This winter I'm celebrating the newborn babies and their amazing parents. Because you're doing an incredible job every single day! You deserve to have this chapter of life recorded.

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Not posing for milestones to be photographed. Not fake smiling for the camera when you've had 2 hours sleep. Not pretending you're on top of everything when you're not.

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I'm here to preserve what a real day in your life is like. So you can remember the grit, wonder, love and coffee. They do grow up. And one day you can look back and be reminded you can do hard things. Your body is incredible, giving life to your precious child.  

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Why? I'm drawing on my own experience learning to be a mum, with the added layer of keeping baby warm! We loved (and still do!) hiking in forests, beaches and farms with our babies.

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Major Prize: valued at $800

• A signature 3 hour Real Family Photography day-in-the-life session in Nelson or Tasman (at home or wherever your real life happens)

• One 8x10" print OR $300 credit towards more photos and artwork​​​

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​Five Runner-Up Prizes: valued at $450 each​

• A 1 hour Real Family Photography day-in-the-life session in Nelson or Tasman (at home or wherever your real life happens)

• One 5x7" print OR $250 credit towards more photos and artwork

 

Additional photos and artwork will be available to purchase if you wish, there’s no obligation. Photos start from $250 each with most families spending an average of $1000. There is a fully-refundable $75 booking fee is required to reserve your session.

 

How It Works

1. Complete the short application form below

2. I’ll personally read every submission

3. Entries close midnight, Sunday 7th June 2026

4. Winners contacted and announced: from Monday 8th June 2026

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Terms and Conditions

• Photography session must be completed by 31st August 2026

• Zoom View and Order Appointment must be completed within two weeks of photography session

• Prizes include one photo, additional photos can be purchased. Included photo can be exchanged for credit towards more photos

• Photos start from $250. Most families spend an average of $1000 on their photos

• Please see my Experience Guide and Pricelist for details

• A fully-refundable $75 booking fee is required to reserve your session

• By entering you agree to receive the periodic Real Family Photography eNewsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time

• Prize is non-transferrable

• Prize is unable to be redeemed for cash or further credit

• Credit must be redeemed at this session only (cannot be banked for future sessions)

• Competition closes midnight, Sunday 7th June 2026. Winners will be notified by email, text and/or phone.