Family photos
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Family Photography in Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, the Hunter, Central Coast & Port Stephens
Let’s freeze time – just for a moment – and capture your family just as you are right now.
Family photos are one of the few treasures that grow more valuable with time. Long after sticky fingers are wiped, shoes are outgrown, and the giggles fade from the room – these photos will remind you exactly how it felt to love and be loved in this season.
We focus on the real stuff – the hugs, the hand-holding, the wild energy, the belly laughs, and even the moments that feel a little chaotic. Like that time a toddler threw sand mid-cuddle, and the whole family burst into laughter – not what we planned, but the photo is now framed on their wall. Those are the ones that stick with you.
Our goal is to make you feel completely at ease, so you can just be yourselves. Whether we meet at a local beach, wander through bushland, play by the lake, or shoot at home where your family feels most comfortable – we’ll be there to document the beautiful, fleeting, perfectly imperfect moments that tell your story.
We offer family sessions year-round across Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, the Central Coast, and Port Stephens. Sessions often book out quickly (thank you for all the amazing referrals!), so if you’ve been thinking about it—this is your sign not to wait.
Let’s create something that you’ll treasure for generations.
$350 per session.
Family, Maternity, Babies & Couples Photography
Whether you’re wrangling toddlers, soaking up a quiet bump moment, or celebrating years of love together, our sessions are designed to capture what makes your crew special.
We love working with families of all shapes and sizes—whether it’s to update your wall with new photos, celebrate Mother’s or Father’s Day, mark a milestone, or just freeze this moment in time because.
Our sessions usually run for about 45–60 minutes, but we don’t watch the clock too closely. We’re here to capture the real stuff—not just the posed smiles, but the snuggles, the jokes, the wind-in-your-hair kind of love.
You can choose a setting that feels right for you. That might be a sunset beach session, a breezy bushland walk, or even something more intimate at home, where your kids feel most themselves (and yes, where snacks are within reach!).
And the best part? We pride ourselves on a quick turnaround, so you won’t be left waiting—we’ll have your photos ready in a flash, while the memories are still fresh. After your session, you’ll receive your own private online gallery with beautifully processed images to relive and share. From there, you can download your favourite images—perfect for printing, gifting, and cherishing forever.
If you’re combining sessions—like maternity + newborn—we’ll make the whole process easy and meaningful, so your memories flow from one chapter to the next.
Let’s create something real, relaxed, and full of heart.
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.
