Guides for families, from a fellow parent
Practical, no-fuss answers to the questions families ask before a session — written by Deep, dad of two and the photographer behind Still & Golden.
Mini SessionsWhat actually happens at an outdoor mini session
Forty-five minutes in a park around Frankston or Cranbourne — where we meet, why the light decides the time, what to bring, and what happens if the weather turns.
Read the guide → PricingHow much does newborn photography cost?
Real numbers for Melbourne, what sits behind them, the six questions worth asking any photographer before you book, and whether a mini is enough for a newborn.
Read the guide → In-HomeHow I bring the studio to your house
What fits in one bag, how a lounge room becomes a set in ten minutes, and why there is no studio to drive to — including small, dark and rented homes.
Read the guide → MaternityWhat actually happens at a maternity session
When in pregnancy to book, what the sitting actually involves, how partners and siblings fit in — and how Bloom bundles it with your newborn session once the baby arrives.
Read the guide → FamilyWhat actually happens at a family session
The hour from hellos to gallery — gentle prompts instead of stiff posing, what kids of every age really do, and why the ones who won't sit still photograph best.
Read the guide → NewbornWhat actually happens at a newborn session
The ninety minutes from arrival to gallery — baby-led with feeds and settling breaks built in, what parents and siblings actually do, and what gets photographed.
Read the guide → Cake SmashHow to choose a smash cake
Buttercream over fondant, what size to order, the icing colours that photograph well, allergy-friendly options — and where to get one in South-East Melbourne.
Read the guide → Cake SmashWhat actually happens at a cake smash session
The travelling studio that sets up in your lounge room, the hour from clean portraits to total demolition, which cake works best — and what happens if your one-year-old takes one look and cries.
Read the guide → NewbornWhen is the best time to book newborn photos?
The short answer: while you're still pregnant. The longer answer covers the first-4-weeks window, why the date stays flexible, and what to do if your baby has already arrived.
Read the guide → NewbornPreparing your home for a newborn session (it doesn't need to be tidy)
What actually matters before an in-home newborn shoot — light, a couple of clear corners, and a comfortable you. Everything else can stay exactly where the baby chaos left it.
Read the guide → FamilyWhat to wear for your family photo session
Soft neutrals, textures that photograph beautifully, and the things to avoid — a simple outfit guide for mums, dads, kids and babies, with zero matchy-matchy required.
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