Family Photography in Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, Central Coast & Port Stephens.
Hello and welcome — I’m so glad you’re here.
Family photos aren’t just pictures; they’re little time capsules of love. The kind that, years from now, will bring back the giggles, the cuddles, and the perfectly imperfect chaos that makes your family yours.
Whether your little ones are still toddling through sand, teenagers rolling their eyes (but smiling anyway), or you’re celebrating grown-up family milestones, these moments deserve to be remembered — beautifully and naturally.
What makes a session with me different
With years of experience photographing families across Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, the Hunter, the Central Coast, and Port Stephens, I know how to make your session feel effortless. You won’t need to worry about posing or what to do with your hands — it’ll honestly feel like hanging out with a friend who just happens to have a camera in hand.
Before your session, I’ll help you:
✨ Choose the perfect location — from golden beaches and peaceful lakesides to lush bushland or cozy at-home settings.
✨ Find the best time of day for dreamy natural light.
✨ Plan outfits that look natural and timeless (and photograph beautifully!).
During your shoot, you can expect gentle direction, real laughter, and a relaxed vibe where you can just be yourselves. I’ll capture everything from the hugs and hand-holding to the wind-tangled hair and wild toddler giggles — because those are the moments that tell your story.
What’s included
Each family, maternity, baby, or couple session includes:
📸 A 45–60 minute relaxed, lifestyle session (we don’t rush it — the best moments happen naturally).
🌿 My help choosing a meaningful location that suits your family’s style.
💛 A private online gallery with beautifully edited, high-resolution images ready to download and share.
✨ The freedom to print, gift, and treasure your photos however you like.
🚀 A quick turnaround — so you can relive your memories while they’re still fresh.
Sessions are $350 and available year-round. Many weekends and sunset times fill quickly, so if you’ve been thinking about it — this is your sign not to wait.
Let’s create something real, relaxed, and full of heart.
Your story deserves to be told — with warmth, laughter, and all the little in-between moments that make life so special.
Let’s freeze time for just a moment and capture your family exactly as you are, right now. 💛
After your session, you’ll receive your full gallery in a beautiful online space that’s easy to share with family and friends. You’ll also have the option to order fine-art prints, frames, and albums — custom-designed to bring your favourite memories to life on your walls or coffee table.
Whether it’s your first family photoshoot or your fifth, I’ll be there to make the whole process simple, meaningful, and fun. Together, we’ll create images that feel like you — full of life, love, and connection.
We are conveniently based on Western Lake Macquarie, halfway between Newcastle and the Central Coast. But we love to travel and will follow your story wherever it leads.
We recommend you book as far in advance as possible to make sure everyone’s schedule lines up. It can be tricky to coordinate large groups of people. So when you are ready to book, let us know as soon as possible so we can save the date.
We work really hard to make the session fun and easy, the actual session will usually take less than an hour. Event photography may differ and will be discussed at the time of booking as it varies per event.
Photography that Feels Like You
Weddings • Families • Events across Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Central Coast & Port Stephens
At Left of The Middle Photography, we don’t chase perfection—we celebrate the perfectly real. Whether you’re tying the knot, chasing toddlers through the sand, or laughing over champagne with loved ones, we’re there to quietly document every meaningful moment without getting in the way.
Our photography is rooted in storytelling. Think gentle light, genuine emotion, and all those fleeting little in-between moments that happen when no one’s looking. With a mix of guidance and go-with-the-flow ease, we keep things relaxed so you can be fully present—messy hair, sandy feet, happy tears and all.
We love working with couples who value connection over posing, and families who want to hold onto this moment, exactly as it is—chaos, cuddles and all. From golden beach sunsets to at-home newborn snuggles, we capture it all in a way that’s natural, warm, and completely true to you.
We also photograph events of all kinds—from intimate dinners to joyful milestones—preserving the details and atmosphere that made the day special.
If you’re after timeless images with heart, soul and a sense of calm joy, let’s chat. We can’t wait to tell your story in a way that feels effortlessly you.
Let’s make something beautiful together, Melissa 💛