QUESTIONS ANSWERED

  • WHO CAN ATTEND A SESSION?

    All of your immediate family are welcome to attend the session. Extra family? You will need to book an extended family session to accomodate a little extra time.

  • WHAT CAN I EXPECT ON A FAMILY SESSION?

    Playful, fun, and candid. We take a couple of shots looking at the camera and then I give you some playful prompts and capture the dynamic of your family. You can expect a lot of laughter in our session and you’ll likely forget I am there, or feel like you are hanging out with a friend. We twirl, we run, we play. The best memories are made when you are relaxed, present, and having a good time.

  • WHAT CAN I EXPECT ON A NEWBORN SESSION?

    I focus in on your family connection, a big snuggle fest. We allow the session to unfold organically with some direction from me. We focus on some sweet motherhood moments, snuggles with Dad (or Mumma 2), sibling love and the whole family as you connect with your new baby. I bring along some neutral swaddles and a bassinet to take some portraits of the baby and all its cute little features. These sessions can be taken outdoors too.

  • HOW DO I BOOK MY SESSION ?

    Once you have decided to book a session you should contact me to look at available dates. Weekends are the most popular and fill up quickly so I recommend booking at least a month in advance. If you are booking maternity – a couple of months in advance is good. Newborns, I like to book on a weekday, mid-morning. Get in touch and we can work out the perfect time for your session.

  • WHEN IS THE BEST TIME FOR A MATERNITY SHOOT?

    Around 35 or 36 weeks is a nice time. You’re in full bloom, and still have a little energy left. It also gives us a little time up our sleeves, in the event we have to reschedule due to rain.

  • HOW WILL I FEEL COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA ?

    Standing in front of a stranger and being immortalised is sometimes a daunting thought, but it is my job to make you feel comfortable. I give you some guidance on what to do and even more guidance if I feel you need it. Essentially I aim to capture all of the sweet and fun little moments that naturally happen, and the kids always end up being the captains. Even the most nervous always comment that the shoot was fun.

  • MY KIDS ARE NUTS! HOW WILL THIS WORK ?

    I have the two nuttiest little kids ever and they have been my greatest teachers in patience . Nothing is forced on one of my shoots and I aim to capture their true personalities and expression. Often it can feel a little chaotic if your little one seems to be mucking around but they actually make for the best shoots. I encourage you to let go and join in. I’m very good at bringing out little personalities.

  • WHAT DO WE WEAR ?

    This is always a personal struggle as an indecisive person for my own family shoots. I want you to feel like yourselves, and feel fabulous. You don’t need to be wearing expensive brand new clothing. Please scroll down for some styling tips and feel free to ask me for a style guide if you would like some inspiration.

  • WHERE CAN WE SHOOT ?

    I have some favourite locations that work with the lighting and times of day I like to shoot. Please scroll to my location advice.

  • HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY PHOTOS ?

    Im a busy mumma, but I work late into the night to keep on top of my editing. I have a pretty fast turn around between one or two weeks depending on my family/ work life juggle. For births or newborn babies I like to send you a couple of selected photos in the days following the shoot and I often get so excited during the editing process I send sneak peeks.

  • DO YOU DO PRINTS OR BOOKS ?

    Nothing makes me happier than when you print out the session photos. I like to leave the printing up to family so it caters to your tastes and budget. I do have a couple of places I could recommend though for amazing art prints.

  • WILL YOU ACCOMODATE MY WILD IDEA ?

    I am an artist and I love to flex my creativity. If its within my vibe I would love to hear your ideas.

  • MY HOME ISNT SUPER EXCITING, HOW WILL THE PHOTOS LOOK GOOD ?

    You don’t need the most fabulous home, your home is perfect the way it is because its authentically you and you can feel safe and comfortable. In home sessions are all about connection and bottling some nostalgia to melt your heart for years to come. I tend to shoot with a wide aperture and all the mess melts away. Throw some washing and clutter in a spare room and it will be like it was never there. Or embrace the chaos. Home is where the heart is.

  • WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED TO CANCEL ?

    Cancelling a session puts financial stress on a photographer, it may take away a chunk of my income for that week and a future space. Filling a spot last minute is very difficult. Things happen, people get sick, but if you can avoid it then that would be appreciated.

  • WHAT HAPPENS IF IT'S RAINING ?

    If it’s overcast we push on. Grey skies make for amazing, emotive photos. We can also move your session to earlier in the day if it is overcast. If it’s pouring we reschedule.

LOCATIONS AND SHOOT TIMES

I adore shooting golden hour – the hour just before the sun dips behind the horizon. It makes for gold drenched backdrops, dramatic skies, flares of light, and beautiful tones. When shooting outdoors I will try and shoot at this time and I have locations I can suggest that look fabulous. I prefer a bit of a rugged overgrown landscape.  I do love exploring and photographing new places. I tend not to shoot outdoors in the middle of the day as it makes for squinting eyes and harsh face shadows. Urban environments are fabulous and I have lots I can suggest. Nothing beats a casual and cosy shoot at home documenting your home life. You don’t need a Pinterest-worthy home straight out of Vogue Living, your home is perfect the way it is because it’s authentically you and you can feel safe and comfortable. In home sessions are all about connection and bottling some nostalgia to melt your heart for years to come. I prefer to shoot home shoots in the mornings but I am flexible. Not all families are available in the late afternoon. We can make an outdoor location work in the morning too or if you are brave enough, sunrise is exquisite. I am currently exploring and trialling new spots for mid-morning shoots.


  • J C Slaughter Falls, MT COOTHA

  • Rocklea Field in Winter

  • Boondall

  • West End, urban wall

  • Rocklea, requires 30 minute walk

  • Boondall

  • Minnippi Parklands, Tingalpa

  • Rocklea, requires 30 minute walk

  • Rocklea, summer

  • Enoggera Reservoir

  • Fish Lane, South Brisbane

  • Rocklea, winter

  • Enoggera Reservoir

  • South Brisbane, urban

  • South Bank, urban

  • Samford field

  • Nudgee

  • Ashgrove

  • Nudgee Beach

  • Samford Field

  • Nudgee Beach

  • Samford Field location has a creek

  • Samford field / creek

  • Rocklea creek, 30 min walk

  • Ashgrove

STYLE ADVICE.


Families: 

One of the questions I get asked regularly is ‘what outfits do we wear?’ In a nutshell – just a fancy and cohesive version of your selves. Most importantly, I want you to feel like you and not pressured to dress a certain way or style. Have some fun with it, it’s a special day and these moments are captured forever. 


You do you, but there are so many elements that can make a shoot look very magical. Colour is important and certain colours work well with my editing style. Lighter and brighter colours and earthy tones tend to photograph best as blacks can get a little lost in the shadows. Wear complimentary tones rather than matching, or wear different shades of earthy or neutral tones, then mix in some textures if the weather permits. One person could wear a print and the others could wear colours from that print. Start with dressing mum first, it may spark a theme, and you can work around that. Eg: Boheme, Rock ’n’ Roll romance, earthy and natural, minimal and paired back, eclectic, vintage, street style. Let kids personalities shine through, a comfortable kid is a happy kid.


Clothing that has flow in the breeze always creates some movement. Pop some bloomers on any little ones in dresses. Mumma’s could throw on a wide brimmed hat (I have many that can be borrowed in many colours) or some Cons/Vans to pair it down or some amazing boots or sandals to jazz it up. Ditch the large logos, thongs, neons, boardies, sunnies on your head, hairbands on your wrist, chipped nail polish and try not to get too matchy-matchy. But if you want to wear a tutu with cowboy boots I’m totally here for you too. I’m always happy to bounce ideas and inspiration leading up to our shoot together and can send some PDF’S of style ideas. You don’t need to spend a fortune on outfits.


Maternity: 

Depending on your comfort level you could wear anything from a nice flowing dress that shows your beautiful bump, right through to absolutely nothing at all. A nice little crop and undies set with a lace or sheer duster is a lovely look to capture the pregnant body in all its glory. Nude in nature is always breathtaking too. Clothing that cinches above the bump gives the most flattering silhouette. Patterns can be a bit detracting from all the lovely curves although I do enjoy a little floral on a bump. Once again, let your personality shine through. You could wear your favourite t-shirt tied above your bump and some cute undies. If a sequin cape or a rock ’n’ roll tee is more your style then I am all for that! I absolutely love the challenge of pushing things creatively so if you have an out there idea, I’d love to give it a go. I have a client wardrobe I’m building, with dresses and dusters that fit a wide range of bodies.


Newborn sessions:

If you’re after the very posed and airbrushed newborn nestled into props I am not your gal. Whilst this is very cute I’m more so into capturing a baby as perfect and natural as it is with simple styling. I do however love to have a little play with swaddles and fabrics, so wardrobe could be more about highlighting your heirloom blanket or some lovely neutral coloured swaddles. There are so many beautiful and affordable items out there for little ones, just some little knitted or cute bloomers on a summer bub if you want to capture more of their skin or a nice plain muslin or linen romper / dress.  Feet and hands out so we capture those little teensy fingers and toes. I think the simpler the better with a baby outfit as you don’t want to draw anything away from their perfection. I have a few swaddles, fabrics, and a woven bassinet I bring along to shoots to make some sweet portraits.