About Me
Photographer. Neonatal nurse. Mum of two. Storyteller of the quiet and meaningful.
Hi, I’m Steph — the heart and hands behind Stephanie Lauren Creative. I’m a maternity, newborn and family photographer based in Jervis Bay, and I also work as a neonatal nurse.
My path here hasn’t been a straight one — but every part of it has taught me the same truth:
Time moves fast. Love deserves to be remembered.
And the most ordinary moments are often the ones that matter most.
Photography has always been my creative outlet. Long before I became a nurse or a mother, I was a girl with a point-and-shoot camera, trying to hold onto everything — birthdays, best friends, sunlit afternoons. That instinct is still what drives my work today. Now, I capture the beauty of becoming: the softness of early motherhood, the anticipation of new life, the magic and mess of family.
In the NICU, I’ve witnessed just how precious this season is. And as a mum of two, I know firsthand what it feels like to want to press pause. These roles have shaped my sessions deeply — calm, baby-led, supportive, and gently guided from start to finish.
Whether we’re shooting in my purpose-built studio in St Georges Basin or out by the sea, I create space for you to slow down, feel held, and just be present with the people you love most.
If you’re looking for timeless, emotive photos — and an experience that feels grounded, warm and intentional — I’d be honoured to work with you.
Let’s tell your story together.