Ivy Wren Photography

Ivy Wren Photography Family and maternity photographer
Authentic, love-filled memories
Newcastle, Lake Macqarie and Hunter

Becoming a mother is a journey unlike any other, a transition that reshapes not only your daily life but the very core o...
15/08/2025

Becoming a mother is a journey unlike any other, a transition that reshapes not only your daily life but the very core of who you are. For some, it’s an instant rush of love. For others, it’s a slow and steady bond that grows over time. There’s no single “right” way to feel, because every story, every baby, and every mother is unique.

As I move through my midwifery studies, I’m constantly reminded of the depth and strength within this transformation. Motherhood is not just about caring for a baby, it’s a profound shift of soul, body, and identity. It’s resilience. It’s vulnerability. It’s finding yourself again in new ways you never expected.

To every mother, however your journey began and wherever you are in it, your strength is real and your story is worthy.

I almost didn’t post this.Not because I’m ashamed, but because how we feed our babies can be such an emotional, tangled ...
09/08/2025

I almost didn’t post this.
Not because I’m ashamed, but because how we feed our babies can be such an emotional, tangled topic.

For me, it’s always been simple: fed is best.
But my own journey? It started with a moment that was anything but gentle.

At 22, I never really intended to breastfeed. I remember nervously asking a midwife, “What formula should I get?” and she snapped back, “You don’t.”
It was said with no warmth, no explanation, and in that moment, I felt small, judged, and completely unprepared.

That exchange was the catalyst for me, it lit a fire to learn more, to question, to understand. And it began my journey of advocating for mamas and how they choose (or need) to feed their babies.

Because here’s the truth no one told me that day:
It’s not all or nothing.
Mixed feeding is still breastfeeding.
Any amount is still breastfeeding.

In the last 10 years, I’ve spent 4.5 of them breastfeeding, through challenges, tears, triumphs, and quiet moments I’ll hold in my heart forever. I’ll be sad when this journey ends with Luca, but I’ll also keep sharing this message:

You are enough.
Your baby is fed.
And that’s what matters. ❤️

When you know, you know ✨The universe has a funny way of nudging us exactly where we’re meant to be - and these two? No ...
04/08/2025

When you know, you know ✨
The universe has a funny way of nudging us exactly where we’re meant to be - and these two? No doubt about it.
From the cheeky glances to the quiet in-between moments, their love just fits.
It’s always such a joy to witness the kind of connection that feels like home. 💍🫶🏼

In-home sessions are something special ✨There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when you're photographed in your ow...
24/07/2025

In-home sessions are something special ✨
There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when you're photographed in your own space, no rushing out the door, no packing bags full of baby gear, just soft cuddles on the couch, feeding in your favourite chair, and soaking up newborn bliss (and chaos!) in the place you’ve made your own.

That’s why I love offering in-home newborn sessions.

✔️ Comfort first: You're in your environment, where feeding, nappy changes, and resettling are easy and stress-free.
✔️ Authenticity: We capture your family just as you are, the quiet moments, the laughter, the tiny details you’ll want to remember.
✔️ Flexibility: No need to schedule around perfect weather or get everyone dressed and out the door.
✔️ Keepsake memories: Your home becomes the backdrop for these early days a setting filled with meaning.

If you’ve been thinking about a newborn session but feel overwhelmed at the thought of leaving the house, this is your permission to stay in your trackies and just enjoy the moment. I’ll bring the calm, the guidance, and the eye for connection. 💛

DM to chat about an in-home session or pop over to the link in bio to see how it all works.

We make our own villages.Birthdays always bring a bit of reflection, and this one hit deep.After dinner with friends of ...
22/07/2025

We make our own villages.

Birthdays always bring a bit of reflection, and this one hit deep.

After dinner with friends of 20 years, I was reminded how lucky I am, knowing I could call them in a heartbeat if I ever needed anything.

I don’t have a lot of family support, but I have my village.

If you’re out there building your own village from scratch… I see you.

It’s not always easy, but you’re doing it. Keep going. 💛

(Thank goodness for daycare too, they are our second family!)

✨ Re-introduction time! ✨Hey! I’m Daisy-Belle, the face behind the lens. After some time to reset creatively, and heal ...
20/07/2025

✨ Re-introduction time! ✨

Hey! I’m Daisy-Belle, the face behind the lens. After some time to reset creatively, and heal my broken leg, I thought now’s the perfect moment to say hi again, especially to all the beautiful new faces here! 🫶

A few fun facts about me:

🌿 I’m a midwifery student and a proud mum- so babies and motherhood are truly my whole heart.

📸 I capture dreamy, love-soaked moments for families, bumps, newborns, and elopements all around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter.

🫧 I love sun flares, wildflower fields, and the real, messy, magic of connection - if your toddler brings chaos to your session, I’m here for it.

☕ I run on coffee, little treats, and polaroids.

🤘 Live music is something I can't say no to

🌊 If I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me barefoot at the beach or in the garden with my kids.

Whether you’ve been here a while or just arrived - I’m so glad you’re here.

What's your fave little treat? 💛

There’s something about little boys—the way they throw their arms around you with their whole heart, the cheeky grins th...
20/07/2025

There’s something about little boys—the way they throw their arms around you with their whole heart, the cheeky grins that melt even the longest day.
These are the wild, love-soaked moments you’ll want to remember—muddy feet, loud giggles, and all 🦖

You might be noticing a few changes around here… ✨New look. New name. Same heart.As I slowly roll out my new branding, I...
17/07/2025

You might be noticing a few changes around here… ✨
New look. New name. Same heart.

As I slowly roll out my new branding, I just want to say thank you - for being here, for growing with me, and for trusting me to capture your stories. This evolution feels so aligned with where I am now and the kind of experience I want to offer moving forward.

This is more than just a new logo or colour palette - it’s a love note to everything this business has become.
Welcome to the next chapter. I can’t wait to share it with you.

There’s something sacred about the bond between a mother and her daughters.A quiet knowing. A shared glance. A kind of l...
16/07/2025

There’s something sacred about the bond between a mother and her daughters.
A quiet knowing. A shared glance. A kind of love that teaches, holds, and heals - often all at once.

These are the moments I never get tired of capturing. The soft smiles, the little hands reaching up, the way a mother tucks her child in close without even thinking.

It’s in these seemingly small gestures that the biggest love lives.

when you know, you know.the kind of love that feels easy, like sunshine and saltwater and coming home.capturing love tha...
14/07/2025

when you know, you know.
the kind of love that feels easy, like sunshine and saltwater and coming home.
capturing love that’s loud with laughter and soft with knowing — this is the good stuff.

Twirling through childhood, hand in hand. Sisters, laughter, and the kind of magic you don’t ever outgrow✨️
03/07/2025

Twirling through childhood, hand in hand. Sisters, laughter, and the kind of magic you don’t ever outgrow✨️

Do you ever look at your kids and wonder how you made them? Because—same.A little bit of magic, a lot of love, and someh...
25/03/2025

Do you ever look at your kids and wonder how you made them? Because—same.

A little bit of magic, a lot of love, and somehow these tiny humans are here, being their amazing, wild, wonderful selves.

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