Business Details
Your Trusted Lifestyle Photography in Melbourne
Founded by Delanie Potts, & So I Don't Forget Photography is a Melbourne-based studio specialising in lifestyle photography that captures authentic, heartfelt moments. With a background as a mother of two, Delanie understands the fleeting nature of family milestones and focuses on documenting real connections without staged poses. The studio prioritises natural, unscripted interactions, offering sessions for newborns, families, maternity, couples, and Fresh 48 hospital visits.Delanies approach combines technical expertise with a warm, client-centric philosophy, ensuring every session feels relaxed and personal. The business adheres to strict professional standards, including up-to-date vaccinations and a valid Working With Children check. Clients consistently praise the studio for its ability to transform everyday moments into timeless, emotionally resonant images that celebrate lifes imperfections and joys.
Services
Newborn Photography
Family Sessions
Maternity Shoots
Couple Portraits
Fresh 48 Hospital Photos
Proposal Documentation
Gift Vouchers
Outdoor Sessions
In-Home Photography
Lifestyle Portraits
Highlights and features
- We specialise in natural, unposed photography that highlights genuine family connections.
- Our sessions are tailored to your unique story, avoiding generic or forced setups.
- Founder Delanie Potts brings personal experience as a mother to every family session.
- Flexible in-home and outdoor locations ensure comfort and authenticity.
- Consistently praised for patience and skill in capturing toddlers and newborns.
Associations and certifications
- Working With Children Check
What people say
Captured the essence of our family
Incredibly patient
Transform everyday moments
Treasure forever
Gorgeous images
Services
Newborn Photography
Newborn sessions capture the delicate early days of your babys life through natural, heartfelt imagery. Conducted in-home or hospital settings, these sessions focus on candid interactions between parents, siblings, and the newborn. The approach avoids props and staged poses, prioritising genuine moments like tender embraces and sleepy yawns. Clients appreciate the flexibility to schedule sessions around their babys arrival, with options for Fresh 48 hospital visits or later in-home shoots. The result is a timeless collection of images that preserve the raw beauty of new parenthood.
Family Sessions
Family photography celebrates your unique dynamics through relaxed, unposed sessions. Whether at home or outdoors, the focus is on authentic interactionsplayful games, spontaneous laughter, and quiet bonding moments. The studio accommodates extended families, pets, and blended households, ensuring every members personality shines. Sessions are designed to feel like a casual day with loved ones, avoiding rigid direction. Clients receive images that reflect their familys character, from chaotic toddler energy to serene shared glances, creating a visual legacy of their current chapter.
Maternity Shoots
Maternity sessions highlight the beauty and emotion of pregnancy through natural, intimate photography. Clients choose between in-home settings for cosy, personal shots or outdoor locations like beaches and bushlands for scenic backdrops. The focus is on celebrating the expectant parents journey, with optional inclusion of partners and siblings. Sessions avoid overly posed aesthetics, instead capturing candid joy and anticipation. Guidance is provided on outfits and timing, with optimal sessions occurring between 32-36 weeks. The resulting images serve as a heartfelt reminder of the love and excitement surrounding the babys arrival.
Couple Portraits
Couple sessions document relationships through relaxed, emotionally charged imagery. Ideal for engagements, anniversaries, or simply celebrating love, these sessions occur in locations meaningful to the couplewhether a quiet park, urban streetscape, or private property. The photographer encourages natural interactions like shared laughter and affectionate gestures, avoiding stiff posing. Proposal documentation is also available, discreetly capturing the moment. Images highlight the couples unique bond, with a focus on genuine expressions and intimate details, creating art that reflects their partnerships authenticity.
Fresh 48 Sessions
Fresh 48 sessions preserve the immediate post-birth period within the first two days of a babys life, typically in hospital settings. These sessions capture raw, emotional moments between parents and their newborn, including first interactions with siblings. The documentary-style approach prioritises natural light and unscripted scenes, avoiding artificial setups. Clients value the ability to document this fleeting timeframe, with images showcasing the parents awe and the babys delicate features. Sessions require advance booking to ensure availability around the due date.
People
Delanie Potts
Photographer & Founder
Delanie is a Melbourne-based lifestyle photographer and mother of two who specialises in capturing authentic family moments. Her work focuses on unposed, emotionally resonant imagery that celebrates lifes imperfections. With a valid Working With Children check and vaccination compliance, she prioritises client safety and comfort. Her personal experience as a parent informs her empathetic approach to newborn and family sessions.
Questions
What types of photography sessions do you offer?
We offer newborn, family, maternity, couple, and Fresh 48 hospital sessions tailored to your unique story.
Can siblings and extended family join sessions?
Yes! Siblings and extended family are welcome to ensure all meaningful connections are captured.
What should we wear for a lifestyle photoshoot?
Wear coordinated but not matching outfits that reflect your personal style and comfort.
How long does a typical session last?
Sessions range from 30 minutes for short outdoor shoots to 90 minutes for in-home or comprehensive sessions.
Do you travel outside Melbourne?
We primarily serve Melbourne and surrounding areas but can discuss travel arrangements for specific sessions.
How are photos delivered after the session?
A private online gallery with selected images is provided for download, typically within three weeks.
