One of my favourite sessions to date! | Hunter Valley & Newcastle Newborn Photographer
I had the most unexpected yet wonderful encounter with Chris and Bianca in Kmart, where I shared details about my latest model call. Little did I know, that chance meeting would lead to capturing the beautiful newborn moments of their precious baby girl, Demi.
Demi was just 3 days new when I first heard about her, but her session took place when she was 20 days old — and she was an absolute joy to photograph. Her relaxed, calm demeanor made her the perfect model, and her incredible parents trusted me completely, giving me the creative freedom to craft truly stunning images.
This session was a true highlight — when I’m able to fully express my artistic vision and work with such a lovely family, I know we’ve created something special. Demi’s photos are a beautiful celebration of new life, and I’m so grateful to have been part of capturing her earliest moments.
Chris and Bianca chose to invest in the timeless artistry of Ali Jones Photography, selecting some stunning wall art and a beautiful album to cherish forever. Their decision to create lasting keepsakes reflects their love for Demi’s precious newborn moments, and I’m so honored to have captured these memories for such a wonderful family. These pieces will serve as a cherished reminder of Demi’s first days — a beautiful way to celebrate new life and the incredible journey of parenthood.
Baby Isabella | Hunter Valley & Newcastle Newborn Photographer
Meet Baby Isabella — a tiny bundle of pure joy who recently visited Ali Jones Photography for her newborn session. From the moment she arrived, Isabella was nothing short of a dream to photograph. Her peaceful curiosity and gentle spirit brought an effortless charm to every shot, capturing the innocence and beauty of her first days in this world.
Ali Jones Photography is dedicated to creating timeless keepsakes, and Isabella’s session was a perfect reflection of that commitment. With her soft, delicate features and serene demeanor, she posed beautifully, allowing us to craft images that truly celebrate her newborn innocence.
This session was a reminder of the magic that happens when a photographer’s passion meets a tiny, perfect subject. Congratulations to Isabella and her family — these precious photographs will be treasured for generations to come.
Ari Ari Ari | Hunter Valley & Newcastle Newborn Photographer
Baby Ari was an absolute delight to photograph! He was such a great baby—so calm and relaxed throughout the session. As a little chunk, he was oh so squishy and cuddly, making it a joy to capture his adorable features and sweet expressions.
Every moment spent with Ari was filled with warmth; his cuddly nature made for some truly precious photographs that are sure to be cherished by his family. It’s moments like these that remind me of the incredible beauty of newborns and how special it is to capture their early days.
I can’t wait to see how Ari grows and looks forward to creating more beautiful memories in the future!
One of my favorite aspects of newborn photography is posing little ones on the bean bag. There's something so special about capturing those sweet, curled-up poses that showcase their tiny features and the preciousness of their newness.
Some sessions, we may not get the chance to use the bean bag, while in others, we just nail it! When it all comes together, it’s pure magic. The warmth of the fabric combined with the softness of the babies creates the perfect setting for those heartwarming shots.
Every session is unique, and I cherish the variety that comes with each little one. Ultimately, it’s the joy of capturing these fleeting moments that makes it all worthwhile!
The smiliest Baby ever | Hunter Valley Newborn Photography
Little Tekoa was truly the smiliest baby I have ever had the pleasure of photographing! At just 3 weeks old, he was already full of personality and an absolute joy to work with. What's remarkable is that while he was awake, he would track the camera with his curious little eyes, as if he knew he was the star of the show!
His infectious smiles and bright expressions made every shot a delight. It's moments like these that make my job so fulfilling—capturing the pure innocence and joy of a newborn. Tekoa's cheerful spirit and engagement during the session created heartwarming memories that I know his family will cherish forever. I can't wait to see how he grows and what other milestones we can capture together!
Meeting Matilda | Hunter Valley & Newcastle Newborn Photographer
Meeting baby Matilda was an absolute delight! Her beautiful dark hair and delicate newborn features made every shot a joy to capture. Matilda was such a good baby throughout the session, allowing us to take our time and get those precious images that families treasure forever.
But it wasn't just Matilda who made the day memorable; her mum brought a fantastic sense of humor that kept us all laughing! Her light-heartedness added to the warm atmosphere in the studio, making it a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Moments like these remind me why I love my job so much—capturing the beauty of new life and the joy that comes with it, all while sharing laughs and creating lasting memories. I can’t wait to see Matilda grow and to capture many more beautiful moments in the future!
Baby Callisto | Ali Jones Photography Hunter Valley
In March, I had the immense pleasure of meeting baby Callisto during a wonderful photo session at Ali Jones Photography. From the moment she arrived, Callisto was an absolute dream to photograph. Her tiny expressions and sweet little features melted my heart, making it easy to capture her innocence and charm.
But it wasn't just Callisto who made the day special; her parents brought an incredible energy to the session. We laughed so hard together, sharing joyful moments that made the experience even more memorable. Their playful spirit and love for their new little one created a warm atmosphere that allowed for beautiful candid shots, highlighting the joy of their new family dynamic.
It's moments like these that remind me why I love what I do. Capturing the laughter, love, and fleeting moments of joy in a family's journey is truly special. Baby Callisto and her wonderful parents will always hold a special place in my heart, and I can’t wait to see their family grow!
Happy Mothers Day
Being a mum is my biggest achievement.
I have two boys; Luke and Benjamin, aged 17 & 9. They both have the biggest of hearts and still love a cuddle from mum! While being a mum can be difficult at times, it is still so rewarding. I am also a mum of 8 babies in heaven, which are never far from my thoughts and the loss has shaped me into who I am today!
In December we relocated to the Central Coast NSW from Coffs Harbour. My family are in Lake Macquarie and Sydney and after 16 years of living away, it is so nice to celebrate this mothers day with my mum and my sister and our families.
During COVID, life got put into perspective. My dad was having cancer treatment and being able to see him or my mum became a risk and during lockdown, just not possible. It was time to move closer to my biggest supporters, the mother that birthed me and raised me with love and tenderness and my dad whom i am quite fond of too…lol
I have a firm belief that we must exist in photos for our children. I know i am guilty of this…there are years gaps in images with my kids, this year that changes. We have booked a session with a photographer for the end of may! My goal is to do this every year now so that i have images for our story as a family!
Welcome to Ali Jones Photography | Central Coast photographer
So it is finally happening! after relocating to the Central Coast in December, I am ready to start taking client bookings and get back to what I love to do!
Hi I am Ali !
I am the lead photographer at Ali Jones Photography. I specialise in Maternity, Newborn and Family portraiture. The studio is located in Kanwal on the Central Coast of New South Wales. I will be frank with you, I don’t just sell digitals! I specialise in quality printed products including wall art, Albums and smaller desktop prints also.
I love capturing connections and emotions as they happen. I love to tell the story for each client.
For more information, please email bookings@alijonesphotography.com.au
Last Maternity In Coffs Harbour
As Many of you know we are relocating to the Central Coast NSW in December. Last week I finished my last Maternity Session in Coffs Harbour. It came with mixed emotions of both sad but excited for a fresh start closer to family. I found this new location too which was amazing, but also sad that i can’t shoot there again :(
I am planning on coming up in Late January if there is enough demand for family sessions for my clients.
So I am pleased to share with you some images from my final session in Coffs. I met with Kym and her beautiful family for her maternity session. This amazing mumma is expecting TWINS in the next month or two.
Lockdown Blues
Well I am not going to lie, I am feeling down about not being able to photograph beautiful babies and families in the near future. I am in regional NSW and we are in our first week of lockdown with at least 2 more weeks in sight. Of course Victoria and Sydney have had this worse than us here.
I am very blessed to have a full time job as an essential worker Monday- Friday. So I haven’t been hit as hard as full time photographers in lockdown areas. I still have studio rent and bills to pay, so some overtime may be in order to get through this time.
It is appearing that in the near future my full time position will be working from home, which should be interesting with two kids homeschooling and a husband who is studying TAFE via Ms Teams 3 days per week. Like everyone else, we will need to find a routine that works well for everyone involved.
What challenges are you facing in your business or working from home new life??
Baby Kahn | Coffs Harbour Newborn Photographer
Baby Kahn and his big brother Titan came to visit the studio. Kahn is a healthy little chunk at 6 weeks old.
Baby Ryder | Coffs Lifestyle Photographer
So as some of you may notice my work is changing. I am heading a more relaxed stye of work and i am still in the two mind set of whether i should continue with posed fine art sessions or just focus on Lifestyle studio and outdoor sessions.
It has taken about 2 years to make this shift. I am wanting to capture more of those intimate moments as they happen. I want my images to show to love, the laughs and the rawness of each moment.
This is Baby Ryder and his mumma.
I love outdoor maternity Sessions | Coffs Harbour Photographer
When i started out in photography in 2007, I started as an outdoor natural light family/portrait photographer, doing the odd wedding, but I specialised in family portraiture.
These days I specialise in Maternity | Newborn & Family Portraiture only. Although the majority of my newborn sessions are done in studio, I absolutely love the opportunity to shoot maternity & Family sessions outdoors.
I have been really blessed lately to do some of my maternity sessions outdoors.
Yesterday I met with gorgeous Kirra & Dave who are expecting their first baby in Mid December! We had a really fun and candid evening capturing this glowing mum to be! I cannot wait to capture their baby very soon!
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Month | Coffs Harbour Photographer
Some of you would have known that on September 10th 2018 I gave birth to a sleeping baby boy, Hudson Peter. Hudson is my 4th loss. Being that I was almost 19 weeks, this loss feels and is different to my previous losses, which were all in the first trimester and around the 8-10 week mark.
As October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Month, I wanted to share a little about my story. We need to break the silence for these losses. We need to support and show love to those around us who have suffered these losses. Grief affects each of us so differently and at different stages. My grief is not more important than someone who lost a bub at 8 weeks or 5 weeks or 40 weeks. It is hard for us to understand why these things happen….and sometimes we will never know. Those of us who are going through this feel lots of guilt, wondering what we could have done differently. We feel sadness and have a hole that the baby/babies would have filled. Grief takes time.
I feel I am in a good place with my grief and I am moving forward day by day. For some that grief can be overwhelming and very hard for others to understand. For those of you who know someone dealing with a loss, be compassionate. Listen and let them speak. Talking about what they are going through helps the process, until we process grief it is hard to move forward….but this takes time and this time varies for different people.
So here is my story, thanks for watching. Be kind to those around you….we all can use a bit of kindness.
Outdoor Maternity Session | Coffs Harbour Newborn Photographer
I first met Michelle a few years ago when we moved to Coffs Harbour. Over time i mentored Michelle when she had her studio in Grafton and grew a special friendship.
I was so ecstatic when Michelle asked me to capture her Maternity & Newborn sessions for her new baby. I cannot wait to meet baby in a few short weeks.
A Chilly Winter Maternity Session | Coffs Harbour Newborn Photographer
This mumma was a trooper. From the time we started chatting about her session, Jamie was super keen to do a naked maternity shoot in the forrest. I did have to remind Jamie it would be winter....but this did not deter her at all. This session was mother nature at it's absolute best. I was so free in creating the images in my head! I have wanted to do these kinds of maternity sessions for many years, but it takes a special mumma to be to do this. Please feel free to enquire with me if you wish for a clothed, semi nude or nude maternity session. No mater the session, my creativity will always run wild.
For pricing information for Maternity sessions, please see our "investment" menu above!
Winter Special | Limited to the first 20 Bookings
To celebrate our studio opening full-time, We have an amazing promotion for the first 20 newborn bookings!
Promotion includes;
* 2-4 Hour Newborn Session with Ali & Assistant Tracy.
* 30 High Resolution Files on USB
(photographer’s choice)
**PLUS**
* 8”x8” Photo Book with Keepsake box.
$795
(Value over $1195)
Hi I'm Ali !
I have been a photographer for the past 17 years. My first 6.5 years was specialising in family portraiture and since thenI have branched to also specialise in Maternity & Newborn Photography.
“...Because they are only this little once”
