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INTRODUCING SARAH VASSALLO PHOTOGRAPHY – SYDNEY MATERNITY & BABY PHOTOGRAPHY Welcome to Sarah Vassallo Photography, a luxury photography experience for the modern family, documenting your journey to motherhood and the early years. After much planning and anticipation, we are excited to reveal our new name and brand. This journey has been all about embracing simplicity […]

When I started my photography business more than 16 years ago, newborn photography looked very different. At the time, newborn sessions were often filled with baskets, colourful props, elaborate setups and heavily posed images. Babies were wrapped, curled and positioned into all sorts of shapes, sometimes creating photographs that looked beautiful at first glance but […]

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2026 I didn’t plan to put together a Mother’s Day guide this year… but I kept coming across things I loved and thought, this would make such a beautiful gift. So here we are. A small collection of Mother’s Day gift ideas, and a few favourite local spots around the Sutherland Shire […]

There’s something about summer that softens everything. The light, the mornings, the way the days unfold. I always find myself naturally gravitating toward things that make this season feel calm and intentional. Now that we’re well and truly back into school and work routines, I’ve been reflecting on what quietly made the days feel brighter […]

Mother’s Day Mini’s 2026 – session bookings now open If you’re searching for Mother’s Day mini sessions in Sydney or a meaningful way to celebrate motherhood this year, this is your invitation. MODERN MOTHERHOOD You’re usually the one behind the camera.This time, it’s you and your children. These Mother’s Day studio sessions are a modern, […]

As someone who spends her days capturing other families’ stories, being on the other side of the lens is always a humbling reminder of what it feels like. The nerves, the planning of a sydney family photoshoot, the wild cards (hello, moody children); but also the magic. Recently, we had the incredible experience of our […]

There’s something about the beach; the endless horizon, the sound of the waves, the way the light dances on the water. It’s not just a place; it’s a feeling, and something so quintessentially “Sydney”.When it comes to capturing your family photos in a way that feels natural, warm, and full of life, the beach is […]

Christmas really does sneak up faster every year, doesn’t it? That’s why I’m so excited to announce that my Christmas Mini Sessions in the Sutherland Shire Sydney are now open for bookings! These limited spots always sell out quickly, so if you’ve been waiting for that perfect way to kick off the holiday season, now […]

The start of your baby’s journey is such an incredible time to photograph… from the glow of pregnancy to meeting your newborn baby. That’s why I love offering bump to baby photography Sydney families can treasure, capturing everything from that glow of pregnancy to those first snuggles. When Rebecca first got in touch with me, […]

Why Family Photos Matter It’s easy to put off booking photos, but there are so many reasons why family photos matter; far beyond just the images themselves. There are so many decisions we make in the early years of family life. What pram to buy. What school to send them to. What to cook for […]

There’s something powerful that happens when a woman walks into my modern maternity photography studio in Sydney and chooses to let go. She lets go of expectations, of angles, of perfection. And in its place, something raw and beautiful begins to unfold; not just a maternity session, but a quiet, moving portrait of motherhood itself. […]