Business Details
14 Years
experience
Professional Baby & Family Photography in Balmain
Established in 2012, Amy Tong Photography has been capturing the natural beauty of babies and families for over thirteen years. Based in Balmain, Sydney Inner West, our studio specialises in maternity, newborn, and baby photography, focusing on timeless, heartfelt imagery. As a certified photographer with the Academy of Newborn Photography and recipient of multiple industry awards, I prioritise safety, comfort, and authenticity in every session. My approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of family dynamics, ensuring each milestonefrom pregnancy to first birthdaysis preserved with warmth and artistry. With three young children of my own, I empathise with the fleeting nature of these moments and am committed to delivering a seamless, stress-free experience.Our studios hygiene protocols, flexible payment plans, and inclusive sessions accommodating siblings and extended family reflect our dedication to client satisfaction. Over the years, weve perfected techniques to capture genuine expressions, offering tailored guidance on wardrobe choices and session preparation. Whether its a maternity glow, a newborns delicate features, or a toddlers first steps, our goal remains unchanged: to create heirloom-quality images that families treasure for generations.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Photography
3 Month Sessions
Sitter Sessions
1st Birthday Photography
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 13+ years specialising in baby and family photography
- Certified by the Academy of Newborn Photography
- Safety-first approach with vaccination compliance
- Flexible payment plans for accessible services
- Inclusive sessions accommodating siblings and extended family
Associations and certifications
- Academy of Newborn Photography
What people say
Incredibly talented
Caring and wonderful
Natural and timeless style
Captured my daughter's essence
Highly recommended
Services
Maternity Photography
Celebrate the beauty of pregnancy with tailored sessions between 32-36 weeks. Our studio provides a relaxed environment with curated outfits and props. Sessions include partner and sibling involvement, lasting 45-60 minutes to capture your unique journey.
Newborn Photography
Document your newborn's earliest moments in a safe, warm studio environment. Ideal for babies 6-12 days old, sessions feature natural poses, parent interactions, and heirloom-quality images. Safety protocols and vaccination compliance ensure peace of mind.
3 Month Sessions
Capture your baby's emerging personality at three months old. Sessions focus on smiles and expressions, using soft props and family interactions. Lasting 45 minutes, they include outfit changes and optional extended family portraits.
Sitter Sessions
Celebrate your baby's independence at 6-9 months old. Sessions highlight sitting milestones with playful setups, sibling inclusion, and vibrant props. The 45-minute timeframe accommodates changing moods while ensuring variety in your final gallery.
1st Birthday Photography
Mark your baby's first birthday with a custom session including cake smash, bath time fun, and family portraits. Sessions last 45-60 minutes, with optional themed props and outfits to personalise the celebration.
People
Amy Tong
Lead Photographer
Certified photographer with 13+ years of experience, specialising in newborn and baby photography. Recipient of multiple industry awards, Amy combines technical skill with a warm, family-centric approach in her Balmain studio.
Questions
When is the best time for a newborn photoshoot?
Newborns are ideally photographed between 6-12 days old to capture sleepy poses. Sessions can be arranged up to 6 weeks old if needed.
What safety measures are in place during sessions?
Amy is vaccinated against COVID-19, whooping cough, and influenza. Regular sanitisation, handwashing, and health monitoring ensure a safe environment for all clients.
Can siblings and extended family join the session?
Yes! Siblings are included at no extra charge, and grandparents can join upon request for a cohesive family portrait experience.
What payment options are available?
Flexible payment plans allow four equal monthly installments via direct deposit, with partial digital files delivered after the first payment.
What should we wear for the session?
The studio provides maternity gowns and baby outfits. Clients are encouraged to bring plain black/white/grey clothing or special heirlooms for personalisation.
How long does it take to receive photos?
Private online galleries with 30-45 edited images are delivered within one week. Digital files arrive via Dropbox within two weeks of ordering.
Reviews (7)
Doris Clay
Dec 13, 2021
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We recently had our newborn photos taken by Amy, and what can I say? Amy is an absolute professional it is clear that she is so passionate about what she does, not to mention she has the patience of a saint. My husband and I are thrilled with the amazing photos that Amy captured of our precious little one and would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone thinking about having any photos done for their babies and children. Thank you Amy for a wonderful experience and for the incredible photos you took of Mia.
Alison Lai
Jan 04, 2021
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Amazing- I cannot speak more highly of Amy and the whole newborn photography session!! She made my whole family feel immediately at ease, and knew what to do to produce beautiful photos from 2 active young ones and a fussy newborn!! Shes highly professional, adept at her craft, yet super nice and listened to my needs and never did I feel rushed or was just another client! Super responsive via email prior, constant update about progress, and photos came quicker than I thought! Thank you Amy-we are so lucky to have you as our newborn photographer and made such special gush-worthy photos that we
Rachel Bailes
Sep 27, 2019
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Amy is a genuine professional and her approach to newborn photography is thoughtful, creative and caring. She is very comfortable with newborns and the calm atmosphere she produces shows in the end product. We were delighted with our beautiful photos and highly recommend her to anybody seeking newborn photography.
Stephanie Williams
Sep 27, 2019
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We had our sons first birthday cake smash with Amy and had such an amazing experience. Amys studio was fantastic and fitted out with many cake smash outfits and settings we could use for the shoot. Amy is kind and patient and was great at making our son happy to get his photos taken. We were amazed at how good all the photos looked when we received them. We highly recommend Amy- what an amazing photographer!
Jessica Athas
Aug 22, 2019
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Amy is so professional and lovely and so easy to work with. I was absolutely amazed to see how easily she settled our 4 day old daughter. I cannot speak highly enough about her and our experience. Thank you so much for the gorgeous photos of our beautiful girl Amy! We will see you again for her first birthday cake smash :)
Vanessa Moon
Dec 29, 2018
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We had a wonderful experience with Amy. As a nervous first time mum I wasn't sure how my little girl was going to go and whether she'd behave for her photo shoot. My worries were gone from the moment Amy welcomed us into her beautiful studio space. She has such a knack with babies - calming and settling them (and us as parents!). We felt totally at ease with her. The photos are absolutely beautiful.
We have just received our framed prints for the wall of our daughter's nursery and they are so lovely. Obviously high quality workmanship. We would recommend Amy in a heartbeat and look forward to returning
We have just received our framed prints for the wall of our daughter's nursery and they are so lovely. Obviously high quality workmanship. We would recommend Amy in a heartbeat and look forward to returning
N. C.
Oct 29, 2018
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Amy was so kind, loving and professional during our newborn session. She actually helped us out a lot after our horrible experience with another new born photographer by fitting us in last minute. As new parents, Amy made us feel comfortable and gave us a lot of creative ideas during the session. I couldnt recommend her any more to new parents, shes so good with babies let alone her photos! Will definitely recommend to friends and family. Go with Amy - you wont regret it!!!
