The little chapters
worth marking.
Sitter sessions at 6–9 months, first-birthday portraits, and full cake smash setups — playful, unhurried, paced for naps and snacks. The studio comes fully kitted with cake stand, florals and balloon arches so you can arrive empty-handed.
When to book
6 months · 9 months · 1 year · 2 years
Ideal for
Sitter, walker and toddler milestones · siblings welcome
Session length
60–90 minutes — paced for snacks and breaks
Childcare qualified. Specialising in babies 0 to 5.
Trusted by over 400 Northern Beaches and North Shore families.
Aline holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education alongside her professional photography background. Every session is calm, baby-led, and unhurried, with feeding breaks, settle time, and full prop and wardrobe access included.
Choose our cozy Mona Vale studio, or have our fully-kitted mobile van come to your home, the beach, or your chosen location across the Northern Beaches and North Shore. Studio or mobile, same gear, same gentle pace, same Aline.
An unhurried rhythm.
Warm-up & play
We let your little one explore the set, test the props, find their feet. No clock-watching — confidence comes first.
The big moments
Sitter portraits, first-birthday frames, or full cake smash — cake stand, balloons and florals already in place.
Family & siblings
Once the cake is in the hair, we fold parents and siblings in for the wider portraits everyone will want on the wall.
Common questions.
- When should I book a milestone session?
- Sitter sessions are best at 6–9 months once baby is sitting unassisted. First-birthday and cake smash sessions are usually booked within the fortnight either side of the birthday. We hold dates 6–8 weeks in advance.
- Do I need to bring a cake or props?
- Not unless you want to. The studio comes with cake stand, florals, balloon arches and a styled backdrop. If you'd like a specific flavour or themed cake we can recommend local bakers, or you're welcome to bring your own.
- What if my child won't sit still?
- Completely expected — we work in movement and play, not poses. Snacks, breaks and a slower pace are built in. The frames you'll love are usually the in-between ones.
The year they changed the most — slowed down for a morning.
Lock in your date with a $199 deposit — fully refundable up to 30 days before your session date, with up to two free reschedules along the way. Or send a quiet enquiry first — no payment to chat.