Kapture Photography
Kapture Photography is a home-based studio, built specifically to photograph babies through their first year of life. The studio moved to Rowville not long after Karen’s own daughter was born in 2011, and it’s been growing ever since with families returning again and again.
Karen has spent 26 years photographing newborns and families, and has captured 1000+ babies in that time. That kind of repetition teaches you things no course can. She knows exactly when to move and when to simply wait, when a baby needs stillness and when they need a gentle touch, and she carries that instinct into every session she shoots.
Every family who comes through the door gets access to an extensive wardrobe of hats, wraps and blankets in different colours and textures, so each newborn session feels tailored rather than templated. The studio itself is set up to feel like home rather than a business. Parents are welcome to put the kettle on, sink into the couch and just be present. It’s not unusual for a parent to doze off mid-session, which says everything about how safe and unhurried the space feels. Baby safety is never negotiable, and it’s that trust that lets everyone else in the room relax.
KAREN BARBER
OWNER
My story so far….
Tiny, innocent, precious babies *squeal* who doesn’t love them? Hand me a cute chubba bubba and a camera and I’m happy! I’m truly passionate about helping families kapture special moments in time and create lasting, beautiful artwork they’ll forever cherish.
I LOVE what I do. Since 2000, I’ve officially photographed over 2000 new Melbourne babies, that’s a lot of chubby adorableness! I’ve always been artistic; I took painting and drawing classes professionally for 15 years. But it’s photography that gives me the perfect creative output; I like to talk A LOT and family photography lets me do that. In fact, clients often tell me how much they’ve learned while having their photos taken. And they usually ask if I can pop round at four in the morning to help settle their restless baby. I really wish I could!
I like to share my passion and knowledge, so I’m also a photography teacher and mentor. And I’m always taking training courses to hone my craft, stay on point with the safety side of things and keep up to date with tech from the likes of Apple, Nikon and Adobe Photoshop.
When I’m not helping families make memories, I’m playing with my own two kids who sure know how to keep me on my toes!
BIANCA
STUDIO ORRGANISER AND ALL ROUND GO TO PERSON
My story so far….
Hey, I’m Bianca
The face behind the phones, socials, client chats, order packing and probably half the chaos around here
I’ve been in the beauty industry since I was 15, and I’ve always loved helping people feel good, confident and cared for. These days, alongside studio life, I’m also incredibly passionate about wellness, nutrition and creating realistic balance in everyday life.
I’m a mum to two beautiful and equally sassy daughters who keep life loud, hilarious and full of personality!
When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me cooking something, reading a good book, blasting music (and singing terribly), replying to messages at ridiculous hours or trying to stay on top of the never ending to do list
I love being part of helping families preserve memories they’ll treasure forever – even if I’m usually the one making the magic happen behind the scenes rather than behind the camera 🩷
