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Brisbane Fresh 48, Lifestyle Newborn & Family Photographer

I capture the love, sunshine and adventure of your family’s story — from the first hours of newborn life to joyful family moments at any age in Brisbane and surrounds.

Hi, Im Gabrielle 

YOUR BRISBANE PHOTOGRAPHER 
Brisbane newborn and family photographer Gabrielle Meade in natural light
CAPTURING FRESH 48, LIFESTYLE NEWBORN AND FAMILY AROUND SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND.  

The first hours. The early days.

The love that grows with you.


There is something sacred about the beginning.
The quiet after birth. The tiny stretches.
The way your baby fits so perfectly in your arms, even when you feel like time is already moving too fast.
 

I’m Gabrielle, a Brisbane newborn and family photographer, and I photograph families in the moments that matter most. From Fresh 48 sessions in hospital, to newborn days at home, to family sessions years later when your house is loud and beautifully full.

I am dedicated to capturing all the love, sunshine and adventure of a life with little ones. As such, my work is naturally emotive and unposed. I gently guide when needed, then step back and let your connection do the rest.

Fresh 48 hospital photography in Brisbane showing big sister meeting newborn baby

Fresh 48 photography in Brisbane

Fresh 48 sessions are about honesty.
They are raw, tender and real.

I photograph your baby within the first 48 hours of life, usually in hospital, capturing the details you will forget faster than you expect: The wrinkled skin.
The hospital bracelet.
The way you look at each other, exhausted and completely undone by love.

If you are drawn to Fresh 48 photography in Brisbane, chances are you value memory over perfection.

These sessions are quiet, respectful and deeply meaningful, and they become some of the most treasured images families own.

Newborn photography that feels like your real life

Newborn photography does not have to be styled or staged to be beautiful.

Your baby does not need to be asleep.
Your home does not need to be spotless.
You do not need to feel ready.

As a Brisbane newborn photographer, I focus on connection, not performance. I photograph the way you naturally hold your baby, the way siblings lean in close, and the way those early days actually feel. Soft light, gentle guidance and space for you to just be together.

Lifestyle newborn photography at home in Brisbane capturing baby in natural light
Brisbane family photography of parents with two young daughters outdoors

Family photography, at every stage

I photograph families of all ages, because family doesn't stop changing once the newborn stage ends.

Whether your children are tiny, growing fast, or already finding their independence, your story is worth documenting.

 

Family photography is about holding onto what this season looks like right now, before it becomes something you wish you had photographed more often. We've only got our babies for 18 years.

My sessions are relaxed and individual, with room for laughter, movement and quiet moments in between.

If you are looking for a Brisbane family photographer who values emotion over perfection, you are in the right place.

Heirloom artwork, made to live with you

Your images are not meant to stay hidden on a hard drive.

I believe photographs matter most when they are seen, touched and lived with.

 

When your baby’s first days hang on the wall you walk past every morning. When your children grow up seeing themselves loved, held and home.

I offer a carefully curated range of heirloom artwork, including fine art prints and handcrafted keepsake boxes, designed to last well beyond this season. These pieces are created with intention, using archival materials that age beautifully and become part of your family story.

Choosing artwork is a slow, thoughtful process. I guide you through it gently, helping you select images and finishes that feel true to your home and the way you want to remember this time.

 

The result is not just something to display, but something to keep, pass down, and return to again and again.

Because these moments deserve more than a screen. Especially those from the earliest days.

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Fresh 48 newborn photography close up of mother holding baby’s hand in hospital

We had Gabby attend hospital for a Fresh 48 shoot. She was incredible to work with - very understanding of changing dates and birth plans and so good at balancing the energy of a very excited big sister and a tiny newborn. Her photos are absolutely stunning and I’m so glad we had her attend to capture these first moments of our girl and us as a family of four. I will cherish these images forever and can’t recommend Gabby highly enough! A delight and so talented!

- Clare C

close up of baby feet in hospital at fresh 48 session

LOVE • SUNSHINE • ADVENTURE
 

From the first hours of your newborn’s life to joyful family moments at any age, as a Brisbane newborn + family photographer, I create a stress-free experience that preserves memories to treasure for generations.

Most families invest between $2,000 and $3,000 on their photography experience and finished artwork. You are welcome to request the full investment guide for detailed options.

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Gabrielle Meade is a Brisbane-based fresh 48newborn, and family photographer offering light-filled, emotive photography experiences to capture the love, sunshine and adventure of a life with little ones across Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

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