A warm family moment — parents, newborn baby and older sibling together on a soft tan backdrop
Expecting couple laughing in black and white with tiny baby shoes on the belly
Expecting mother in white linen, sitting in soft natural light
Family embracing their newborn — a quiet, close-in moment
Expecting couple in black and white, forehead-to-forehead over the bump
Newborn twins nestled together on a smooth cream backdrop
Sleeping newborn in a soft cream knot hat, curled on a smooth cream backdrop

Newborn, Maternity & Family Photographer — Mona Vale & Northern Beaches

Your newborn, held by someone who's settled hundreds before.

Childcare-qualified · 7+ years with newborns · in-studio & in-home

— What you'll feel

The memory of being loved, perfectly still.

  • #01 Held

    No clock-watching, no forced smiles. Just your family, met at exactly the pace you need.

  • #02 Light

    Soft, natural, unhurried — the kind of images that make you exhale every time you see them.

  • #03 Yours

    Portraits that become more precious with every year, because they feel like you.

— From Google

5.0 ★ Google reviews

  • We had the most beautiful experience with Aline for our newborn photos. She was incredibly flexible when we needed to reschedule, which we really appreciated. During the session, she was so calm, patient, and professional, taking the time to make sure our baby girl was comfortable throughout. The studio was warm, welcoming, and such a lovely environment. We couldn't recommend Aline more highly!

    Cameron & Lillian Evergreen

  • We had a wonderful experience with Aline! I first met her as my son's educator at his day care, and she has such a natural way with children. She made the whole session easy and enjoyable, was warm and efficient, and the photos turned out absolutely beautiful. Her studio is cozy, welcoming, and easy to access, with convenient parking. I couldn't be happier with the experience. Highly recommend!

    Raquel Couto

  • We had such a wonderful experience with Aline! The whole session felt so light and natural, which made a huge difference for our family. Our 1.5 year-old daughter had the best time — Aline was amazing at engaging and entertaining her, making everything feel effortless and fun. Highly recommend!

    Bianca Bersan

Aline, founder of Aline's Gentle Lens, in her sun-drenched Mona Vale studio

— Meet Aline

Photographed by someone who has held hundreds of newborns.

I'm A-li-ne: (ah-LEE-nee). Before the camera, seven years in Australian early-learning rooms — settling babies, reading tiny cues, keeping the room warm and unhurried. The photography came from a film-school degree and fifteen years behind a lens. Both hands, one session.

Bilingual English & Portuguese. Working from Mona Vale into its eighth year on the Beaches — with a price built for real Sydney families.

  • WWCC verified
  • First Aid HLTAID012
  • Fully insured

— The process

Prepared, guided, and held.

  1. 01

    Before

    Styling guidance, wardrobe direction, and a personal prep call. You'll know exactly what to wear and what to expect — calm, ready, and unhurried.

  2. 02

    During

    Studio, in-home, or on the Beaches. We guide the whole session gently — from settling babies to keeping busy toddlers in the frame. The candid moments happen while you love on each other.

  3. 03

    After

    Within a week of your session, we meet on Zoom to choose your favourites and any prints, canvas or albums — no pressure, no hidden costs.

— Lock in your date

The first weeks, held still.

Share your due date or your baby's age. We reply personally within one business day.

Mona Vale studio & in-home across Sydney