Business Details
Professional Newborn, Maternity & Family Photography in Western Sydney
At Beans & Mash Photography, we specialise in capturing life's most precious moments through pregnancy, newborn, and family photography. With over two decades of experience, our boutique studio in Western Sydney is led by Claire, a passionate photographer whose journey began at age 14. Accredited by the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP), we pride ourselves on delivering a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our approach combines technical expertise with a warm, personalised touch, ensuring every session feels relaxed and enjoyable. Clients consistently praise our ability to create timeless images that reflect genuine emotions and connections.From maternity shoots to cake smash sessions, we tailor each experience to celebrate your unique story. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our meticulous attention to detail, from studio setup to final edits. Whether you're welcoming a new arrival or preserving family milestones, we strive to make every interaction memorable. Our studio's welcoming atmosphere, complete with props and refreshments, ensures comfort throughout your session. With a focus on natural light and authentic moments, we craft images that families treasure for generations.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Shoot
Family Sessions
Children's Sessions
Cake Smash
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of dedicated photography experience
- Our team holds accreditation with the Australian Institute of Professional Photography
- We guarantee 100% client satisfaction with every session
- Our studio provides a relaxed, family-friendly environment
- We specialise in customised newborn, maternity, and family sessions
Associations and certifications
- Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP)
What people say
Amazing work
Professional
Wonderful experience
Beautiful photos
Highly recommend
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialised newborn photography capturing delicate details and natural interactions. Sessions prioritise baby's comfort with safe posing techniques and include prop selection. Lasting 3-4 hours to accommodate feeding and settling periods, ensuring relaxed, authentic results that families treasure.
Maternity Shoot
Creative maternity sessions celebrating expectant parents' journey. Professional styling assistance and curated props enhance emotional storytelling. Flexible duration allows for changing moods and natural movement, producing timeless images that document this unique life chapter with elegance and warmth.
Family Sessions
Custom family photography capturing genuine connections across generations. Sessions incorporate interactive elements to showcase personalities, with guidance on wardrobe coordination and location choices. Resulting images highlight authentic relationships through candid and posed compositions in studio or outdoor settings.
Children's Sessions
Engaging children's photography tailored to individual personalities. Sessions use playful elements and age-appropriate props to create natural expressions. Special attention to lighting and composition ensures vibrant, lasting memories that reflect each child's unique character and developmental stage.
Cake Smash
Fun milestone photography featuring first birthday cake interactions. Sessions include themed setups, cleanup assistance, and multiple outfit changes. Professional editing ensures food-safe presentation while preserving joyful, messy moments that families cherish as part of their child's early story.
People
Claire
Photographer
With over 20 years in photography, Claire specialises in newborn and family portraiture. Her approach combines technical expertise with natural connection, creating relaxed sessions that capture authentic moments. Accredited by AIPP, she prioritises client comfort and artistic excellence.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialise in newborn, maternity, family, children's, and cake smash photography sessions, all tailored to capture authentic moments in a relaxed environment.
How experienced are your photographers?
Claire has over 20 years of professional photography experience, with AIPP accreditation and specialist training in newborn safety and posing techniques.
What areas do you service?
Based in Western Sydney, we serve clients across the Sydney metropolitan area for studio and on-location photography sessions.
Do you provide props and outfits?
Yes, our studio offers a curated selection of props, backdrops, and accessories specifically designed for newborn and family photography sessions.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 48 hours notice for cancellations or rescheduling to accommodate our clients' needs and maintain scheduling flexibility.
Reviews (4)
Tracey Hasking
Dec 30, 2020
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Loved having my maternity shoot with Claire, she made it a fun and enjoyable experience whilst being professional and directive. Lots of props and options to choose from and she worked with is to achieve our photo ideas. Cannot wait for bubs arrival so we can have a newborn shoot!
Jackie Smith
Dec 04, 2020
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We had our Twinss newborn and maternity shoot with Claire at beans and mash and our photos were amazing, we continue to come every year for a family shoot as I cannot recommend enough
Tanvi Parshant Sood
Jun 24, 2019
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I would highly recommend Claire for any of your photoshoots.She was so calm and gentle. She allowed us plenty of time with our daughter.She took beautiful pictures of my daughter.Thank you claire for such an amazing work.You are truly awesome!!!
Robert Milne
Sep 22, 2018
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We had a newborn/family photo shoot with Beans & Mash Photography. Claire offers an amazing service, she is extremely patient, gave an abundant amount of time and we were never rushed, we felt comfortable throughout the whole photo shoot. This was the best family photo shoot we have had, highly recommend her service.
