meet your photographer
my family beautifully captured by Renaye Mclachlan photography
Hi, I’m Britt
For the past 15 years I’ve been photographing families around Melbourne’s west.
Mostly mums who want beautiful photos of their kids… but don’t want the whole thing to feel awkward or stressful.
My sessions are relaxed, where kids can be themselves
No stiff posing. No pressure to perform
Just good light, real connection, and photos that feel like your family.
No matter the type of session – there’s something for every family and guarantee you’ll walk away with portraits that tell your story and beautiful images that make you say “that’s us”.
If you’re looking for a warm, experienced newborn or family photographer in Melbourne’s west, I’d love to connect.
When I first started photography 15 years ago, I knew I loved beautiful, meaningful images.
Now that I’m a Mum, I understand something so much bigger.
The photos I treasure myself most aren’t perfect.
They’re the ones that remind me exactly who my little boy was in that moment.
The way he looked at me with his piercing blue eyes.
His giggle and the way it would light up the entire room..
The way he reached for me with his chubby little hands..
The things I never realised would change so quickly.
That’s exactly what I want for my clients too.
Lachie and I captured by Teagan Mac at 14 months old
Most families arrive convinced their kids will be the hardest kids I’ve ever photographed.
They’re not.
Fifteen years, thousands of children, countless snack breaks, silly noises and dad jokes later, I can confidently say I’ve seen it all.
Your kids don’t need to sit still
Your partner doesn’t need to love having their photo taken.
And you don’t need to know what you’re doing
That’s my job.
your session
Capturing your family’s meaningful moments since 2010
click on the session type below for more information and find the session that’s right for you:
A calm moment to pause before everything changes.
Quiet, relaxed sessions focused on your new baby and the people who love them most.
Celebrating all the beautiful milestones in your baby’s first year.
Simple, timeless setups to celebrate turning one.
Outdoor sessions where kids can run, play, and just be themselves.
Bite-sized, seasonal sessions held throughout the year.
client love
Here’s what a few lovely families have said after their sessions.
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“Brittany made us feel comfortable the second we stepped into the studio. The photoshoot was fun and really easy.
My partner who hates photos even enjoyed himself! Can’t wait to come back for more photos in the future!”
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“She captured the most beautiful photos of us and our baby girl, memories we will treasure forever.
The one-on-one care from the initial photoshoot through to viewing the gallery was seamless and so accommodating. She really ensured we received quality photos over quantity.”
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“The entire experience was truly enjoyable, and we can’t thank Brittany enough for the love and care she showed towards our baby boy.
Her attention to detail and patience really made a difference. We felt like we were in great hands the whole time.”
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“Brittany was amazing — so patient, kind, and professional. You can see the love and passion Britt has for her work….
The one on one care from the first initial photo shoot to the photo viewings of the gallery was seamless & accomodating. Thank you again Britt for making this such a special experience!”
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“Great experience with Brittany for our newborn photo session. Her professional manner and friendly disposition made for a great experience all round.
The end product was all we could of asked for.”
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“From the moment we stepped foot into the studio, we were greeted with such warmth and kindness from Brittany and we both felt instantly at ease.
She was amazing with our newborn and captured our newest little addition beautifully. We honestly couldn’t be happier with how our photos turned out!”
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“We love how relaxed Brit’s shoots are and how comfortable she makes us feel.
They don’t feel posed and unnatural, and the beautiful pictures we got are a testament to that.”
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“The entire experience from booking through to receiving our gallery was so easy and professional.
We were so thrilled to see the beautiful images Brittany has captured of our family.
Cannot recommend her enough, thank you Brittany”
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“Words can’t explain how nervous we were… but Britt made us so relaxed and comfortable!
Cracking jokes and laughing the whole time… the photos are ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
We cannot stop looking at them!”
awards, memberships & publications
A Highly Trusted & acknowledged Newborn Photographer IN MELBOURNe
TOP melbourne newborn photographers (2024)
TOP 25 australian newborn photography blog (2024)
TOP 20 Baby photographers melbourne (2024)
TOP 20 newborn photography melbourne (2024)
TOP 40 newborn photography melbourne (2024)
Top 20 newborn photography melbourne (2022)
NUMBER 1 NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY WERRIBEE & SURROUNDS AREA (2020)
TOP 10 newborn photography melbourne (2020)
Something Meaningful is located in Altona Meadows, via the Westgate Bridge from Melbourne’s CBD and can be easily reached from many of Melbourne’s Suburbs. Something Meaningful services clients from all over Melbourne, including but not limited to: Western Suburbs of Melbourne including Altona Meadows, Altona, Altona North, Williamstown, Newport, Seddon, Yarraville, Laverton, Point Cook, Tarneit, Williams Landing, Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Wyndham Vale, Maribyrnong, Footscray, St Albans & Caroline Springs. Inner Suburbs such as Carlton, South Yarra, Southbank, Port Melbourne, Albert Park, St Kilda, Elwood, Middle Park, South Melbourne, North Melbourne, Fitzroy, Richmond, North East Melbourne. Northern Suburbs including Eltham, Ivanhoe, Northcote, Fairfield, Macleod, Brunswick, Essendon, Moonee Ponds. Eastern Suburbs including Balwyn, Camberwell, Glen Iris, Hawthorn, Kew, Mont Albert and Surrey Hills. South-Eastern Suburbs including Brighton, Hampton, Highett, Sandringham, Caulfield, Elsternwick, Glen Huntly, Glen Iris, Armadale, Malvern, Prahran, Toorak and Windsor.