Capture the cuddles, the laughter and joy of parenthood
I’m a family portrait photographer, toddler mum and a lover of capturing silly smiles and authentic moments. As a mum, I know how fleeting and precious childhood moments are and how hard it can feel to capture them.
My hope is to create beautiful art for your walls for your children to remember the magic of their childhood - chaos and all.
My approach is unhurried, fun and easy-going, allowing you and your loved ones to take centre stage. I want you to leave feeling happy, encouraged and celebrated! I’ll give a little bit of direction to guide you but I truly want you to feel comfortable to be yourself.
I can’t wait to meet you and your family!
Hi I’m Val!
Choose the session that feels right for you and your family
Each session is either at your home or at a chosen outdoor location.
Minis package
20 high resolution images in a private online gallery
$100 print store credit
Sneak peek images delivered within 48 hours.
$550
Signature package
40 high resolution images in a private online gallery
$300 print store credit
Sneak peek images delivered within 48 hours.
$745
Full story package
Complete gallery of edited high-resolution images (minimum 60 images)
$500 print store credit
Sneak peek images within 48 hours.
$900
What can I expect from an at-home family portrait session?
An at-home session is a beautiful way to capture the joy of parenthood and magic of childhood. Photographing in your own home allows children to feel instantly comfortable and literally ‘at-home’ in their special space with their most favourite people.
Leftover breakfast on the table, clothes, and toys everywhere is perfect, an authentic picture of the rituals that made your family unique and special.
I would love to authentically capture this short and sweet season in your life. Allow me to capture memories of your children’s childhood home. A gift, they can treasure for years to come.
I recommend booking in your session at-home, after breakfast or in the late afternoon for the best lighting and the best mood for kids.
What can I expect from a neighbourhood portrait session?
Sessions in your neighbourhood are outdoor shoots that can capture your family experiencing the wonder of nature and joy of playing outdoors. Nothing makes kids feel more at ease than letting out their energy in the morning or afternoon sun.
Watching a child explore and play is a wonderous sight. My goal is to capture your family on a little outdoor adventure, and to create memories for you to reminisce on your children’s natural curiosity.
I can suggest a few locations that are close to your home ideally in the morning or late afternoon for the best lighting. Or even your favourite playground or park anywhere your family feels most at-home.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For location shoots, I recommend golden hour, just before sunset for the nicest pics, but obviously anytime that works around naps and schedules is best. Indoor, at home sessions can take place any time of the day (but from experience I recommend mornings, just after breakfast is when everyone seems to be their happiest!).
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I recommend muted tones and some pops of colour. Avoid printed t-shirts for the adults but for the kids, anything goes!
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Not a problem, we can reschedule. Just send me a message and we can easily choose another day. As a mum myself, I know that children's schedules and needs can change. I'll be flexible and supportive, making sure you and your family's needs are met during our sessions.
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Get in touch via my contact form on my website and tell me a little bit about you and your family. I’ll be in touch with avaliable dates to schedule in your session.
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A $250 deposit is required to secure your booking. The remainder is to be paid in the week leading up to your session.
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You’ll receive a sneak peeks from the session within 48 hours and the full gallery within 2 weeks of your session date. From there you can select which images you want to download. Don’t worry you can always purchase a gallery upgrade if you’re in love with more images!
Kind words
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“We loved working with Val! We absolutely loved our final family photos. Initially we were a bit nervous, not know how our 4 month old and 5 year old would react. But she made the whole photography experience so seamless and so easy."
—Karlie K
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"Absolutely love the photos! Thank you for capturing our precious moments and memories for us!"
—Xin Yi L
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"We absolutely loved our cake smash photos! Val is so warm and easy to work with, and it's clear how much she loves what she does. Val was fantastic and went the extra mile for us.
—Steph, Joel and Elias