The Gift of the Family Photos
Our session was a Christmas present from my parents-in-law from England who bought us the photography gift voucher. Sam’s parents have already viewed the photos and are beyond delighted with the outcome…
Mosman | Baby and Family Photography
Birthday shopping for Sasha’s husband had always been a challenge, but she usually nailed it with things around travel. Instead, with nowhere to go, she booked a family photo session with their five-month-old baby, Jasper.
Sydney | Fun Family & Maternity Session on the Beach
Second-time mum Jenna didn’t have maternity photos done when she was pregnant with her first child, so she wanted to capture her family second time round.
Freshwater Beach, Sydney | Natural Family Photos
This family of six deserves an award for getting up and being on the beach, ready for their photo shoot at sunrise!
Sydney | Underwater Maternity Photography
More than a portrait, underwater photos are a beautiful, artistic and unique way to capture your pregnancy. The photos celebrate your pregnancy with grace and in nature, especially fitting if you’re a water baby at heart yourself.
Photographing Newborns – to pose or not to pose? It’s a No from us
Like everything we do, our style is n-a-t-u-r-a-l. We love babies as they are, cuddling with you where they feel most comfortable. Awake or asleep. Feeding or crying. And safe. This is known as baby-led posing…
What to wear for your Maternity Photo Shoot
You’re probably finding it hard to wear what you like at this stage of your pregnancy, but don’t let that put you off finding something gorgeous for your session. We’ve got some tips and suggestions – and links to check out at the end.
Work/Parenting Inspo | A new business and two weeks later, a new baby
We photographed local mum and new business founder Sarah Jelly at home in Manly with her newborn baby and family and heard how she opened her studio space only two weeks before her baby arrived. Whoa - two babies born at almost the same time.
Northern Beaches | Family and Maternity Photographer | Celebrating a milestone in a difficult pregnancy
We had the pleasure of photographing pregnant Louise Fuller, her husband, and two daughters. She’s living through her second stressful pregnancy, so it was a joy to capture the time before the birth of her third child in an uplifting way. She kindly - and bravely - shares her story.
What to prepare for your Lifestyle Family Photo Shoot?
Our Lifestyle Family Photography style is based on feeling and looking natural, but a few extras can make you feel better in the pictures, and not regret anything when you look at them afterwards. And like most family outings, a bit of pre-planning can make your session run more smoothly.
Balmoral Beach | Outdoor Newborn Photo Shoot
Bec and her husband Michael opted for an outdoor newborn shoot with a 10-week old baby
Narrabeen | How do you keep childhood magic alive?
Liz Pattenden explains why she jumped in to capture her family on ‘film’, and how her family photos took her down memory lane.
Local Legends | Soul Mamma and Me
Alena and her children seem to share this electric zest for life, love and nature that really pulled at every heart string of mine, and reminded me why family isn’t just about getting the kids off to school and making it through the week - it’s about the tiniest of moments when they pull you aside and say, “Mummy take my hand”. The moment that automatically gets stored into our memory bank, and that we keep for all eternity in our hearts.
Manly | At-home newborn with siblings photoshoot
A new baby meant updating the family photos for Manly mum Candy, her husband Murray, and new big sister Amelia, 2.
What to wear for your family photos?
I work with Little Manly Photography helping families to style their fresh, timeless, lifestyle photos, and you’re not alone – everyone asks what will look great for their family photo session.
Meet the Locals | Manly | Surfer Dad
To really understand what it means to live in this magical world of surf, sand, bushland, and zinc-faced babies, you really need to hear it from someone who’s living it... and lov’n it! Which is where my good friend and local dad and surfer James comes in.
Northern Beaches, Sydney | Maternity photography | How to make gorgeous memories
A pregnancy photo shoot really is a beautiful way to remember this unique time in your life, before you become plus one. Maternity photos are simple and natural, with you being you, and no awkward posing.
Family Photos | AU NATUREL
Coco and her family made the most of North Head National Park, Manly, walking, talking and taking photos. Her four-year-old, who goes to kindy nearby, showed everyone all the best places. We chatted with Coco after she received her photos…
North Curl Curl | Our family’s first photo shoot
Mum of two pre-schoolers, Elisha Smyth had never been able to capture a great photo of her whole family or one of her with her kids. Despite worrying about her children’s participation, she wishes she’d done it sooner.
Why family portraits are one of the best investments you can make.
It’s quite simple really. There is nothing more important than family. We truly believe you should invest in a photography session as they are a way to capture a moment, preserving a time and space in your family's life that will never be that way again.