Planning a family photo session? I’ve answered some of the questions I’m asked most often, from what happens if the kids won’t sit still to choosing a location, what to wear, the best time of day and what to expect on the day.

After living in different parts of Australia, I still feel spoilt by how much variety we have here. From the beaches of the Gold Coast to the mountains, cane fields and rainforest of the Tweed and Byron Bay, there are so many beautiful places to photograph families without every session looking the same.

A golden afternoon in the Murwillumbah cane fields, tucked beneath the mountains and filled with that last warm light before the sun disappeared

This family session at Fingal Head started at 8am, with no sunrise alarm in sight. Here's why I love photographing families on slow winter mornings.

Quieter beaches, softer light and plenty of room for kids to run around. This early morning family session is exactly why I love photographing families in winter.

A relaxed maternity session by the Tea Tree Lakes, with barefoot kids, quiet water and plenty of room for this family to simply be together.

Since moving to Murwillumbah, surrounded by mountains, creeks, and rainforest, I’ve fallen in love with photographing motherhood in these lush, living landscapes. There’s no need to wait for golden fields or perfect sunset, here, the light is magic almost any time of day. These sessions feel fresh, vibrant, and deeply rooted in the beauty of the valley.

A golden afternoon at Miami Beach, Gold Coast, capturing a barefoot family of five as they laughed, played, and embraced the chaos. This candid beach family session was full of connection, movement, and those fleeting in-between moments that tell the real story.

The earliest days with your baby pass in a blur. An in-home newborn session captures those quiet, love-filled moments in the comfort of your own home, creating timeless photographs that feel natural, relaxed and uniquely yours.