Newborn Photography
Beautiful newborn portraits in a calm, studio environment — designed for your baby’s earliest moments.
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Photo Hive is an Auckland photography studio specialising in newborn, maternity, family and cake smash photography. We create warm, natural portraits for families across Auckland from our Parnell studio.
At Photo Hive we specialise in newborn, maternity, family and milestone photography for Auckland families who want natural, timeless portraits. Our Parnell photography studio welcomes families from across Auckland who are looking for a calm, beautifully guided photography experience. Whether you’re celebrating a new baby, updating your family portraits or planning a cake smash session, we help you preserve these moments in a relaxed and meaningful way.
Photography is more than lighting and lenses — it’s storytelling.
At Photo Hive we create portraits that honour the people you love most and turn fleeting moments into artwork for your home.
Every session is designed to feel calm, guided and beautifully personal — from styling guidance before your shoot to helping you choose the images that matter most.
Nearly two decades of experience photographing Auckland families with calm direction, warmth and confidence.
A personal, welcoming session that feels beautifully guided without ever feeling rushed or stiff.
Portraits created not just for screens, but for your walls, your albums and your family legacy.
From the sleepless nights to the birthday candles and the in-between moments you never want to forget — we get it. As parents ourselves, we know how precious these seasons are.
That’s why Photo Hive exists: to help families slow down, celebrate what matters, and preserve it beautifully.
Beautiful newborn portraits in a calm, studio environment — designed for your baby’s earliest moments.
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Capture the anticipation, beauty and strength of pregnancy in an elegant, heartfelt session.
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Guided family portraits that feel joyful, connected and full of personality.
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A playful, beautifully styled milestone experience full of laughter, texture and joy.
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A beautiful way to capture your baby once they are more alert, expressive and beginning to show their little personality.
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Portraits for the stage full of personality, movement and growing independence.
Learn MoreWe begin with a relaxed consultation so we can understand your family, your preferences and what you would love to capture.
You arrive to a calm, welcoming space where everything is ready and the session is gently guided.
Within about a week, you return to view your portraits and choose your favourites with our support.
Your chosen images are finished with care and delivered as beautiful wall art, albums or digital keepsakes.
“We had such a wonderful experience with this lovely mum-and-dad-run studio. The session was relaxed, warm and beautifully handled — perfect for capturing such special memories.”
— Sree V.
“Had an awesome experience with Photo Hive for our baby's cake smash photoshoot. Everything was well organised, thoughtful and fun. We are so in love with the final photos.”
— Hannah T.
“Our experience with Julia was amazing. She was patient with our toddler and newborn, made us feel right at home and helped us capture memories for a lifetime.”
— Jyoti A.
Your photo session includes a relaxed studio experience and a $250 credit toward your order. Session fee: $149. Collections from $699. Ask us about current offers or special packages.
View Full PricingWe’re committed to delivering portraits you’ll love — or your money back. Every image is crafted with care, precision and heart.
Book With ConfidenceOur studio is located at 130 St George’s Bay Road, Parnell — just minutes from Auckland CBD.
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Our photography studio is located in Parnell, Auckland and we welcome families from across Auckland for newborn, maternity, family and milestone photography sessions in a relaxed studio environment.