. I have such a beautiful collection of knitted outfits, wraps and blankets that you really don’t need to bring anything. I even supply nappies, dummies, wipes and of course my delicious snacks and drinks!

01. Booking & preparation

I treat my newborns with care and gentleness ensuring your baby will be safe with me. These sessions can take a few hours as we need time to feed and settle and certainly not a process we wish to rush. I want you to feel calm and comfortable during the session, and have confidence that the images which you have seen for others are now being created especially for you.

02. Session

After your session your gallery will be delivered to you online no more than 72 hours later.

03. Photo delivery

Once you have received your gallery, choose your digitals, prints and any frames or albums to hang on your walls.

04. Upgrade(s)

Questions and answers

Ideally, newborn sessions are best when the baby is 5-14 days old, as they are usually sleepier and more cooperative during this time. That being said I can do newborns up to 4/5 weeks of age, even older. But to get the curly, sleepy shots it is best sooner than later.
Yes, I encourage including family members and siblings in the session. It's a wonderful way to capture the connection between you all.
Newborn sessions usually last 1.5 - 2 hours if it your first baby. When siblings are involved the process can take longer.
While most newborn sessions take place in my studio, I can do outdoor sessions on the Sunshine Coast, weather permitting.
Don't worry! I am incredibly patient and have 12 years experience in working with newborns. From time to time a newborn will fuss. Your baby’s comfort is very important to me. But I always get through it and you will never be disappointed.
You will typically receive your fully edited images about 72 hours after your session.

Yes, I offer high quality of print and product for your home. It is important to me that you have high quality products for your high quality images.
Safety and hygiene are my top priority. I handle your newborn love with care and maintain a clean and sanitised studio environment.
Life is complicated and the unexpected is to be expected. So I am very flexible. Newborns being overdue or early, sickness, car broke down...whatever the reason we will move your session to another date. I don't do refunds. But happy to reschedule.
I have the most stunning client wardrobe for you to take advantage of. I have plenty to fit all shapes and sizes and takes away the headache thinking and buying an outfit that you most likely won’t wear again. The clothes play such a huge part in the creativity of your photos, that I ensure they make you look and feel incredible.
I do. I know how life is getting more expensive these days. So I can split your payments in 2, 3 or 4 instalments. As long as the full amount is received by the time we do the session.
No, I won't do that I am afraid. Out of respect to the other photographer, I would not want to copy their work. I have been doing this for over 10 years now. Seen trends come and go. But my style is unique and all mine. I come up with lots of poses in my own style and wrap the babies which is unique to me. I am happy to gather ideas together to come up with something special for you. But it is a no to copying.