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Minna is based in Sydney.
Packages from $500-$1000
Minna Sophia Manu is an accomplished photographic artist with more than 15 years of experience in portraiture, fashion and visual storytelling. Her work is shaped by a lifelong appreciation for art, the language of fashion and the sculptural beauty of the female form. Through a refined understanding of light, movement and composition, she creates powerful maternity and motherhood portraits that feel both deeply personal and distinctly editorial. As an artist, wife and mother, Minna brings sensitivity and lived experience to every commission. Her photographs celebrate femininity in all its strength, softness and complexity—honouring not only how a woman looks, but the person she is and the chapter she is becoming. For Minna, photography is more than documentation. It is the creation of enduring artwork: intimate, expressive and designed to hold meaning for generations.
“I am so incredibly grateful to Minna for my pregnancy photos. She captured such a special moment in our lives so beautifully and made the entire experience feel relaxed, comfortable and genuinely enjoyable. From the moment we arrived, she was warm, professional and so easy to work with. She gave great guidance throughout the shoot while still making everything feel natural and effortless. The final photos exceeded all expectations. They are stunning, emotional and timeless.”
Maternity shoot
Ari T
“I honestly don’t even know where to begin—Minna was unreal. From the moment we arrived, she made me feel so comfortable, confident, and beautiful. Maternity shoots can feel a bit vulnerable, but she brought such warmth and calm that I instantly felt at ease. She has an incredible eye for detail and captured the most magical, emotional, and elegant moments that I’ll cherish forever. The lighting, the angles, the mood—everything was just perfect. She went above and beyond.”
Maternity shoot
Steph Golic
“Minna has a way of capturing the female form which is unlike anything I have ever seen. She showcases the incredible raw beauty & strength of women. Meeting Minna for my pregnancy shoot, I was initially super nervous as it was nothing I had done before but Minna quickly had me at ease and by the end of the shoot I was on a high - I had never felt so beautiful and celebrated.”
Maternity shoot
Jess Frost
“Wow - Minna is just wonderful. She is genuinely artistic, makes you feel so at ease and brings the perfect level of energy to get the most out of your photography session. And importantly, she makes it fun! Truly loved every minute of our time - 11/10!”
Maternity shoot
Dani Dimitri
“I had the honour of being photographed by Mina, and I cannot recommend her enough. Her vision is second to none and her energy is contagious. She made the entire experience so comfortable for me, helping me select my outfits, assisting me with posing and creative direction. It was so much more than having my photo taken, it was a celebration of me.”
Family shoot
Jelena Anto
“Minna is just incredible. She made me feel extremely comfortable the whole photoshoot and I couldn’t recommend her enough. She is so talented, her work is so unique and I had the best experience!! Will definitely be booking in again!!! I will treasure my photos forever.”
Maternity shoot
Tiarne Manfre
“Had my maternity shoot a month ago and was such a great experience! Beautiful photos, very accommodating and easy to deal with. 10/10”
Maternity shoot
Samantha Dib
“Minna is absolutely amazing! She has a unique way of making you feel completely at ease while effortlessly creating stunning art. Her ability to capture precious moments is truly unmatched. Minna has become our go-to family photographer, and we couldn’t be happier. Her professionalism, warm engagement with children, and ability to guide poses while also capturing those priceless candid moments make her stand out. We love you, Minna! I highly recommend her for ANY of your photography needs!”
Family shoot
Tandia
“I recently had my maternity shoot with Minna. I was extremely nervous going into it as a plus size woman and looking different to the women that are normally captured and up on Minna's socials. I reached out to Minna with my concerns and she was great at easing them and taking it on board. Assuring me, she was confident in capturing all different women.”
Maternity shoot
Aliska Brown
“Minna has the biggest heart and the most beautiful soul. She is just beyond incredible at what she does. I had the pleasure of being chosen to be the model for one of her masterclasses & it was beyond my expectations. This is not something I ever thought I would do & is so far out of my comfort zone but from the moment I reached out to Minna, she made me feel so comfortable.”
Maternity shoot
Angeline B
“Minna is the best, her photos are unique, she truly went beyond expectations. She makes it easy for people that don't know how to pose like myself and my partner, guiding every movement and the results are just fabulous. I highly recommend having a photoshoot with her.”
Family shoot
Camilla M
“MINNA IS AN ABSOLUTE ARTIST AND SUPERSTAR!!! I cannot say enough about the experience we had and the way Minna made us feel. She captured the love, life and truth that my little family share. She made us feel open to be ourselves and also gave us amazing direction to have the perfect shots. LOVE LOVE LOVE her work!!! Thank you Minna we are definitely calling upon your services again once baby #2 comes ❤️❤️❤️”
Family shoot
Tee
“What an absolute honour it was to have our family shots taken by Minna. To have this season captured with such love, devotion, conviction and SKILL, words can't truly express my gratitude. I will forever sing from the top of any rooftop the upmost respect and praise I hold for Minna and the pure joy this keepsake has brought our family.Thank you, times a million!”
Family shoot
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