families - maternity - weddings - couples

Nostalgic, storytelling, documentary-style family photography

I'm a professional family photographer based in Lilydale, I do most of my sessions around the Dandenongs and the Yarra Valley but also happy to travel to your home.

My aim is always to capture your love and connection with each other in a way that feels natural, the kids (and Dad) are enjoying themselves, nothing feels forced or hard, family photos should be a good time and your creating core memories for years to come.

Book a session today, lets make some magic together.

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If your looking for a family photographer who will make you and your kids feel at ease, while you enjoy being present and in the moment with them, you've found me for a reason.

What I do



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families


Relaxed, fun documentary style images of you and your kids in your element, playing and laughing together. We always make time for a few photos of Mum and Dad too. Extended family shoots are also a great option.


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maternity

The bump stage is so magical, and these are images you will treasure forever. A pregnancy session outdoors can be so beautiful, but still relaxed and fun.


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Weddings


I feel so privileged to be able to capture the most important day of your life. I bring a calm, joyful approach with a documentary edge.


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COUPLES


Let's celebrate your love, whether you are newly engaged, dating or have been married for fifty years. If your new to having photos taken of you, and just want a relaxed documentary style shoot, this is for you.

A loving mother kisses her baby girl in a pink dress and bow headband while seated in a cozy white chair.
A mother tenderly touches foreheads with her baby girl wearing a pink headband and sweater.
A mother in a cream ribbed dress lifts her baby in pink outfit near a bright window.
A smiling mother in a brown jacket holds her happy toddler boy outdoors in a lush green park setting.
A smiling couple holds their baby outdoors on a green hillside with forest and cloudy sky in the background.
A young family shares a tender moment outdoors, as parents admire their baby holding a small yellow flower.
A young child sits on a kitchen counter, tenderly touching a woman's face while she holds a bowl in a warmly lit home.
A young boy leans over a kitchen counter beside a woman near white tile backsplash and wooden shelves with pottery.
A mother and child cooking together in a warm, cozy kitchen with autumn foliage visible through the window.
A family of three sits together on green grass, parents smiling as their young child buries their face shyly.
Family of four poses outdoors on green hillside, father holding toddler on shoulders and mother cradling newborn baby.
Family of four playing outdoors on green field, parents swinging young girl while father holds baby at dusk.
Family enjoying autumn day under large tree, parents with two young children playing in fallen leaves.
A mother with long blonde hair kisses her baby in a sunlit autumn park covered in golden fallen leaves.
Family laughing and playing in autumn leaves outdoors, with bunting decorations hanging from trees on a sunny day.
Black and white photo of a mother lovingly embracing her two young sons outdoors in a tender family moment.
A smiling mother crouches in autumn leaves, warmly embraced by her two young sons in a heartfelt outdoor portrait.
A mother and two young boys examine something in her hand while sitting outdoors among fallen autumn leaves.
Two young children in white summer dresses sit together in a sunlit meadow surrounded by tall grass and trees.
A sequence of candid family moments captured in a sunlit wooded area during a photo session.
A group poses together in a wooded outdoor setting wearing coordinated light blue and white outfits for photos.
A couple playfully walks and poses together in an orchard on a sunny day, surrounded by fruit trees.
Couple relaxing on a blanket in an orchard with fruit trees stretching into the distance on a sunny day.
Family having a playful picnic together on a blanket among fruit trees in an orchard on a sunny afternoon.
People walking down a graffiti-covered alley in an urban setting with colorful street art on walls.
People sit and relax against a red brick wall on a sunny day, creating a casual urban scene.
A family stands together outside a hotel building with a baby stroller on a city street.
Family walking together on grassy hill with house in background.
Family walking together on sunlit path under large trees.
A mother in a plaid dress joyfully lifts her toddler into the air outdoors on a sunny day.

Why hire a family photographer?

this time with your kids is so important

Its so easy to miss out on capturing the things you never want to forget, the cheeky smiles, the way they laugh and play, the sibling love and rivalry, the connections they have with you as parents and with each other. As a photographer who has my own family and has done sessions myself, I know what its like to be on the other side and to be able to just enjoy being together and then receiving a beautiful portfolio of images to cherish.

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Kind Words
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Children walking along a winding dirt path through dense bushland.

You are amazing! Forever thankful to have these beautiful moments to look back. Absolutely in love!

Maddi

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Family walking together down a sunlit hill among trees and natural landscaping.

Rach was so easy going so our family felt comfortable to be ourselves. She listened to our ideas of photos we had in mind. The editing was super quick and these are photos we can treasure forever

Naomi

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Family relaxing together on a garden bench surrounded by flowering plants in dappled sunlight.

Rach thanks so much for all your effort and such stunning photos, they're so dreamy and colourful and exactly how I want to remember this time.

Bek

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Group photo of friends posing casually on a wooden boardwalk surrounded by trees.

Rach! These are beautiful, you have a real gift. Thankyou for your time today, so appreciate it.

Tracey

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Children playing and posing on a grassy hill with evergreen trees in the background.

Rachael made us feel really comfortable during the shoot. Us and the kids were able to be ourselves and we all had fun! We love how the photos turned out.

April

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Family relaxing together on a couch while reading books in a cozy living room setting.

Rach did such an amazing job with our family photo shoot. She was super flexible and easy going working with my big family and little kids. And was able to capture the cute moments between our different family members. Was such a fun time getting photos taken with her and the end product was amazing! Would recommend Rach to anyone who wants to capture some beautiful family moments in a relaxed and authentic fashion.

Tilly

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Family having a picnic together on a blanket in green grass on a sunny day.

We loved our shoot with Rach. She has such a calm nature and made the kids feel very relaxed, walking around the park and just having fun. The whole shoot happened very organically and the results show that. Thankyou so much for a fun afternoon and for making us all feel so comfortable.

Sarah

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Family members share tender moments while relaxing together on a couch in black and white photographs.

Rach was so amazing, made us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the shoot. She was also great with eh kids and getting them engaged and we loved how our photos turned out!

Kim