Award-Winning Auckland Newborn & Maternity Photographer
Calm, timeless photography for growing Auckland families
Award-winning Auckland newborn and maternity photographer specialising in beautifully styled in-home, studio, and outdoor sessions.
My approach is gentle and supportive, creating heartfelt images that feel natural and authentic to your family.
Why families choose Racheal Trail Photography
With over 8 years of experience photographing growing families across Auckland, every session is thoughtfully planned to feel seamless from start to finish.
Whether you choose an in-home newborn session, studio photography, or maternity portraits, everything is thoughtfully styled and planned from start to finish so you can simply enjoy the experience.
In-home newborn photography
Studio newborn photography
Maternity photography
I specialise in creating calm, beautifully styled newborn and maternity sessions designed to feel effortless and enjoyable for growing families across Auckland.
My in-home newborn photography is designed to feel relaxed, supported, and completely unhurried so you can simply focus on your baby.
I know how to gently guide new parents through every step, from preparing for your session to settling your baby, choosing styling, and creating meaningful images you’ll love for years.
Whether you choose an in-home or a studio newborn photoshoot, everything is designed to feel seamless, safe, and calm-paced.
This experience is designed so you can simply settle in, breathe, and enjoy these first days with your baby.
Calm in-home newborn sessions without needing to travel
Beautifully styled studio newborn photography
Timeless maternity photography with couture gowns provided
Baby-led posing with time for feeding and settling
Gentle posing and styling guidance throughout
Flexible payment options available, including Afterpay
Based in South Auckland, working with families across Auckland, including Drury, Papakura, Takanini, Manukau, Henderson, the North Shore, and surrounding areas.
Choose your Newborn Experience
In Studio Newborn Photography
A fully styled studio newborn photoshoot with soft lighting, curated textures, wraps, and beautiful styling. Perfect for families who want a polished, refined gallery in a dedicated studio space.
👉 VIEW IN STUDIO NEWBORN SESSIONS
In-Home Newborn Sessions
A beautifully styled newborn session in the comfort of your own home, perfect for families wanting a stress-free experience without needing to pack bags or travel with a new baby.
Every session is beautifully styled with wraps, textures, and gentle guidance to create lasting, natural images.
You might love this option if you:
Prefer to stay in the comfort of your own home
Have recently given birth and want to take things slowly
Love soft, natural tones and an effortless feel
Want your home environment subtly reflected in your images
Every session is carefully styled to ensure your images remain timeless, clean, and beautifully refined.
👉 VIEW IN HOME NEWBORN SESSIONS
Not sure which session is right for you?
Read: In-Home vs Studio Newborn Photography: What’s Right for You?
Pregnancy can feel long in the moment, but these early days pass so quickly.
Tiny newborn details change within weeks, and these are the memories you’ll want to hold onto forever.
My goal is to create timeless images that allow you to look back and remember exactly how this season of life felt.
Award-Winning Auckland Maternity Photographer
Pregnancy is such a beautiful stage to capture before your baby arrives. I specialise in stunning studio and outdoor maternity photography close to my south Auckland studio, offering a carefully curated collection of couture gowns for expecting mums to wear during their session.
Maternity sessions can include partners and children, creating meaningful family memories before welcoming your newest little love.
Timeless maternity photography in Auckland
Maternity sessions capture the quiet anticipation before your baby arrives, and are the perfect way to ensure your newborn session is secured early.
These sessions are styled, guided, and designed to complement your newborn images beautifully.
Not sure when to book?
Read: When is the best time to book for maternity
Maternity + Newborn Bundle
Capture your full journey — from bump to baby
Book both your maternity and newborn sessions together and enjoy:
✨ $50 credit toward your in home newborn session
✨ 2 bonus images added to your gallery
✨ Priority scheduling around your due date
Designed to give you a seamless, stress-free experience from start to finish.
Session Options & Pricing
Maternity Sessions from $350
Newborn Sessions from $300
Family/Milestone Sessions from $350
A calm, fully guided newborn experience.
With over 8 years of experience, I understand how important it is for your newborn session to feel gentle, safe, and unhurried.
Newborn photography is not about rushing through poses. It is about reading your baby’s cues, allowing time for feeding and settling, and creating a stress-free experience for the whole family.
If you’re wondering how the session works, you can read more here:
What to Expect From Your Newborn Photoshoot.
Timeless Maternity Photography in Auckland
Pregnancy is such a special stage to capture before your baby arrives.
I offer beautifully styled studio and outdoor maternity sessions near my South Auckland studio, with a carefully curated collection of couture gowns available for mums to wear during their session.
Partners and children are welcome, helping create meaningful memories before welcoming your newest little love.
Newborn sessions are best booked during pregnancy
Most families book their newborn session during the second trimester to ensure availability around their due date.
Early booking means one less thing to think about once your baby arrives.
If you’re unsure when to book,
Read: When to Book a Newborn Photographer in Auckland
🌿 WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME
Choosing the right photographer is about more than just beautiful images, it’s about feeling comfortable, guided, and confident throughout the entire experience.
• Calm, baby-led approach, no rushed sessions
• Fully guided posing (you don’t need to know what to do)
• Access to a large collection of couture gowns
• Option to split newborn sessions for convenience
• Consistent, timeless editing style
Designed to give you a relaxed, enjoyable experience, and images you’ll love for years to come.
From the moment you book, everything is taken care of.
I guide you through the entire process, from choosing gowns to posing, so you never feel unsure or uncomfortable.
Newborn sessions are calm and baby-led, allowing plenty of time for settling, feeding, and creating beautifully styled images without pressure.
You can simply relax and enjoy the experience, knowing your memories are being captured with care.
A calm guided newborn photoshoot Auckland families can feel confident in
Based in South Auckland, I work with families throughout Auckland including Drury, Papakura, Takanini, Manukau, Henderson, the North Shore, and surrounding areas.
Whether you’re looking to capture your pregnancy, newborn days, or growing family, I would love to help create timeless images you’ll treasure for years to come.
If you’re looking for an Auckland newborn photographer or maternity photography session, I would love to hear from you.
Testimonials
“We had the most incredible maternity shoot experience! The combination of the gown and angel wings made my wife feel elegant, powerful, and so beautifully connected to this journey of motherhood.
From the moment we walked in, she made us feel comfortable, confident, and truly special. Her attention to detail, creativity, and warm energy brought everything together perfectly. The photos turned out absolutely stunning — beyond anything I imagined.
Thank you for capturing such a meaningful moment in our life with so much care and artistry. These memories will last a lifetime. 💕
Highly recommended to anyone wanting a timeless and magical photo session. ✨
Great work Racheal Apprecite the shoot done for us Arti Chand 🫡🫡”
“Racheal is amazing photographer with new born her work is outstanding.
Reasonable price definitely recommended.”
“Racheal is an amazing, artistic and astounding photographer that I have ever worked with.
Strongly recommend her services to anyone who wants a magazine experience and quality maternity photoshoot.
5 stars 🌟 in my opinion and never a dull moment with her.”