where stories unfold

Stories from family sessions across the Gold Coast, Byron Bay and Northern Rivers, along with location guides, honest tips, and the little moments that remind us why these ordinary days matter.

Why Winter Is My Favourite Season
Kirstie Lucas Kirstie Lucas

Why Winter Is My Favourite Season

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.

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Barefoot Adventures by the lake
Kirstie Lucas Kirstie Lucas

Barefoot Adventures by the lake

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.

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Motherhood Photography in the Valley
Kirstie Lucas Kirstie Lucas

Motherhood Photography in the Valley

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.

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Family Golden Hour at Miami Beach
Kirstie Lucas Kirstie Lucas

Family Golden Hour at Miami Beach

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.

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The Beauty of Home: Authentic Newborn Photography
Kirstie Lucas Kirstie Lucas

The Beauty of Home: Authentic Newborn Photography

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.

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Bringing Home Baby Number Two | Gold Coast Newborn Photographer
Kirstie Lucas Kirstie Lucas

Bringing Home Baby Number Two | Gold Coast Newborn Photographer

Baby number two brings a new rhythm to family life. Alongside the newborn cuddles are curious siblings, tiny hands reaching out and moments of quiet connection. An in-home newborn session captures this season naturally, in the place where your family feels most at home.

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