Newborn, Maternity & Sitter Photography – Lilac In Hand Photography

MEET JESS

Baby-whisperer / Lady behind the lens

I’m Jess and I’m a professional photographer based in Magill, South Australia, specialising in newborn, maternity and family photography.

I started photographing babies in 2013 and have slowly refined my style to what it is today. I can honestly say, it’s truly my favourite part of the job. Lilac in Hand started as a passion project on weekends and after many years of building up my skills and portfolio, in 2018 I took the (calculated) plunge and made it my full-time gig.

I’ve always had a love for babies, but this was heightened when my littlest sister was born, when I was eleven. I quickly adopted the role of second mum to her and have dreamt of having my own family ever since. Though this road has been (and still is) tricky for us, I find solace in capturing these precious memories for families and creating a safe space for new parents to unapologetically be themselves. Having a baby is a big deal and I want you to feel supported as you launch into your new role as parents to this tiny human you have loved, grown and nurtured well before they were welcomed earthside.

SERVICES

Jess specialises in the following

NEWBORN

Newborn sessions are held in my home studio in Magill, ideally when your baby is between 5-16 days old. I’ll preserve the details of your sweet new baby before they fade away in a sleep deprived haze.

MATERNITY

Ideal for mumma’s between 32-36 weeks. Choose between my many glorious outdoor locations, the comfort of your own home
or my studio in Magill. This is a time to celebrate your amazing body!

SITTER

Sitter sessions are for babies aged between 6-12 months who are sitting unassisted.
I’ll capture your growing bubba as they enter a new and exciting phase in their development, and their personality is bursting!

GALLERY

Click on which gallery you would like to view

NEWBORN

MATERNITY

SITTER

PRICING

Sessions with Jess are all-inclusive, meaning you get all the edited photographs from your session in a private online gallery.

For further information on pricing, please enquire via the contact form at the bottom of this page.

A booking retainer of $200 is required to secure your spot with Jess.
Payment plans are available.

CLIENT FEEDBACK

Airlie + Rory,

“Our experience with Jess was nothing short of amazing – we cannot recommend her enough. The way she prepares the little ones is so beautiful. She is so gentle and calming to be around. The studio is professional, clean and the variety of props are so different to others we’ve seen. The standard of the photos, along with the way they are presented is incredible – every detail is perfect. We are so glad we decided to get our little girl photographed by Jess, we will cherish our photos forever.”

Crystal,

“Thank you so much! I had so much fun and you made me feel confident and comfortable every step of the way… I couldn’t imagine having maternity photos done anywhere else!”

Leanne,

“My experience with Lilac in Hand Photography was amazing! Jess made me feel really comfortable throughout the whole session and allowed me to attend to my baby’s needs when I needed to. During the session, Jess positioned my baby into different poses with her gentle hands, I admired how she wrapped my baby into the cutest positions with such ease. Even though my baby wanted to stay awake for most of the session, 3 hours was enough time to capture some wonderful images. I was so happy with the final portraits, they took my breath away. Jess’ work is outstanding, I would highly recommend Lilac in Hand Photography to anyone and will be a returning customer for my next newborn session. Thanks Jess”

Emma,

“Jess did our second baby’s newborn shoot. She was amazing!!! She had so much patience with our little bubba and also with our energetic 3 year old. She made us feel extremely welcome in her home studio. We were blown away with how beautiful the photos came out and how lovely they were presented. Will definitely be back!!!!! Thanks Jess”

Emily,

“We are so very happy with the photos we recently got back from Jess at our sons sitter session! They capture the many gorgeous faces of our son, Hugo! Jess was amazing at getting these faces out of Hugo. She made us and him feel very comfortable during the shoot!! Which is probably why the photos turned out so amazing!! Will highly recommend to people who ask us where to get photos taken!! Thanks Jess!!”

Gemma,

“Very talented photographer, her work is beautiful! Makes you feel comfortable at the shoot and very professional. Great with her timelines and very responsive to messages.”

Kylie + Dale,

“Very professional, passionate, patient and polite. A lovely girl who I’d highly recommend. Lilac in Hand Photography. Awesome job!”

Alex + Charlotte,

“Jess is a great photographer, very patient and a natural with children.”