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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 […]

Bringing a toddler to a newborn family photoshoot? I get it—toddlers are unpredictable, full of energy, and have their own agenda! But don’t worry, I’ve seen it all before, and my goal is to make the session as relaxed as possible for everyone. Here’s how we’ll make it work: Setting Expectations Every toddler is different—a […]

I’m so excited to announce that Mother’s Day Mini Sessions are here again! These sessions are all about celebrating motherhood—those sweet snuggles, little hands wrapped around yours, and the love that deserves to be captured forever.  This year, you have two beautiful options to choose from: 📍 Sunday, April 13th – A cozy, minimalist studio session📍 Monday, April 14th – A […]

Welcoming a new little one into your family is such a special time, and every moment feels so precious. Those tiny hands, sweet yawns, and all the little details you’ll never want to forget deserve to be captured in the most beautiful, relaxed way possible. But we know that choosing the right photographer for your […]

As a Sydney children’s portrait photographer, I spend so much time capturing beautiful moments for my clients. But every January, I make sure to take time out for a personal project that is incredibly close to my heart—my January Photo A Day Project. A 15-Year Tradition of Love and Memories For the past 15 years, […]

A baby’s first year is filled with fleeting, precious moments you’ll want to remember forever. As a Sydney baby photographer, one of the most common questions I hear is: When is the best time to have newborn and baby photos taken? Here’s a quick guide to help you plan for those perfect milestones. The Best […]

Pregnancy is a fleeting chapter in your motherhood story, one filled with grace, quiet anticipation, and moments that deserve to be preserved—and Sydney pregnancy photography offers the perfect way to capture it all. It’s not about creating something over-the-top or staged; it’s about embracing the simplicity and beauty of this time, exactly as it is. […]

There’s something truly magical about christenings—the love, the prayers, and the celebration of your child, surrounded by family and friends. Recently, I had the absolute joy of photographing Alexander’s christening at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Miranda, followed by a beautiful reception lunch at the St George Sailing Club at San […]

Your first outing with your newborn baby may likely be for your Sydney newborn photography session for your baby’s newborn photos, and that can feel a little overwhelming, particularly when it’s your first baby. I understand this feeling well as when I had my first son’s newborn photos taken. I wasn’t given much information on […]

I’m a forever curious person, and I love discovering new places, purposeful products and things to do with my kids. So just for a bit of fun, I wanted to share some things I’ve loved over this past winter. Let me know which ones you love too! Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat This year I have […]

One of the most common questions I get asked is “What should we wear for our family photos?” As part of our session planning for family photos in Sydney, I personally guide you through the process of selecting and coordinating outfits for the entire family. This has to be one of my favourite things to […]