Little Brown Rabbit Photography
Newborn, maternity and family photography in Perth, Western Australia
Photographer. Mum. Professional baby cuddler. Sunset chaser. Memory keeper.
Hey, I'm MJ. Newborn and family photographer. Perth Hills local. Recovering medical scientist nerd. Certified plant killer, dog mum, and wine enthusiast. Not necessarily in that order.
I spent years in a hospital lab staying calm under pressure, paying obsessive attention to detail, and keeping things alive. Two out of three of those skills transferred beautifully to newborn photography. (The plants are on their own.) I live in the Perth Hills with a small but opinionated collection of dogs, chickens, and plants I'm deeply committed to but mildly incompetent with. If that sounds like your kind of household energy, we're probably going to get along beautifully.
I photograph newborns, pregnancies, and families across the Perth Hills, and my approach is simple. I'll guide you through every moment...where to stand, what to do with your hands, how to actually relax in front of a camera, so you never have to wonder what you're supposed to be doing. Once you're comfortable, I step back and let things unfold naturally. The real stuff always does.
My newborn sessions are held in my cosy home studio in Darlington, where the lighting is soft, the pace follows your baby, and there’s always time for a feed, a cuddle, or a deep breath. I also offer in-home newborn and family lifestyle photoshoots. For maternity and family sessions, we head outdoors, chasing golden light, real connection, and the kind of magic that happens when your kids are free to just be themselves.
Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, my goal is always the same: to help you slow down, soak it all in, and walk away with images that feel like your family. The real, warm, wonderfully lived-in version that shows up on a Tuesday.
My sessions are calm, relaxed, and gently guided. No stiff poses, no pressure to be perfect. Just a little direction, genuine warmth, and space for you to be exactly who you are.
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"I can't recommend Michelle enough. So happy we chose her for our maternity & newborn shoot, the pictures were amazing and she's been an absolute pleasure before, during and after!
I researched so many different newborn photography studios in Perth but her pictures were the loveliest. I loved how she offered a maternity + newborn photos which included the digital copies in full resolution, without any hidden cost for which we would have had to pay more to get the pictures."
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"Michelle did an amazing job capturing photos of our new family when we had our first baby boy Jordan! Extremely professional kind, gentle & patient and excellent quality images! Thank you for creating these beautiful memories for us! Would highly recommend."
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"Had such a great experience with Michelle! Her studio is just beautiful and we loved the props available. She’s professional but warm and friendly too, I thought my bub was going to be difficult but Michelle knew exactly what she was doing and how to get the best out of her. Absolutely in love with our photos!"
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"Michelle is very professional. We did both maternity and newborn photoshoots with her. Basically you just need to show up at her studio and leave everything with her. My baby was a little bit unsettled when we arrived but she managed to settle him down quick and the photoshoot went on smoothly. Most importantly, the photos came out beautiful and we are very satisfied."
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"Downloaded our photos yesterday just wanted to send you a quick email to say thank you so much for them, they’re absolutely gorgeous and we love them.
I’m so pleased you not only managed to capture that lovely newborn stage and all the little details of Lucas but also managed to capture some really great photos of him with Tyler despite his sudden disinterest in his baby brother! Also really really love the family photos, another great capture! I can’t wait to get some printed to add to our walls."
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"I have no words to express our happiness when seeing these photos!
They’re wonderful and we all got emotional!
You’re an incredible professional and we’re very happy for choosing you for Maya’s newborn photoshoot!
Thank you!"
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"Hi Michelle. I have been pouring over the photos, loving the uniqueness in them all. They captured the colours, personality and connection I was hoping for!
Thank you so much!!"
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