Maitland Extended Family What a great big wonderful family! I photographed this Maitland extended family in the gorgeous grounds of The Regents Park on Regent St Maitland. There are three sons and partners plus seven growing grandsons, and an amazing couple who started this troupe. They all gathered together for their photos on lovely afternoon in Maitland. It was a hectic session with such a large group plus we had a huge garden to explore, with many beautiful backdrops. I photograph some of them all together as well as each individual family in a few different locations.  We attempted a ..read more

Newborn home session Loving this fresh and clean newborn session in home. With an excited big brother and beautiful big sleepy baby this session was just gorgeous! Big bro is only two, so his attention span was limited haha. But I think we got some really lovely images in the short time he wanted to be on the bed with his brother. Cute cuddles squeezed tight and some lovely ones laying next to the baby and connecting with him. I was loving the classic wondersuit Mum chose for her littlest son, and the simple meaningful toys she wanted to include too. This bub was only 10days old at the time an ..read more

My Vets Irrawang – Branding session What a great place to visit! This branding session was so enjoyable, lots of people and pets and action. I have never photographed at a Vet before and was keen for the challenge. It was great to coordinate the animals and humans and different action shots to show the various aspects of the surgery. At the heart of My Vet’s Irrawang is its team of dedicated professionals. I photographed headshots for all the staff as well as various groups together. I really love the candid shots the most, those that show interactions between staff and animals. Its was lovely ..read more

Clarencetown Extended Family Hey photo-loving fam! Here is the most recent extended family sesh at Clarencetown. It involves a bunch of wonderful folks, some beautiful vibrant colours, adorable munchkins bringing the fun, and a cheeky grandpa stealing the spotlight. Chloe was my ‘Family of the Year’ winner last year with just her and her children, so this time she invited the whole family along to spend her prize winnings. Repeat clients are so good, they know how to bring the good vibes. In was a warm sunny day in Clarencetown, and this extended family brought the fun to create some photo mag ..read more

Family Session Morpeth River Bank Recently, I had the pleasure of documenting a family portrait session by the river at Morpeth River Bank. This family of four were ready for some new photos to updated their frames on the wall. significance of printing photos in our digital age. The teenage sisters were obviously stealing the show, bringing all the fun, laughter, and a serious dose of sibling love! Morpeth River Bank is a favourite spot of mine, with lots of greenery, and sunlight playing hide-and-seek through the trees. The the wharf by the boat ramp is always full of action with people ..read more

New baby girl at home Bringing a newborn into the world is an extraordinary time filled with joy, wonder, and an overwhelming sense of love. As parents, you want to capture every tiny detail of your new squishy bundle. An in-home newborn session like this beautiful one is the perfect way to capture some of those precious times. One of the advantages of an in-home newborn session is the comfort it provides. Your own home and your vibe is the perfect backdrop for capturing the genuine essence of your new family. It is best to try creating a calm and soothing environment but with newborns (or any ..read more

Golden Family Portraits Hunter Valley There’s something magical about golden hour—the last moments of the day when the sun bathes the world in warm, glowing light. It was during this time a few weeks ago that I had the pleasure of capturing a truly wonderful family session in the Hunter Valley. Nestled in the heart of the Hunter Valley is the gorgeous boutique accommodation at Voco Kirton Park, surrounded by rolling vineyards and Australian country side. This family session took place in the back grounds of this idyllic backdrop, where golden hour really turned it on for us. The star of our se ..read more

What to expect – Maitland family photos All photographers have a different way of shooting and their own unique style. I have put together a short list of what to expect at your Maitland family photo session (and added plenty of photo examples below). My aim from each and every session I photograph is to capture the love and connections in your family. To create images that will make you smile when you see them on your walls at home. Finding a beautiful location and placing you in flattering light, gentle posing but focusing on your interactions. I love capturing sweet smiling faces, and those ..read more

Iron Gate Estate Family Portraits The amazing luxury accomodation at Iron Gate Estate is the perfect place for a family weekend getaway! Throw in some family portraits while everyone is together to remember it forever. Iron Gate Estate is well known for its beautiful, architecturally designed Spanish-style winery and cellar door. Set prominently at the top of the boutique vineyard this stunning mansion is genuinely unique! And turns out to be great as a backdrop for gathering around for photos too. It was a really bright sunny morning but we managed to find some shade and interesting features ..read more

One Year old studio shoot This is the cutest One Year old studio shoot! Cake and balloons and those big blue eyes oh my. I have photographed this little fella and his family a few times before, so it was amazing to capture this next milestone for them. We went for a studio session to match with his big brother’s session. And chose a delicious neutral cake from our neighbours at Village Walk Bakery, then added some brightness and blue in the balloons for some colour. For first birthday sessions I start with some photos of your little person dressed in an outfit of your choice. Capturing there l ..read more