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Egg-citing Easter Mini Sessions

Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with an Easter mini session?

Imagine the fun you can have with your family and friends as you create memories that will last a lifetime.

At our Easter mini sessions, children will have a blast meeting the Easter Bunny! He’s eagerly awaiting your arrival and is excited to take photos with all of his new friends. 

Your amazing photographer will be on hand to capture every precious moment, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

These mini sessions are a great way to capture the beauty and excitement of Easter, whether you’re looking for a fun family activity or a creative way to update your family photo album.

Time is running out to join in on our Easter mini session fun! With limited tickets available, this is your chance to capture the perfect Easter memory with your loved ones.

Click the link below to learn more about our Easter mini sessions and book your ticket!

https://embellishphotography.com.au/easter-mini-session-2023/

Can’t wait to see you!!

Keeping cool with a newborn baby.

baby in bath

Hey there, new parents in Adelaide!

Are you feeling the heat yet? As the mercury rises, it can be tough to keep your cool, especially when you have a little one to care for. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this blog, we’ll share some tips and tricks to help you survive the hot days in Adelaide with your newborn baby.

Adelaide is known for its gorgeous beaches and sunny weather, but when you’re a parent, the heat can be a little less enjoyable. Your little one may struggle to regulate their temperature and feel more uncomfortable than you do, which can lead to crankiness and tears. But fear not! With a few easy tricks, you can help your baby stay cool and comfortable even in the hottest of temperatures.

So, whether you’re a seasoned parent or a newbie, grab a cold drink, sit back, and read on. We’ll cover everything from what to dress your baby in to how to keep them hydrated and happy. With these tips, you’ll be able to enjoy summer in Adelaide without breaking a sweat (well, maybe a little sweat, but it’ll be worth it!).

As a new parent, it’s normal to be concerned about your baby’s health and safety, especially during hot weather. One of the biggest risks for newborns during hot weather is overheating, which can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, and in extreme cases, heatstroke. But what should new parents look out for, and how can they minimize the risk of their baby overheating?

First, it’s important to understand that newborns are more vulnerable to overheating than older children and adults because they can’t regulate their body temperature as effectively. 

Look out for signs of overheating such as:

  1. Sweating or clammy skin: If your baby’s skin feels damp or sweaty to the touch, it could be a sign of overheating.
  2. Flushed skin: Overheating can cause your baby’s skin to appear red or flushed, especially on their face, neck, and chest.
  3. Rapid breathing: If your baby is breathing faster than usual, it could be a sign that their body is trying to cool down.
  4. Fussiness or irritability: Overheating can make babies uncomfortable and irritable, so if your little one seems unusually fussy, it’s worth checking their temperature.
  5. High-pitched cry: A high-pitched, persistent cry can be a sign of overheating, especially if your baby is also sweating or has a flushed appearance.
  6. Bulging fontanelle: If your baby’s fontanelle (the soft spot on the top of their head) appears to bulge or feels tense, it could be a sign of heat stress.

If you notice any of these signs in your newborn, it’s important to take action to cool them down as soon as possible. Move your baby to a cooler location, remove any excess clothing, and offer them fluids if they are able to drink. If your baby’s condition doesn’t improve, seek medical attention right away.

To minimize the risk of overheating, it’s important to keep your baby cool and comfortable. 

Here are some tips to keep your baby safe and cool during the hot summer days:

  1. Dress your baby in lightweight, breathable clothes made of natural fibers like cotton or bamboo. Avoid synthetic materials that can trap heat.
  2. Keep your baby in the shade as much as possible, and avoid going out during the hottest parts of the day.
  3. Use a fan or air conditioning to keep the room cool, and avoid direct sunlight.
  4. Offer your baby frequent breastfeeds or formula feeds to keep them hydrated. You can also give them small sips of water in a bottle or cup.
  5. Use a damp cloth or sponge to gently cool your baby down. You can also give them a lukewarm bath to lower their body temperature.

Well folks, we’ve made it to the end of our journey through surviving the hot days in Adelaide with a newborn baby! I hope you found my tips and tricks helpful in keeping both you and your little one cool, calm, and collected during those scorching summer days.

Remember, hydration is key! Make sure you’re drinking plenty of water and offering your baby frequent feeds to keep them well-hydrated too. Dress your baby in light, breathable clothing and keep them in the shade as much as possible. And if you need to venture out into the heat, don’t forget the sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat for both you and your baby.

But most importantly, don’t be too hard on yourself. Being a new parent is tough enough without the added challenge of extreme weather conditions. Take it easy, cut yourself some slack, and enjoy these early days with your little one. Before you know it, they’ll be running around and causing all sorts of chaos!

Thanks for joining me on this adventure, and I wish you all the best in your parenting journey. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and most of all, stay awesome!

If you want to learn more about the signs of overheating and how to keep your baby safe and cool, check out these resources:

“Why Newborn Portrait Sessions Are a Must-Have for New Parents”

Welcoming a new life into the world is one of the most precious moments in any parent’s life, and a newborn portrait session is an opportunity to capture those fleeting moments that pass by all too quickly. It’s a chance to create a beautiful record of those first few weeks, when your little one is still so tiny and new.

The benefits of a newborn portrait session are numerous. Not only do you get to document the early days of your little ones life, but you also get to create a keepsake that you’ll treasure forever.  Capturing those first yawns, adorable little fingers and toes and those sweet, sleepy expressions.

In our newborn portrait sessions, we provide a range of beautiful props and accessories to help make your baby’s portraits even more special. From cozy wraps and blankets to adorable hats and headbands, we have everything you need to create the perfect photos of your baby.

When preparing for your newborn portrait session, we recommend wearing simple, neutral clothing to ensure that the focus remains on your baby. We also suggest bringing a few of your own special items, such as a favorite blanket or stuffed animal, to make the session even more personal.

Above all, we want your newborn portrait session to be a relaxed and enjoyable experience.. So if you want to capture those precious early moments, book a newborn portrait session today and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Adelaide newborn photos

Baby Weighing

Something you might not know about us at Embellish Photography is that in addition to offering a wide variety of photography services, we also offer complimentary baby weighing services at our studio! This is a unique service that we offer to our newborn clients and new parents.  

Our beautiful studio on Goodwood Road at Westbourne Park offers a clean, quiet and comfortable environment for you to come and have your baby weighed, without the need to queue up and wait at your local health care service. 

For our newborn clients, we offer to weigh baby at the end of your session. For new parents who wish to walk-in, we offer this service every Monday from 9:30-10:30am

We will record your baby’s details for you on one of our cute cards that you can take home and add to your baby’s album for your records.

If you have any questions or enquiries, please don’t hesitate to ask! We look forward to seeing you soon. 

Six simple tips to help father’s bond with their newborn baby

As new parents, a lot of emphasis is placed on the bond between mother and child. They can often be the first parent for baby to bond with, due to their closeness with mum at birth and the bond formed during breast feeding. However, baby’s bond with both parents can be an important part of your newborn shoot’s success!

Sometimes newborns will feel most comfortable being held by their mother, this is natural as they will form a close bond by being held close, familiarising themselves with your smell and the warmth of your bod. But there are many ways that dad can bond with baby too, so that come photo time they are feeling comfortable and settled in dad’s arms…ready to have some amazing photos taken and create some lasting memories!

These are our top 6 tips for what dad can do to bond with baby and ensure a more memorable and successful newborn shoot.

1. Cuddle time

This is a very simple and enjoyable way to bond with your newborn baby. Babies will predominantly form their bonds from touch and feeling your warmth during the first few weeks of their life, as their other senses such as sight are still developing. As baby is not fully able to familiarise people by their faces yet, they will start to become familiar with your scent, your voice, and the feeling of safety that they have when they are in your arms.

 2. Help baby to fall asleep

This is a great way for baby to become more familiar with you. A great time to do this is just after they have been fed and have a full tummy of milk. This will make them feel nice and sleepy and will help them to doze off in your arms! Learning how to soothe and settle baby will help to develop your bond and make them feel safer and more relaxed around you. 

3. Get involved in bath time

For most babies, bath time is one of their earliest fun and memorable experiences, and an enjoyable experience for new parents too! By getting dad involved in bath time, baby will start to associate him with a fun experience and continue to develop a close bond with him. They will start to remember dad’s scent and his face and the next time they see him will associate him with bath time and fun!

4. Changing nappies

As well as being there for baby during relaxing and fun times, it’s also important for dad to be involved with other situations such as nappy changing time. Every activity he does with baby will strengthen their bond and will make baby associate him with the care they are being given. 

5. Getting baby dressed

This is another great way to show baby how much you love and care for them. Be gentle and take your time when dressing baby to make it a pleasant experience that they will associate with you. As they look up at you, feel your touch and hear your voice their bond with you will grow.

6. Taking baby out for a walk

A lovely way to start bonding with your baby is to take them out in their pram for a walk around the neighbourhood. They will love the feeling of the movement of the pram, the new colours and sights around them and breathing in the fresh air. Chat with baby on your walk about different things that you see along the way, and if it’s a lovely day take them out and hold them too. This will keep their bond and familiarity with you as their parent growing. 

Give these tips a try and soon dad and baby will be inseparable! The beautiful bond they have formed will be present in their photos and serve as a lovely memory to look back on once baby is all grown up. 

Why family photos make the perfect Christmas gift!

With Christmas around the corner, I’m sure you’re all starting to think about that perfect gift idea for your loved ones. So, we thought we’d talk about why we think family photos make the perfect Christmas gift that will never be forgotten!

It’s a gift the whole family will enjoy

It can be tricky these days figuring out what to give the ones you love. Our family members are all at different stages in their lives and have different interests and tastes, so it can be a difficult task choosing what is going to keep everyone happy. We want it to be something special and memorable, but we live in a world now where a lot of us already have everything that we want and need. Family portraits are the perfect gift that the whole family can enjoy, from grandparents, aunties, uncles and even children too! 

It’s time to bond as a family

Getting together to take and view your family photos is a great way to bond as a family and an experience everyone will enjoy. There’s no rush, your session can be planned at a time that suits the whole family. During your session we will create lasting memories that you can look back on for years to come.

It keeps your family records up to date

When was the last time you updated your family photos? With the busyness of life, sometimes we can forget to update our family photo albums and will later regret not having a record of our family growing together over time. It’s so important to capture our families at every stage so that we don’t miss out on any of those special moments. 

Everyone can be in the photos

Another great reason to have professional family photos taken for Christmas is that no one misses out on being in the photo! You might notice in your family photo albums that one person is always missing from the shot…perhaps it’s mum or dad. This is because they are behind the camera taking the photos! A family photography session allows a full picture of your family story without leaving anyone out. 

They make a special and memorable gift

Family photos make a truly unique, creative and personalised Christmas gift. Take a look at our wall art and keep sake collections to see all of the beautiful options we have to turn your family photos into a special gift. Plus, you can use your family photos to create gorgeous, personalised Christmas cards to send out to all your friends and extended family. 

If you are overdue for family photos or are looking for the perfect Christmas present for that special someone, don’t wait any longer!!

Click here to learn more about our family portraits voucher and buy your voucher today.  


Adelaide Maternity Photography – Urja

It was so lovely to meet Urja and capture so many beautiful photos for her maternity session.

Urja you look absolutely stunning and Aagney is just so cute

Urja is wearing our new Ruby Red Elegance gown.

Urjas hair and make up has been done by the fabulous Sim #glam_bysim

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Eleni

How beautiful is Miss Eleni!!

Helena and Damir is was an absolute pleasure meeting you and capturing these precious photos of Eleni for you.

Adelaide Maternity Photography – Jasmine

I had a lovely morning photographing Jasmine and Ricks maternity session.

Jasmine looks so beautiful wearing our Mulberry Elegance Gown and our Dusky Pink Gown with our amazing wings.

Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy Jasmine and I look forward to meeting your little baby very soon.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Fletcher

Vanessa and Tim it was such a pleasure capturing Fletchers newborn photos, he is such gorgeous little boy!!

Vanessa is wearing our Mulberry Elegance gown.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Oaklen

We had Oaklen visit the studio for his newborn session with his big brother Toby.

They were the cutest little boys!!

Brooke and Michael it was so great to meet you and capture these precious images of your babies.

Adelaide Newborn Photography- Mila

How beautiful is Mila!!

Bethany and Mike, it was such a pleasure to meet your little girl and capture these precious memories for you.

Adelaide Family Photography

I had the pleasure of photographing Yvette and her extended family as a birthday present for her Dad.

We had such a lovely afternoon and perfect weather too.

Adelaide Maternity Photography – Geraldine

Geraldine looked so beautiful in her maternity session and Ryker was an absolute sweetheart.

Your little baby is going to have the best big brother!

Geraldine is wearing our Mulberry Elegance gown and Maya Gown Blush.

Adelaide Maternity Photography – Vanessa

Vanessa is simply stunning at 36 weeks, Tim you look pretty good too 🙂

She is wearing our Anastasia Taupe Gown and Mulberry Elegance gown.

Hair and makeup has been done by Sim, one of our amazing artists.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Sophia

It was a pleasure to having beautiful Sophia in the studio today for her newborn session.

Katya, your children are simply adorable, Isaac and Aria are going to be the best brother and sister to her.

Adelaide Family Photography

We loved meeting Nasreen and Kashif and capturing beautiful photos of their family.

Adelaide Family Photography – Dana and Kevin

Dana and Kevin It was a pleasure to capture these beautiful family photos for you and create some special memories that you can all look back on and treasure for years to come. Hope you Mum loves them too.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Melody

We were overjoyed to meet the beautiful baby Melody today and take some stunning photos of her and her family. Her mother Bola wears the gorgeous Christina – Bordeaux maternity gown that she also wore during her maternity shoot in June.

Adelaide Glamour Photography – Tiffany

We had an absolute blast capturing these stunning photos of Tiffany! Tiffany was an absolute natural when it came to knowing how to pose in her beautiful outfits, I think the photos speak for themselves! It was an empowering and confidence boosting experience all round and a fabulous day.

Adelaide Maternity Photography – Bola

It was a joy to capture these beautiful maternity photos of the stunning Bola and her family. Bola wears two of our beautiful maternity dresses, including our gorgeous red Christina – Bordeaux maternity dress and accessories to match. We can’t wait to meet their families new little girl!

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Gowri

We were so excited to finally meet Gowri and Lakhwinder’s adorable little boy and capture these beautiful newborn and family photos today. Gowri is wearing our stunning Champagne Elegance gown that she wore for her maternity shoot earlier this month.

Adelaide Maternity Photography – Gowri

We had the pleasure of photography the beautiful Gowri at 36 weeks pregnant.

Enjoy the rest of you pregnancy and we can’t wait to meet your little boy.

Gowri is wearing our Dusky Pink Gown and Champagne Elegance Gown.

Adelaide Newborn Photography

We had the pleasure of capturing these precious moments of Linda and Varun’s with their gorgeous little girl at six weeks old! We hope these photos are a beautiful record of your family for years to come.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Oscar

How gorgeous is Oscar at 11 days new.

Kathleen and Marc it was a pleasure meeting you and capturing these special memories for your family.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Addison

We had the pleasure of photographing beautiful Addison, she is just so tiny and sweet.

Addisons grandma made the beautiful yellow blanket that is featured below.

Emma and Jackson, thank you for choosing me to photograph your beautiful family.

Adelaide Baby Photography – Florence

Little Miss Florence was an absolute delight to have in the studio.

Rosemary thank you for organising this special shoot for Libby and Ian.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Vianna

Divya and Bhadwaj it was an absolute pleasure meeting you and capturing photos of beautiful Vianna.

She was such a good girl at 6 weeks old.

Divya is wearing our Princess Gown.

Adelaide 1st Birthday Photography

Nayla came into the studio to have her 1st birthday portraits taken.

Happy Birthday Nayla, we hope you had a wonderful time.

Adelaide Cake Smash photography

Happy 1st Birthday Miss Aaliayah!!

This minnii mouse theme was fabulous and the amazing cake was from Sugar and Spice.

Devotha thank you for choosing me to capture these special memories for you and your family.

Aaliayah is just so beautiful and is lucky to have two handsome big brothers to watch out for her.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Elenore

How beautiful is Miss Elenore!!

Tia and Ben you make beautiful babies, and I know Aiden and Taeynille are going to be such great helpers and protectors of Elenore.

Tia is wearing our Anastasia Taupe gown.

Adelaide Family Photos

This family photoshoot was very special as its not everyday you get to celebrate your 99th Birthday.

Suzie you have a lovely family and thank you for choosing me to capture these precious memories for you and your family.

Adelaide newborn photography – Sebastian

Meet gorgeous Sebastian, he was such a cutie to photograph!!

Marisa and Rino it was a pleasure to capture these precious memories for you.

Marisa is wearing our Christina Fox Grey gown.

Adelaide Newborn Photos – Savar

Abishek and Sadikshya it was lovely to photograph your little baby Savar and his big brother.

They are both seriously the cutest.

Adelaide newborn photography – Twins

Taaj it was so wonderful to meet you and your gorgeous family. Your little girls are absolute treasures and I know they are going to grow up being best friends.

Taaj is wearing our Pink Wishes and Christina – Bordeaux gowns.

I loved capturing these special memories for you xx

Adelaide Maternity Photography – Emma

Emma and Jackson, it was a pleasure meeting you both and capturing these special memories for you.

I can’t wait to meet your little girl 🙂

Emma is wearing our Ruby dream gown and our Folklore gown.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Mia

We had the pleasure of photographing gorgeous Mia at just over 5 weeks old.

Olivia and Lewis thank you for choosing me to photograph your little girl, she is just adorable.

Adelaide Maternity Photography – Tia

I had the pleasure of photographing Tia’s maternity photos with her lovely family.

Both Aiden and Taeynille are so excited to meet their little sister.

How stunning does Tia look wearing our Anastasia Taupe gown and our Princess gown.

We can’t wait to meet and photograph your newest addition.

Adelaide Maternity Photos – Marisa

We captured many beautiful photos of Marisa’s baby bump.

Rest up and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!

Counting down the weeks until we photograph your baby 🙂

Hope you enjoy the sneak peek x

Australian Fashion Festival – Adelaide Event, Newborn and Wedding Photographer

Morning all,

Hope everyone is having a lovely day.

Over the weekend our daughter modelled at the Australian Fashion Festival. She’s registered with Mostly Kids Agency and represented  Country Road.

She had an amazing experience being part of AFF and of course I have photos to share of her and the girls modelling together.

I captured many more photos throughout the parade but I’m too excited and want to share these photos first.

I’m so proud of all the children, they all did an amazing job!!

 

 

Sophia 18 months new – Adelaide Maternity, Newborn and Wedding Photography

Morning All,

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend, it always amazes me how quickly the weekend flies by!!

We had a birthday party on saturday and i had a newborn session today and our little girl Sophia hit the 18 month mile stone yesterday… 18 months, yes I know and i can’t believe it.

I thank God every day that we were blessed with such a cheeky spirited, amazing little girl, she has enriched our lives and keeps her older sister and brother very busy lol.

Here is sneak peek from what i managed to capture after todays newborn session, she is getting harder to photograph now but I’m not giving up 🙂

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Sophia Alexia Part 5 – Adelaide Maternity, Newborn, Children & Family Portraiture

Morning All,

It’s been a long time coming but here is the 5th and final part of Sophias’ images from our 40 day challenge.

It has taken me longer than expected to edit these images, I have so many photos to sort through, and when i say many its more likely hundreds of images. Now my next step is to work out which images I’ll be enlarging onto canvas 🙂 – I know this will take a while but will definitely be worth it in the long run.

Our little Sophia is already 5 months old now, she has changed so much already – I’m so glad I can capture it all in photographs. We are now doing weekly photo sessions which are much easier to manage.

Here are the final images from our 40 day challenge….

 

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Sophia Alexia Part 3 / Adelaide Maternity, Newborn, Children and Family Portraiture

I hope everyone is having a a wonderful day 🙂

School holidays are just around the corner and my daughter is so excited that she’ll get to spend lots of time with her little sister Sophia. Katarina adores Sophia and loves to hold her which helps me a lot, especially when getting meals ready.

Here are a couple more of Sophia’s recent photos from my 40 day challenge:

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Sophia Alexia – Adelaide Maternity, Newborn, Children & Family Portraiture

Morning All,

Gosh it’s been a little while since I’ve actually blogged.

You may or may not be aware that I’m currently on maternity leave throughout July to the end of September. Our little bundle of joy arrived on the 20th August, and she is our smallest baby out of our three, Sophia Alexia weighed 3.47 kilos at birth 🙂 she’s a lot smaller than her big sister who was 4.24 kilos and her brother who was 3.8 kilos.

I’ve been meaning to blog a photo of her every day, fortunatley I have been taking photos every day but not getting a chance to edit and publish daily.

Here is a mini gallery of Sophias’ first 14 days, once I get a chance I’ll be posting one daily for my 40 day challenge  – to capture Sophia and her changes daily for this period.

At some stage I’ll also post some of my maternity images that my gorgeous hubby took of me and our family in the last few weeks of pregnancy too.

Life is certainly busy with three little ones, i’m loving every minute of it as I know how quickly time goes by…..

Exciting News / Adelaide Maternity, newborn, Children & Family Portraiture

Morning All,

I just wanted to share some wonderful news with you all, I’m a little behind in my blogging but wanted to let you all know we are expecting baby number three in August.

We are very excited and cannot wait to meet our newest little one.

I plan to take maternity leave from mid July to the end of September at this stage, but will keep you updated as to how I am feeling.

If you are expecting a little one of your own and am interested in doing a newborn session with me, please contact me as early as possible as newborns are photographed best up to 14 days of age.

Here’s the image we used to announce our little one 🙂

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Egg-citing Easter Mini Sessions

Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with an Easter mini session?

Imagine the fun you can have with your family and friends as you create memories that will last a lifetime.

At our Easter mini sessions, children will have a blast meeting the Easter Bunny! He’s eagerly awaiting your arrival and is excited to take photos with all of his new friends. 

Your amazing photographer will be on hand to capture every precious moment, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

These mini sessions are a great way to capture the beauty and excitement of Easter, whether you’re looking for a fun family activity or a creative way to update your family photo album.

Time is running out to join in on our Easter mini session fun! With limited tickets available, this is your chance to capture the perfect Easter memory with your loved ones.

Click the link below to learn more about our Easter mini sessions and book your ticket!

https://embellishphotography.com.au/easter-mini-session-2023/

Can’t wait to see you!!

Keeping cool with a newborn baby.

baby in bath

Hey there, new parents in Adelaide!

Are you feeling the heat yet? As the mercury rises, it can be tough to keep your cool, especially when you have a little one to care for. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this blog, we’ll share some tips and tricks to help you survive the hot days in Adelaide with your newborn baby.

Adelaide is known for its gorgeous beaches and sunny weather, but when you’re a parent, the heat can be a little less enjoyable. Your little one may struggle to regulate their temperature and feel more uncomfortable than you do, which can lead to crankiness and tears. But fear not! With a few easy tricks, you can help your baby stay cool and comfortable even in the hottest of temperatures.

So, whether you’re a seasoned parent or a newbie, grab a cold drink, sit back, and read on. We’ll cover everything from what to dress your baby in to how to keep them hydrated and happy. With these tips, you’ll be able to enjoy summer in Adelaide without breaking a sweat (well, maybe a little sweat, but it’ll be worth it!).

As a new parent, it’s normal to be concerned about your baby’s health and safety, especially during hot weather. One of the biggest risks for newborns during hot weather is overheating, which can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, and in extreme cases, heatstroke. But what should new parents look out for, and how can they minimize the risk of their baby overheating?

First, it’s important to understand that newborns are more vulnerable to overheating than older children and adults because they can’t regulate their body temperature as effectively. 

Look out for signs of overheating such as:

  1. Sweating or clammy skin: If your baby’s skin feels damp or sweaty to the touch, it could be a sign of overheating.
  2. Flushed skin: Overheating can cause your baby’s skin to appear red or flushed, especially on their face, neck, and chest.
  3. Rapid breathing: If your baby is breathing faster than usual, it could be a sign that their body is trying to cool down.
  4. Fussiness or irritability: Overheating can make babies uncomfortable and irritable, so if your little one seems unusually fussy, it’s worth checking their temperature.
  5. High-pitched cry: A high-pitched, persistent cry can be a sign of overheating, especially if your baby is also sweating or has a flushed appearance.
  6. Bulging fontanelle: If your baby’s fontanelle (the soft spot on the top of their head) appears to bulge or feels tense, it could be a sign of heat stress.

If you notice any of these signs in your newborn, it’s important to take action to cool them down as soon as possible. Move your baby to a cooler location, remove any excess clothing, and offer them fluids if they are able to drink. If your baby’s condition doesn’t improve, seek medical attention right away.

To minimize the risk of overheating, it’s important to keep your baby cool and comfortable. 

Here are some tips to keep your baby safe and cool during the hot summer days:

  1. Dress your baby in lightweight, breathable clothes made of natural fibers like cotton or bamboo. Avoid synthetic materials that can trap heat.
  2. Keep your baby in the shade as much as possible, and avoid going out during the hottest parts of the day.
  3. Use a fan or air conditioning to keep the room cool, and avoid direct sunlight.
  4. Offer your baby frequent breastfeeds or formula feeds to keep them hydrated. You can also give them small sips of water in a bottle or cup.
  5. Use a damp cloth or sponge to gently cool your baby down. You can also give them a lukewarm bath to lower their body temperature.

Well folks, we’ve made it to the end of our journey through surviving the hot days in Adelaide with a newborn baby! I hope you found my tips and tricks helpful in keeping both you and your little one cool, calm, and collected during those scorching summer days.

Remember, hydration is key! Make sure you’re drinking plenty of water and offering your baby frequent feeds to keep them well-hydrated too. Dress your baby in light, breathable clothing and keep them in the shade as much as possible. And if you need to venture out into the heat, don’t forget the sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat for both you and your baby.

But most importantly, don’t be too hard on yourself. Being a new parent is tough enough without the added challenge of extreme weather conditions. Take it easy, cut yourself some slack, and enjoy these early days with your little one. Before you know it, they’ll be running around and causing all sorts of chaos!

Thanks for joining me on this adventure, and I wish you all the best in your parenting journey. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and most of all, stay awesome!

If you want to learn more about the signs of overheating and how to keep your baby safe and cool, check out these resources:

“Why Newborn Portrait Sessions Are a Must-Have for New Parents”

Welcoming a new life into the world is one of the most precious moments in any parent’s life, and a newborn portrait session is an opportunity to capture those fleeting moments that pass by all too quickly. It’s a chance to create a beautiful record of those first few weeks, when your little one is still so tiny and new.

The benefits of a newborn portrait session are numerous. Not only do you get to document the early days of your little ones life, but you also get to create a keepsake that you’ll treasure forever.  Capturing those first yawns, adorable little fingers and toes and those sweet, sleepy expressions.

In our newborn portrait sessions, we provide a range of beautiful props and accessories to help make your baby’s portraits even more special. From cozy wraps and blankets to adorable hats and headbands, we have everything you need to create the perfect photos of your baby.

When preparing for your newborn portrait session, we recommend wearing simple, neutral clothing to ensure that the focus remains on your baby. We also suggest bringing a few of your own special items, such as a favorite blanket or stuffed animal, to make the session even more personal.

Above all, we want your newborn portrait session to be a relaxed and enjoyable experience.. So if you want to capture those precious early moments, book a newborn portrait session today and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Adelaide newborn photos

Baby Weighing

Something you might not know about us at Embellish Photography is that in addition to offering a wide variety of photography services, we also offer complimentary baby weighing services at our studio! This is a unique service that we offer to our newborn clients and new parents.  

Our beautiful studio on Goodwood Road at Westbourne Park offers a clean, quiet and comfortable environment for you to come and have your baby weighed, without the need to queue up and wait at your local health care service. 

For our newborn clients, we offer to weigh baby at the end of your session. For new parents who wish to walk-in, we offer this service every Monday from 9:30-10:30am

We will record your baby’s details for you on one of our cute cards that you can take home and add to your baby’s album for your records.

If you have any questions or enquiries, please don’t hesitate to ask! We look forward to seeing you soon. 

Six simple tips to help father’s bond with their newborn baby

As new parents, a lot of emphasis is placed on the bond between mother and child. They can often be the first parent for baby to bond with, due to their closeness with mum at birth and the bond formed during breast feeding. However, baby’s bond with both parents can be an important part of your newborn shoot’s success!

Sometimes newborns will feel most comfortable being held by their mother, this is natural as they will form a close bond by being held close, familiarising themselves with your smell and the warmth of your bod. But there are many ways that dad can bond with baby too, so that come photo time they are feeling comfortable and settled in dad’s arms…ready to have some amazing photos taken and create some lasting memories!

These are our top 6 tips for what dad can do to bond with baby and ensure a more memorable and successful newborn shoot.

1. Cuddle time

This is a very simple and enjoyable way to bond with your newborn baby. Babies will predominantly form their bonds from touch and feeling your warmth during the first few weeks of their life, as their other senses such as sight are still developing. As baby is not fully able to familiarise people by their faces yet, they will start to become familiar with your scent, your voice, and the feeling of safety that they have when they are in your arms.

 2. Help baby to fall asleep

This is a great way for baby to become more familiar with you. A great time to do this is just after they have been fed and have a full tummy of milk. This will make them feel nice and sleepy and will help them to doze off in your arms! Learning how to soothe and settle baby will help to develop your bond and make them feel safer and more relaxed around you. 

3. Get involved in bath time

For most babies, bath time is one of their earliest fun and memorable experiences, and an enjoyable experience for new parents too! By getting dad involved in bath time, baby will start to associate him with a fun experience and continue to develop a close bond with him. They will start to remember dad’s scent and his face and the next time they see him will associate him with bath time and fun!

4. Changing nappies

As well as being there for baby during relaxing and fun times, it’s also important for dad to be involved with other situations such as nappy changing time. Every activity he does with baby will strengthen their bond and will make baby associate him with the care they are being given. 

5. Getting baby dressed

This is another great way to show baby how much you love and care for them. Be gentle and take your time when dressing baby to make it a pleasant experience that they will associate with you. As they look up at you, feel your touch and hear your voice their bond with you will grow.

6. Taking baby out for a walk

A lovely way to start bonding with your baby is to take them out in their pram for a walk around the neighbourhood. They will love the feeling of the movement of the pram, the new colours and sights around them and breathing in the fresh air. Chat with baby on your walk about different things that you see along the way, and if it’s a lovely day take them out and hold them too. This will keep their bond and familiarity with you as their parent growing. 

Give these tips a try and soon dad and baby will be inseparable! The beautiful bond they have formed will be present in their photos and serve as a lovely memory to look back on once baby is all grown up. 

Why family photos make the perfect Christmas gift!

With Christmas around the corner, I’m sure you’re all starting to think about that perfect gift idea for your loved ones. So, we thought we’d talk about why we think family photos make the perfect Christmas gift that will never be forgotten!

It’s a gift the whole family will enjoy

It can be tricky these days figuring out what to give the ones you love. Our family members are all at different stages in their lives and have different interests and tastes, so it can be a difficult task choosing what is going to keep everyone happy. We want it to be something special and memorable, but we live in a world now where a lot of us already have everything that we want and need. Family portraits are the perfect gift that the whole family can enjoy, from grandparents, aunties, uncles and even children too! 

It’s time to bond as a family

Getting together to take and view your family photos is a great way to bond as a family and an experience everyone will enjoy. There’s no rush, your session can be planned at a time that suits the whole family. During your session we will create lasting memories that you can look back on for years to come.

It keeps your family records up to date

When was the last time you updated your family photos? With the busyness of life, sometimes we can forget to update our family photo albums and will later regret not having a record of our family growing together over time. It’s so important to capture our families at every stage so that we don’t miss out on any of those special moments. 

Everyone can be in the photos

Another great reason to have professional family photos taken for Christmas is that no one misses out on being in the photo! You might notice in your family photo albums that one person is always missing from the shot…perhaps it’s mum or dad. This is because they are behind the camera taking the photos! A family photography session allows a full picture of your family story without leaving anyone out. 

They make a special and memorable gift

Family photos make a truly unique, creative and personalised Christmas gift. Take a look at our wall art and keep sake collections to see all of the beautiful options we have to turn your family photos into a special gift. Plus, you can use your family photos to create gorgeous, personalised Christmas cards to send out to all your friends and extended family. 

If you are overdue for family photos or are looking for the perfect Christmas present for that special someone, don’t wait any longer!!

Click here to learn more about our family portraits voucher and buy your voucher today.  


Adelaide Maternity Photography – Urja

It was so lovely to meet Urja and capture so many beautiful photos for her maternity session.

Urja you look absolutely stunning and Aagney is just so cute

Urja is wearing our new Ruby Red Elegance gown.

Urjas hair and make up has been done by the fabulous Sim #glam_bysim

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Eleni

How beautiful is Miss Eleni!!

Helena and Damir is was an absolute pleasure meeting you and capturing these precious photos of Eleni for you.

Adelaide Maternity Photography – Jasmine

I had a lovely morning photographing Jasmine and Ricks maternity session.

Jasmine looks so beautiful wearing our Mulberry Elegance Gown and our Dusky Pink Gown with our amazing wings.

Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy Jasmine and I look forward to meeting your little baby very soon.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Fletcher

Vanessa and Tim it was such a pleasure capturing Fletchers newborn photos, he is such gorgeous little boy!!

Vanessa is wearing our Mulberry Elegance gown.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Sophia

Sharing some favourites from little Sophias newborn session.

Emily and Hayden thank you for choosing me to photograph your little girl.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Oaklen

We had Oaklen visit the studio for his newborn session with his big brother Toby.

They were the cutest little boys!!

Brooke and Michael it was so great to meet you and capture these precious images of your babies.

Adelaide Newborn Photography- Mila

How beautiful is Mila!!

Bethany and Mike, it was such a pleasure to meet your little girl and capture these precious memories for you.

Adelaide Family Photography

I had the pleasure of photographing Yvette and her extended family as a birthday present for her Dad.

We had such a lovely afternoon and perfect weather too.

Adelaide Maternity Photography – Geraldine

Geraldine looked so beautiful in her maternity session and Ryker was an absolute sweetheart.

Your little baby is going to have the best big brother!

Geraldine is wearing our Mulberry Elegance gown and Maya Gown Blush.

Adelaide Maternity Photography – Vanessa

Vanessa is simply stunning at 36 weeks, Tim you look pretty good too 🙂

She is wearing our Anastasia Taupe Gown and Mulberry Elegance gown.

Hair and makeup has been done by Sim, one of our amazing artists.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Sophia

It was a pleasure to having beautiful Sophia in the studio today for her newborn session.

Katya, your children are simply adorable, Isaac and Aria are going to be the best brother and sister to her.

Adelaide Family Photography

We loved meeting Nasreen and Kashif and capturing beautiful photos of their family.

Adelaide Family Photography – Dana and Kevin

Dana and Kevin It was a pleasure to capture these beautiful family photos for you and create some special memories that you can all look back on and treasure for years to come. Hope you Mum loves them too.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Melody

We were overjoyed to meet the beautiful baby Melody today and take some stunning photos of her and her family. Her mother Bola wears the gorgeous Christina – Bordeaux maternity gown that she also wore during her maternity shoot in June.

Adelaide Glamour Photography – Tiffany

We had an absolute blast capturing these stunning photos of Tiffany! Tiffany was an absolute natural when it came to knowing how to pose in her beautiful outfits, I think the photos speak for themselves! It was an empowering and confidence boosting experience all round and a fabulous day.

Adelaide Maternity Photography – Bola

It was a joy to capture these beautiful maternity photos of the stunning Bola and her family. Bola wears two of our beautiful maternity dresses, including our gorgeous red Christina – Bordeaux maternity dress and accessories to match. We can’t wait to meet their families new little girl!

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Gowri

We were so excited to finally meet Gowri and Lakhwinder’s adorable little boy and capture these beautiful newborn and family photos today. Gowri is wearing our stunning Champagne Elegance gown that she wore for her maternity shoot earlier this month.

Adelaide Maternity Photography – Gowri

We had the pleasure of photography the beautiful Gowri at 36 weeks pregnant.

Enjoy the rest of you pregnancy and we can’t wait to meet your little boy.

Gowri is wearing our Dusky Pink Gown and Champagne Elegance Gown.

Adelaide Newborn Photography

We had the pleasure of capturing these precious moments of Linda and Varun’s with their gorgeous little girl at six weeks old! We hope these photos are a beautiful record of your family for years to come.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Oscar

How gorgeous is Oscar at 11 days new.

Kathleen and Marc it was a pleasure meeting you and capturing these special memories for your family.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Addison

We had the pleasure of photographing beautiful Addison, she is just so tiny and sweet.

Addisons grandma made the beautiful yellow blanket that is featured below.

Emma and Jackson, thank you for choosing me to photograph your beautiful family.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Sander

Jane and Paul is was a pleasure photographing your gorgeous family.

Sander was a sweetheart and Lente and Bram are so good with him.

Adelaide Baby Photography – Florence

Little Miss Florence was an absolute delight to have in the studio.

Rosemary thank you for organising this special shoot for Libby and Ian.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Vianna

Divya and Bhadwaj it was an absolute pleasure meeting you and capturing photos of beautiful Vianna.

She was such a good girl at 6 weeks old.

Divya is wearing our Princess Gown.

Adelaide 1st Birthday Photography

Nayla came into the studio to have her 1st birthday portraits taken.

Happy Birthday Nayla, we hope you had a wonderful time.

Adelaide Cake Smash photography

Happy 1st Birthday Miss Aaliayah!!

This minnii mouse theme was fabulous and the amazing cake was from Sugar and Spice.

Devotha thank you for choosing me to capture these special memories for you and your family.

Aaliayah is just so beautiful and is lucky to have two handsome big brothers to watch out for her.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Elenore

How beautiful is Miss Elenore!!

Tia and Ben you make beautiful babies, and I know Aiden and Taeynille are going to be such great helpers and protectors of Elenore.

Tia is wearing our Anastasia Taupe gown.

Adelaide newborn photography – Elyana

Bhwana and Yogendra it was so wonderful to meet you and capture beautiful photos of your little girl Elyana and her big brother Reuben.

Adelaide Family Photos

This family photoshoot was very special as its not everyday you get to celebrate your 99th Birthday.

Suzie you have a lovely family and thank you for choosing me to capture these precious memories for you and your family.

Adelaide newborn photography – Sebastian

Meet gorgeous Sebastian, he was such a cutie to photograph!!

Marisa and Rino it was a pleasure to capture these precious memories for you.

Marisa is wearing our Christina Fox Grey gown.

Adelaide Newborn Photos – Savar

Abishek and Sadikshya it was lovely to photograph your little baby Savar and his big brother.

They are both seriously the cutest.

Adelaide newborn photography – Twins

Taaj it was so wonderful to meet you and your gorgeous family. Your little girls are absolute treasures and I know they are going to grow up being best friends.

Taaj is wearing our Pink Wishes and Christina – Bordeaux gowns.

I loved capturing these special memories for you xx

Adelaide Maternity Photography – Emma

Emma and Jackson, it was a pleasure meeting you both and capturing these special memories for you.

I can’t wait to meet your little girl 🙂

Emma is wearing our Ruby dream gown and our Folklore gown.

Adelaide Newborn Photography – Mia

We had the pleasure of photographing gorgeous Mia at just over 5 weeks old.

Olivia and Lewis thank you for choosing me to photograph your little girl, she is just adorable.

Adelaide Maternity Photography – Tia

I had the pleasure of photographing Tia’s maternity photos with her lovely family.

Both Aiden and Taeynille are so excited to meet their little sister.

How stunning does Tia look wearing our Anastasia Taupe gown and our Princess gown.

We can’t wait to meet and photograph your newest addition.

Adelaide Maternity Photos – Marisa

We captured many beautiful photos of Marisa’s baby bump.

Rest up and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!

Counting down the weeks until we photograph your baby 🙂

Hope you enjoy the sneak peek x

Australian Fashion Festival – Adelaide Event, Newborn and Wedding Photographer

Morning all,

Hope everyone is having a lovely day.

Over the weekend our daughter modelled at the Australian Fashion Festival. She’s registered with Mostly Kids Agency and represented  Country Road.

She had an amazing experience being part of AFF and of course I have photos to share of her and the girls modelling together.

I captured many more photos throughout the parade but I’m too excited and want to share these photos first.

I’m so proud of all the children, they all did an amazing job!!

 

 

Sophia 18 months new – Adelaide Maternity, Newborn and Wedding Photography

Morning All,

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend, it always amazes me how quickly the weekend flies by!!

We had a birthday party on saturday and i had a newborn session today and our little girl Sophia hit the 18 month mile stone yesterday… 18 months, yes I know and i can’t believe it.

I thank God every day that we were blessed with such a cheeky spirited, amazing little girl, she has enriched our lives and keeps her older sister and brother very busy lol.

Here is sneak peek from what i managed to capture after todays newborn session, she is getting harder to photograph now but I’m not giving up 🙂

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Sophia Alexia Part 5 – Adelaide Maternity, Newborn, Children & Family Portraiture

Morning All,

It’s been a long time coming but here is the 5th and final part of Sophias’ images from our 40 day challenge.

It has taken me longer than expected to edit these images, I have so many photos to sort through, and when i say many its more likely hundreds of images. Now my next step is to work out which images I’ll be enlarging onto canvas 🙂 – I know this will take a while but will definitely be worth it in the long run.

Our little Sophia is already 5 months old now, she has changed so much already – I’m so glad I can capture it all in photographs. We are now doing weekly photo sessions which are much easier to manage.

Here are the final images from our 40 day challenge….

 

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Sophia Alexia Part 4 – Adelaide Maternity, Newborn, Children and Family Portraiture

Hi all,

I’m so glad it’s Friday today 🙂 it means I’ve survived my first whole week of school holidays as a mother of three lol.

Here is part 4 of Sophia’s 40 day challenge (taking a photo every day). Sophia  is growing too fast i’m so glad i’m getting to capture her every day throughout this 40 day period.

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Sophia Alexia Part 3 / Adelaide Maternity, Newborn, Children and Family Portraiture

I hope everyone is having a a wonderful day 🙂

School holidays are just around the corner and my daughter is so excited that she’ll get to spend lots of time with her little sister Sophia. Katarina adores Sophia and loves to hold her which helps me a lot, especially when getting meals ready.

Here are a couple more of Sophia’s recent photos from my 40 day challenge:

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Sophia Alexia – Adelaide Maternity, Newborn, Children & Family Portraiture

Morning All,

Gosh it’s been a little while since I’ve actually blogged.

You may or may not be aware that I’m currently on maternity leave throughout July to the end of September. Our little bundle of joy arrived on the 20th August, and she is our smallest baby out of our three, Sophia Alexia weighed 3.47 kilos at birth 🙂 she’s a lot smaller than her big sister who was 4.24 kilos and her brother who was 3.8 kilos.

I’ve been meaning to blog a photo of her every day, fortunatley I have been taking photos every day but not getting a chance to edit and publish daily.

Here is a mini gallery of Sophias’ first 14 days, once I get a chance I’ll be posting one daily for my 40 day challenge  – to capture Sophia and her changes daily for this period.

At some stage I’ll also post some of my maternity images that my gorgeous hubby took of me and our family in the last few weeks of pregnancy too.

Life is certainly busy with three little ones, i’m loving every minute of it as I know how quickly time goes by…..

Exciting News / Adelaide Maternity, newborn, Children & Family Portraiture

Morning All,

I just wanted to share some wonderful news with you all, I’m a little behind in my blogging but wanted to let you all know we are expecting baby number three in August.

We are very excited and cannot wait to meet our newest little one.

I plan to take maternity leave from mid July to the end of September at this stage, but will keep you updated as to how I am feeling.

If you are expecting a little one of your own and am interested in doing a newborn session with me, please contact me as early as possible as newborns are photographed best up to 14 days of age.

Here’s the image we used to announce our little one 🙂

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