Hey, I’m Cayla 🤍
I’m a maternity and family photographer based in Southland, New Zealand, I am originally from Western Australia. I spent most of my life in Mandurah, chasing the best beaches, shopping around Mandurah Forum like I was a millionaire and searching for my happily ever after.
In 2023, we made the move to New Zealand... Honestly, it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. I’ve found such a beautiful sense of home here, surrounded by a great community that just feels good.
I’m a mum to two daughters, plus one bonus daughter...my lil girl gang! It’s chaotic and loud and emotional and the absolute best thing in my life. I don’t share them much online these days to protect their privacy, but you’ll definitely hear about them, and probably see a few photos at your session too… sorry not sorry!
This is my pregnancy and birth story and a huge reason Maternity is something I love to capture.
My first birth ended in an unnecessary c-section, and it left me struggling mentally. I found it hard to connect, and to find reasons to smile, and it took me a long time to process that experience. It wasn’t until two years later, after a lot of healing and research, that I felt ready to try again for another bubba
My second pregnancy changed everything.
I chose to take back control, to trust my body, and I went on to have an unmedicated VBAC. That experience healed something in me instantly. It gave me back my power, my confidence, and completely shifted how I saw myself as a woman and a Mother.
Maternity photography, for me isn’t just about the photos. It’s about reminding you who you are in this season. It’s about strength, softness, power, vulnerability, confidence, empowerment... all of it.
I’m so passionate about creating a space where women feel seen, supported, and beautiful, no matter how their journey looks or how they choose to give birth.
Because when you’re busy being “mum,” it’s so easy to forget that you are also incredible, strong, kind, and worthy of being celebrated. in every possible way xx
Time is precious and you have a story that deserves to be told. Whether its empowering you through your single boss b**** era, your pregnant and need some help showcasing how stunning you are or need some extra love and support, or you have just had your baby and you got tired eyes but a whole lot of love to show off, or you just want to update your family photographs because the kids are just growing up too quickly.
I want to be there for it all.
You deserve to be in the photographs, you deserve to have your story documented.
- cayla