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Nicole Johnson Photography | Newcastle Newborn Lifestyle Photographer

An intimate newborn session celebrating your first precious days together...

The newborn days are dreamy, profound, and beautifully fleeting. One minute you're breathing in that intoxicating baby sweetness, and the next—they're stretching out of the tiniest onesie you treasured.

These sessions are gentle, unhurried, and completely centered around you and your baby. No manufactured moments or rushed timelines here. Just authentic, soul-stirring connection captured in the sanctuary of your home.

Need to pause for a feed? A change? A snuggle that simply can't be hurried? We flow with baby's rhythm. Always.

I'll bring along a thoughtfully curated collection of soft wraps, natural textures, and timeless props—but the real magic unfolds in those quiet gazes, tiny yawns, and the way your baby melts perfectly into your arms.

These are the memories that will anchor you again and again—not because they're polished, but because they're profoundly real.

Close-up of a baby's hand grasping an adult's finger, both hands showing a gentle grip, in black and white during Newborn session in Lake Macquarie

Why this matters beyond words...

You'll look at these images and feel that soft weight of your baby flooding back instantly. That perfect swirl of hair, the way they nestle into your chest, those sleepy smiles that steal your breath. These aren't just portraits of your newborn—they're your evidence that you were fully present, drinking them in, even through the beautiful haze of it all. One day, they'll discover these too, and witness how completely cherished they've always been.

Most new parents arrive running on love and little else—wondering if they even have the energy for a session. That's exactly where you're meant to be. These sessions are restorative, flowing, and entirely baby-led. I'll arrive with camera ready and calm energy radiating, prepared to transform your everyday sacred moments into timeless art.

The outcome? A gallery that moves you to tears (the most beautiful kind) and reminds you: you were absolutely extraordinary through it all.

My approach celebrates authenticity: I capture your family's essence—every tender glance, every quiet breath, and the love that fills every corner of your home.

These sessions aren't about rigid poses or perfection; they're about pure connection. The instinctive gestures. The sleepy stretches. The quiet wonder of simply existing together. We'll embrace the real, the raw, and the absolutely tender—because that's where true magic lives.

Nicole Johnson Photography | Newcastle Newborn Lifestyle Photographer

You’ll treasure this if…

  • You want to preserve every tiny stretch, yawn, and peaceful snuggle of your baby's earliest chapter.

  • You're drawn to photos that feel like a gentle embrace, not a styled production.

  • You love the vision of a serene, baby-led session with zero pressure and infinite heart.

  • You'd rather stay nestled at home than venture to a studio.

  • You believe these first days deserve to be honoured—not just for how they appeared, but how they transformed your world.

Nicole Johnson Photography | Newcastle Newborn Lifestyle Photography
For our newborn shoot you could absolutely tell that Nicole has a background as an Early Childhood Teacher, she was so sweet and confident with our little baby.

I also didn’t want super posed unnatural photos, and Nicole captured such natural moments that truly feel like a snapshot of the time - we will cherish these for years to come!
— Zoe

What's Included in Your Newborn Experience:

Heart-to-Heart Connection We'll begin with a relaxed conversation to understand your vision, your story, and how to make this session feel perfectly aligned with your new family's energy.

In-Home Sanctuary Session There's no place more sacred than home during these early days. I'll come to you, so you can stay comfortable and focus completely on soaking up every precious moment, stress-free.

Styling & Comfort Guidance I'll share what helps you feel confident and radiant on camera, plus I bring a curated collection of wraps, natural textures, and timeless pieces for your little one.

Baby-Led Experience These are flowing, baby-paced sessions where nothing fazes me. Whether we pause for feeding, settling, or those snuggles that can't be rushed, we move with your baby's natural rhythm while I geek out about finding that perfect natural light in your home.

Sneak Peek Slideshow A preview of precious moments set to music that will probably make you both laugh and cry. Consider this your beautiful warning.

Curated Private Gallery Artfully hand-edited high-resolution images, ready for you to download, share, and treasure forever. Want to preserve every last peaceful breath and tiny stretch? Upgrades are available.

Heirloom Print Shop Access Order quality prints and keepsake products directly from your gallery—because these fleeting moments deserve to live beautifully beyond your screen.

Three ways to tell your story…

Every session includes personalised guidance before and after, a relaxed experience in a location that feels perfect for this sacred time, and timeless edits in my signature warm and earthy style.

The only choice? How much of your beautiful anticipation you want to preserve.

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Newborn sessions that honour your story exactly as it unfolds — in the comfort of your own home. No manufactured moments. Just authentic connection, gentle breathing, and that beautifully tender love settling into your hearts.

Just A Moment

$400

When the days are a blur but this precious chapter deserves to be remembered — perfect for capturing the essence of your new beginning in one sweet, focused session.

What's Included:

  • 30 minutes of gentle, baby-led storytelling in your home

  • 15 artfully hand-edited high-resolution digital images

  • Baby sets the pace — we follow their natural rhythms

  • Your private online gallery mobile-friendly, shareable, yours forever

  • Full personal use — print, share, and gift freely

  • A tender slice of these early, sacred days

Want More of This Magic?

Unlock your complete story with the full gallery upgrade (approx. 25-30 images) for $150

In The Flow

$600

More time to breathe, settle, and let your new family rhythm unfold naturally. Perfect for families who want space for feeding breaks, sibling curiosity, and all the tender adjustments happening right now.

What's Included:

  • 60 minutes of unhurried, heart-centered storytelling in your sanctuary

  • 35 artfully hand-edited high-resolution digital images

  • Time for feeding, settling, siblings discovering their new role — however it all unfolds

  • Your private online gallery designed for easy sharing with loved ones

  • Full personal use — print, share, and gift freely

  • Gentle guidance with zero pressure, just authentic connection

Can't Choose Just 35?

Unlock your complete experience (approx. 50-55 images) for $150

The Full Experience

$850

All the time and creative freedom this milestone deserves. Perfect for families who want to document the complete story — every yawn, every stretch, every quiet moment of wonder.

What's Included:

  • 90+ minutes of comprehensive storytelling in the comfort of your home

  • 60+ artfully hand-edited high-resolution digital images

  • Document the full, beautiful story: feeding sessions, peaceful snuggles, tiny details, sibling meetings, family connections

  • Your private online gallery (built for sharing this precious time with everyone who loves you)

  • Full personal use — print, share, and gift freely

  • Time to pause, breathe, and truly take in this extraordinary beginning

Want Every Precious Detail?

Unlock your complete legacy (approx. 80-90+ images) for $200

What Makes This Different:

Every session includes my signature warm, earthy editing style that makes your images feel timeless rather than trendy. You'll work with a photographer who's completely unflappable — 16 years with little humans will give you that superpower. I'll work around feeding schedules, fussy moments, and whatever your new family needs while finding that perfect natural light in your home.

The result? Images that don't just document your newborn — they honour the strength that brought your family together, the tender adjustments happening right now, and the quiet love that's already wrapping around your little one like the softest blanket.

Together, we'll create images that pulse with the same warmth and authenticity as the moments they preserve—images that will transport you instantly back to these early days, when everything felt new and your world had just expanded by one perfect heartbeat.

This isn't just documentation. It's your baby's first love letter—captured with gentle intention and infinite care.

Let's ensure you never forget the feeling of holding them this impossibly small.

A couple sitting on a couch, each holding a baby, looking at each other and smiling during in home newborn session by Nicole Johnson Photography