Honest. RAW. REal.
WHITE SALT
heartfelt family & Newborn
photography in Melbourne
photos that are felt in the heart.
My goal is to capture
You want to remember your baby's sleepy stretch, the way your toddler throws their arms around your neck, the quiet chaos of every life at home, just as it is.
No forced smiles. No studio lights. Just honest, heartfelt moments captured. Because these fleeting, everyday moments are the ones that matter the most.
hi, I am janine,
a Melbourne-based in-home family and Newborn photographer, and I'm here to document your people in your place, whether that's wrapped up on the couch or running barefoot in the backyard.
MELBOURNE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
For wild-hearted families who want real connection over perfect poses. Whether it's cuddles on the couch or golden hour at the beach, I'll capture your family just being you.
THE MESSY
THE MAGICAL
What I photograph
MELBOURNE MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER
Celebrate this tender chapter with a Melbourne maternity session, ideally captured between 30–35 weeks, when your bump is beautifully round, and you're still feeling comfortable enough to soak it all in. A gentle pause to honour the magic of what's to come.
MELBOURNE NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER
Gentle, baby-led, and totally at home, because that's where your story begins. My Melbourne newborn photography sessions are calm, flexible and designed around your rythem.
What Families I worked with are saying
Relaxed, unhurried sessions especially for little ones.
All of my sessions are baby- and child-led, with plenty of time to pause, cuddle, snack, or just be. There's no pressure to smile or perform. Your children get to be themselves and that's exactly what I want to capture.
Real moments over stiff poses
While I’ll always grab a few classic portraits, the real gold lies in the in-between moments... the way you reach for each other, laugh together, or snuggle in close. I’ll guide gently when needed, but mostly I’ll just let you be. That’s when the magic happens.
In-home or on-location across Melbourne
I photograph families in their own homes or at beautiful outdoor locations across inner Melbourne, the Dandenong Ranges, and all the way down to the Mornington Peninsula. Whether it's your front porch or the open coast, I’ll help find a space that feels like you.
Thoughtful storytelling with every gallery
Every gallery is carefully curated to tell your family’s story with honesty, warmth and heart. And because your experience matters deeply to me, I offer a happiness guarantee. If you're not thrilled with your images, I’ll reschedule and shoot again.
What is it like to work with me
Life doesn’t wait for perfect.
It unfolds in tiny moments and I’m here to document them all. From growing bellies to newborn snuggles, wild family days to unspoken bonds.
the experience
Cue the music, pop a bottle, go exploring, dance in the desert, get comfortable, do your thang. We’ll provide prompts to help you get comfortable (no need to worry about what to do with your hands), but mostly we’ll just hang out and let the magic happen.
Want me to document your everyday magic?
