Celebrating family
- just as you are.
From one parent to another, I can take a guess where you are right about now. Life is busy, and your kids seem to be growing faster than you can keep up. You’ve found your way here because you’re looking for some way to hold onto the love, the chaos, and the everyday magic that makes your family yours.
You’re not just after the ‘perfect’ pictures, but photographs that bring you right back to these golden years—the laughter, the chaos, the tender connections that make up your world. The kind of images that, decades from now, will pull you back to the love and life you’ve worked so hard to build.
For almost two decades, this has been my mission. To document what family means to you. I’m here for the real stuff—the belly laughs, the quiet cuddles, and the wild, beautiful mess of it all. I want to give you photographs that don’t just show how it looked but remind you exactly how it felt.
My family photography sessions are for you if you’re in search of something lasting, something you can hold in your hands and hang on your walls. Something your kids will look at one day and say, “This is where we came from. This is who we are.”
Let’s preserve the magic of these moments.
Joyful. Honest. Real.
Family memories that feel like you.
outdoor family photography sydneY
Think about your favorite times out and about with your family. Maybe you’re lucky enough to live near the beach, and you’ve started the day with a sunrise walk—your little one’s hand in yours, a coffee in the other. Or perhaps it was a holiday where you climbed trees with your kids, explored rock pools, or jumped through waves without a care. You ended the day with takeaway on the sand as the sun set. It was past their bedtime, but it didn’t matter. Those moments were worth every bit of extra effort—the kind you want to hold onto forever.
There’s something so special about the great outdoors, and in Sydney, we’re lucky to have it all. My goal is to make these sessions feel like a family adventure—to create images that bring you back to those shared moments of connection, no matter where they happened.
We’ll head out at sunrise or sunset and spend an hour together making memories that feel effortless because they’re grounded in play. Whether it’s the beach, a park, or your favorite local spot, the natural beauty around us becomes the perfect backdrop for your family’s story—celebrating you just as you are.
What does an outdoor family photography session feel like?
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“We had the most incredible experience with Trish, she is such a gentle soul with so much talent. Our kids felt like it was just a fun afternoon watching the sun go down. The most genuine photography experience we have had!”
- Kristen I
"Nobody captures the quiet, in-between moments quite like Trish. Her friendly, calming presence allows us to just be ourselves, producing photography that is natural, candid and sentimental. We have been fortunate enough to have Trish capture past milestones and look forward to many, many more.
- Fran & Angus
“She turned our weekly family stroll by the beach into such amazing photos and memories from angles we didn’t even know existed. She has an extremely unique and natural style and undoubtedly one of the best in industry for family shoots. Highly recommend.”
- Derrick
WHEN ARE THESE SESSIONS HELD?
The first hour after sunrise and the last hour before the sun sets will forever be my favourite time to photograph sessions outdoors. The light is gentle and flattering with a soft, warm glow and golden hues that you just don’t get at other times of the day. The timing of this window changes with the seasons (i.e. the sun sets earlier in winter and later in summer).
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HOW DO I CHOOSE A LOCATION?
This often starts with a simple conversation. I love to get to know your family and understand what location would suit you best. If this is outside the family home, or a favourite neighbourhood spot you visit often, I'm happy to share my favourite beaches and nature reserves with you, being mindful of travel distance, the ages of your kids and the kind of adventure you're up for! I often frequent Sydney's northern beaches, have a few favourite beaches and parklands on the eastern suburbs, as well as some incredible scenic options for those who love our Sydney harbour skyline.
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR AN OUTDOOR family photoshoot?
Embrace the joy that lies in the imperfect and be prepared to just be. Be ready for our session to go with the flow, to be led by the little ones and their wild energy, and to be prepared to simply love on them and be wholly present. In this day and age, it's often hard to carve out that dedicated family time but instead of waiting for the perfect moment - know that all you need to do is show up, and I will take care of the rest.
Common Questions
How do I book a family photoshoot and what happens next?
Your session is booked in with me once your $300 creative session fee has been paid (collections are purchased separately and include both digital and print options - request full price guide here). I will then send through my Client Prep Guide and a Family Questionnaire which helps me get to know your family and understand what is important to you. We will then confirm specific timing and location details, and I offer guidance for clothing and styling if you require this in the lead up. The session itself will be relaxed and fun, and your images will be available to view within a fortnight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you shoot analogue film for our session?
Yes, and I would LOVE to. There is a film fee of $300 to cover film and processing costs.
What should I wear?
I want you to feel comfortable in your own skin. Textures, layers, and neutrals are timeless and often work well - but above all, I want you to feel like you, and the kids to feel like themselves. I send through a client prep pack before your session, which has some guidance on dressing for the day.
Do you do extended family sessions?
Yes! However, given my style is documentary and natural, I suggest organising these sessions around an activity such as a picnic, beach adventure or an indoor at-home session doing things you love to do together as a family. I can take all the group photos that the parents or grandparents request, but also all the quiet magic and subtle gestures that make your family who they are! Please note additional fees may apply.
Do you offer a framing and album service?
As a professional photographer, I believe this is one of the most valuable services I offer and perhaps the most often overlooked. Your time and money invested deserve to be celebrated rather than remain in hiding on a drive or cloud somewhere.
Once your session is complete, your images are hosted in a private gallery linked to my favourite lab with an abundance of beautiful products that can be ordered and shipped safely to your door. I can help design keepsake albums for you to hold in your hands and heart. I’m also available to provide advice on creating gallery walls, print and frame sizing.
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LISA KATRINA
"She has a gentle eye for capturing tender, in-between moments even when parents are wrangling headstrong kids!
I love that she doesn't force anything, just documents things as they are unfolding with some very light direction here and there to make you feel comfortable. I am so glad that we had the foresight to book her in the early years of our little family."
ANH & MICHAL
“There are many photographers who can take good photos, Trish's images tell a story.
Our photo session with Trish felt like having a day out with family, everyone is having fun and everything flows so naturally. We played, we laughed, we talked and we occasionally screamed at the kids to stop doing silly things... but it's those ordinary moments frozen in time, the memories of everyday that we treasure the most."
LINDA O
"There is no brief you can provide for the type of moment captured - her talent is beyond!
The process each time has been so natural, so candid, effortless and so fun. When I look back at the photos, I see moments that I walk and live and feel every day - I’m glad I won’t forget that ‘normal’ or special moment in time." because I’ll have these photos to remind me."
Hi! I'm Trish, a family photographer in Sydney, Australia specialising in relaxed and natural in-home and outdoor lifestyle sessions. As a mum of three (pictured) I've come to believe there's a certain magic in the mundane - sometimes you just need to see it to believe it.
Through tender narratives, I document love and connection, seeking to portray the way things feel through all of life's seasons - so you may never forget.
