Fleeting moments.
Forever captured.
Maternity and Newborn Photography
Newcastle + Port Stephens + Lake Macquarie
Pregnancy and a newborn - two special intertwining moments in a woman's and a family’s life that are worth preserving through beautifully curated photographs.
Maternity and newborn photographer Florent Vidal’s ability to portray his subjects with honesty and sensitivity, while framing them in his own artistic interpretation, makes him one of Australia’s most respected photographers in this genre.
Maternity photography
Capturing the beauty, vulnerability and strength that only a pregnant woman can fully understand.
Celebrate the changes in you! Pregnancy or maternity photography is all about you and this amazing time in your life. We believe that a woman is at her most beautiful at her pregnancy and we love to show this through beautifully crafted photographs.
Maternity photography sessions can either be done outdoors or in-home studio, at the comfort of your own home. If you’re having a babymoon, why not have a babymoon photoshoot to add to your babymoon packages to make it extra special? Your partner and your little ones are most welcome to join and share in this special experience.
Family sessions are guided, not staged.
Rather than focusing on perfect poses, the approach is to create space for real interaction — kids being themselves, parents relaxing, and moments unfolding naturally. Gentle direction is there when needed, but never forced.
The result is a collection of images that feel honest, joyful and full of life — photographs that reflect the connection you share, not just how everyone looked on the day.
Newborn photography
Now that your baby is here, you want to remember everything.
There is a desire to hang onto every detail: the small button nose, those red lips and the tiny fingers that cling to yours. Every parent knows how “quickly they grow.”
Too soon, they are too big to be carried in your arms. With artistic newborn photography, you can hold onto those details forever.
Our children will only be this little for such a short period of time. We want you to remember them as they once were when you look at your photographs in the future.
We also want to show your family’s connection with your new baby without overpowering this with props or unnatural poses.
Our approach to newborn photography is clean, timeless and minimalistic, with an emphasis on your baby as the beautiful artistic subject.
Maternity & newborn photography questions answered.
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The ideal time for maternity photos is between 26 and 32 weeks, when your baby bump is beautifully visible but you're still feeling relatively comfortable. If you're expecting twins or have a high-risk pregnancy, we may recommend scheduling your session a little earlier.
We also recommend booking early so we can reserve a tentative date in our calendar. This gives us the flexibility to adjust your session if needed while ensuring we're ready to capture this special time.
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Newborn photos are best taken within the first two weeks after birth, when babies are still very sleepy and naturally curl into those beautiful newborn poses. However, every baby is different, and it's never too late to capture these precious early moments.
Because babies rarely arrive exactly on their due date, get in touch so we can reserve a tentative session around your due date and simply adjust it once your little one arrives.
This way, we're ready whenever your baby decides to make their grand entrance.
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Absolutely! Maternity and newborn sessions are about celebrating your growing family!
Whether it's your partner sharing this exciting journey with you or older siblings meeting their newest family member, these moments create some of the most meaningful photographs. Even grandparents are welcome if they are around.
They also help tell your family's story and capture the love and connection you'll treasure for years to come.
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We bring a portable studio to your home, so you can enjoy a professional newborn photography experience without leaving the comfort of your own home.
There's no need to pack bags or travel with a newborn. Your baby can stay in their familiar environment, follow their normal feeding and sleeping routine, and you can relax knowing everything you need is close by.
We understand how important routine is during those first few weeks, so we work at your baby's pace, allowing plenty of time for feeds, cuddles and comforting whenever needed.
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Please allow around 90 minutes for your photography sessions, including setting up and packing away our portable studio.
We work entirely at your baby's pace, so there's no rush. We'll happily pause for feeding, changing, cuddles or settling whenever needed. Our goal is to create a relaxed, enjoyable experience while capturing beautiful, natural photographs of your newest family member.
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Our maternity photography sessions last 60 minutes and can be held either at a beautiful outdoor location or in-home studio session.
The session is relaxed and unhurried, giving you plenty of time to settle in, change outfits if you'd like, and simply enjoy the experience.
We'll gently guide you throughout the session while capturing beautiful, natural photographs that celebrate this special chapter of your journey into parenthood.
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No problem at all! Babies have their own timetable, and we completely understand that.
We'll reserve a tentative session around your due date and keep in touch with you throughout your pregnancy. Once your baby arrives, we'll simply confirm a suitable date and adjust the booking if needed.
Our goal is to photograph your newborn within the first two weeks, but we'll always work around your baby's arrival to ensure you have a relaxed and stress-free experience.
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Every maternity and newborn session includes everything you need to preserve these precious memories:
60-minute maternity session or 90-minute in-home newborn session
All professionally edited photographs in full resolution (typically 40–80 images)
Images delivered are professionally edited and ready for printing
A private online gallery for viewing, sharing and downloading your photographs
Exclusive access to our professional print store, offering premium-quality prints, albums and wall art at special client prices
Our goal is simple: to give you a beautiful collection of timeless photographs you'll treasure for a lifetime.
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Our photography package includes:
60 - 90 minutes photography session (outdoor or studio)
All photographs in full resolution (40 - 80 images)
Professionally edited, unmarked and ready for printing
Private online gallery for viewing, sharing and downloading
Exclusive access to a professional print shop at a special rateTo get our current maternity photography packages, simply fill in the contact form.
Client Reviews - Love Letters from Families
“Florent is an amazing photographer. He captures special moments so effortlessly. We wholeheartedly recommend Florent.
For our family, he is the go to photographer.
His photos are works of art to treasure for many years to come. ”
Yoon Family, Newborn session in Sydney
“We had our maternity shoot at Port Stephens and it was absolutely perfect!
The sand dunes were stunning, and the photographer made us feel so comfortable and relaxed throughout. The photos turned out beautifully. Highly recommend to any expecting parents.”
Renee, Maternity session in Anna Bay, Port Stephens
“We had a wonderful newborn shoot experience with Florent. He came to us (with his professional studio) and set everything up, he was very relaxed and accommodating while our bub settled and fed between shots.
If bub didn’t like something he quickly changed it up. The turn around for the photos was so quick as well! Beautiful photos that we’ll treasure.”
Amy, In-home newborn session at Nelson Bay, Port Stephens
We’d love to hear from you.
Whether you're expecting a new arrival or have recently welcomed your little one, we'd love to capture this special chapter of your family's story.
To receive our pricelist for maternity or newborn session simply fill in the contact form below, or get in touch with us directly.
Email:info@fvidalphotography.com.au
Phone: 0405 666 260
Send us a message, and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.
