Natural In-Home Newborn Photography

Gentle, Slow and Loving

Babies grow far too quickly. The newborn scrunch, tiny feet, that familiar baby smell โ€” all the little details you think youโ€™ll remember forever. And yet, so much of it passes before you realise it has changed.

While you soak in the newborn bubble, Iโ€™m here to document this tender season of your life, in the comfort of your own home โ€” the burps, the feeding, the nappy changes, the cuddles, and the gentle moments in between.

Those early days can make it hard to leave the house, so I come to you. Being at home means everything unfolds where youโ€™re most comfortable, and the photographs are shaped by the spaces you live in every day.

These are relaxed, unhurried sessions that allow you and your family to simply live in newborn life. No rush, no studio, no posing โ€” just you, your precious little one(s), and siblings too, snuggled together, with gentle guidance and moments that arise naturally.

Intimate, connected, and full of love.

I want you to preserve this fleeting season of newborn life and parenthood โ€” and the familiar spaces where your days quietly take shape.

My Process

1. Let's Connect

Send an enquiry via website form, email (jillmonchou@gmail.com) or Instagram.

Iโ€™ll respond within 3โ€“5 business days and weโ€™ll start planning something that feels true to your family.

2. Booking Confirmed

A $200 booking fee is required to hold your date.

Once itโ€™s received, youโ€™ll get a confirmation email with the details and next steps.

3. Picture Time

The remaining balance is due the day before your session.

On the day, Iโ€™ll guide you gently and capture the natural connection. All you need to do is be yourselves.

4. Delivering Photos

Your online gallery will be ready within 4 weeks.

Each image will be thoughtfully edited and prepared for you to download, share, and treasure.

โ€œJill captured our moments with such genuine care and attention. Every photo feels thoughtful, natural, and full of meaning. These are the images weโ€™ll treasure for a long time.โ€

โ€” Cheryl

FAQ

  • Yes, I photograph across Melbourne, and travel within 45 minutes of Preston is included in all sessions.
    For locations beyond this radius, a small travel fee ($75โ€“$150) may apply depending on distance.

  • Yes, I do. A photography session makes such a thoughtful gift for your loved ones.
    Just let me know what you have in mind, and Iโ€™ll prepare a beautiful e-gift certificate for you.

  • Please donโ€™t worry about the mess โ€” real homes make for the most honest and beautiful photos.

    For any session, I just need a little natural light and a small corner to work with. Iโ€™ll guide you gently so everything feels effortless and true to your family.

  • Yes, absolutely - you can order prints, albums, and wall art directly through your online gallery.
    All produced by professional print labs and delivered straight to you.

  • Item description

Holding onto the days that pass too quickly

In familiar spaces, at an unhurried pace