We are Jay and Yesha, a husband-and-wife team, and we have run J Y Productions since 2018. We work from our studio in Beaconsfield, we speak English, Hindi and Gujarati, and you can see our latest baby and family sessions on @j.y_productions_motherhood.

Newborn sessions in Pakenham

We photograph newborns in your Pakenham home or at the studio. Either way the session is baby-led, with time for feeds, changes and plenty of cuddles.

Grandparents often play a big part in the first weeks of a baby’s life, so it is lovely to include them. We usually plan a few photos with them at the start, while everyone is fresh, and keep the groups short.

What a Pakenham session looks like:

Grandparents included early, while everyone is fresh.
Family sessions at reserves with water play and flat paths.
Mum, dad and big brothers or sisters are all included in the frame.
We keep the room warm and quiet, because warm babies settle and sleep.
Babies rarely arrive on schedule, so we keep a window open around your due date and confirm once your baby is here.
Sessions run around 2 to 3 hours because feeds, nappy changes and settling are built into the plan, not squeezed around it.

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Family photos in Pakenham

Pakenham has reserves with nature play, boardwalks and flat lake paths, which makes family sessions with little ones easy and fun.

Why families choose our family sessions

Natural moments: walking, swinging, tickling.
Locations chosen with little legs in mind.
Extended family photos kept quick and easy.
A sneak peek within 2 days so the kids can see themselves.

Studio session or in your home?

For the first days, many Pakenham families choose home so nobody has to travel. The studio is a short drive if you want a set-up space and a classic look.

For a home session with grandparents, it can be easiest for them to drop in for the second half.

Book your session

Message us with your due date and a little about your family, including any big brothers, sisters or pets. We will come back within 24 to 48 hours with options for Pakenham. You can enquire online, call +61 435 222 666 or email Hello@jyproductions.com.au.

Booking and delivery

How booking works: enquire, have a quick call with us, then a 10% retainer secures your booking.

Your gallery: 20 to 30 edited photos plus a 30-second film.

Timing: sneak peek within 2 days, complete gallery within 14 days.

When to book

Newborn: the first 5 to 14 days are ideal. Babies this young still curl naturally into those sleepy, tucked-up shapes and settle through most of the session. Get in touch at around 20 to 30 weeks of pregnancy, and we hold a window around your due date. Message us once your baby arrives and we confirm the exact day.

Cake smash: 11 to 12 months is the usual time. Milestones: 6 to 10 months suits sitting-up portraits.

If you want an outdoor family session in Pakenham as well, a warm, still evening by the lake is worth planning for.

Around Pakenham

Deep Creek Reserve, at the end of Cameron Way, has an all-abilities Eco Play space with water play, wetland boardwalks and sensory gardens. Kids can explore while we capture real moments.

Lakeside Park, off Lakeside Boulevard, has a flat path around the lake, playgrounds and benches. It is pram friendly, which helps if you have a baby in tow.

These are local public places families often consider; we are not claiming past shoots at either.

Why families book us

Here since 2018. J Y Productions has been our business since 2018, and newborn and family sessions are at its heart.
A film in every session. Every newborn booking includes a 30-second film as well as the photos.
A team of two. Jay and Yesha work together. One of us looks after the camera and the light while the other helps settle the baby or keeps a toddler laughing.
English, Hindi and Gujarati. Useful when grandparents are part of the session and want to follow what is happening.
An accessible studio. Our Beaconsfield studio is accessible for people with physical disabilities.