Best places for newborn photos in Perth
Planning newborn photos in Perth? These are the spots worth shortlisting, chosen for the light, the backdrop, and how easily a session comes together.
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6 places to shoot newborn photos & videos in Perth
Matilda Bay Reserve
A tranquil Swan River foreshore reserve backed by towering Norfolk pines, lawns and jetties with open views across the water to the city skyline. Its calm river setting and space make it a favourite for relaxed family, maternity and engagement shoots.
For newborn photos: a gentle, low-key setting for a first session.
Guildford Jacaranda Streets
This historic Swan Valley town is famed for its mature jacaranda trees that carpet the heritage streetscape in purple blooms each spring. The combination of colonial architecture and vivid jacaranda canopy creates a fleeting, colourful backdrop prized for engagement and family portraits.
For newborn photos: a calm backdrop that keeps baby comfortable.
Whiteman Park
A vast recreation and conservation park with native bushland, wetlands, grassed picnic areas and heritage tramways on the edge of the Swan Valley. Its expanse of natural bushland and open space offers private, uncrowded backdrops for family and maternity shoots.
For newborn photos: an intimate spot for those first-week frames.
Araluen Botanic Park
Tucked into the Perth Hills about 30 minutes south of the city, Araluen spreads across terraced valley gardens with stone steps, a chalet, cascading water features and sweeping seasonal colour. Spring brings the famous tulip beds while autumn turns the exotic trees gold, giving calm, painterly backdrops for maternity and lifestyle newborn photos. The sheltered valley stays soft and shaded, so light holds gently through much of the day.
For newborn photos: a gentle, low-key setting for a first session.
Hyde Park
Just north of the CBD, Hyde Park wraps two ornamental lakes in mature plane trees and enormous Moreton Bay figs whose sprawling roots make characterful natural frames. The dappled shade and quiet lawns feel calm and private enough for gentle maternity and lifestyle newborn sessions, while ducks and turtles keep young families entertained. Autumn leaf drop under the planes is a local favourite for warm, storybook photos.
For newborn photos: a calm backdrop that keeps baby comfortable.
Queens Gardens
This English-style ornamental garden in East Perth is a hidden pocket of ponds, arched footbridges, rose beds and lily-covered water backed by tall figs. Its quiet, storybook feel and gentle shade suit calm maternity and lifestyle newborn photos as well as romantic couples sessions. Soft morning light on the water and the classic Peter Pan statue give it a timeless, secluded charm.
For newborn photos: an intimate spot for those first-week frames.
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Shooting newborn photos in Perth
It depends on the spot. Public streets and sidewalks usually don't, while many parks, gardens, and landmarks require a permit for professional sessions. Each location above notes what we found on permits — confirm the current rules and any fee with the venue or city before you book.
Golden hour — the hour after sunrise or before sunset — flatters almost every location, and each spot above lists the light that works best there. Early morning also means thinner crowds at the popular ones.
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