Best Photographers on the Central Coast

Kirsty runs Imy & Me from her portrait studio in Ourimbah. She photographs newborns and families, with sessions available in the studio or outdoors. She also offers cake smash and splash portraits for first birthdays.

Shannon Smith runs La Bella Vita in Cooranbong. Alongside newborn photography, she offers outdoor first-birthday sessions with a cake smash, a paint smash or a styled setup without either. You can discuss including a family pet too.

Leesa Jayne photographs newborns and growing families on the Central Coast, as well as couples and maternity sessions. She’s based on Darkinjung Country.

Jules is a mum of three who photographs newborns and families across the Central Coast, Sydney and Newcastle. She also offers maternity sessions if you’d like photos before your baby arrives.

Fotisto offers photography and videography, with weddings making up much of its published work. Locals also named it for headshots and business content. Confirm that it can cover your brief before booking.

Claire works with women in business from her West Gosford studio. Her sessions cover personal branding and content for websites and social media, with visual strategy available alongside the photography.

Belinda Dew runs ResiDew Photography on the Central Coast. Her name came up for headshots and business content; ask to see examples that match the photographs you need.

Amore Studio photographs families outdoors. Locals suggested it when someone was looking for a more affordable session. Ask for the full package price, including the images, before comparing quotes.

Sarah’s newborn sessions take place at home. Her family sessions cater for up to six people, with larger groups quoted separately. You receive the finished images in a private gallery, and can order prints or an album if you’d like something to keep off-screen.

Peta Addy runs Wonderlust from her Bateau Bay studio and travels for sessions across Sydney. She photographs newborns and families, with maternity sessions, weddings and christenings also part of her work.

I worked with Damien while I was in marketing in Sydney. He photographed several of my events, and I loved the results, which is why he’s my pick here.

He’s based in the Blue Mountains and travels for weddings across Australia. He shoots on 35mm film as well as digital, with a documentary approach to the day.

Alicia’s Forresters Beach studio offers a Smash & Splash session: cake photos first, then a bubble bath. She supplies the decorated set, tub and cake stand, and has a small selection of outfits to borrow.

Package: $350 is the published price for 10 edited images, which you choose from a private gallery. Bring your own cake and book at least two weeks ahead. A birthday session without the cake smash or bath is listed at $250. Confirm prices when booking.

Jessica photographs families across the Central Coast and Sydney. Her cake smash session lasts 30 minutes and includes 20 edited digital photographs.

Package: The published price is $650 plus GST. Check where the session will take place and whether you need to supply the cake or decorations.