Meet Meg, Your Newborn & Family Photographer

If you’re like most of the parents I meet, you’re juggling everything. You’re the heart of your family — and the one who’s holding everything together, planning the schedules, the snacks, making childhood magical and full of memories. That’s why I’m here.

I work with parents of all kinds: first-time moms and dads, growing LGBTQIA+ families, seasoned moms of three, and those in between. No matter your family makeup, this experience is about celebrating the realness, the connection, and the love you share.

I offer a guided, thoughtful photography experience for families in Munich who want to feel supported, seen, and cared for — not staged / on to the next one. This is your chance to be in the photos and enjoy the moment. To feel at ease, knowing I’ll take care of the rest.

So you can finally be in the photo — and actually enjoy the moment, too.

I’ve photographed families through newborn haze, toddler chaos, and everything in between. And as a mom of two, I know how full (and tender, and wild) each season really is. That’s what I want to hold onto for you — the beauty in your beautifully messy now.

For families who want to remember what this season felt like.

The Heart Behind My Work as a Newborn & Family Photographer

Sarah, Munich

“Meg's arrival and presence in our home brought us all peace and reassurance - her coaching made us all at ease, and we genuinely had fun with her! She did a great job captured our more natural moments—like my husband making coffee holding our son... an everyday routine that, by being captured beautifully by Meg, is now elevated into a sacred family ritual.”

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Hey y'all, I'm Meg! I was born and raised in Florida, but after a bit of back and forth across the Atlantic, we've settled in Munich. 

I'm a mom of two wild girls (plus a husband and a dog), and I know what it's like to have life feel both full and fast. My days are a mix of motherhood, work, and whatever "me time" I can squeeze in between dance parties and bedtime routines. My ideal morning starts with a quiet cup of a tea and a good book, but the reality is more often that one of the girls is up early and the chaos begins.  Usually juggling a camera in one hand and a snack for my kids in the other.

That's why photography matters so much to me. It helps me remember the little moments that slip by, and it's how I show my girls how deeply they're loved. Now, I get to help other families do the same.

As an English-speaking newborn and family photographer in Munich, I work with expat families and busy parents who want to slow down long enough to remember what this season felt like. If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.

Your English-Speaking Photographer for Laid-Back Families in Munich

MEET MEG

Mama. Photographer. Tea-Drinker. Avid Reader. 

 You just need to show up ready to be present and have fun. I’ll take care of the rest.

I know how easy it is to put this off — to wait for calmer days, fewer messes, more time. But the truth is: there’s no perfect moment for a family photoshoot or newborn session.

The decision to step in front of the camera and say this matters — I don’t take that lightly. It’s not just about getting professional photos. It’s about giving yourself permission to pause, to be seen, and to be part of your own family’s story.

As a lifestyle photographer in Munich and a mother, I’ve made it my mission to hold space for expat families just like yours. Not for perfect portraits — but for the real, fleeting, beautifully ordinary moments you’ll want to remember, exactly as they were.

The curl behind your baby’s ear. The way your toddler reaches for your hand. The giggles, the big sloppy kisses, the in-between quiet. The kind of moments that feel small now, but one day — you’ll realize they were everything.

This is the good stuff.
The real-life love story I want to help you hold onto through honest, heartfelt photography.

Why I Photograph Families Like Yours

Tegernsee
Schliersee
Ellmau

Cafés in Haidhausen
Wildpark Poing
Riemerpark

Hofgarten & the Residenz
Schloss Nymphenburg
English Garden

My favorite places to visit in & AROUND MUNICH

What It’s Like to Work With Me

What It’s Like to Work With Me

Family life is beautifully chaotic—filled with laughter, meltdowns, tender moments, and everything in between. You’re already doing so much. That’s why I make this easy.

I work with a limited number of families each month so I can offer a highly personalized, supportive experience from start to finish. Sessions are relaxed, playful, and child-led. I’ll offer styling support, location ideas around Munich, and gentle prompts to help you feel comfortable and present. No forced poses. No pressure.

Just space for your family to be fully you.

My photography is honest and heartfelt — capturing images that bring you back to this season, this stage, this feeling — long after it’s passed. If you're ready to feel seen and to remember what this season really felt like, let’s chat.

You show up, be with your people, and I’ll take care of the rest.

A Thoughtful, Guided Photography Experience

Book your photoshootReady to Plan Your Family or Newborn Photoshoot in Munich?

Danielle,
Munich Schwabing

“Meg made us all feel completely at ease and there was absolutely no pressure or anything to perform a certain way. She made us feel so comfortable (especially our two young children, which is not always an easy feat!).”

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Ready to plan your photoshoot together?

Use the form below to get in touch. Tell me a little about yourself – who you are, what's important to you, and why you want photos that show more than just a smile. I'll accompany you through a special chapter in life, honestly, intimately and with a lot of emotion. I can't wait to hear your story!

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