Family Photographer Auckland
Little Moments ... Big Memories
Welcome to Midnight & Chelsea Photography, where little moments become some of your favourite memories.
We photograph babies, toddlers and families in a relaxed, natural way — the cuddles, cheeky smiles, tiny hands, big personalities and all the beautiful chaos that comes with family life.
No perfect poses and no pressure to be on your best behaviour. Just come as you are, have some fun and enjoy being together while we capture the moments that feel like you.
Because they’re only this little for a little while.
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Kind Words From Clients
“So relaxed and easy”
We found David really easy to work with, he had great ideas. We wanted casual family photos and these are by far the best family photos we have ever had done. Proud to display them on my walls at home. Thanks. Rachel
“She captured him perfectly”
Our toddler had absolutely no intention of sitting still, but it didn’t matter! The session was fun, patient and completely stress-free. The photos captured his cheeky little personality perfectly and are something we’ll treasure forever. Tami
“I felt completely comfortable”
I wasn’t sure how I’d feel in front of the camera for my maternity photos, but I was made to feel comfortable from the very beginning. Nothing felt overly posed or awkward, and the finished photos are so natural and beautiful. Sue
“Exactly what we wanted”
We wanted photographs that felt like us rather than lots of formal poses, and that’s exactly what we got. Lots of laughs, cuddles and natural moments. The photos feel really personal and we couldn’t be happier. Phil + Bec
“Even my partner enjoyed it!”
Neither of us is particularly comfortable in front of a camera, but within a few minutes we’d forgotten about it. There was just enough direction without anything feeling staged. Such a fun experience and gorgeous photos at the end. K
“Professional but still completely me”
I needed new portraits but didn’t want anything too stiff or corporate. The session was relaxed, friendly and really easy, and the final images feel polished and professional while still looking like me. Wendy
Every family has its own story — We’re here to capture yours
The Moments You’ll Want to Remember
A Little About Us
At Midnight & Chelsea Photography, we believe family photography should feel less like a photoshoot and more like spending a lovely, relaxed time together.
Whether we’re photographing a beautiful new bump, a baby, a busy toddler, your whole family or just the two of you, we want everyone to feel comfortable enough to simply be themselves. That’s why our sessions take place either in the familiar surroundings of your own home or out in nature at a beautiful Auckland beach, leafy park or another location that feels special to you.
No stiff poses. No forced smiles. Just plenty of fun, laughter, love and those wonderfully natural moments in between.
Hi, I’m Bron
I live in Auckland with my husband David, and between us we have two grown-up children, a fluffy fur baby and three absolutely adorable grandbabies. Add a good coffee to start the day and a constant soundtrack of music, and you’ll get a pretty good idea of life around our place!
With a background as a stylist, makeup artist and photographic coordinator, I love working with people, particularly little ones. There’s something very special about watching their personalities emerge and seeing the happiness they bring to their families.
David is an award-winning professional photographer based in Auckland, and the two of us work together seamlessly. I help make sure everyone feels comfortable, relaxed and looking their best, while David works his magic behind the camera, capturing the genuine moments as they unfold.
Whether you’re expecting your first baby, navigating the wonderfully chaotic toddler years, gathering the whole family together or celebrating the next generation, we’d love to capture this chapter of your story.
Because families grow and life moves quickly, but beautiful photographs give you a way to hold onto those moments for a lifetime.
Have a look around, get to know us, and when you’re ready, we’d love to hear about your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
A maternity photoshoot is a beautiful way to capture this incredibly special chapter before your little one arrives. Relaxed, natural and all about you, we’ll gently guide you throughout the session so there’s no need to worry about posing or knowing what to do.
Partners and little ones are welcome to join in too, capturing the love, excitement and anticipation surrounding your growing family and creating beautiful memories of this moment in your family story.
The 7th to 8th month is often a lovely time for your maternity photoshoot, when your bump is beautifully rounded and you’re hopefully still feeling comfortable. Every pregnancy is different though, so there’s no perfect rule — we’ll work with you to choose a time that feels just right for you.
A typical maternity session takes around an hour once we arrive at your home or chosen location, but we’re never watching the clock. What matters most to us is keeping things relaxed and taking the time we need to create beautiful photographs you’ll genuinely love.
In our experience, you’ll feel most relaxed and confident wearing something that already feels like you. Your own clothes reflect your personality and help you feel comfortable in front of the camera, creating natural, beautiful photographs that you’ll look back on with confidence and pride.
This isn’t Hollywood and there’s no need to dress up or be someone you’re not. This is about you, your baby and this incredibly special moment in your life. Come as yourself, wear what makes you feel good, relax and let us capture the real you.
Little personalities deserve to shine. Our children’s photography is all about capturing the giggles, cheeky smiles, curious looks and wonderfully unpredictable moments that make your child exactly who they are right now.
We know little ones don’t always warm up to a camera straight away — and that’s absolutely fine. There’s no rushing, no pressure and definitely no expectation for perfect poses. We give them time to explore, play and become comfortable with us, allowing those genuine moments to happen naturally.
With a patient, kind and gentle approach, we create a relaxed environment where your child can simply be themselves. The result is beautiful, natural photographs that capture their personality and give you memories of this fleeting stage to treasure as they grow.
A family photoshoot usually takes around an hour once we arrive at your home or chosen location, but we’re never watching the clock. Keeping everyone relaxed and capturing beautiful, natural photographs of your family is far more important to us than sticking to a strict timeframe.
For outdoor sessions, we love shooting during the golden hour — the beautiful soft light in the hour before sunset. It gives your photographs that warm, natural glow and is one of the loveliest times of day to capture your family together.
For happy little people, it always helps if the kids arrive fed and well rested, and popping a few favourite snacks in your bag can work wonders if we need a little mid-shoot pick-me-up!
And if we’re heading out on location, don’t forget the four-legged member of the family. Bring the dog along too — they’re part of the family, after all.
Engagements & Pre-Wedding
Celebrate the excitement before the big day with relaxed, natural photographs together. They’re perfect for save-the-dates, wedding websites or simply getting comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding.
Anniversaries
Celebrate how far you’ve come and the life you’ve built together. Whether it’s a milestone anniversary, a quiet vow renewal or simply taking some time for the two of you, we’ll capture the connection you share.
Just Because
You don’t need a special occasion to have beautiful photographs together. Sometimes “just because” is the best reason of all — capturing who you are together, right now, and creating memories that become even more precious with time.
Feeling comfortable makes all the difference. We’ll guide you through the session with simple, natural direction so you never have to wonder what to do. Relax, be yourself and we’ll create flattering, professional portraits that still feel like you.
Absolutely — your home can be one of the loveliest places for a family photoshoot. It’s where everyone feels most comfortable, especially little ones, which helps us capture those relaxed, natural moments that really feel like your family.
You don’t need a picture-perfect home either. A light, uncluttered room with simple, neutral tones works beautifully, or a tidy back garden gives children space to play, explore and forget there’s even a camera around.
Being in familiar surroundings means less pressure, more fun and plenty of opportunities for the cuddles, giggles and little everyday moments that often become the photographs you love the most.
Absolutely! If there’s a park, beach or special place that means something to your family, we’d love to hear about it. Your photographer is always open to your ideas, and together we can find a location that feels right for you.
We’ll also do a little homework beforehand, looking at things like travel distance, sunset and golden-hour timing, accessibility, surroundings and the best photographic opportunities the location has to offer.
Think of it as a team effort — you bring the places and ideas you love, we bring the photography experience, and together we’ll choose the setting that gives us the best opportunity to create beautiful, natural photographs you’ll treasure.