I specialise in maternity, newborn, milestone & family sessions

Welcome to Mel-Rae Photography

You’re probably here because you’re looking for a Essex based family photographer to work with your beautiful family.
You want to go on a fun family adventure, and have it all documented with beautiful photos, and you want to be IN the photos! Well, you’ve come to the right place!

More About Me

your children grow up so fast. Don't let these memories slip away. Your mind can get blurry with time. Yet your photos will always be there, carrying your most precious life moments.

AVAILABLE SESSIONS

1.


FAMILY

This session last for about an hour. Are you looking for a gallery to capture fun loving memories of your family? These session are ideally captured at a location of your choice, but can also be captured in the studio too.


2.


MATERNITY

This session is sentimental and full of personal images of the soon to be parents patiently waiting for their bundle of joy to arrive. This session is best done during your third trimester when you are around 7-8months pregnant.


3.


NEWBORN

This session is one of my favourites, introducing your new little family member in to the world. I recommend that the newborn session takes place when baby is between 2-4 weeks old. This is the perfect time to capture those cute sleepy images, and adorable poses. Remember there will be some family photos included in this session. 

4.

sitter session


This session last for about an hour. We will have lots of fun and laughter during this session, capturing candid images and some posed images for your family to love and remember. These sessions are perfect for little ones that are sitting unaided but not quite crawling around 6-8 months old.

5.

CAKE SMASH/ PAINT SPLASH


These sessions can take a little bit of planning, so I do ask for you to book a little bit in advance so that I can get the props, cake or canvas and themed decorations in time for the session. These sessions include a few portrait images in your planned theme, a cake smash/ paint splat, then a fun splash around in the bath to get all cleaned up.

6.

Minis


This session lasts for about an hour.. These are great for special celebrations such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas, or just to have a little galley update of your little ones or family.

Artistic macro shots of sleeping newborn in soft white wrap.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in white bowl against light blue background.
Young dancer in pink tutu poses gracefully on white wooden floor.
Intimate family moment captured in soft muted tones and natural poses.
Sleeping newborn wearing floral headband wrapped in pink and gray knit blanket.
Close up portrait of smiling baby wearing floral necklace.
Sleeping newborn wrapped in yellow knit blanket lying in white wooden box.
Baby in red Santa hat and blanket on white background for holiday portrait.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully wrapped in white lace blanket.
Christmas themed family photoshoot setup with red curtains, decorations and night sky backdrop.
Two sleeping newborn babies swaddled together on white fur background.
First birthday celebration setup with blue balloons, 'ONE' lettering, and a smash cake on white background.
Baby sitting on blanket with yellow teddy bear against white background.
Lifestyle newborn session with colorful letter blocks and soft textures.
Delicate newborn portraits with white headband and soft lighting.
Baby resting on parent wearing burgundy soccer jersey with number 25 and 'DAD' text.
Holiday portrait with Christmas tree and wrapped presents in background.
Family portrait with newborn baby in white outfits against light background.
Birthday celebration setup with pink balloons and floral decorations.
Baby in white outfit playing with colorful blocks on wooden floor.

Finding your perfect Photographer


Whether you’re looking for a beautifully styled newborn shoot, a relaxed in-home family session, or natural outdoor portraits, I’d love to tell your family’s unique story through my lens. Let’s make memories together.

Sweet newborn photography on white fur backdrop showing tender moments.

Memories that last a lifetime


Let's put pictures on the walls of your home that will light up the darkest of your days, and so you can remember what your littles looked like when they were this energetic wild bunch and we had to chase them around and when they relied on you for everything. Moments fly by overtime, I am here to freeze them into beautiful images to last a lifetime