melbourne family photography - inner west - in home photography

Jody is the most straight forward, honest person I know. She tells it like it is. No bs. I love that about her. She is also the hardest working mother. She puts her kids first. Always. I know we all do but man, she goes above and beyond. Our kids have been growing up together. We’ve known each other since our eldest boys were in kinder and now both our youngest children have completed kinder together and are gearing themselves up for prep. Then… we won’t know what to do with ourselves! Our kids will all be at the same school together so I know my friendship with Jody will continue on through the years and we’ll be stressing about which high schools to send the kids to soon enough!

When we booked in their family session, she kinda warned me that they are not your average family and to beware of the crazy moments that I will witness while they are in the comfort of their own home. Well…. I’m not sure if they were on their best behaviour or if that was their ‘normal’ but it was amazing and I would photograph that family over, and over, and over, and over again. Had an absolute blast <3

melbourne family photography - frankston - in home photography

I often have a fair bit of communication with clients before their session. It’s such a weird feeling being welcomed and walking into their home, their personal space, when I feel like I already know them so well, yet I really don’t know them at all. I’m a real ‘what you see is what you get’ kind of person and I often worry that the people I shoot won’t be. But I tell ya, they always are. As comfortable as I am chatting with them over the phone or email or text, it’s even easier with them in person because they’re so awesome! And all the stress dissolves as soon as I walk through their door.

This session was no exception. I could have chatted with Nev and Adrian for days! Little Florian was so chilled, he almost wasn’t there! Such a sweet and gentle disposition. After we tired him out, it was off to bed for him and we snuck in some couple shots and chatted for a while before it was time for me to let them go so they could get some rest and relaxation before Flo woke up again.

Oh! I must mention their amazing Samoyed! Koda couldn’t miss out on modelling for us, and what a perfect model, too <3

Koda and Florian are the best of friends already. I LOVE IT!!

melbourne family photography - montmorency - in home photography session

When I walked in to Jo and Aure’s home in the North-East of Melbourne, I was immediately greeted by their sweet little girls wearing not only matching outfits, but also massive smiles while they danced around the living room. They were quite shy but also loved showing off their dance moves! It’s fair to say I was definitely jealous of their luscious locks! I mean, look at those ginger curls!

These girls were incredibly photogenic and I had an amazing time with them, as well as their beautiful parents who were so welcoming and accommodating.

It was a perfectly relaxed Friday afternoon. The whole fam had a little play in the courtyard and enjoyed a boogie on the dance floor.

family photographer melbourne - mount eliza - amy and luna

I always love driving down the Mornington Peninsula, it’s just so stunning and has it all. I love that I always get that feeling like I’m in the country but I can see the ocean beside me.

I was incredibly excited to be welcomed into Amy’s stunning Mount Eliza home to photograph her with her cute as baby girl, Luna.

I instantly felt relaxed and we chatted so much before even getting started with the shooting. I swear, Luna is like a little cabbage patch doll and I wanted to take her home to play with with my daughter!

Amy is a photographer herself, one whom I greatly respect and admire. It’s always a little (a lot) daunting to do a family photography session for another photographer. Amy has used lots of areas in her home for some gorgeous self portraits of motherhood but I know she appreciates having the effort of setting up the moment, the area and the camera taken away so she could simply enjoy some special time with her baby girl before she turned the big ONE!