Hello, I'm Jacqui.
"The power of photography: the smile frozen in that split second of time, with no knowledge of what the future may hold."
I started my journey in photography as a young adult, and the work grew alongside my first child. I wanted to capture every moment as she grew from a newborn, to a precious baby, to a little girl.
I was always the mum taking the pictures, trying to document the small things, do what I truly love: capture the innocence and raw beauty of a child, and make the ordinary extraordinary. For these photographs to be a gift that can be treasured for a lifetime.
My aim is for my pictures to be uncomplicated and timeless. The beauty and innocence of a newborn, a child, a family. Everyday moments seen through fresh eyes.
I have a small home studio in Cashmere on Brisbane's Northside, and I shoot on location across Lawnton, Albany Creek, Eatons Hill, Warner, North Lakes, Murrumba Downs, Samford and Chermside, wherever the light is right. Together we choose the best location for your portraits. I use both natural light and studio lights. Each session is built around your family: distinctive expressions, playful moments, the candid in-between. I have the patience, time and knowledge needed to handle, pose and photograph babies and children, and I take a great deal of care in selecting, editing and finishing every image you receive.
I think a photoshoot should be fun, as well as a way to capture original moments that reflect your family's personality.
A quiet room for soft light.
Finally my new studio is finished. It's my favourite space, and I get to share it with my wonderful clients.
I mostly use natural light from the sliding doors, which gives a beautiful soft quality, with no harsh flash for sleepy babies. I also have studio lights for overcast days. Soft, cuddly blankets serve as backdrops for newborns and infants. Their colours and textures photograph really well, and I keep things muted and simple so the baby is always the picture.
I have a generous wardrobe of wraps and headbands (most in neutral tones), so we can match a session to a nursery, a piece of clothing, or just the mood you have in mind. I customise the shoot to match the style of your home or nursery. And last but not least, my favourite part of the studio: the prop stash. There's just something so fun about it all.
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I take a small number of sessions each season. If something here resonates, I'd love to hear from you.
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