Maternity, Birth, Newborn + Family Photography
warm, gentle and emotive imagery for every family
Meet Elyse.
Hey! I'm your maternity, birth, newborn and family photographer.
I'm mama to two gorgeous boys and am married to the most supportive man in the world. My background is in teaching and writing children's books, so naturally, I adore working with little ones of all ages. I've always been a little bit obsessed with taking photos and since having my own family, have found that this love has grown into a drive to help others capture each season with their own little loves in a way that perfectly encapsulates the unique connections they have with one another.
I can't wait to meet you and help you freeze this moment in time, because it is true that "you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory" - Dr Seuss.
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“Elyse has an inspired and creative eye and her natural imagery is simply stunning.
Could not be happier with my photos and treasured memories!”
In-home. studio. outdoors.
Why hire a family photographer?
Although photos have always been valuable to me, becoming a mother has helped me to realise how important it is to document a life, especially when that life is growing and changing faster than your heart can bare.
When you book with me as your family photographer, of course I aim to provide you with beautiful portraits that will have a place in your homes, but more than that, I aim to help you tell the story of your lives. The story of the places you love, with the people you love most in the world!
"Elyse is an incredibly talented photographer.
She filled our home with warmth and made us all feel extremely comfortable during our session. We were guided during the photoshoot which made it easier for us and gave her the opportunity to capture the most precious moments. Highly recommend her for your newborn photoshoot."
Anne-Marie + Blaze
"I have been privileged to have Elyse capture my pregnancy as well as postpartum/newborn phase. Elyse makes you feel so calm and comfortable in front of the camera. She is warm and funny and you forget all awkwardness of posing! Elyse has an inspired and creative eye and her natural imagery is simply stunning. Could not be happier with my photos and treasured memories! Thank you Elyse."
Stefanie + Josh
"Elyse is such a beautiful person. So patient, kind and gentle. We had Elyse take our family shots over the weekend and honestly the whole experience was just amazing, it felt like we had known her for Years and the way the kids warmed to her was almost instant. Cannot recommend highly enough! Truly 1 of a kind."
Ashley + Dimos
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Elyse for both my maternity and birth photoshoot, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Her ability to capture the most precious and heartwarming moments was truly exceptional. Every photo was a perfect encapsulation of the warmth and beauty of that special moment- so precious. If you're looking for a photographer who can truly capture the essence of these once-in-a-lifetime moments, look no further than Elyse. Highly recommended!"
Mavis + Xiashun
Elyse Shellie Photography is a maternity, birth, newborn and family photographer, based in Melbourne, Australia.
She services all of Melbourne and surrounds and has a studio in Hillside, Victoria, 3037.
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