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Sara Castilho Photography, capturing unique, family, maternity and newborn moments in photographs

FAMILY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER PERTH, I HELP MOTHERS, CAPTURE THEIR BEAUTIFUL, AUTHENTIC SELVES, SURROUNDED BY THOSE THEY LOVE.
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Family, Maternity & Newborn Photographer in Perth

From bumps to babies and everything wild and wonderful in between.

Natural, heartfelt photography capturing the love, laughter and beautiful chaos of family life. I'm Sara, a Perth family photographer specialising in relaxed, natural-light family, maternity and newborn photography. My sessions are all about having fun, feeling beautiful and capturing the genuine connections that make your family yours.

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Perth, Western Australia / Tel: 0474 229 436 / saracastilho1@gmail.com

For the moments you'll never want to forget…

The tiny hands reaching for yours. The cheeky giggles, the sandy toes, the cuddles and the beautiful chaos of raising little humans. These are the moments that make up your story. I believe the most beautiful family photographs aren't about perfect poses or everyone smiling at the camera. They're about the way you love each other, the laughter you share and all those little in-between moments that feel so ordinary now, but will mean everything one day. And Mum, you deserve to be in these memories too. Not just behind the camera, but right there in the middle of all that love, looking and feeling beautiful.

A little about me…

Hi, I’m Sara, 

A Perth family and maternity photographer, mum to two cheeky boys and lover of magical light, genuine connections and all things beautifully imperfect. I love meeting families, hearing their stories and making everyone feel happy, relaxed and completely themselves. My sessions are more like a fun afternoon together than a traditional photoshoot. We might wander along a beautiful Perth beach at sunset, explore nature, splash in the water or cuddle up at home with your newest little love. I'll gently guide you along the way, but there'll always be plenty of room for spontaneous cuddles, wild giggles and those gorgeous moments you couldn't plan even if you tried.

My biggest hope? That you leave our session feeling even happier than when you arrived. And of course, with beautiful photographs you'll treasure forever.

Read more about me here.      

 

Capturing every beautiful chapter of your family's story…..

Family

Family Photography Perth

For the cuddles, the chaos and everything in between.

Let's capture your family exactly as you are. Whether your little ones are running barefoot along the beach, climbing into your arms or making you laugh until your cheeks hurt, these are the moments worth remembering.

My outdoor family photography sessions in Perth are relaxed, playful and full of genuine connection. No pressure to be perfect, just you, your favourite people and a whole lot of love.

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Maternity

Maternity Photography Perth

Celebrating the beautiful journey to motherhood.

Growing a little human is pretty extraordinary, and this beautiful chapter deserves to be remembered.

My Perth maternity photography sessions are all about helping you feel confident, feminine and gorgeous while celebrating your changing body and the little life growing inside.

Whether you dream of flowing dresses at sunset, intimate moments with your partner or playful cuddles with your children, we'll create something beautiful that feels uniquely you.

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Newborn

Newborn Photography Perth

Tiny toes, sleepy cuddles and a whole new kind of love.

Those first weeks with your newborn are a beautiful blur of tiny details, endless cuddles and getting to know this wonderful little person.

My natural newborn photography sessions in Perth are relaxed and baby-led, capturing your little one and the beautiful connections forming within your family.

Whether we're photographing your baby at home or enjoying a peaceful outdoor session, there's no need for complicated posing or perfect behaviour. Just genuine moments, beautiful light and all that newborn love.

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No awkward posing. No pressure. Just beautiful, real moments…

Worried about what to wear, whether your kids will cooperate or what on earth you're supposed to do in front of the camera? Please don't be! I'll help you choose a beautiful Perth photography location, guide you with outfits and make sure you feel comfortable every step of the way. I also have a lovely client wardrobe of dresses available to hire if you'd like a little extra help finding something gorgeous to wear. And as for the kids? Let them be kids! They can run, explore, play, cuddle and be their wonderfully cheeky selves. I'll guide you when needed, but the real magic happens when you're simply enjoying being together.

You don't need to know how to pose. You just need to show up, love your people and have fun. I'll take care of the rest.

 

Kind words from beautiful families…

I'm so grateful to be a five-star-rated family and maternity photographer in Perth, with over 200 five-star reviews across Google and Facebook. Nothing makes me happier than hearing how much my families love their photographs and knowing I've helped create beautiful memories they'll treasure forever. It truly means the world to me!

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May 1, 2023
Chloe Groznik
May 1, 2023

★★★★★

“Sara is an absolute delight to work with. She was always excited to hear from us, and extremely thorough in helping us prepare for our newborn and family photoshoots.
Sara's kindness also touched us. When we weren't able to take our newborn photos the first time round due to bubby being unsettled, she was calm throughout the process of attempting to take some photos. She was also generous with her time, rebooking us in free of charge. Her calming nature, patience and talented photography skills captured some of the most raw and beautiful moments for our new family.
We were so impressed that we booked another family photoshoot with her for our extended family who visited from overseas. She was always happy to suggest venues and ideas, and we were just as happy with the photoshoot with the extended family.
Thank you Sara for your time and your work. These memories that you captured will stay with us forever.”

8 months ago

- Chloe Groznik

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May 1, 2023
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Andrea Martin
April 12, 2023

★★★★★

“Sara was so easy to deal with from the very first enquiry to on the day and post production. Her relaxed nature put us at ease and we love the end result!”

4 months ago

- Andrea Martin

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April 12, 2023
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Nurul Ashikin
April 7, 2023

★★★★★

“Friendly & professional photographer. Good in handling kids. The outcome was so amazing! We really love the pictures. Thank you Sara!”

3 months ago

- Nurul Ashikin

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April 7, 2023
March 16, 2023
Amanda
March 16, 2023

★★★★★

“I'm so grateful to have found sara. Our family get quite uncomfortable with taking photos but sara really helped make it easier. She is such a gentle and genuine person who was very intuitive with how she communicated with my kids and myself. We will definitely be asking sara to take our next family photos, her work is stunning!”

3 months ago

- Amanda Bryant

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March 16, 2023
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Kathy Carson
March 6, 2023

★★★★★

“We were feeling quite awkward before the shoot, not knowing exactly what to expect and what the end product would look like. Sara was so friendly and made the whole family feel comfortable and have fun with it. I think it translates in the photos as they turned out very natural and not forced at all. Would definitely recommend”

8 months ago

- Kathy Carson

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March 6, 2023
February 27, 2023
Yi Zhang
February 27, 2023

★★★★★

“Sara did a family photoshoot for us and we couldn’t of been more happy with the results. She was a great photographer and made us feel comfortable the whole session. Definitely would recommend 5/5”

3 months ago

- Yi Zhang

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February 27, 2023
February 1, 2023
Jessica Clough
February 1, 2023

★★★★★

“I can't recommend Sara enough for anyone wanting to capture a moment in time with their family. From the very beginning planning stages to the photoshoot (and beyond!) Sara was an absolute dream to deal with. She was only too happy to answer my questions - even whilst holidaying with her family in Europe! We had a unique set-up in that it wasn't just our nuclear family being photographed and she understood exactly what we were looking for. She was super helpful in advice for styling our family and I even rented a dress from her which was wonderful! The afternoon of the photo shoot was 38C and we were worried our little boy wouldn't last the hour but I honestly can't express how amazing she was in putting us all at ease. The kids were having so much fun with her and being playful in front of the camera. To top it all off - we now have the MOST AMAZING images!!! She knew we were on a tight turnaround to gift the images to our mum for a special birthday gift, she went out of her way to make sure we had them with plenty of time to spare. My mum absolutely sobbed her heart out when she received them as a gift. I will never forget this experience and will sing her praises to anyone who will listen!! Thank you Sara for everything xx”

- Jessica Clough

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February 1, 2023
January 3, 2023
Abagail Brown
January 3, 2023

★★★★★

“What an amazing experience we had with Sara. She captured our maternity shoot absolutely perfectly and gave us exactly what we were hoping. She was very open to any idea/photos we wanted while giving us some new ideas. She was great to work with and made us both feel at ease.I would recommend Sara to anyone. Will definitely be booking her in the future”

1 month ago

- Abagail Brown

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January 3, 2023

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A few things you might be wondering…

Where do your photography sessions take place in Perth?

I photograph families at beautiful outdoor locations across Perth, including beaches, rivers and natural bushland. I love shooting close to sunset when the light is soft and golden. For newborn sessions, we can also capture those beautiful early days in the comfort of your own home.

What if my children don't cooperate during our family photos?

Please don't worry! Little ones are wonderfully unpredictable, and that's part of the fun. My sessions are relaxed and playful, with plenty of opportunities for running, exploring, cuddling and laughing. Some of the most beautiful moments happen when we simply let children be themselves.

What should we wear for our photography session?

Soft neutrals, earthy tones and natural fabrics photograph beautifully, but the most important thing is that you feel comfortable and confident. I'll send you a detailed styling guide and I'm always happy to help you choose outfits. I also have a selection of beautiful dresses available to hire.

When is the best time to book maternity and newborn photography?

I usually recommend scheduling maternity photos between 32 and 35 weeks of pregnancy. Newborn photography can be beautiful at different stages, from those early sleepy weeks to the more alert, expressive moments as your baby grows. We'll choose a time that feels right for you and your family.

 

Let's make some beautiful memories together…

These days are fleeting, but the love, laughter and connection deserve to be remembered forever. Whether you're expecting a little one, welcoming a new baby or wanting to capture your family just as they are right now, I'd absolutely love to hear your story.

Let's create something beautiful together, filled with real moments, genuine smiles and all the love that makes your family yours.

I can't wait to meet you!

Love, Sara x

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Follow my journey on instagram and facebook…

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