Laura Hamer Photography

Laura Hamer Photography In-home photographer for Family, Maternity, Newborn and Motherhood sessions

If you’ve been meaning to book photos for… oh I don’t know… 6–18 months!!! This one’s for you.I promise you won’t even n...
19/02/2026

If you’ve been meaning to book photos for… oh I don’t know… 6–18 months!!! This one’s for you.

I promise you won’t even need a coffee to read through these next steps - I’ve made it very easy.

Swipe through, and when you’re ready, DM me.

Love at the Front Door Mother’s Day Minis are a simple, beautiful way to celebrate motherhood - right where you first ca...
18/02/2026

Love at the Front Door Mother’s Day Minis are a simple, beautiful way to celebrate motherhood - right where you first carried your babies through the door.

Photographed at the front door of your home, these sessions capture the love and connection between you and your children. No tidying and no pressure - just you, your kids, and the place you walk in and out of together every day.

A short, relaxed session designed for busy mums who want meaningful images for Mothers Day.

Held on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March, at your home.

Comment LOVE and I’ll pop into your DMs with all the info and the direct booking link.

Motherhood changes you.Not just your body (and the wildly underestimated recovery time after having babies). But your he...
11/02/2026

Motherhood changes you.
Not just your body (and the wildly underestimated recovery time after having babies). But your heart grows bigger, your emotions live permanently on your sleeve, your sleep patterns change… I know this list could go on and on.

One day nappies quietly disappear from your shopping list.
You realise you have very strong opinions about school lunches.
And you catch yourself staring at your child, trying to remember when it was they suddenly looked so… grown.

That’s what my Love at the Front Door sessions are about.
Holding onto what this moment - right now - looks like.

So that one day, when you’re waving them off with shiny red P-plates, you can look back at these images and remember exactly how this felt.

Love at the Front Door mini sessions
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th March

Short, relaxed sessions designed for busy mums who want meaningful images without the overwhelm. Real life, beautifully captured - right on your doorstep.

All the information and booking link goes live on 17th February.
But.... if you join the waitlist you will get first access to bookings on 16th February.
If you have made it this far (well done) please know that the first three mums who book through the waitlist will receive a free 6×9” lustre print of their choosing as a big thank you.

Join the waitlist in my bio.

I cannot wait for these sessions! xoxo

This is the kind of Mother’s Day gift you’ll want to receive - alongside the sweet handmade cards, the pasta necklaces, ...
08/02/2026

This is the kind of Mother’s Day gift you’ll want to receive - alongside the sweet handmade cards, the pasta necklaces, and whatever makes its way home from childcare or the Mother’s Day stall that week.

These photos are something you’ll come back to again and again.
They’ll last long after your season of motherhood has passed… and a lot longer than that pasta necklace.

This year, I’m offering Love at the Front Door - Mother’s Day Mini Sessions.

Held on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th March, these are short, relaxed sessions photographed right at your front door - the place where you welcome your little loves every day.

These sessions are just for mums and their children, exactly as you are right now. They’re perfect for busy mums who want beautiful, honest images without the overwhelm.

All the details (including pricing) will be shared very soon. To make sure you don’t miss out (and to enjoy a little bonus), joining the Mother’s Day waitlist is the best place to be.

The link is in my bio. ###

07/02/2026

I’m setting myself a big goal…
1,000 followers by May!

If (when?) it happens, I’ll be celebrating with a giveaway because this little corner of the internet has grown so beautifully and I’m so grateful you’re here.

If you’ve been enjoying my work, quietly watching, or saving posts for “one day” - this is your sign to hit follow.

Let’s see what happens. You could win the giveaway!

Worried your kids won’t “behave” in photos?They don’t need to. And I really mean that. They can jump, run, wriggle, cudd...
20/01/2026

Worried your kids won’t “behave” in photos?

They don’t need to. And I really mean that.

They can jump, run, wriggle, cuddle in close, pull silly faces and take breaks when they need to.

Those in-between moments: the hugs, the laughter, the movement and connection are what I’m looking for.

If your kids bring all the energy to the party, I'm talking "won't sit still or look at the camera" vibes, that’s exactly what I love to photograph.

If you feel like chatting about how much your kids love to move (and how we can turn that into something meaningful), send me a DM.

Let’s plan something beautiful and movement filled.

Do you remember carrying your baby through your front door for the first time?The excitement. The anticipation. The quie...
15/01/2026

Do you remember carrying your baby through your front door for the first time?
The excitement. The anticipation. The quiet little “oh crap… what do we do now?” moment as you realise they just… let you leave the hospital with a whole human.

Those first days are a blur of milky cuddles and staring at them in disbelief like how are you real and how are you mine?

The house feels different. Time moves strangely, your heart grows impossibly bigger, and suddenly the tiniest sigh can undo you.

This is what my newborn photography sessions in Melbourne are all about.
Not perfection.
Just love and the very beginning of everything.

These little moments are fleeting, like they will ACTUALLY fly by… before you know it, they’re too big to scoop up in a ...
12/01/2026

These little moments are fleeting, like they will ACTUALLY fly by… before you know it, they’re too big to scoop up in a cuddle (my 7 year old daughter? I could pick her up if my husband wasn't around and it was an emergency… but wow, she’s getting tall and heavy - all in a good way of course!).

But boy do you need to capture these precious days while you still can - the hugs, the giggles, the little hands around your neck - they grow up fast.

And that's where I come in! I will put my hand up every single day to capture these moments for you. DM me and let's book a session in. xox

No perfect house.No “good behaviour”.No awkward posing.Just your family, exactly as you are, toilet jokes and all.My ses...
10/01/2026

No perfect house.
No “good behaviour”.
No awkward posing.

Just your family, exactly as you are, toilet jokes and all.

My sessions are slow, relaxed and led by real moments. The messy, tender, in-between ones you’ll miss one day.

If you’ve ever thought “we’re not photo ready”… this is for you.

Save this.
Send it to your person.
And when you’re ready, my inbox is open.

Family photos come in all different styles. Perfectly posed. Carefully styled. Everyone smiling at the camera.And then… ...
03/01/2026

Family photos come in all different styles. Perfectly posed. Carefully styled. Everyone smiling at the camera.

And then… the in-between stuff.

For me - and for the families I photograph it’s a relaxed, child-led approach that matters most.

The most important thing in any family session is that your kids feel comfortable.
Because if they’re not relaxed or having fun, it shows in the photos. Every time.

That’s why I always connect with your kids first. No rushing. No pressure. No “say cheese.”

We play, we chat, we let them be exactly who they are - and the photos come after.

The result?
Real expressions. Natural movement. Photos that actually feel like your family. And you'll find that these are the ones you'll want to frame on your wall.

This is family photography in Melbourne, captured gently, honestly, and led by your kids.

You’ve brought a new baby home, and you probably feel wildly underqualified to do so.And yet… the house feels fuller. Lo...
28/12/2025

You’ve brought a new baby home, and you probably feel wildly underqualified to do so.

And yet… the house feels fuller. Louder. Softer. Like everything has shifted, in the very best way.

Those early days are a mix of excitement, exhaustion, and constant little moments you wish you could pause - tiny stretches, sleepy cuddles, proud siblings hovering close, and that quiet feeling of we did it… they’re here.

This is what my newborn sessions are about.

Not perfection. Not poses.

Just welcoming a new member into your family, exactly as this season feels.

Newborn photography in Melbourne, captured gently in your home.

If you’re in the thick of those early days - you’re doing beautifully.
And if you want these days artfully captured, you’re not too late. I have sessions available for 2026. DM me and let’s have a chat - one tired mum to another.

While editing photos, there are always a few images that make me pause, lean back in my chair, and think, "okay… hello"....
20/12/2025

While editing photos, there are always a few images that make me pause, lean back in my chair, and think, "okay… hello". This gallery had so many of those, and this image is absolutely one of them.

I think it’s a mix of things (actually… a lot of things). The movement from the very active two year old, and even though you can’t see his face, you just know he’s smiling. The genuine smiles from a mum and dad who are so in love with their baby. The touch and connection between the family. The crooked, non-traditional angle, the slight blur, the colouring.

Basically… everything. I keep finding reasons to look at it again, and I just love it.

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