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Newcastle Family, Newborn & Maternity Photographer

Love your photos like your fave album

Let's capture your original family melody with Newcastle family, newborn and maternity photography - inspired by the wild and the wonderful

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Epic gallery delivered within 4 weeks

True to life
(and fun AF)

Newcastle family, newborn and maternity photographer

Laidback photography for fun-lovin’ fams.

Like a good Sav Blanc and the last slice of pizza. There’s *never* enough natural, honest and really bloody cute family photos. #saidit.

Then all of a sudden, moments slip by. Life happens. And those fleeting moments *poof* disappear faster than Sunday’s last sip and slice. Let’s capture them instead. Your tiny moments, the in-betweens and true-to-life family experiences.

Every. Last. Drop.

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Relive family experiences like your fave album: on repeat.

Remember that song your parents sang to you as a kid?

The one you blasted at every party in the 2000s?  Or even got you through a high school breakup? Every time you hear it, you’re transported back in time. The feels flood in, all the mems. Yeah, together we create that. The goosebumps. The chills. Go back to that very moment. Relive it, feel it, treasure it… Every time you flick open your collection of photos.

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“It felt like hanging out with a friend.”

Branka Ivanovic, Newcastle

Father holding daughter, with wife next to him, cuddling their other daughter who stands next to her
May 26, 2020

The Sandrk Family

February 9, 2020

Glenrock

Newborn baby laying on father's tattooed legs, with hands cradling baby's head
January 23, 2020

Oxley

Choose your adventure.

Just you. Your special people. In your fave place.

Think: picnic by the sea. B & E rolls in the park. Peepin’ in rock pools. You name it, we’ll do it. Here’s some inspo of where we’ll shoot across Newcastle and beyond.

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“Every photo is beautiful and natural in our own environment”

Jayde Maree, Newcastle

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Photo Credit: Shan Rose Photography

Meet Jess
  • Newcastle Photographer
  • Sometimes sourdough baker
  • Fleetwood Mac lover
  • Nature wanderer

Hey, I’m Jess! A bushwalking-obsessed music lover who’ll always say yes to a cheeky glass of wine and too much pizza. #noragrets

I know you’re dreaming of swoon-worthy photos of your fam, new arrival (or nearly baked one). But the thought of getting in front of the camera? Well, it seems kinda terrifying *shivers*. I totally get that.

It’s why our time together feels more ‘friendly catch up’ than ‘robotic, staged photoshoot in matching denim outfits that haunt you forever.’ #so1999. You be you. The kids play, giggle, get messy. Super chill. Super fun. Super easy – and as a total bonus, you get a killer collection of photos (and a new friend in me!).

Let’s hang out, groover.  Because capturing you in your element is my secret power (well, that and eating pizza. I’m really good at eating pizza).

More Jess, plz
“Not only was she professional and oh so friendly, but Jess was so much fun!”

Jessica Bourne, Newcastle

The photography discography

Your photos rock my world.

Captured in true-to-life colour, I edit each one individually by hand while listening to epic tracks. Take a look inside these Newcastle family, newborn and maternity albums.

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Father holding daughter, with wife next to him, cuddling their other daughter who stands next to her
May 26, 2020

The Sandrk Family

February 9, 2020

Glenrock

Newborn baby laying on father's tattooed legs, with hands cradling baby's head
January 23, 2020

Oxley

December 30, 2019

Farm gal Grace

Woman laughing, holding her baby daughter, as husband looks lovingly at her while holding toddler who stares into the distance
December 22, 2019

The Edwards Family

Young couple in an embrace, woman with her hand on her boyfriend's cheek, surrounded by sun flare at sunset
November 18, 2019

Evarna + Dylan

October 30, 2019

Lake Tabourie – Part II

October 16, 2019

Lake Tabourie – Part I

October 9, 2019

The Paterson family

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SWIPE TO SEE THE SUNSET I MANIFESTED!!! No one can SWIPE TO SEE THE SUNSET I MANIFESTED!!!
No one can prove I DIDN’T manifest it, so let’s just accept that I did 😏

And yeah, I know, I could have made it the feature image, but I’m vibing this b&w a *smidge* more - despite the sunset literally nearly making me fall over in my excitement.
This couple + that sky = a photographer’s wet dream.
(Actual words that came out of my mouth as I was shooting and I’m not sorry about it).

In all seriousness though, Caity and Connor made my job so easy, and I loved capturing their wedding day. With guests numbers on the lower end of the scale (thanks to the spicy cough), it made for such a beautiful and intimate day, and not to mention the time/ability for the bride and groom to be able to catch up with basically every guest there (which can be SO hard).

Somehow I booked 3 weddings last year, despite the fact I didn’t advertise myself as a wedding photographer - it was kind of like a secret menu 😂
And to be honest, I wasn’t sure if I was going to make them a regular thing, but I’m thinking it might not be a bad idea to get back into them fo’ realz 🫶🏼

Venue: @vocokirktonparkhv 
Celebrant: @kimoakhillcelebrant 
Hair: @sunnydaehair 
Makeup: @inora.beauty 
Dress: @shazzamtoronto 
Flowers: @newcastleflowermarkets
This is one of those sessions I haven’t posted y This is one of those sessions I haven’t posted yet (from waaaay back in Feb!), simply because I have SO many favourites - you know, basically the entire session! 
I end up getting overwhelmed trying to choose which to post 😅 so I’m just going for it and quickly picking one without too much thought. Other than the, “What a bloody stunner!” thought, obviously 🤩

Just wait until you see the cute little bub that was hiding away in there! #cutiepatootiealert 
 
 
 
 
 

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I started writing this as a caption in my stories, I started writing this as a caption in my stories, but you know what? I decided I wanted it on the feed.

I often get overwhelmed with my never-ending to-do list (and may sometimes suck at the admin part, sorry 🙈) but I’ve worked hard to get to this point; to where I wanted to be.

My goal was to be able run a profitable business, doing what I love. A business that helps me support my family, and also allows me the flexibility that I’ve always wanted in my work life (I always hated asking permission to take a holiday 🤣) - and that’s what I’ve done 🤯 
I don’t think I really ever stop and think about that to be honest. As a small business owner you get caught up in the minutiae of the day to day stuff - wearing all the hats, attempting to balance everything AND keep your sanity 🤪 

You do this, knowing, but also trying not to *really* focus on the fact that your whole business relies on you, doing ALL OF THE THINGS, and doing them all successfully, and in a timely manner. 
Plus all the regular life things on top of that (why does the laundry never end?!) 🙃

So if you’re a fellow small biz owner, take a moment to pat yourself on the back - this shit ain’t for the faint-hearted, and you’re doing a bloody good job 👏🏼 

Ridiculously thankful to have so many rad clients supporting my lil biz (and in turn, my family) - 
thank you, thank you, thank you 🧡
Yep, that’s right - I’m posting a wedding on t Yep, that’s right - I’m posting a wedding on the feed 🤯
And what a wedding to christen it with; it was every bit as fun as I expected it to be! 💃 🪩 🕺🏼 

During the speeches, Amelia’s sister Alex, mentioned how Amelia ‘doesn’t just light up the room, she lights up your life’, I thought “Yep, that sounds about right”.
Because, despite the last time I saw Amelia being more than four years ago, back when I was a youth worker, I still remember when I would look at the roster and see her name as the carer who was either on shift before or after me, and I’d look forward to the changeover chat with this gal. She was always so smiley and friendly, and just a bloody joy to be around. And I challenge anyone to find someone who disagrees 💁🏼‍♀️

Amelia and Michael, thank you SO much for having me capture this amazing day for you 🧡

And to Insta - damn you and your stupid cropping. You’re really killing my vibe 💀Make sure to swipe across - the second shot is my favourite! 

What stunners these two are 🔥 
 
 
 

Venue: @bistromolines 
Make up: @makeupbystevi 
Hair: @michellejackson_hair 
Dress: @alcalinebride 
Flowers: @jaqtranter
I’m about to post this at what is considered “ I’m about to post this at what is considered “the wrong time”, i.e when few people are online and able to engage with it. But look, I really couldn’t care less. I started putting these images together at 10.30pm, thinking “I’ll quickly post while I think of it”, forgetting how long it takes my ADHD brain to actually do the thing. Especially when I think, “Hmm, I might just quickly tweak the edits a smidge, won’t take long…” nek minut…It’s midnight 🙃
But I put the work in so I’m gonna post this cute AF family at “the wrong time” gosh darn it, hoping it still shows up on your feed at some point. And if it doesn’t, whatever. It’s posted and that’s what matters. 
I’ve been meaning to share more of this session since FOREVER (it’s been nearly a year old now 😅) and I’m soon to be capturing them again, as they get ready to welcome their third mega cute kid! I can’t wait.

When I tell my clients, “I literally just want you guys to run around and have fun, and play with your kiddos!” - these guys understood the assignment (fully aware that’s not a trending thing anymore BUT I’M GONNA USE IT OKAY, I’M HIP AND COOL). 

As you can see, they received top marks for said assignment 👏🏼 

Ok going to bed now byeeeeee

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Some of my favourite detail shots to get during a Some of my favourite detail shots to get during a session, usually include hair (ESPECIALLY if there's curls), and hands and feet...and I sometimes wonder if clients notice this, and think I'm weird when I'm getting up close and capturing these things, but these are what I love to capture of my own daughter. 
I have countless images of her little ringlets blowing in the breeze, or her fringe sweeping across the freckles on her face...her little stubby fingers as a baby, with those cute dimply knuckles they have, and the itty bitty toes (which we all know I am obsessed with, because how could you not be?). These little things change so quickly without you really noticing, and I just think you can never have captured too much of it 🧡

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Some itty bitty toes to cuten up your feed 🥰 Some itty bitty toes to cuten up your feed 🥰
Acknowledgment of Country

Jess Porter Photography operates on Awabakal country. She acknowledges the Awabakal people as the traditional custodians of the Newcastle-Hunter region, and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. Jess pays her respects to Awabakal Elders, past, present and emerging.



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