Hi and Thanks for stopping by my blog!
 
Here I will show my most recent client work as well as the occasional post about my life, my family and anything in between. I am a Perth based photographer who specialises in newborn, baby and maternity photography. I am mum to 2 gorgeous girls and partner to the most amazing person whom without her help I couldn't be doing what I do. I love my job, the families I get to meet and the babies I get to watch grow.

So sit back, grab a cuppa and enjoy!
 
If you like what you see and would like info on session fees and availability feel free to email me at dilkarraphotography@bigpond.com
 
Brandie

{ Callan } | Perth Newborn Photographer

This morning I had the most gorgeous little boy in the studio, I knew I was in for a fight being that he was 7 weeks old already but hey most people that know me know I don’t give up. Both mum and I pulled out all our magic ( and milk sorry mum! ) and eventually he crashed and I got some really gorgeous shots. Thanks for a great day Sharon, your little boy is just full of sweetness he is going to charm many a girl with that smile! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek.

Meet 7 week old Callan

March 9, 2010 - 11:29 pm Angela - Oh my god ... he is simply beautiful! The epitomy of perfection!

March 9, 2010 - 11:58 pm Trace - What beautiful skin, I just want to pick him up and cuddle him! Stunning photos! my fav is the blue beanie :)

March 10, 2010 - 5:15 pm pauline phillips - absolutely bloody beautiful - the baby first and your photography second of all

March 11, 2010 - 8:43 am Jo-Ann Rowley - Sooo cute

{ Imogen } Perth Child Photographer

I’ve tried to write this blog post a few times now and I just can’t find the words I want to write, Instead I feel like I just want to cry life is so unfair sometimes and there is just no reason for it. Most of you will remember 5 year old Imogen from late last year where I photographed her and her baby brother. Imogen was back today with her whole family in tow for some family shots. Even though Imogen wasn’t well she put on a smile so we could get some Beautiful family shots. I’m not going to say much more I think the photos speak for themselves but I will say Thankyou to Fiona and Jason for sharing Imogen with me, she is just an amazing little girl who has taught me so much and she has so much fight in her. I hope these photos are everything you had hoped for and more.

This first one makes me well up, I don’t even think you knew I took this one Fiona

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March 7, 2010 - 6:25 pm Jayne - what a gorgeous girl and a beautiful family ♥ Such stunning photos Brandie - i'm sure the family will just adore them.

March 7, 2010 - 8:30 pm JACQUI - Wow these photos are beautiful. Read the blog gave me goose bumps and bought a tear to my eyes. Then seeing the photo just make see how special this little girl is. She is just beautiful.She looks like a real fighter. Mum and Dad of Imogen you have an amazing little girl on your hand. xxxxx

March 7, 2010 - 10:42 pm Kendall - Beautiful photos Brandie. What an amazing little girl and family.

March 8, 2010 - 3:05 pm Ang - Brandie - it was Imogen's story that introduced me to your incredible work and although I have loved and admired every picture you have posted on your site since, capturing Imogen and her family in such a stunning way only expresses your very unique gift. Thank you for sharing your work in such a special way and for the invaluable gift you return through your stunning work!

March 10, 2010 - 12:08 am Trace - What a lovely family. I'm sure from your blog and the early shoot, the strength these lovely people have is only to be admired. You have captured that very essence in your photography. Thanks you Brandie for sharing these amazing people with us. Fiona and Jason, your family is stunning, Imogen is beautiful and the boys both have amazing eyes. The love that has been captured in these photos is priceless.

{ Beautiful mumma-to-be} |Perth Maternity Photographer

This morning I had a Beautiful mummy to be in the studio, at almost 38 weeks she has the perfect round belly with not a stretch mark in sight ( ugh don’t we all secretly hate her?! LOL ). I fell in love with black and white for this session it just bought a whole other level to the images which I just love. I had a fun morning today Sandra and John, thanks for going with all my crazy idea’s and I can’t wait to see what this little suprise bundle will be! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek.

Here is Sandra at almost 38 weeks

 

February 28, 2010 - 2:44 pm Trace - What a stunning belly :) I have odds on a little girl...lol :P I could look at your photography all day Brandie, just love it!

March 3, 2010 - 7:56 am Noreen - What awesome photos....the two of you should be models! Sandra, you look so beautiful with your growing belly and John....well, what can I say? You both look so happy and I'm so excited to meet the newest little "Fox"!! See you soon!

{ Hungry hungry Hippo } | Perth Newborn Photographer

This little guy is the second of my march babies to come early and he also came along way for his session today an almost 6 hour round trip to get too and from the studio! He was such a hungy little thing and I lost count of how many times he feed during the day ( poor mum lol ), but that didn’t stop me from getting some absolutely gorgeous shots of him. Thanks for comming all this way just for me to take your gorgeous boys pictures today Rhonda and Chris it was a pleasure to have you guys in the studio and I hope you love your sneak peek!

Meet Caleb on day 11

February 28, 2010 - 12:35 am Trace - OH MY.... These are stunning! Amazing :)

February 28, 2010 - 12:45 am Rhonda & Chris - OMG Brandie these are absolutely gorgeous photos. Cant believe how amazing they turned out. Even Chris absolutely loves them. Cant beleive thats our son. Look how gorgeous he is. You did an absolutey fantastic job and were really great with caleb. Thank you soo soo much cant wait to see the rest. Rhonda, Chris and Caleb xo

March 1, 2010 - 2:28 pm Melanie - OH MY GOD!!! These are pics are so gorgeous.........he is so so so cute. Fantastic!

March 1, 2010 - 5:11 pm Sarah Duncan - Such beautiful shots!! Im so jealous I didnt get ours done!!

March 3, 2010 - 9:39 am Roxanne Herring - Oh How amazing does your little man look. He is so gorgeous guys. These pictures are going to look so awesome around your place. Love you guys heaps xox

March 3, 2010 - 5:43 pm Shannon & Doug - Aww this little man is a little cutie :)Love the little ears shot!

{ In Love } | Perth Newborn Photographer

Most of you will remember Zhandyah from a few weeks ago when I photographed her at just 2 days old, well my ‘ Baby on Tap ‘ was back in the studio today and OMG I am so in love with this baby! She was a tough nut and it took quite a while to get her into each position and well I was prepared for a fight considering her age but as always I dug my heels in and didn’t give up and i’m so glad I didn’t ! I could photograph this gorgeous girl everyday and I wouldn’t get bored of her she has the most beautiful skin and chubby cheeks … sigh.. . Enjoy!

Meet Zhandyah at 16 days old

February 26, 2010 - 12:41 am Angela - This little girl is the epitomy of perfection!! Simply beautiful.

February 28, 2010 - 1:21 am maria cooper - she is gorgeous you are fantastic brandie at wot u do WeLLdoNE

{ Rock on baby! } | Perth Newborn Photographer

This little boy is destined to be a rock star with a name like Floyd Lucian! Ahh Floyd such a cute little thing he was, he would squawk at me almost every time I moved even a finger but then would settle almost instantly again it was so funny but it didn’t stop me from getting some gorgeous shots of him. Big sister Samara was so adorable, she’s not too sure of her baby brother yet but it was so cute when she would point out that he had 2 arms and hair lol ! Thanks for a great day Christine and Justin it was a pleasure to have you guys in the studio and I hope you like your sneak peek!

Meet Floyd on day 7

 

February 24, 2010 - 7:18 pm Chris - Ohhh Brandie! Thank you so much for such lovely pics. Floyd and Samara look so gorgeous. I can't wait to see the rest!

February 24, 2010 - 7:33 pm Kelly Mack - These look great! Beautiful photos and beautiful children Chris!

February 24, 2010 - 8:47 pm Nicole - Absolutely beautiful Photos xxx

February 24, 2010 - 9:59 pm rachel - love love love them!!!

February 24, 2010 - 11:46 pm mandy - really gorgeous!

February 25, 2010 - 12:14 am Aunty Mia and Uncle N - What lovely photos of our niece and nephew! Can't wait to see more.

February 25, 2010 - 3:01 pm Autumn - Just Amazing, i am in ore! stunning!!

February 26, 2010 - 8:31 pm Joanne Miragliotta - My god Aunty Mel,they are adorable photo's. Well done Christina and Justin,another job well done!!!! Jo x

{ Caleb } | Perth Baby Photographer

One of the best parts about my job is watching ‘my’ babies grow from tiny sleepy newborns into bubbly full of character babies. Last september I had the pleasure of photographing Caleb at 13 days old, well he was back today for his 6 month mini session and oh my how much has he grown!! He now has 4 teeth, the biggest blue eyes and a smile that lights up the room, such a gorgeous boy. It was great having you guys back in the studio Brooke and Paul, I can’t believe how much Caleb has grown in 6 short months and I look forward to his cake smash when he turns 1 ! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek.

Here is Caleb at 6 months old

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February 23, 2010 - 4:23 pm Brooke Evans-Butler - Brandie THANK YOU! We love our sneak peek and cannot wait to see the rest. You captured our little man so perfectly :)

February 24, 2010 - 12:44 am JACQUI - Love the beanie photo you gotta do one at 1yrs also. that will be totally cool

February 24, 2010 - 11:44 am Rebecca Arneill - These are great! Love them :)

{ Henry } | Perth Baby Photographer

This morning I had a Gorgeous little boy in the studio, little Henry was so so cute with his chunky little legs, gorgeous dimples and his eyes were 3 different colours! He was such a good baby super smiley ( until I put the camera to my face! lol ) and with a bit of paitence from both mum and I we managed to get him to sleep for some gorgeous sleepy shots which at 3.5 months old is like gold in the photog world! Thanks for a lovely morning Karen, Henry is just devine I hope you like your sneak peek!

Meet 3.5 month old Henry

February 18, 2010 - 4:45 pm Karen - Thanks Brandie, we had a great morning and the photos are just gorgeous! I cant wait to show the rest of the family. P.S. Henry is having a nice long sleep now, all that posing sure did wear him out.

February 19, 2010 - 7:29 am Charmaine - GORGEOUS Brandie, cant believe u got some of those poses & sleepy shots from a 3.5 month old, you are amazing !!!

February 19, 2010 - 8:57 am Troy D' Uncle - What no photos of his little weiner,How are we suposed to embarass him when he gets older? Nice pics though

February 26, 2010 - 7:12 am Nuria - LOVE LOVE LOVE these pics. Wish they had photographers like this in Lanzarote :) Karen and Adam...congratulations on such a very beautiful son.

{ Great things.. } | Perth Newborn Photographer

come in small packages and this little peanut is proof of that ! At 16 days old Freya was a little older than I generally like my newborns to be but boy did she make me eat my words today! She has to have been my sleepiest newborn yet, I could literally do anything with her, she went from pose to pose without so much as a peep out of her which meant the session was finished in just under 2.5 hours! Big sister Arielle was just as good so very well behaved it must run in the family! Thanks for an awsome session Kristy your girls are just adorable and I hope you like you sneak peek it was so hard choosing which ones to blog!

Meet Freya at 16 days old

 

February 13, 2010 - 5:35 pm Trace - So so so cute :) Bless!

February 13, 2010 - 6:20 pm Kristy - Brandie, they are such cute photos, thankyou soo much. We look forward to seeing them all.

{ All growed up.. } | Perth Baby Photograper

One of the best parts of my job is getting to watch “my” babies grow up. I have been photographing Aidan since he was 4 weeks old and I have been lucky enough to share in many special moments with his family inlcuding his mummy and daddy’s wedding late last year. Aidan is now ONE and i’m not sure I quite belive it yet ! In a few months he is going to be a big brother yep thats right I get to spend another wonderful year with this family and I couldn’t be more thrilled ! Aidan is such a cheeky little thing so happy and boy is he quick ! I think I laughed more during his ” Cake Smash” than I have laughed in a long long time we all had tears in our eyes and I don’t know how I managed to keep the camera still enough, he started with the icing wiping it all off and eating as much as he could fit until he found the cake underneath and well that was it he ate and ate and ate until I don’t think he could fit anymore! Happy Birthday big boy can not believe you are ONE already !! Thanks for another wonderful session Amanda its been great watching Aidan grow and I’m looking forward to meeting the new addition ( come on girl!! lol ) and spending another great year with you all.

Here is Aidan at  1 !

 

 

February 12, 2010 - 7:32 pm Karin - Oh my goodness, these are the best shots ever, Aidan is so adorable, cant believe hes one already - luv Nana :) well done Brandie your a star!!!

February 12, 2010 - 7:57 pm Trace - Oh that is just the cutest!

February 13, 2010 - 9:47 am Andrew - little Boof is a star, he always brings a smile to our faces..great pics!

February 13, 2010 - 10:57 am Jayne - hehehe love it!! What a cutie!

February 13, 2010 - 6:33 pm Tasha - They look great!!!! Looks like fun.

February 13, 2010 - 10:58 pm Angie - absolutely love the cupcake shots brandie! what a cutie :D

February 17, 2010 - 1:19 am Anna - WHAT A CUTIE!!! These photo's are great!! Each time i look at them they bring a huge smile to my face. He is a handsome little one. Great Job

February 26, 2010 - 12:43 am Angela - This is by far THE BEST cake smash photography I have seen. Brilliant job. You are extremely talented!!