Birth Photography


Birth is raw, powerful, and life changing. A moment you’ll never relive in the same way again. In the whirlwind of emotions, love, strength and the miracle of new life, memories blur. That’s where I come in. 


Birth photography isn’t just what I do, it’s what I love. I’ve had the absolute honour of capturing over 140 births, and with every single one, I’m reminded of just how incredible these moments are. Whether you're birthing your baby in public hospital, private hospital, at home, in a birth centre or an unplanned parking lot, I will document your story. The strength of a laboring mother, the unwavering support of a partner, the very first breath of new life—it’s pure magic, and it deserves to be documented. I don’t just take pictures, I preserve the story of your baby’s arrival into your family, your strength, and the love that fills the room. My experience allows me to anticipate the moments that matter most, to blend into the background while capturing every tear, every triumphant push, and the overwhelming joy that follows. 


The way your partner squeezes your hand, the way you lock eyes with your baby for the first time, the soft whispers of "you did it" these are the details that fade with time, but when they’re captured in a way that feels real, raw, and beautiful, they stay with you forever.  Birth photography isn’t just about pictures. It’s about telling your story—the way it truly happened, with depth, beauty, and authenticity. And trust me, after witnessing so many incredible births. I can say with absolute certainty: you will never regret having these moments preserved. 


I would be honored to capture yours. Let’s create something unforgettable together.

"For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul."

Gabriel S.

I was so nervous about having a camera in the room during something so raw and intense but Ashleigh felt like a quiet, calming friend. She was never in the way, never intrusive. Honestly, I forgot she was there... until we received the gallery and I sobbed my way through every image.


She captured the strength, the love, and the tiny moments we missed in the blur of it all. I cannot imagine not having these memories now. If you're birthing in Shellharbour or anywhere in the Illawarra, do not hesitate, book her.

Laura, Kiama

“I wasn’t sure we needed a birth photographer, but now I tell every expecting dad it’s the one thing you don’t want to miss out on. Ashleigh documented our birth at home so respectfully; no fuss, no flashes, just pure presence. The photos she gave us are beyond anything I expected. She caught the moment I saw my daughter for the first time, and the emotion on my wife’s face as she held her.


I will treasure these forever. This wasn’t just photography; it was storytelling greater than words could ever.”

James, Wollongong Private Hospital

Ashleigh was on-call for weeks leading up to our baby’s birth, and when the time came, she arrived like a warm breeze, totally in sync with our birth space. She worked so beautifully alongside my doula and midwife, and I never once felt vulnerable or exposed. When I saw the photos… I sobbed. I felt my power. She gave me a gift I didn’t even know I needed. If you’re considering birth photography in Wollongong or the South Coast, Ash from Exist Images is your girl.

Emma, Corrimal