Business Details
Your Trusted Newborn & Family Photography Studio in Geelong
At Sugar Images, we specialize in capturing life's most precious moments with artistry and compassion. Our dedicated team of professional photographers brings extensive experience in newborn, family, maternity, and hospital lifestyle photography, ensuring every session prioritizes the safety and comfort of your loved ones. With a deep understanding of the emotional significance behind each photograph, we employ natural and organic props, wraps, and backdrops to create timeless images that reflect your unique story.Our services extend to bereavement photography, where we provide gentle, respectful support during difficult times. Clients consistently praise our ability to create a warm, welcoming environment that puts families at ease while delivering high-quality, hand-retouched images within two weeks. As the preferred photographer for St John of God Hospital and Barwon Health University Hospital, we combine technical expertise with a heartfelt approach to preserve memories that last a lifetime.
Services
Newborn Photography
Family Photography
Maternity Photography
Hospital Sessions
Bereavement Photography
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized newborn photography with safety-certified techniques
- Our photographers combine 14+ years of clinical nursing experience with artistic vision
- We provide hospital-approved lifestyle sessions at St John of God and Barwon Health
- We include organic props, wraps, and styling accessories at no extra cost
- We guarantee delivery of hand-retouched images within two weeks
What people say
Professional and gentle handling
Warm and welcoming environment
Exceptional final photographs
Timely delivery of images
Compassionate approach
Services
Newborn Photography
Our newborn photography sessions capture your baby's first weeks with organic props and natural styling. Sessions last 1-2 hours to accommodate feeding and settling, including parent/sibling photos. We provide all necessary equipment while ensuring your baby's safety and comfort throughout the process.
Family Photography
Custom family photography sessions conducted in your home or outdoor locations. We focus on creating authentic connections through multiple setups, including pets. Sessions include 1-2 hours of guided photography with semi-retouched images delivered digitally for your selection.
Maternity Photography
Maternity sessions celebrate motherhood with 1-2 hours of styling options and outfit changes. We provide gowns while recommending additional personal outfits. Sessions often include partners and children, with fully retouched images delivered digitally for lasting memories.
Hospital Sessions
Professional hospital lifestyle sessions conducted in maternity wards. Starting at $30 for digital files, we offer 15-30 minute sessions capturing first moments. Available at St John of God and Barwon Health hospitals with flexible payment options and immediate booking capabilities.
Bereavement Photography
Free bereavement photography services honoring precious moments with lost babies. We provide discreet, respectful sessions in hospitals, hospices, or homes. Includes full private gallery downloads, with donations supporting memory album creation for grieving families.
People
Katie
Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 14 years of clinical nursing experience specializing in newborn care. Combines technical expertise with compassionate approach to create safe, memorable photography sessions for families during significant life moments.
Questions
Do I need to book sessions in advance?
Yes, pre-booking is essential for newborn and maternity sessions to ensure availability around your due date.
What should I bring to family sessions?
Bring snacks for children, additional outfits, and any treasured toys you'd like included in the photography.
Are hospital sessions available outside Geelong?
Yes, we offer hospital sessions outside Geelong with travel fees applying for locations more than 10km from our base.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit card payments, bank deposits, and cash for all our photography services.
Do maternity sessions include styling options?
Yes, we provide multiple gown options while recommending clients bring 1-2 personal outfit choices for styling flexibility.
