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Family Photos Matter: Why You Need to Be In the Frame

The Heart of Family Memories. Family photos are more than just snapshots—they’re memories frozen in time. But too often, parents, grandparents, or carers step behind the camera and let the moment pass. The truth is, your presence in the photo matters just as much as anyone else’s. Years from now, Read more…

By Melissa, 3 weeks26/09/2025 ago
Wedding

Athena + Mitchell’s Port Stephens Wedding

Athena & Mitchell’s Stunning Port Stephens Wedding. Athena and Mitchell’s wedding at Dutchies Beach in Port Stephens was nothing short of magical. As a Port Stephens wedding photographer, I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect setting. Surrounded by their closest family and friends, these two tied the knot in Read more…

By Melissa, 1 month12/09/2025 ago
Wedding

Nicole + Nathan Wedding Hunter Valley

Nicole & Nathan’s Intimate Hunter Valley Elopement Some love stories just feel meant to be. For Nicole and Nathan, their wedding day at Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens wasn’t just about rings, vows, or a first kiss as husband and wife—it was about celebrating the life, love, and family they’ve built Read more…

By Melissa, 2 months29/08/2025 ago
Wedding

Raegan & Callum’s Caves Beach Maternity Session

A Sunset Maternity Session at Caves Beach with Raegan & Her Beautiful Family Some photo sessions just stay with you… and this one? It was one of those extra special afternoons. I recently had the absolute pleasure of photographing the gorgeous Raegan and her growing family at one of my Read more…

By Melissa, 3 months03/08/2025 ago
Wedding

Why You Should Absolutely Do a First Look (or Not!) – The Pros, Cons & What’s Right for You

💫 What Is a First Look? A first look is when the couple see each other before the ceremony — just the two of you (plus me with my camera tucked away at a distance). It’s a private, intimate moment where the emotions are real, the nerves melt away, and Read more…

By Melissa, 4 months04/07/2025 ago
Wedding

Holly + Hayden Wedding Lambton Park Newcastle

The Wedding of Hayden & Holly – Lambton Park, Newcastle Sometimes the best moments of your wedding day happen before the ceremony even begins. That was absolutely the case for Hayden and Holly, whose relaxed and joy-filled wedding at Lambton Park was everything a spring afternoon celebration should be—light-hearted, heartfelt, Read more…

By Melissa, 4 months04/07/2025 ago
Wedding

Nicole + Michael Wedding Swansea Lake Macquarie

Nicole & Michael’s Wild & Wonderful Swansea Elopement – From Air, Land & Sea After almost two decades, these two finally made it official — and in true Nic and Mick style, their wedding day was anything but ordinary! Nicole and Michael, two down-to-earth legends from country NSW, eloped in Read more…

By Melissa, 4 months04/07/2025 ago
Wedding

Alex & Molly’s Tanilba House Wedding

Alex & Molly’s Tanilba House Wedding – A Day of Confetti, Coldplay & Quirky Romance On a crisp autumn afternoon in May, Alex and Molly tied the knot under the sprawling trees at the heritage-listed Tanilba House — and what a celebration it was! From the moment I arrived, there Read more…

By Melissa, 4 months04/07/2025 ago
Event

Wangi Wangi Anzac Day March 2025 – A Community Remembers

Lest We ForgetAnzac Day is a time of reflection and remembrance—a day when we honour the brave Australians and New Zealanders who have served and sacrificed in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions. It’s also a moment to acknowledge the strength and resilience of all who have served, and the families Read more…

By Melissa, 6 months25/04/2025 ago
Wedding

Wedding Planning Tips from a Local Photographer – Real Advice for a Smoother Wedding Day 💍

Planning a wedding is such a beautiful, wild ride—and as a photographer who’s been lucky enough to capture love stories all over Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, Port Stephens and the Central Coast, I’ve seen what works (and what can catch couples off guard). Here’s a collection of tips Read more…

By Melissa, 6 months20/04/2025 ago

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