Timeless Newborn, Family & Maternity Photography in Nelson, New Zealand

days that can't be recreated, turned into photos that last forever

Childhood is made up of seasons that pass all too quickly. From pregnancy and newborn days through to the beautiful chaos of family life, my sessions are designed to preserve the people, connections and moments you'll want to remember forever.


With over a decade of experience photographing families across Nelson, I'll guide you through every step of the process, creating photographs you'll return to for years to come.


Because while these seasons may be fleeting, the memories don't have to be.

Close-up of newborn baby's eyelashes and features
child playfully running through the ocean during a relaxed family session
Detail image of expectant mother holding baby bump
Newborn baby peacefully sleeping during photography session
Tiny newborn fingers wrapped around parent's hand
Mother and daughter sharing a special moment together
Pregnant woman laying by window during maternity session
son hiding under his mothers dress playfully during a photo shoot
Father cuddling newborn baby in natural light
Loving connection between parents and newborn baby
mother cuddling her new baby and sharing a sweet moment with the eldest child
close up portrait of a child playing with a crab shell during a photo session
Celebrating the journey into motherhood
Father holding newborn baby during family photography session
Mother and newborn sharing a quiet moment together
mother and father with their youngest son standing in the ocean for a photo
Natural newborn photography documenting the first weeks of life
Mother holding newborn baby close during portrait session
Quiet moment of reflection during pregnancy
Delicate newborn details preserved through photography

SESSIONS


Sessions are available in my Nelson home studio, in your home, or at a carefully selected outdoor location.

Specialising in newborn, maternity, family, birth and dance portrait photography throughout Nelson and the surrounding region.

Family embracing during newborn photography session in Nelson
Ivana is so talented! We could not be happier with our experience with her. She was professional, yet so warm, friendly and welcoming and was absolutely amazing with our newborn.
Laura, J.
mother and daughters studio portrait with natural light

Hi, i'm ivana mila



Newborn, maternity and family photographer, mum, and baby whisperer.

Creating timeless portraits of the people you'll never stop loving.



 

Photographing Nelson families since 2015.
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Whether you're awaiting the arrival of your baby, celebrating a growing family, or simply wanting to capture this chapter before it passes, I'd love to hear from you.

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Ivana Mila Photography is a Nelson-based photographer specialising in newborn photography, maternity photography, family photography, birth photography and fine art dance portraits. Sessions are available in studio, in-home, or at carefully selected outdoor locations throughout Nelson, Tasman and surrounding areas.