Family with children standing on rocky terrain under a clear blue sky, dressed in casual summer outfits.

Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula Photographer


Storytelling Family Photography

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A family shares a tender moment against orange rocky cliffs at the beach.

Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula Photographer


Family Photography That

Captures Your Love Stories

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The Process & Experience


01.

The process:


To book in a session, the first step is to complete the contact form.

I will reach out with a questionnaire to get to know you and your family.


02.

To book it in:

deposit and contract


A contract to sign will then be sent to secure your booking.

A non-refundable fee of $175 for the session is also due to lock in a date.





Child walking up wooden beach boardwalk stairs wearing patterned shirt.

03.

Pre-session:

Creative styling and discussion


Here is the fun part! Once we have the admin done, I will give you a call to discuss;

  • Location
  • Wardrobe, what to wear
  • What you are after for final product, wall art, artwork and your home and walls to display these
  • Anything else you need to chat about.


Intimate indoor scene in moody lighting with soft bed linens.

04.

Your session: Exciting times...


Detailed information about your location will be given prior to shoot day.


Now....You've made it, stop, breathe, even if it was a crazy mess getting here.


I promise you will enjoy yourself, and feel like you have had a dedicated time set aside to celebrate your family and loved ones.

Family sharing warm embraces and laughter on sandy coastal dunes.

The Photos & The Artwork

THE PHOTOS

When you book your portrait session, I will also book a viewing appointment (via Zoom) for your images after your shoot which will be shared on a beautiful, secure client portal.


I will discuss your vision and your perfect collection, and help you to design your final artwork.


Packages start at $495, and framed artworks and extras/upgrades are available to suit your needs (see complete pricing guide).

Tender moment captured in soft, moody lighting on dark textured surface.

The Artwork, Albums and Prints


Artworks, Albums and Prints are available with your package. My job is to ensure you have a beautiful experience and help you achieve your vision. I organise everything and keep you up to date along the way, from ordering the artwork and helping style this to suit your home.


TIP: If you send me a picture of your wall/space that you want to have the artwork featured, I will use this to guide the design.


Prints, albums, wall collections and extras will arrive within 8 weeks of your session.


Nine framed family photos arranged in a 3x3 grid on a white wall above a wooden sideboard with wicker chairs.
Open photo album displaying two portraits of a young girl in an orange dress among lush greenery and rustic settings.
Family photo book open on a wooden table showing a child riding on an adult's shoulders near water, with a second book behind it.

Client Testimonials

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
A person in a flowing beige lace dress stands gracefully along a rocky beach shoreline at sunset.

TJ's Beach Maternity session

"Laura is a fabulous photographer who did my maternity/baby bump shoot at a beautiful beach in Melbourne. I felt so comfortable the whole time and the pictures look stunning. We allowed time for an outfit change and Laura worked within the brief plus gave great creative direction. Highly recommend if you want timeless, classic and treasured photos you’d cherish forever " ★★★★★

TESTIMONIAL |

Ellie'S MATERNITY SHOOT

BLACK ROCK BEACH

I booked Laura for my maternity photos to celebrate my pregnancy journey alongside my partner. Laura was absolutely fabulous! Could not recommend a better photographer! She made us both feel so comfortable throughout the shoot, and the end product and photos delivered are beyond amazing. We are ecstatic, and have some beautiful keepsake photos to look back on, and remember this special time. Thank you so much, Laura! ★★★★★

Artistic series of a pregnant belly with orange tulips at sunset creating a warm and intimate maternity photoshoot.

Maternity | Outdoor | Sunset session

Romantic couple embraces on beach at sunset with gentle waves in background during golden hour maternity photography session.

Maternity | Outdoor | Sunset session

A series of maternity photos showing a woman in a white off-shoulder dress posing by the ocean at sunset.

Maternity | Outdoor | Sunset session

Family of four walking together along the beach at sunset.

Forget about awkwardly posing in front of the camera

this is different
Two children in patterned overalls playing at the edge of ocean water.

Forget about awkwardly posing in front of the camera

this is different
A woman in a flowing dress bends down to interact with a small child near a large tree trunk.

Forget about awkwardly posing in front of the camera

this is different

Laura May Photography

MELBOURNE & MORNINGTON PENINSULA PHOTOGRAPHER

MORE INFO BLAH BLAH....Photography sessions for families from the south and central suburbs of Melbourne (and further upon request). These include suburbs within Bayside, Highett, Moorabbin, Bentleigh, Clarinda, Dingley, Cheltenham, Hampton, Sandringham, Brighton, Mentone, Beaumaris, Black Rock, Chelsea, Edithvale, Aspendale, I also service Kingston City Council areas. Inner city suburbs include Fitzroy, Collingwood, Carlton, Clifton Hill, Brunswick, South Yarra, Windsor, St Kilda, Elsternwick, Elwood.


Laura is a creative, natural family, newborn, maternity, and branding photographer based in Melbourne, Bayside area, Highett.


I specialise in unposed family photography in Melbourne, outdoor family photography Melbourne, Melbourne newborn portraits, newborn lifestyle photography, motherhood and breastfeeding photography, Melbourne baby photographer, Bayside family photography, Melbourne family lifestyle photography outdoors, at the beach, in the bush, in parts and 'place'.


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.