Questions, answered.

We photograph newborns, older babies, toddlers, young families, teenagers, adult children, parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. Sessions can focus on one stage of life or bring several generations together.

No. We photograph newborns from birth to six weeks, and beautiful baby sessions continue well beyond that. Younger newborns may sleep more, while older babies are often more alert and expressive. Tell us your baby's age and we will tailor the session to their stage.

Parents, siblings, grandparents and pets are welcome. We usually create a varied collection with the whole family, smaller groups, individual children and photographs centred on your baby. For a large extended family, tell us the number of people when enquiring so we can plan properly.

Yes. Pets are part of the family and being at home makes including them much easier. Let us know beforehand so your photographer can allow for their temperament, favourite treats and any safe breaks they may need.

Almost certainly not. We regularly work in apartments, rentals, terraces, townhouses and homes mid-renovation. We bring compact professional lighting and usually need only a small part of a bedroom, lounge room or hallway. You do not need abundant natural light or a showroom-perfect home.

Not unless that is what you want. We often use a simple wall, bed or uncluttered corner so the attention stays on your family. If a room, piece of furniture or family object matters to you, tell your photographer and we can include it meaningfully.

Our family and baby sessions are designed for indoors, in your home. This gives us control over light, temperature, weather and timing, while keeping babies and children in a familiar environment.

We generally travel to homes within approximately 50 kilometres of Sydney CBD. Include your suburb and postcode when enquiring and Murdina will confirm availability and any travel details.

Send an enquiry with your suburb, preferred timing and the ages of the people being photographed. Murdina will offer the closest suitable dates and temporarily hold your preferred time while you check with your family. Your booking is confirmed when you purchase a session package through the private link provided.

Tell us your due date and the stage you hope to capture. Murdina will offer the most suitable available dates. If your baby arrives earlier or later than expected, we will work with you to adjust the timing.

Yes. Sessions are available across Sydney seven days a week. Weekends and newborn times can fill quickly, but last-minute enquiries are always welcome when cancellations create an opening.

Contact the office as soon as possible. Your first emergency reschedule is complimentary, giving your family some breathing room if a baby, child or parent wakes up unwell. Further or repeated last-minute changes are handled individually and may affect the next available date.

You do not need to clean the whole house or style it for photography. If practical, clear a small area near a plain wall and make the bed for a baby session. Your photographer will assess the space on arrival and move only what is useful.

Comfort and simplicity work best. Soft, neutral or earthy tones photograph beautifully, particularly when outfits coordinate without matching exactly. Avoid prominent logos and very busy patterns. Texture, layers and clothing that feels like you will usually look more natural than anything overly formal.

Yes. We bring a small selection of wraps, blankets and textures. You are also welcome to include a sentimental toy, heirloom, cultural item, uniform or something connected to your family's story.

Allow up to two hours, including setup and pack-down. The photography itself is relaxed, with time for feeding, settling, changing, snacks or a reset when children need one.

Your photographer arrives with a compact professional lighting setup and the equipment needed to work in different rooms and lighting conditions. For baby sessions, they also bring a small selection of soft wraps and textures.

You will be guided, but the session will not feel stiff. We use simple positioning, prompts and interaction to create flattering light and composition while keeping expressions and relationships natural.

That is normal family life. Sessions include time for feeding, settling, playing and breaks. Our photographers work around your children rather than expecting children to work around the camera. The moments between the planned moments are often the ones families love most.

Most sessions produce a carefully edited collection of around 25 or more finished photographs. The exact number varies with the type of session, the number of people and what unfolds naturally on the day. We remove test frames, blinks and unnecessary duplicates before presenting the collection.

Yes. Every presented photograph is professionally edited by our team. We refine colour, light, crop and overall finish while keeping people recognisable and natural. If you have a particular concern or adjustment in mind, discuss it during your online consultation before the order is finalised.

No. You can complete the experience with the images included in the package you purchased. Additional digital images, Full-Size Archive files, albums and wall art are optional choices presented during your online consultation.

Yes. Start with the package that feels comfortable. After viewing your edited photographs, you can keep that package or upgrade by paying only the difference.

Your session package is purchased through the private booking link used to confirm your date. Major cards are accepted, and PayPal is available as a payment method for session packages where shown.

No. Afterpay and Grain & Weave's 0% Pay in 2 option are post-session payment options, available when you place an additional order during your online consultation. They are separate from payment for the initial session package.

For post-session orders totalling more than $1,295, your existing package credit is applied first. You then pay at least 50% of the remaining balance during your online consultation and one final automatic payment on an agreed date within six weeks. There is no interest, additional fee or credit check.

Full payment is required before products are made or digital images are released. Read the complete Pay in 2 explanation.

Afterpay is available for eligible post-session orders placed during your online consultation. Your consultant can help you compare Afterpay with Pay in 2 and choose the option that suits your order.

Yes. You can choose a handmade gift set with included Australia Express Post delivery or send an instant eGift card. Gift packages can include five, ten or all images, and the recipient can keep the included package or apply its value toward another available option. Explore Grain & Weave gift vouchers.

Because sessions and finished products are prepared specifically for each family, change-of-mind conditions apply. Nothing in Grain & Weave's policies excludes rights available under the Australian Consumer Law. Please read the current Terms and Conditions and Returns Policy before purchasing.

Our Sydney team prepares and retouches your finished collection. We then arrange a private preview and a guided online consultation, usually around 7 to 14 days after the session depending on availability.

It is a one-to-one Zoom appointment with an experienced Grain & Weave consultant. Using specialist software, you can view the collection clearly, compare favourites, refine crops and explore digital images, books or wall art. The consultation is included in your package and you should allow up to 60 minutes.

See how the online consultation works.

Our standard experience includes a guided online consultation rather than an unattended proofing gallery. It gives you a properly calibrated view of the photographs, lets you compare similar images and ensures crops and formats are correct before the order is finalised.

No. RAW files are unfinished working files used during professional editing. Grain & Weave supplies completed, professionally edited JPG images in the digital format you purchase.

Everyday Digital is a professionally edited JPG, supplied in sRGB at 2400 pixels on the longest side. It is ideal for devices, sharing, keepsakes and standard family prints, with a recommended print size up to 10 inches on the longest side.

Full-Size Archive is a professionally edited JPG, supplied in sRGB at 9000 pixels on the longest side. It provides the greatest flexibility for larger printing and future use, with a recommended print size up to 40 inches on the longest side.

Every print collection includes your full set of selected images in Full-Size Archive format as standard. This gives you the finished physical artwork as well as the most flexible digital version of the photographs in that collection.

Your photographs are held temporarily while you make your choices. Once your order is complete, Grain & Weave retains only the images you selected, in the format you purchased, for the life of the company. Unselected images are not retained as part of your completed order.

We still recommend keeping your own local and cloud backup of every delivered digital file.

Digital images are generally delivered securely online around 5 to 7 days after full payment. Handmade products usually require approximately four weeks from full payment, depending on the piece and production schedule. If you use Pay in 2, production and delivery timing begins after the final payment.

Yes, within the recommended size for the purchased format. Colour, paper and finish vary significantly between printers, so Grain & Weave cannot guarantee third-party print quality. Ask us if you would like a professional photographic printer recommendation.