Hi, I’m Anja McDonald, the photographer behind the images you see on this site.
I am an award winning photographer living in Western Australia.
I grew up in Scandinavia in a home full of colour and creativity and where most things were homemade or homegrown with love. Design and the art of making has always been a huge part of my life, so it was no surprise to anyone when I chose to study art and photography!
Today I live in beautiful, sunny Perth with my husband and our three children where I work out of my studio in Ocean Reef and on location.
In addition to being a photographer, I have a degree in finance and am also a makeup artist and I love designing and creating!
Shoot me an email with your questions – I would love to work with you!
AUSTRALIAN AWARDS
2016 Silver Award AIPP WA Epson Professional Photography Awards
2012 AAPP WA Portrait Photographer of the year
2012 AAPP Lensman Gold Award Portrait Print
2012 AAPP Lensman 5 Silver Awards Portrait and Open Print

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Newborn baby sessions take place at my studio in Ocean Reef and it is best to book while you are still pregnant. Once booked, I will pencil in your due date in my calendar. Then as soon as baby arrives, we try to schedule you in for the first 6-14 days after birth. This is when babies are most sleepy and still wanting to 'curl up'. Prior to your session, we will have a chat about styling and I will also send you an information package via email.
Maternity sessions take place either in the studio in the morning or at an outdoor location at sunset. We are spoiled for choice in Perth and many clients choose to have their maternity photos taken on one of our spectacular beaches or parks. I am happy to recommend a location based on your wishes. I recommend booking in for around 32+ weeks. You need to have a sizeable bump, but you don’t want to leave it too close to your due date! I offer a great session package for professional baby and pregnancy photography as well. Prior to your session, I will discuss styling with you and I provide a full range of maternity gowns and drapes for you to wear.
Family sessions are also either in my studio or at an outdoor location. I will help you choose a location that is suitable for your partner and your children and advise you on colour and clothing as well.
After your session, I edit your photos individually and they will be presented to you in a private online gallery for you to choose your products. When purchasing a digital package, you will receive your images in high resolution as well as web prepared files on a USB in custom packaging.
If you have any questions about what I can do for you, your family or your soon to be newborn, please do not hesitate to contact me. Feel free to browse the blog and portfolio sections of my website to get a sense of my photography approach and portrait style.
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