Frankston · Chelsea · Seaford · Melbourne

Creating still,
golden moments
for families

Specialist newborn and family photography. Unhurried. Honest. Warm — the kind of images you'll want on your walls for the rest of your life.

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A family standing together among the trees at golden hour, outdoor family session South-East Melbourne
Close-up of a newborn baby sleeping peacefully, in-home newborn photography Melbourne
Dad holding his newborn close against his chest, black and white in-home newborn portrait
Big brother gazing down at his newborn sibling swaddled in mum's arms, in-home family session
Dad lifting his laughing son into the air by the basketball hoop, outdoor lifestyle family session
Parents kissing while cuddling their two children together on the couch, relaxed in-home family session

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Deep Arora, Still & Golden Photography

The photographer

A fellow parent,
behind the lens

Hi, I'm Deep — a dad of two based in Cranbourne East, and the person behind Still & Golden. I have a three-year-old who keeps me on my toes and a brand new baby who has completely stolen my heart (and my sleep).

Photography has been my passion for over ten years. What started as a hobby grew into something I couldn't put down — capturing moments for friends and family, documenting milestones, finding the light in everyday life. This year, I decided to make it official.

I know firsthand how fast these early days go. My approach is gentle and unhurried — I work at your baby's pace, in a space that feels comfortable for your whole family. What you'll take home are warm, honest images that feel like you.

Deep
Get in touch

Sessions & pricing

Choose by how much time you want together. Every session is in-home or on-location, with the option to unlock your full gallery.

Glimpse
The quick refresh
From$195
  • 30 minutes
  • 10 edited images
  • In-home or on-location
  • Upgrade to the full gallery (+$75)
Best for — updated core family photos, a fast and focused sitting.
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Gathered
Room to move
From$395
  • 90 minutes
  • 30+ edited images
  • In-home or on-location
  • Full gallery included · no restrictions
Best for — extended family, multiple set-ups, bigger groups.
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All sessions delivered within two weeks. Prices in AUD.

The bundle

Bloom

Two sittings that follow your family from bump to baby — a maternity or family session while you wait, and a newborn session once they arrive.

Booked together at a better rate than two separate sessions.

From
$595
  • Two 90-minute sessions
  • Maternity / family + newborn
  • In-home, both sittings
  • Newborn within the first 4 weeks
Book Bloom
Kind words

What families say

★★★★★
His images of our newborn were beautiful!! He was so patient and no request was too much. We will 100% use Deep in the future.
A
Alyce Patterson
Newborn session
★★★★★
Absolutely loved my mini photoshoot — each photo was stunning. After 10 years I finally have photos of my son and I for the walls.
M
Martine Stevens
Mini session
★★★★★
Made the whole experience so enjoyable. The turnaround is super quick and the photos are very high quality and professional.
A
Alvina Singh
Google review
★★★★★
Welcoming and nice, no fuss — just some lovely relaxed family photos. We got what we wanted super quick.
J
Jess Shields
Local Guide · Family
★★★★★
Super friendly and made everything feel easy and relaxed. Photos came out really natural — exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend.
S
Stacey
Google review
★★★★★
5.0
Rated five stars across every Google review.
Read them on Google

Reviewed on Google · Still & Golden Photography

Common questions

Everything families usually ask before booking. Anything else, just get in touch.

When should I book my newborn session?

Ideally while you're still pregnant — most families book in their second or third trimester to secure a spot. The session itself happens any time within the first 4 weeks after birth, and I keep the exact date flexible around your baby's actual arrival.

Do you travel to Frankston, Chelsea and surrounding suburbs?

Yes. I photograph families in their own homes across Frankston, Chelsea, Seaford, Langwarrin, Mt Eliza and most of South-East Melbourne. Travel is included — there's no extra charge for coming to you.

What happens during an in-home newborn session?

We spend around 1.5 to 2 relaxed hours at your place. There are no elaborate props or forced poses — I photograph feeds, cuddles, naps and all the small details while working entirely at your baby's pace. Pauses for feeding and settling are always built in.

Does my house need to be tidy or "photo-ready"?

Not at all. I work with the natural light from your windows and usually only need two or three spots — a bed, a couch, the nursery. The rest of the house can look exactly like a house with a newborn in it.

What should we wear?

Soft, simple and comfortable works best — think warm neutrals and gentle tones rather than big logos or bright fluoro. Once you book, I'll send through a short guide with easy outfit ideas for the whole family.

How long until we receive our photos?

Your fully edited gallery is delivered within 2 weeks of your session, through a private online gallery you can download and share with family.

How much does a session cost?

Sessions are grouped by how much time you want together. Glimpse is from $195 (30 minutes, 10 edited images), Golden from $250 (60 minutes, 20 edited images) and Gathered from $395 (90 minutes, 30+ edited images). Bloom, the bump-to-baby bundle of two 90-minute sessions, is from $595. Glimpse and Golden can both be upgraded to the full gallery afterwards — $75 on Glimpse, $50 on Golden — and Gathered and Bloom include it. Full details are in the sessions & pricing section above.

Do you provide the cake for cake smash sessions?

For dietary and allergen reasons, parents provide their own cake — that way you know exactly what your little one is eating. Any cake works, though a simple single-tier cake with soft icing smashes best. Everything else — the setup, the patience and a hand with the clean-up — is on me.

What if my baby is unsettled on the day?

Completely normal — and honestly expected. As a dad of two I've seen it all, and some of my favourite images come from the in-between moments. We simply pause for feeds and cuddles whenever needed. There's no time pressure.

Do you photograph toddlers and older kids too?

Absolutely. Family sessions cover every stage — toddlers, school kids, new siblings, grandparents. Whatever season your family is in, that's what we document.

Let's make
something beautiful

I'd love to hear about your family. Fill in the form and I'll be in touch within 24 hours. Currently booking newborn, family and cake smash sessions.