Intimate portrait of expecting mother in gray dress showing baby bump in natural window light.
A parent and child in warm sweaters share a tender embrace on a cloudy beach.
People playing and casting shadows on a sandy beach at sunset.
Candid side profile shot of pregnant woman relaxing at home in earth-toned dress.

Maternity and motherhood, newborn and family sessions

Let's capture those glimmers

Hi, I'm Laura and I'm the face behind the lens of Laura May Photography.

I am a lifestyle photographer with a creative eye for capturing connections through artful storytelling. I capture images with authenticity of your 'real life', indoor (in-home) and outdoor on beautiful locations around Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

I would love to work together to capture organic and real images of you and your family, newborn, baby bump, and others.

Work with Me

Why NOT be oneself?

— Edith Sitwell (British Poet and Critic)

Why invest in beautiful photos?

freeze moments in time - forever memories

These days we sit with thousands of images on our devices and forget to have these images around us, filling our houses and hearts! Visual memories of our loved ones and little people are so precious. I am confident that the images will make you smile and be special for years to come. You don't need to wait for the 'perfect time', 'perfect wardrobe' etc, now is the time and now is perfect....We will work together to create some magic!

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White text reading 'Laura May Photography' on an olive green background.
Black and white image of someone reaching up towards a wall covered in autumn ivy leaves.
A tender family moment as parents stand with their newborn baby by a sunlit window.
A child in a warm mustard dress runs along a brick path between buildings.
Close-up shot of a newborn baby nursing in warm, intimate lighting.
A French Bulldog sits on a grey couch next to its owner in a cozy living room setting.
Young child twirling in an orange dress by window with natural lighting.
A tender family moment on a grey couch with a newborn baby and French Bulldog nearby.
Children peek through an old window pane, creating a nostalgic scene.
A happy family poses together at their front door marked number 36.
Child in orange clothing lying peacefully on carpet in sunlit room.
Black and white photo of children playing in a narrow brick pathway.
A cozy family scene in a living room with a pink balloon floating above.
Bare feet in a flowing dress stand on rocky shore as ocean waves crash around them in golden sunlight.
A soft golden dress stands out against a weathered white doorway in a rustic setting.
A joyful moment playing with a football on a brick patio during golden hour.
A cheerful scene with sunflowers and ivy creating a natural backdrop on a brick pathway.
Silhouetted couple embracing on beach during golden hour with waves in background during a maternity session.
Reaching up to touch yellow flowers against an ivy-covered wall in warm evening light.
A tender moment captured through window reflections in warm afternoon light.
Tender maternity moment shared on a sunlit nature path.
Feet standing in shallow ocean waves at sunset casting long shadows on wet sand.
Greenhouse maternity photo among lush plants in pink flowy dress.
Black and white artistic maternity photo with dramatic side lighting.
Outdoor family maternity photo in soft pink dress with trees in background.
Family maternity session in nature with child and pet dog.
White lace dress twirling on beach at sunset with sun flare through fabric during a maternity shoot at Black Rock Beach
Full body maternity photo in olive dress against cream curtains and wooden floor.
Warm-toned maternity portrait capturing peaceful moment by window.
Romantic maternity portrait with red flower accent against floral backdrop.
Close-up of expecting couple holding hands in flowing white dress and casual attire on beach.
A close-up of a parent and young child in cozy knit sweaters sharing a tender moment together.
Intimate family moment shared while sitting together on sandy beach.
A child wearing a white sweater and red glasses smiles at the camera.
A family plays with a white sheet in the wind on a sandy beach.
A happy family sharing a joyful moment together on a wooden boardwalk by the ocean.
A person in a floral dress leans over a wooden railing under string lights.

Capture this time, not the 'right time'...

THE DEAL: Let's be present and focus on capturing 'real life', authentic moments and interactions, in your reality.


MY STYLE: Raw and emotive, airy and natural, using natural light as often as I can. Storytelling in nature and authentic.


MY AIM: I want to capture those little moments, smiles, personalities, precious interactions for your gorgeous memories that will last many many years!

What is lifestyle photography?


..."Lifestyle photography includes any style of photography that shows people in their natural habitat, living their life. This style can include landscapes, portraiture, fashion and street photography".... (ADOBE, 2024)

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Rocky beach shoreline at sunset with waves crashing against dark stones in golden light.

I would like to respectfully acknowledge the Bunurong Peoples, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land and waterways.

I would also like to pay my respects to their Elders, past and present, and Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.