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Little Manly Photography

Uniquely modern and natural lifestyle portraits of your family, newborn and pregnancy. Your emotive collection of photos will capture the connection of your family in beautiful, informal way, shot in natural daylight to give a fresh, editorial feel. We give a new definition to the idea of a portrait; Soft, natural and raw. Our style captures you, and your family, in a creative but authentic way. We collaborate on working with you in your happy place, where your children feel comfortable, whether it’s the beach, your home or favourite place outdoors.

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Our story

family photographer
maternity photographer
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Who you’ll be working with – a little about me…

My happy place is having good light, camera in my hand, and people to photograph. I love capturing the connection of a family or family-to-be in beautiful photographs, creating special memories of a moment in time. Having worked in photography for over 10 years in London, my native Lithuania, and now Sydney, I combine my past role as a photographer and digital artist (working on high-profile projects including Top Gear, Dr Who, Sherlock, and Serengeti), with my relaxed aesthetic and new understanding of the family dynamic as a mum of two young children.

My style has an editorial feel and I use natural daylight and its beautiful variations to give a soft, or raw look to my photos. I love capturing moments with families in comfortable, natural settings, that are unexpected, and my images aren’t set up or at all formal. As a new mum, I found my new identity hard to balance. I am more than a mother and that energy comes through in my style and the way I see my families and the way you are portrayed – energetic, close, free, natural and at ease.

Elena

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4, 24-26 Wood Street, Manly, NSW, 2095
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What we specialise in

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Pregnancy Photography

Pregnancy is such a unique time in your life, one worth recording with beautiful photographs. I know pregnancy isn’t all fun and smooth sailing, but the memory of being pregnant is fleeting once your newborn arrives, and it’s so incredible to reflect on how you looked and felt when your body was performing a miracle – it’s hard to recall. My maternity sessions are very casual and natural and can be held any time of day - at sunrise or sunset to capture that gorgeous, special light, outdoors, or in your own home.

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Newborn Baby Photography

Newborn baby photography…natural, simple and heart-warming The few weeks following a baby’s birth are so incredibly special – capturing your newborn in a beautiful photo is something you’ll love forever, especially when your baby changes so much from one day to the next at this stage. My newborn sessions are super relaxed, as are the photos. I don’t do studio posed baby pictures, instead work with natural daylight in your own home, led by your baby, who can be asleep or awake - we go with the flow. My style is fluid and natural, focusing on those distinctive newborn moments. I recommend booking your session ahead with your due date so I can keep some time free a couple of weeks before and after your due date. Two weeks after the birth works well, however we can do your session within a few weeks or whenever you’re ready. We shoot at your home at a time to suit you and your family, but there’s no pressure to tidy up – I’ve had newborns, I know the deal - the smallest space can be just perfect.

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Family Photography

Your family, photographed in a relaxed, natural, playful way. I make families feel at ease and capture moments together that feel real and look gorgeous, artistic and authentic, and I aim for you to have the best experience possible. Babies, toddlers, kids of all ages – we plan your shoot around your family for an emotive collection of photos, and a relaxed experience. Find a time that works best for everyone, and we can plan the perfect location, take our time (or be quick, whatever your family needs), and capture the little and big things about your family.

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