Category Archives: Melbourne

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Kristen Cook – Melbourne Photographer

Being Honest | Melbourne baby photography

There is an honesty in the eyes of the babies I connect with. A purity. A kind sense of self, of exploration, of curiosity. It’s almost as if every single time they give you that moment they are drinking in everything that surrounds them.

This honesty is a gift. When those eyes see you, and I mean truly see you (not just look at you), the feeling is electric. Palpable. It’s exposing. It might be a wide eyed stare of awe (something this soulful little man was so amazingly meant for) reaching deep into you heart, the beat of which feels like crashing waves on the sand. Or, it could be a giggle, the cautious smile or the big gigantic belly aching laugh from simply letting it all go and being swept up in a moment of sheer joy.

Whatever it is, it comes from the heart. There’s no faking it. That honesty is as tender, considered and important as anything.

Heartfelt | Melbourne baby photographer

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched; they must be felt with the heart
- Helen Keller

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So many reasons to smile | Newborn photography

Because she is loved
Because her peachy perfect skin and rosebud lips are something to be treasured
Because she made my day better, brighter and more full of wonderful heart
Because at six weeks of age, she was so good to give her gorgeous mama the photo she was so hoping to get…

Beautiful day | Melbourne newborn photographer

Let’s make this a wonderful
Let’s make this a powerful
Let’s make this a Beautiful Day
It’s a Beautiful Day

- India Arie

Nature’s tears | Melbourne photographer

The sky is crying mummy!” she said with wide-eyed astonishment. It has been raining quite a bit lately in Melbourne, and I can’t say my little Miss Mia is a fan of it (it prevents her visits to the park, naturally, which she adores with all of her heart) but to hear her new interpretation of rain made me smile.
Why is it crying?” I asked her, wondering if she would allow me some insight into her gorgeous mind.
I don’t know. It’s sad because the sun’s hiding?”
Maybe…”
Why does it have to rain, mummy?” she asked.
It needs to rain sweetheart. All of the beautiful trees and plants need to have a drink, otherwise they get very thirsty
Oh…” she muttered, and, for a moment, seemed satisfied with the response. Then, she stopped and looked up at me. “Does the tree want my water?” she asked handing me her drink bottle.
Not today Princess. Not today…”

For Mia
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He | Newborn photographer, Melbourne

He reached out and curled his little fingers around my own. In that instant, I knew we would be friends.
He cared only for love, for connection, for what was comfortable and familiar.
He taught me worth.
He made me peaceful.
He brought me a genuine and present joy. An organic relationship founded on a considered and thoughtful reciprocal tenderness.
He.
My new friend.
Lucas.

Greater | Newborn photography

Babies are miraculous little people.
They are so much greater than the sum of their parts.

I am so grateful each and every day as a newborn photographer to share in the uncomplicated joy and soulful exploration of these wonderful tiny humans for the first time. And, this time, I felt even more grateful for the fact that this is the second baby for this beautiful family that I have had the good fortune to photograph.

First Love | Melbourne newborn photography

Love is not a thing to understand.
Love is not a thing to feel.
Love is not a thing to give and receive.
Love is a thing only to become
And eternally be.

- Sri Chinmoy

When you’re smiling | Newborn photographer, Melbourne

Keep on smiling
Cause when you’re smiling
The whole world smiles with you…


The Beauty I See | Maternity photography, Melbourne

I arrived in Canada on a Wednesday.

It had been a long trip to get there, but I was completely running on adrenalin that it didn’t seem to matter. I remember coming down the stairs at the airport leading out to the public waiting area seeing Kerianne’s beautiful face smiling at me. I felt so blessed right at that moment to be where I was.

For the next two and a bit weeks I would be lucky enough to share deeply in the lives of this beautiful family. I would watch their final stages of pregnancy, document the anticipated birth and welcoming of an amazing new person and share in the start of his life to come.

The creation of life is tender, beautiful and infused with care.
We connected in the quietness.
This exploration of truth in the moment not only created some beautiful images of some amazing people, but some fond memories for my heart to sing.

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