Baby Announcement / Glitter session
Booking this session in went a little something like this:
Me: ‘Michelle! We need to do these sibling photos, and I have some new backdrops that I think would perfectly with your style’ *sends picture of new backdrops’
Michelle: ‘ That looks great, like a Hao Long Bay sunset! Also, we might have another reason for this shoot…I have some news’
Me: ‘omg, omg, omg…are you saying what I think you’re saying?!’
A few weeks ago Michelle and her girls Mia and Lily came into the studio to celebrate the announcement a new sibling on the way! This was such a fun and special session for me, to be a small part of documenting the big moments in family life are what make my ‘job’ so great.
Michelle and I met at mother’s group when our firstborn babies were just 6 weeks old, they turn 5 this November. Throughout our friendship I have photographed Mia’s cake smash, Michelle’s second pregnancy as well as Lily for her newborn photos. The photos from that session are proudly displayed on my studio walls and Michelle + Dans lounge room and now I can’t wait for this little bubs newborn session in my studio in Umina.
Custom Onsie is from TinyLabel, another business a mum from our mother’s group owns and operates.
Enjoy these images and the story they tell 💕
It needs to be said that these girls are so gorgeous inside and out just like their parents.
FYI, I’m still finding glitter in my studio 😂
Special thanks to TinyLabel for this custom onsie!
In Michelle’s words ‘ Excitement, shock, overwhelmed... All the feelings when you find out there's another baby on the way!!!’.
Special thanks to TinyLabel for getting this custom design turned around so quickly! Announce your little one is on its way with your very own customised onesie. Work with the girls from TinyLabel to create your own special something.
CODY IS ONE
Cody turned ONE in the blink of an eye! Cody’s mum was loving the idea of something gold to match his hat (see below) and his dad wanted something blue - enter me! Carly left the rest up to me and I created a happy medium between gold and blue whilst remaining true to Cody’s own individual style (let’s face it, this kid has flare). He might’ve made us work a little bit harder for those smiles, but it was worth it! It’s a good thing I’m quick with my camera 😉
How cute is his hat?!
Cody loved his bath 💕
This one is my fav, but I can’t decide which is better: colour or black + white? Leave a comment below 👇🏼
RYDER IS ONE
Ryder and his parents came into the studio for his cake smash. When we were talking about colours, themes etc for Ryders Cake Smash, Christina told me she had the cutest baby shark outfit. I was so excited because it gave me a chance to use my ‘under the sea’ backdrop as well as another one that looked like ‘sand’, match made in heaven! I’ll share the images below as well as his milestone portraits.
omg, he LOVED the bath so much, all the bubbles went everywhere on the floor and ended up looking like sea foam 😂
Family of five Newborn Shoot.
Connor loved the cuddles!
Gorgeous Connor and his family came into my Umina Beach Studio for his Newborn Shoot. When Mum first arrived she warned me of bubs being unsettled and only wanting to be held- Let me tell you how common this is! You can’t really blame them, they’re still getting used to the world around them. Of course if your newborn only wants cuddles, I will oblige and give your bub ALL the cuddles…I mean, ever noticed how WARM they? BLISS! But in all honesty, I do not want you to stress when this happens. Some shoots need a bit more time and patience than the others and you can rest assured that I will always do what I can to get the shots we need.
Connor was obsessed with his siblings already
I just loved watching these guys with their new baby brothers. They were so loving and gentle and just loved showing him off.
Connor was just so cuddly and cosy in this handmade romper 💕
Connor, decided to give us a few big smiles during our family photos, he was just so happy to be with his family, it was so special to watch. Alana and Kai also loved it, it was like he was saying to them ‘I love you guys too’
Tyler is ONE
A selection of photos from Tyler Cake Smash by Ginseea Photo
Tyler came in for his cake smash and milestone photos today. You’re only one once and it needs to be documented! When you book your childs cake smash with me (at my Ginseea Photo HQ studio in Umina) I email you a booking form, this helps to guide me which colour scheme you want for the cake smash as well as what backdrop to use for the milestone photos.
Included in your package is another set up for your Childs ‘One Year Milestone’ photos.
Look how cute he is!!!
Tyler loved to use the cake as a drum while having little nibbles
My absolute FAVOURITE part of these sessions is the bath! 9/10 babies love having a splash AND it’s a great opportunity to clean off the sticky icing and get bubs nice a clean :)
All clean and dried off.
It’s a big sensory experience for babies, playing with the cake, eating it and playing in the bath (and keeping them away from the balloons for as long a possible 😂) so often they fall asleep within minutes of leaving the studio.
If you would like to know more about my Cake Smash + Splash sessions you can find the pricing here and if you’d like to book contact me here