EllaEssi Photography

EllaEssi Photography We specialise in Maternity, Newborn, Family, and Children Photography

Celebrating the strength, beauty and power of women today and every day ✨There is something so incredible about the jour...
08/03/2026

Celebrating the strength, beauty and power of women today and every day ✨

There is something so incredible about the journey of motherhood, the way a woman’s body nurtures, grows and brings new life into the world.

It’s powerful.
It’s emotional.
It’s truly remarkable.

On International Women’s Day, I’m reminded of just how strong women are. The love we carry, the life we create, and the quiet strength that lives within us every single day.

Honouring this beautiful mama to be and all the amazing women out there today 💛

There’s something so powerful about capturing this season of life by the ocean, the emotion, the love, the quiet anticip...
26/02/2026

There’s something so powerful about capturing this season of life by the ocean, the emotion, the love, the quiet anticipation before everything changes 🤍

This beautiful mumma is a return client, and the trust she places in me to tell her story again means more than words can say. I never take a moment like this for granted… being invited back into someone’s life to document another chapter is the greatest honour.

Your story, your connection, your growing family, all preserved forever in these fleeting moments.
Forever grateful for the families who continue to choose me ✨

Choosing between an in-home session or a studio session can feel like a big decision.I designed my studio to be more tha...
24/02/2026

Choosing between an in-home session or a studio session can feel like a big decision.

I designed my studio to be more than just a place for photos, it’s a full experience.

A warm, calm space where new parents can relax, take a breath, and simply enjoy these first days with their baby while I capture it all for you.

Everything is taken care of so you can focus on what matters most: soaking in the love, the tiny details, and that beautiful newborn stage.

What would you choose for your family?

Gently kissed by the Australian sun, these tiny footprints mark the beginning of a lifelong journey. 🇦🇺This Australia Da...
26/01/2026

Gently kissed by the Australian sun, these tiny footprints mark the beginning of a lifelong journey. 🇦🇺

This Australia Day, we celebrate new life and the future it will walk into.

A new year, and a tiny heartbeat already changing everything 🤍This season of motherhood is slow and tender, and it’s one...
16/01/2026

A new year, and a tiny heartbeat already changing everything 🤍

This season of motherhood is slow and tender, and it’s one I adore capturing.

I love creating a space where expecting mums can feel beautiful, held, and celebrated exactly as they are.
These moments pass so quickly, but the photographs let you keep them forever.

If you’re expecting this year, I’d love the honour to photograph your story.

Now welcoming maternity and newborn bookings through to early June 🤍

Big sister energy ✨This little one walked into the studio already in love with her newborn sister, the cuddles, the gent...
20/11/2025

Big sister energy ✨
This little one walked into the studio already in love with her newborn sister, the cuddles, the gentle kisses, the way she held her… my heart could barely handle it. 💕

Newborn sessions like this remind me how important it is to freeze these tiny, fleeting moments before they change forever.

If you’re expecting, now is the perfect time to book your newborn session,those early days go by in a blink, but your photos won’t. 🤍

✨ Comment below if their bond melts your heart too.
✨ And don’t forget to tap that ❤️ it helps more families to see this adorable bond.

In the quiet glow of the studio lights, a mother cradles her baby close, the rhythm of their breath merging into one sof...
18/11/2025

In the quiet glow of the studio lights, a mother cradles her baby close, the rhythm of their breath merging into one soft, sacred moment.

Nursing is more than nourishment, it is the purest form of connection, a silent language spoken only between a mother and her child. In that fragile, powerful embrace, time slows. The world softens. And what remains is love in its most honest form.

These are the moments we can never rewind… but we can hold onto them.

Every chapter of our lives, especially the fleeting ones deserves to be captured, preserved, cherished. Because one day, these tiny hands will grow.

These quiet feedings will fade into memory. And the images you choose to document today become the treasures your family will hold close forever.
Professional photography isn’t just about pictures.
It’s about honouring the beauty in the ordinary, the magic in the messy, the story in every second.
It’s about saying, “This mattered. This was ours. This is worth remembering.”

Let us capture your moments, the real ones, the tender ones, the ones you never want to forget.

Because every detail of your journey is a treasure. And every treasure deserves to be beautifully documented.

This beautiful session was captured during workshop a few months ago, and oh… what an incredible day it was. Creating side-by-side with such inspiring, talented women, women who pour their hearts into their art and honour motherhood in the most powerful, tender way, was truly unforgettable.

This session was lovingly styled by , whose vision brought every detail to life.
A day filled with creativity, connection and the kind of moments that remind us why we do what we do.
Stunning mumma

A few months ago, I had the joy of capturing the sweetest bond between the cousins, a gift for my beautiful mother-in-la...
16/10/2025

A few months ago, I had the joy of capturing the sweetest bond between the cousins, a gift for my beautiful mother-in-law that I hoped would become a piece she’d treasure for a lifetime.

And oh, did it deliver. 🥹

Her reaction in the last video still gives me goosebumps, a moment of pure love, joy, and connection that reminds me exactly why I do what I do.
Seeing her eyes light up and her heart melt made every second of creating these memories so worthwhile.

I was over the moon with how the portraits turned out, but witnessing her reaction was everything.
That’s the magic I want every mum and grandma to experience, the kind of love you can see and feel every time you look at your photos. ❤️

Before I finish, I want to send a huge good luck to our very own Year 12 student, Patrice, who begins his HSC exams today. We’re all so proud of you and cheering you on!

To all the families out there, don’t wait for the “perfect” moment.
Every stage, every laugh, every bond is worth capturing as it is right now. These are the memories that become priceless heirlooms.

Book your session today and let’s create something your family will treasure forever.

My son saved my life.  On the 10th of January, just before midnight, my beautiful boy was born. We call him our angel ba...
07/10/2025

My son saved my life.

On the 10th of January, just before midnight, my beautiful boy was born. We call him our angel baby, not just for his sweet soul, but because 8 days later, while I was feeding him, I found a lump on my neck.

By that afternoon, I was diagnosed with blood cancer Hodgkin Lymphoma.

I was still healing from childbirth. Stitches. Sleepless nights. And now cancer.

I was admitted to hospital, isolated from my baby, and had to stop breastfeeding. Once discharged, we jumped into IVF to freeze my eggs, then I was put into medical menopause to preserve fertility.

I did 12 rounds of chemo over 6 months. All while raising a newborn.
I haven’t shared this publicly until now, because I’ve been surviving.

Now, I’m sharing to:
1️⃣ Tell my story.
2️⃣ Raise awareness about lymphoma – the #1 cancer in Aussies aged 16–29 and 3rd in kids.
3️⃣ Say THANK YOU to the organisations who helped me:
💚 supporting patients & families through every stage.
💚 helping mums with cancer navigate treatment and parenting.

If you’re able, please donate to support their incredible work.

Thank you to my family and friends. You know who you are. You carried us through this. I love you endlessly.

And thank you to Maria for these photos, a reminder that I fought hard, and I made it.

Please donate if you can. For the next mum who needs it.
With love,
Tash 🤍

This is strength.This is beauty.This is mother’s body doing exactly what it was made to do, nourish, connect, empower. T...
22/08/2025

This is strength.

This is beauty.

This is mother’s body doing exactly what it was made to do, nourish, connect, empower.

This is Unfiltered.

This is Unapologetic.

This is Unstoppable.

A little late night post because… it’s my birthday! 🥳I think it’s the perfect time to show my face and celebrate today w...
16/08/2025

A little late night post because… it’s my birthday! 🥳

I think it’s the perfect time to show my face and celebrate today with some self portraits.

Today I’m celebrating 38 beautiful years around the sun, feeling deeply grateful for this life and all the love in it.

To all the wonderful families l’ve had the joy of photographing, THANK YOU for trusting me to capture your most meaningful moments. Your stories, your smiles, your love... they inspire me every day.

A special thank you to my incredible husband, your love, support, and belief in me through every step of this journey mean the world. I couldn’t do any of this without you.

And to my amazing girls, you are my greatest inspiration. You push me to grow, to love deeper, and to be the best version of myself every single day.

Above all, I thank the Lord for blessing me with this gift, the strength to keep showing up, giving my best, and pouring my heart into every image I capture and every piece of art I create.

Here’s to more memories, more magic, and more life. Feeling truly blessed.
Maria xx

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