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Frankston · Chelsea · Seaford · Melbourne
Specialist newborn and family photography. Unhurried. Honest. Warm — the kind of images you'll want on your walls for the rest of your life.
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The photographer
Hi, I'm Deep — a dad of two based in Cranbourne East, and the person behind Still & Golden. I have a three-year-old who keeps me on my toes and a brand new baby who has completely stolen my heart (and my sleep).
Photography has been my passion for over ten years. What started as a hobby grew into something I couldn't put down — capturing moments for friends and family, documenting milestones, finding the light in everyday life. This year, I decided to make it official.
I know firsthand how fast these early days go. My approach is gentle and unhurried — I work at your baby's pace, in a space that feels comfortable for your whole family. What you'll take home are warm, honest images that feel like you.
Everything families usually ask before booking. Anything else, just get in touch.
Ideally while you're still pregnant — most families book in their second or third trimester to secure a spot. The session itself happens any time within the first 4 weeks after birth, and I keep the exact date flexible around your baby's actual arrival.
Yes. I photograph families in their own homes across Frankston, Chelsea, Seaford, Langwarrin, Mt Eliza and most of South-East Melbourne. Travel is included — there's no extra charge for coming to you.
We spend around 1.5 to 2 relaxed hours at your place. There are no elaborate props or forced poses — I photograph feeds, cuddles, naps and all the small details while working entirely at your baby's pace. Pauses for feeding and settling are always built in.
Not at all. I work with the natural light from your windows and usually only need two or three spots — a bed, a couch, the nursery. The rest of the house can look exactly like a house with a newborn in it.
Soft, simple and comfortable works best — think warm neutrals and gentle tones rather than big logos or bright fluoro. Once you book, I'll send through a short guide with easy outfit ideas for the whole family.
Your fully edited gallery is delivered within 2 weeks of your session, through a private online gallery you can download and share with family.
Mini sessions are $195, cake smash sessions are $250, cake smash & splash sessions are $300, family sessions are $295, newborn sessions are $395, and the newborn + family combo is $595. Full details are in the sessions & pricing section above.
For dietary and allergen reasons, parents provide their own cake — that way you know exactly what your little one is eating. Any cake works, though a simple single-tier cake with soft icing smashes best. Everything else — the setup, the patience and a hand with the clean-up — is on me.
Completely normal — and honestly expected. As a dad of two I've seen it all, and some of my favourite images come from the in-between moments. We simply pause for feeds and cuddles whenever needed. There's no time pressure.
Absolutely. Family sessions cover every stage — toddlers, school kids, new siblings, grandparents. Whatever season your family is in, that's what we document.
I'd love to hear about your family. Fill in the form and I'll be in touch within 24 hours. Currently booking newborn, family and cake smash sessions.