Pregnant mother stands at the beach with the ocean behind her, the white sand stretching before her and mountains. White ethereal dress

where adventure meets artistic imagery

In home newborn photography session with mum, dad and baby snuggled on the lounge together in their house in Newcastle.

Maternity - Newborn - Families

Mum and dad framing baby for a family photoshoot with the golden sunlight streaming in behind them.

Maternity - Newborn - Families

Pregnant mother laying calmly in the sand, bathed in afternoon sunlight on top of the sand dunes in Newcastle photographed by drone.

Maternity - Newborn - Families

Pregnant woman in a black top and jeans embraced by a shirtless man on a wet sandy beach with rocks and a clear blue sky.
Newborn baby girl lays on her parents bed wrapped in a baby blanket

NEWCASTLE MATERNITY, NEWBORN + FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER


FOR LOVERS OF ADVENTURE AND ARTISTIC IMAGERY


Let's chase sunrises and sunsets, exploring beautiful landscapes with your growing family. Or for those precious newborn days, let's slow down and capture the quiet cuddles and little details in the comfort of your own home (or beyond!).


Feeling a little uncomfortable in front of the camera? Most of my clients feel exactly the same way. My approach is relaxed and natural, allowing you to settle in, enjoy the experience and simply be yourselves.

Am I the best fit for you?
Family of five share a beach sunrise walk with the ocean waves gently rolling into the beach
Photographer Kristi posing with her camera. The photographer behind the lens of Kristi Harley Photography

 

Hi, I'm Kristi

 

 

Mum of three and photographer with a love for capturing the moments that you want to remember forever.


I’d love to connect and capture your story.

Servicing Newcastle, Hunter Region, Lake Macquarie and surrounds.

 

 

About me

Testimonials

★★★★★

"The experience was amazing from start to finish! She made us feel comfortable in front the camera and helped with poses and natural movements throughout the photo shoot."

Kirby

★★★★★

"Absolutely beautiful photos, made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera which was a big worry of mine. Supplied the most gorgeous maternity dresses and was a complete professional."

Phoebe

★★★★★

"She made us feel so comfortable, was incredibly gentle and patient with our baby boy, and captured the most beautiful, natural moments."

Christian

 

Explore the experiences

 

Pregnant mother walks across a vast sunlit sand dune in Anna Bay desert landscape, leaving a trail of footprints under a clear blue sky.

 

Maternity

 

Two parents gently lean in toward their sleeping newborn baby, who is dressed in a striped gray romper and rests peacefully in their arms.

 

Newborn

 

Family walking along the shoreline at sunrise, Newcastle Beach, holding hands and playing in the waves.

Family


Aerial drone image of a maternity mum lying on patterned sand dunes in Newcastle.

 

From Above

 

Editorial spotlights

Winner of best maternity photographer of the year in Newcastle

 

Gallery Lane

Magazine

2026

"Led by incredible light and natural tones, comes the spectacular and visually breathtaking images from Kristi. A master of light, Kristi's work plays her shadows and highlights to perfection. Pair her deep understanding of lights and shadows with her true to tone edit and she's unmatched. Her work exhibits soft, emotive moments, that work together to tell an entire story. Keep a watchful eye on this one, we sense big things for her!"

- Gallery Lane Magazine

Lens and Luxe Magazine Issue 19 Ethereal cover featuring a pregnant mother draped in flowing white fabric on a misty beach with wind

 

Lens and Luxe

Magazine Cover

2025

"Kristi's work is an ethereal love letter to motherhood and the natural world. Her imagery embodies quiet strength and serenity, blending soft, organic tones with the warmth of natural light to create portraits that feel enduring and soulful. Kristi's approach is intuitive and heart-led; she captures not just the beauty of the maternal form, but the emotional depth that comes with it. Each image of hers feels like a whispered moment suspended in time, delicately balancing artistry and authenticity." - Lens and Luxe Magazine

Mother standing on coastal rock ledge at golden hour with birds in the sky behind her for HAZL Magazine editorial.

 

Hazl

Magazine

2025

Words from Tim Coulson - "In my professional career, nothing feels as good as seeing my students succeed. Kristi is a mum of (now three) who runs an incredible photography business based in Newcastle, NSW that focuses on motherhood, family, maternity and newborn, producing work that touches the heart and connects to the core. I genuinely couldn't be more proud of images and stories like Kristi's."

- Tim Coulson - world renowned photography educator

Woman in long white dress leading her horse along the sandy shoreline with waves rolling in behind them and sea mist above the ocean.
Get in touch

I'd love to hear your story

 

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