Family photographer on Sydney's North Shore
The best family sessions happen when nobody is trying too hard. I give you enough direction to feel comfortable, then step back and let your family be your family. I photograph families across Sydney - in Mosman, Northern Beaches, North Sydney , Centennial Park - at golden hour on-location, or in a private North Sydney studio.
Sessions run for 60 to 90 minutes. On-location favourites include beach, park — or the calmer setting of a private studio. I'll suggest the right fit when you enquire.
Bring the kids as they are. Tired toddlers, reluctant teenagers, babies who need a feed - none of it phases me, and some of the best frames come from the unscripted moments in between.
Whatever stage your family is at
Babies and toddlers
"Families with little ones often worry most — will they cooperate, will they nap through the whole thing, will anyone be smiling? In my experience, toddlers make the best sessions. They don't perform for the camera, which means the images look completely real. I build in time, I work around their pace, and I've never ended a session without something worth keeping."
Primary school age
"Kids this age are often the easiest to photograph — old enough to follow a little direction, young enough to still be unselfconscious. This is also the stage families most often say they wish they'd captured more — it passes quickly and quietly."
Teenagers
"Teenagers hate having their photo taken. I know this. I don't force poses or ask them to smile. I give them something to do — walk, throw something, ignore me — and work with whatever happens. Some of the most genuinely beautiful family portraits I've made have had a reluctant teenager in them."
Mixed ages
"If you've got a baby on one hip and a twelve-year-old rolling their eyes, we'll make it work. Most family sessions are a mix of ages and energy levels. That's not a problem — that's just your family, which is exactly what we're here to photograph."
What a family session costs
Family sessions start with an outdoor session fee of $250 (60–90 minutes) or a studio session fee of $350. Your portraits are then chosen as a collection, from $500. See full pricing on the Investment page.
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Family photography FAQ
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Where do you photograph family sessions on the North Shore?
Across the Lower North Shore and North Shore - including Mosman, Balmoral Beach, Northern Beaches but also in Centennial Park - or in a private North Sydney studio.
02.
How long is a family session and what does it cost?
Sessions run 60 to 90 minutes outdoors or 60 minutes in studio. The outdoor session fee is $250, studio is $350, with portrait collections from $500.
03.
What if my kids won't cooperate?
That's normal, and it's my job, not yours. Tired toddlers, shy kids and reluctant teenagers are all part of it - I work around their pace and the best frames often come from the unplanned moments in between.
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How far in advance should I book?
How far in advance should I book?
Around 4 to 6 weeks ahead is ideal, especially for golden-hour sessions in spring and summer, which fill quickly. If you have a specific date or occasion in mind, reach out sooner.
Around 4 to 6 weeks ahead is ideal, especially for golden-hour sessions in spring and summer, which fill quickly. If you have a specific date or occasion in mind, reach out sooner.
05.
Can we do our session somewhere else, like the Eastern Suburbs or our own neighbourhood?
Yes - while I'm based on the North Shore, I regularly photograph families further afield, including Centennial Park and across the Eastern Suburbs. If there's a park, beach or spot near you that means something to your family, I'm happy to shoot there. Just mention the location when you enquire.
