TRUSTED MELBOURNE PHOTOGRAPHER FOR NEWBORN, MATERNITY, BABY & CAKE SMASH SESSIONS
A SNAPSHOT OF OUR STORY
Melbourne’s Leading Newborn, Baby, Family & Cake Smash Photography
Each number tells a story — of growing families, tiny transformations, and time that never asks permission before it moves on. IIts a quiet reminder of how fleeting time truly is — and how an entire story can live inside one single photograph.
15+
YEARS IN BUSINESS
TRUSTED FOR OVER A DECADE TO CAPTURE LOVE, LAUGHTER & LITTLE ONES
3,200+ FAMILIES CAPTURED
CAPTURING CHUBBY CHEEKS & CHERISHED MOMENTS
2300+ NEWBORNS CAPTURED
EVERY SESSION HANDLED WITH SAFETY, EXPERIENCE & CARE
4500+ CAKE SMASHES
PROFESSIONALLY STYLED. HAPPILY DESTROYED. SWEETLY CAPTURED
50,000+ PHOTOS EDITED
EDITED TO PERFECTION WITH LOVE, PATIENCE & COFFEE!
📅 Book Early to Secure Your Spot
At Alana Taylor Photography, we strongly recommend booking your session well in advance. Our schedule fills quickly, often one to two months ahead, and early bookings ensure you won’t miss out on your preferred date.
👶 Newborn Photography Sessions
- To guarantee availability, it’s best to book your newborn session during pregnancy.
- Newborns are ideally photographed within the first three weeks after birth — when they’re sleepier, curlier, and easier to pose.
- Capturing them during this window allows us to create those beautiful, timeless images you’ll treasure forever.
🤰 Maternity Sessions
Maternity sessions are best scheduled between 28–34 weeks of pregnancy — when your belly is beautifully round, but you’re still feeling comfortable and radiant. Booking early not only secures your ideal date but also gives us time to plan any special looks, themes, or studio setups you have in mind.
🎈 Baby Sessions
Our Baby Sessions are perfect for celebrating milestones like tummy time, sitting unassisted, and those first big smiles.
Because these moments pass quickly, we recommend booking 1–2 months in advance to ensure you capture them at just the right stage.
🎂 Cake Smash Sessions
Celebrate your baby’s first birthday (or even beyond!) with a fun and memorable Cake Smash Session.
We suggest booking at least 6–8 weeks in advance to allow plenty of time for planning your chosen theme, props, and custom cake design.
BOOK YOUR SESSION TODAY!
Booking your session at Alana Taylor Photography is quick and effortless! Simply visit our Book Online Page, select your preferred package, enter your details, and confirm your booking. Alana will personally reach out to discuss the details and ensure your session is perfectly tailored to your vision. Then, just arrive at our Clyde studio, relax, and let us create stunning, timeless memories you'll cherish forever!
Located in Clyde, South-East Melbourne, our studio is perfectly situated for families from Berwick, Cranbourne, Pakenham, Narre Warren, Officer, Frankston, Endeavour Hills and beyond.
We specialise in Melbourne Maternity Photoshoots, baby milestone shoots, and cake smashes, capturing those fleeting moments with creativity and care.
To book your session or for more information, email us at alanataylorphotography@gmail.com or send a message via our Contact Page today!
HOW IT WORKS?
STEP-BY-STEP BOOKING GUIDE
Secure Your Cake Smash, Baby, Family or Maternity Session in 4 Easy Steps
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CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE
Select the Package that best suits your needs. You can always Upgrade after viewing your Gallery
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BOOK ONLINE
Choose your session type, select a date and time, and lock it in — easy!
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PAY & SIGN
You’ll receive your Booking Fee invoice and Session Agreement. Once complete, your Spot will be OfficiallySecured in my Calendar.
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QUESTIONNAIRE
Complete the Questionnaire so I can personalise your session and get to know your family.
Recognised •Awarded •Trusted
Alana Taylor Photography Baby Newborn Photographer Melbourne
🏆 Award-Winning & Industry-Leading for Over 7 Years
Alana Taylor Photography is honoured to be recognised as a Top 10 Newborn Photographer in Melbourne and Victoria for 7 consecutive years.
Alana was also proudly named one of the Top 10 Cake Smash Photographers in Melbourne for 2021 and featured by Find a Photographer.
Alana is proud to have been recognised by the City of Casey and featured as a Spotlight on Business as part of their 'Backing Businesses in Casey' initiative.
YOUR STORY, YOUR CHAOS
YOUR KIND OF BEAUTIFUL
Preserving Melbourne’s Sweetest Beginnings, One Frame at a Time
I’m Alana!
Hi..
Newborn Baby Whispher
Hey there, I’m Alana – Baby Whisperer, Cake-Smash Wrangler, and Your Go-To Photographer for All Things Tiny, Squishy, and Occasionally Covered in Frosting or Baby Poop!
With over 15 years of experience (and a background in nannying and child education across Australia and the UK), I’ve built a career around capturing the chaos, cuddles and cheeky grins that make childhood magical.
Based in Clyde, Melbourne, my purpose-built home studio is a warm, welcoming space where your little one can feel completely at ease — whether they’re snoozing, smirking, or smearing cake everywhere. I’m professionally trained in newborn safety and posing, fully registered, vaccinated, and possibly fuelled by coffee and baby giggles.
When you book a session with Alana Taylor Photography, you’re not just getting beautiful photos — you’re getting a relaxed, caring experience with someone who truly gets kids (and has probably caught every kind of bodily fluid on camera).
Let’s create the kind of memories that make you smile long after the crumbs are gone.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Alana Taylor
CAPTURING LOVE,
LAUGHTER
AND CHUBBY
CHEEKS
ONE FRAME AT A TIME
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Alana Taylor Photography is a Professional Home Photography Studio specialising in Newborn, Baby, and Smash Cake First Birthday Photography. My warm and inviting studio has welcomed families from all over Melbourne who trust me to capture their most cherished memories with care, creativity, and over 15 years of experience.
🏡 Serving Families Across Melbourne
I’m proud to welcome clients from the City of Casey and surrounding suburbs including:
Clyde, Clyde North, Cranbourne, Berwick, Narre Warren, Officer, Pakenham, Beaconsfield, Hampton Park, Pearcedale, Tooradin, and many more.
Families also visit from Greater Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, and beyond — travelling from suburbs such as:
Dandenong, Frankston, Keysborough, Rowville, Doncaster, Point Cook, Seaford, Balwyn, Brighton, and Phillip Island.
No matter where you're based, if you're looking for a Melbourne newborn photographer, you’re in the right place!
📷 Photography Services Offered
Capturing Melbourne’s Sweetest Moments – Newborn, Baby & Cake Smash Photography
At Alana Taylor Photography, I create timeless images of your baby’s most precious milestones — from those tiny newborn yawns to the joyful chaos of a first birthday cake smash. Every session is styled with care and photographed with love.
THE
STUDIO
Organised prop storage in the studio, showcasing a wide selection of wraps, hats, and accessories for customised newborn sessions
Photography studio corner featuring an array of newborn props, including baskets, blankets, and headbands for creative styling
Professional maternity photography space with elegant backdrops and flattering lighting, tailored for stunning pregnancy portraits.
Cosy newborn photography setup with delicate wraps, baskets, and soft blankets, designed to create a calm environment for babies.
Spacious baby photography studio in Melbourne with professional lighting, comfortable seating, and a variety of props
❤️ Let’s Create Beautiful Memories
My goal is to make your photography experience relaxed, enjoyable, and unforgettable. From carefully styled setups to final edited images, everything is created with love, laughter, and a little bit of baby drool.
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FRESH IDEAS, REAL INSIGHT & UNFILTERED ADVICE FOR PARENTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, CREATIVES AND CAKE-LOVING CHAOS COORDINATORS
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Booking: What if my baby arrives early or late?No need to stress — babies have a habit of arriving on their own schedule! The best time to book your newborn session is while you’re still pregnant. I only take on a limited number of due date bookings each month to allow flexibility for early or late arrivals. This ensures I can fit you in once your baby makes their grand entrance. Once you’re booked in, all you need to do is contact me within 48 hours of birth, and we’ll lock in your session within the ideal first three weeks of life — when your little one is still sleepy, squishy, and perfectly poseable.
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Booking: What to Expect & How It Works? (copy)🍼 3 SIMPLE STEPS 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣ Book Your Newborn Session Today Newborn sessions are best captured between 5 and 21 days after birth, when babies are naturally sleepier, curlier, and easier to pose. To secure your session during this ideal window, it’s highly recommended to book while you’re still pregnant. 👉 Please Note: If you wait until after baby is born to book, I can’t guarantee availability. 🍼 STEP 1: BOOK YOUR NEWBORN SESSION BEFORE BABY ARRIVES 📝 Ready To Book? Here’s What I Need: • Your Estimated Due Date (or Scheduled C-section Date)• • The Package you’d like to Book 💡 You’re not locked in — you can always change your package or upgrade later after viewing your proofing gallery! 🔐 STEP 2: LOCKING IN YOUR NEWBORN SESSION Once I receive your details, I’ll confirm your booking and pencil in your Estimated Due Date and/or Session Time into my calendar. Next, Two Emails Will Be Sent: 📩 Details to Pay Your $50 Booking Fee 📩 Your Session Agreement to Review and Sign Your Booking is Officially Secure Once: ✅ Your $50 Booking Fee has been Received ✅ Your Session Agreement has been Signed You’ll receive a confirmation email once everything has been received, including what to expect and what I’ll need from you in the lead-up to your Baby’s Arrival and/or your Session Day. ⏰ STEP 3: BEFORE BABY ARRIVES… AND AFTER THEY'RE HERE 📅 Have a Scheduled C-Section or Induction? Let me know your planned date and I’ll tentatively schedule your session accordingly. 👶 Baby Arrived Early? No worries at all! I’ll adjust your session date based on baby’s arrival. 🍼 Once Baby is Born: Please email me within 48 hours of birth so we can confirm your session date within that sweet 5–21 day window.
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Booking: What if my baby arrives early or late?No need to stress — babies have a habit of arriving on their own schedule! The best time to book your newborn session is while you’re still pregnant. I only take on a limited number of due date bookings each month to allow flexibility for early or late arrivals. This ensures I can fit you in once your baby makes their grand entrance. Once you’re booked in, all you need to do is contact me within 48 hours of birth, and we’ll lock in your session within the ideal first three weeks of life — when your little one is still sleepy, squishy, and perfectly poseable.
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Booking: What to Expect & How It Works? (copy)🍼 3 SIMPLE STEPS 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣ Book Your Newborn Session Today Newborn sessions are best captured between 5 and 21 days after birth, when babies are naturally sleepier, curlier, and easier to pose. To secure your session during this ideal window, it’s highly recommended to book while you’re still pregnant. 👉 Please Note: If you wait until after baby is born to book, I can’t guarantee availability. 🍼 STEP 1: BOOK YOUR NEWBORN SESSION BEFORE BABY ARRIVES 📝 Ready To Book? Here’s What I Need: • Your Estimated Due Date (or Scheduled C-section Date)• • The Package you’d like to Book 💡 You’re not locked in — you can always change your package or upgrade later after viewing your proofing gallery! 🔐 STEP 2: LOCKING IN YOUR NEWBORN SESSION Once I receive your details, I’ll confirm your booking and pencil in your Estimated Due Date and/or Session Time into my calendar. Next, Two Emails Will Be Sent: 📩 Details to Pay Your $50 Booking Fee 📩 Your Session Agreement to Review and Sign Your Booking is Officially Secure Once: ✅ Your $50 Booking Fee has been Received ✅ Your Session Agreement has been Signed You’ll receive a confirmation email once everything has been received, including what to expect and what I’ll need from you in the lead-up to your Baby’s Arrival and/or your Session Day. ⏰ STEP 3: BEFORE BABY ARRIVES… AND AFTER THEY'RE HERE 📅 Have a Scheduled C-Section or Induction? Let me know your planned date and I’ll tentatively schedule your session accordingly. 👶 Baby Arrived Early? No worries at all! I’ll adjust your session date based on baby’s arrival. 🍼 Once Baby is Born: Please email me within 48 hours of birth so we can confirm your session date within that sweet 5–21 day window.