It’s pretty much impossible to get an authentic looking photo of someone by just holding up your camera getting them to look at the camera and instructing them to smile. There are people who get paid a lot of money to be able to do this on command, they’re called...
A Guide To Family Portrait Photography &
Filling Your Home With Love
Throwing Rocks in the River with Family of Four
Sometimes kids can take a good chunk of time to warm up at a session. This little man had fallen asleep in the car on the way out and was a bit sleepy still when they arrived. This meant that he wasn't too keen to meet my enthusiasm or run around straight away. ...
Family Session of Five in the River
The weather was still warm for this family session, despite it being mid-Autumn in Canberra. And this family arrived with a little boy who'd fallen asleep in the car on the way to our destination. So, I knew that my usual fun games and semi-posed setups wouldn't work...
My number one trick for nailing the family portrait
Mum and Dad were sitting on the grass having a quiet moment together, the kids were beside me as I yelled across at them to flirt with each other, they laughed and I turned to the kids and asked "which one of you wants to take a photo of mum and dad?" Their eagerness...
Family session with ducks!
I met this family on an unseasonably warm April weekend. The girls looked at me warily as they stepped out of the car, but that all seemed to dissipate the moment I asked to see their ducks. Yes, ducks! At Bek's consult, we had discussed which pets she'd like to...
Blended Family of Five Children
Heidi and Travis have a blended family of five children, including two fun-loving twin girls. Heidi describes the twins (11) as exact opposites. Her seven-year-old boy as a real firecracker, with a huge smile and cheeky face. He loves people! Her little blue-eyed...
Who can be involved in a newborn session?
Who said a newborn session had to be all about the baby? Or even just mum and dad and maybe siblings? What about pets? What about aunties and uncles and grandma and grandpa? This family was all wanting to get everybody into this little one's family session, which for...
Five easy steps for getting ready for your session
Getting ready for your session can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some simple strategies to help you relax and to get the most out of your session. Get your outfits ready About a week or so before your family session, it’s a good idea to think...
Toddler and newborn photos
Getting toddler and newborn photos together I met Amber at her home a few days after her baby Isla had been born to photograph them in their brand new home. It was so fun capturing this family of four. Isla had a three-year-old older brother who was full of energy and...
At Home Newborn Session | Family of Three | Poochies too
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Hi, I’m Steph
Family Portrait Photographer & Mum of two
My mission is simple, to give you a fun relaxing time with your family and send you away with beautiful memories to fill up your home.