Documenting family life in Bayside Melbourne during lockdown 2020

Well what a year 2020 has turned out to be! My little business had to temporarily close as Melbourne went into lockdown, and it actually inspired me to become even more creative with my indoor photography. I did more documenting of my family indoors, and then eventually as restrictions eased, I did some outdoor “driveway” photoshoots for families in Bayside Melbourne to capture how individual families are spending their time. It turned out to be the most fun experience, and I met the nicest people.

Here is a snapshot of this time. If you are a family living close to Bayside Melbourne and are in need of some relaxed, lifestyle photography- hit me up. I’ll love to chat with you about what I can offer.

Jo x

Family B- Newborn photoshoot, Seaford Melbourne

Just after lockdown restrictions were lifted, I got the opportunity to meeting little Emelyn at 2 weeks old, and her fur brother Leo the dog. Emelyn’s family live in Seaford, a little seaside town of Bayside, Melbourne and Mum and Dad were gifted this session which I think is the best baby gift ever (although I may be biased!!)

I always get extra excited when a family has a pet that they want to include. Do pets make photography easier- absolutely not! But they bring the photos to life in a way that shows a family’s true dynamic and everyday life.

If you live in Bayside Melbourne, and are keen for a relaxed lifestyle newborn family photoshoot, contact me here and we’ll have a chat :)

Family V- Family Maternity Photoshoot, Beaumaris- South East Melbourne.

This family are leaving Australia later in the year, so wanted to document a family maternity shoot, and then a newborn in-home photography shoot in their Brighton residence in South-East Melbourne.

We chose Beaumaris as the perfect spot for their maternity family photoshoot, and Melbourne certainly delivered with the weather.

Their daughter Bella has a great time collecting shells and getting wet at the end of the shoot! She is looking forward to showing me her Frozen doll house at their newborn photoshoot next month.

Family V- Family photoshoot, Phillip Island

I absolutely love Phillip Island, and jumped at the chance to visit and photograph this gorgeous family over the Christmas break. Phillip Island has some beautiful coastline, and I found this beautiful spot with low rocks for the girls to explore.

If you are interested in family or newborn photographs in the Phillip Island area, contact me here and we can chat!

Rockpool photography is a family and newborn photographer serving the Bayside Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island regions.

Family W- Mornington Peninsula family photography session

Family W asked for a special location for their 2019 family photography session, and I knew just the place for their 6 and 4 year old kids to explore and have fun. This beautiful spot on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula ticked all the boxes and whilst the sun didn’t show up for us, the cloud cover made for the most beautiful beach colours.

If you are considering family photographs within Melbourne, give me a call and we’ll chat. I can customise a session to suit your needs. Jo :)