Peta Nikel Photography

The best kind of love there is

August 17, 2018 | Leave a Comment

The love for your child is the kind of love that’s indescribable, it’s forgiving and it’s endless. It’s a “no matter what” kind of love. You will feel your heart expand beyond anything you could ever imagine.

I feel so honoured to have met this beautiful family and photographed their youngest three children. It’s has been so special to watch their family grow and to see them again with their newest addition, Baby Arlo.

To ensure availability please book your session while you are still pregnant. Contact Peta for more information.

The joy a new baby brings is evident from the minute they are born

August 15, 2018 | Leave a Comment

Holding your baby for the first time is so surreal. With an overwhelming flood of emotions as you study their little face with curiosity, trying to work out who they resemble the most.

It’s such a pleasure to capture adorable Phoebe in her first few weeks of life.

We created this beautiful egg photo from Phoebe’s session for photography awards. Sadly it missed out on an award by just 1 point, but I still love this image.

Book your 2018/19 Newborn session by contacting Peta

Nothing compares to the joy a new baby brings

August 10, 2018 | Leave a Comment

There is nothing quite like having a precious new baby in your home. The sweet smiles and little giggles are enough to brighten any day. No matter what else is going on in the world, when you look down at that tiny face staring back at you, your heart melts.. I’m sure Billie’s Mummy and Daddy know exactly what I’m talking about.

2018 Newborn sessions filling fast. Please book while you are still pregnant to avoid missing out. Contact Peta for more information.

A baby teaches you what matters in the world

August 7, 2018 | Leave a Comment

Living with more love can only be described as liberating! You realise it’s the people in your life that matter most, and that includes your new tiny sidekick. The small things are brushed aside as you revel in the blessing that is your child. That’s just how Sam and Bron feel and I was honoured to capture their little one, Adelynn, in photographs.

Book your 2018/19 Newborn session by contacting Peta

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A baby brings a new sense of belonging

August 4, 2018 | Leave a Comment

A community opens its doors to you when you start a family. Not only do you have the newness of a precious life within the walls of your home, but it’s the people coming into your life that creates a new sense of happiness too. Those lovely people are all there to encourage and nurture your beautiful child through life. I’m grateful to be just a small part of that new community for this family, after photographing their darling Grace.

Please book your newborn session while you are pregnant to ensure availability. Contact Peta for more information.

Your baby always has and always will be part of you

August 2, 2018 | Leave a Comment

It’s like you’ve always known each other, and yet each day is a discovery of something new and wondrous. As your baby learns about the world, you feel like you’re learning too. She’s yours, but you don’t own her – you belong to each other. Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing this delightful soul, Charlotte, and witnessed the incredible bond she shares with her parents.

Charlotte’s aunty approached me to nominate her sister for the opportunity to have a special rainbow baby session having explained to me the incredible process they had been through before expecting their beautiful baby girl.

This special photo below was created for the awards and represents this family’s journey…

Just when you thought your heart was full

July 31, 2018 | Leave a Comment

They placed your tiny baby in your arms and your heart just burst with the amount of love you felt in that moment. You would never have guessed that such a tiny person could evoke such immense feelings. I watched on as this family soaked up all that newborn goodness with their sweet baby Zara. I’m so honoured to witness and capture this special time in my client’s lives.

Contact Peta to book your very own session. Availability for December is limited.

A baby is a ticket to a wide-open heart

July 28, 2018 | Leave a Comment

The blossoming of compassion that comes with motherhood makes it one of life’s natural miracles. You feel an intense kindness for those around you, as your wondrous new love spills over. You’ve done an amazing thing in building a family, and people gravitate to you to share in that happiness. I was overjoyed to photograph this sweet family and their precious addition Elijah.

Now taking bookings for sessions up to and beyond December. Contact Peta for more information.

Gazing at your family’s newest addition

July 27, 2018 | Leave a Comment

You spend hours just looking … studying the tiniest of her features and committing every moment of her to memory. You look at your partner in wonder, and even though she’s finally here, you can hardly believe how lucky you are. I witnessed that intimate moment in my studio, as Eden’s parents shared that very look. It melted my heart, as did beautiful Eden and her big sisters.

I first met Krystle and little Isla at their Maternity shoot. I just love the photos we captured especially the one of Isla looking up at her Mummy.

And then I met the rest of their lovely family just a few weeks later…

I captured this very special photo of Eden as part of my Awards collection. Unfortunately it missed out on an award by just one point but it’s still an image that I am sure Eden’s family will treasure.

Don’t forget to book your Newborn session while you are still pregnant as spaces are limited. Contact Peta to secure your session today.

Having a baby starts your heart with a new rhythm

July 23, 2018 | Leave a Comment

The anticipation of pregnancy gives way to an intense love that sets you higher than cloud nine. It’s hard to understand how something so small in physical form creates such awe-inspiring and unbridled emotion. And yet it does. With each beat of your heart, you know that you will always cherish this little bundle that is the manifestation of a love you share with your partner. It was a special occasion indeed, when I photographed Baby Oliver and his big brother Finn.

How special it is to capture these beautiful moments during a Newborn session. To book your very own Newborn session contact Peta for more information.