At-Home Family Photography in Sydney’s Suburbs | Liz, Lewis + Leon


There’s something pretty special about photographing a family over the years. Getting to watch little personalities emerge, family dynamics shift, and children grow into their own little people is one of the things I love most about what I do.

I’ve had the privilege of photographing Liz, Lewis and Leon for the past eight years, documenting different chapters of their family story along the way. But this time, we did something a little different. For the first time, we brought their family session home.

And honestly, there’s something so warm, intimate and nostalgic about photographing a family in their own space.


The beauty of photographing your family at home

Your home is more than just the place you live. It’s where the everyday moments unfold. The morning cuddles, the familiar corners, the favourite spots to sit, the little routines that might feel ordinary now but become the things you look back on with the most affection.

For this session, we spent time at home and exploring the neighbourhood, allowing the boys to relax, be themselves and simply enjoy the experience.

Without the pressure of posing or needing everyone to look at the camera, we could let things happen naturally. The in-between moments, the little interactions and the connections that make this family uniquely theirs.

These are the moments I’m always drawn to. The ones that might seem insignificant in the moment, but years from now will bring you straight back to this particular season of life.


Documenting the days you’re living right now

As a family photographer, I think there’s something beautiful about returning to the same families over the years. Each session becomes another little piece of their story, a way of remembering not just what everyone looked like, but who they were at that point in time.

The boys are growing, their personalities are evolving, and the way they interact with each other and their parents naturally changes along the way.

Photographing them at home felt like such a lovely way to capture this chapter. A little less about creating a perfect portrait, and a little more about documenting the life they’re living right now.

Because one day, these photographs won't just be pictures of the people you love. They'll be reminders of the home you lived in, the neighbourhood you wandered around, the way your children fitted into your arms, and all those little details you never realised you'd miss.


Is an at-home family photography session right for you?

If the idea of a relaxed, natural family session appeals to you, photographing your family at home is a beautiful place to start.

We can wander through your home, head outside into your garden or explore your local neighbourhood. There’s no need for a perfectly styled house or for everyone to be on their best behaviour. I want you to feel comfortable, have fun and enjoy the time together.

My approach to family photography is all about capturing genuine connection, personality and those beautifully ordinary moments that make up your family life.

Whether your children are tiny or growing far too quickly, this season of life is worth remembering.

And sometimes, the most meaningful place to tell that story is right where it all happens.


Looking for a family photographer in Sydney?

I photograph families across Sydney surrounding Sydney suburbs, creating natural, candid photographs that celebrate the art of the beautifully ordinary.


Explore family photography or get in touch to plan your own relaxed at-home family session.


Contact Martine at hello@martinepayne.com to chat about creating the right session for you.

A woman in a colorful skirt stands smiling with two boys on a grassy hill with trees in the background.
A woman and two children sit on outdoor steps eating popsicles beside a brick wall and green hedge.
A mother helps her two kids ride a bike and skateboard on a suburban driveway.
A mother cuddles with her two children on a bed in a cozy green bedroom.
Two boys stand by a pool fence outdoors, one holding a skateboard in striped pants, the other in a gray tank top.
Woman in colorful maxi skirt stands with two children on grassy hill with city skyline and bare tree backdrop.
Woman and two children stand on a grassy hill overlooking a city skyline surrounded by trees.
Young boy in teal shirt and striped pants learning to skateboard on driveway, held by adult hand.
Black and white photo of a woman hugging two young boys on a suburban street, sharing a tender family moment.
Black and white photo of a mother and her two young sons standing together on a suburban driveway, one boy holding a skateboard.
Woman in colorful maxi skirt holds hands with two boys standing in backyard swimming pool on cloudy day.
A woman and two children walk on a grassy hill with a city skyline and bare tree in the background.
Black and white photo of a woman hugging two young boys outdoors, smiling warmly with a tree in the background.
A woman helps two children play outside, one riding a bike and one skateboarding, on a suburban driveway.
A woman in a colorful maxi skirt walks hand-in-hand with two children on a suburban sidewalk.
Black and white photo of two people cuddling on a bed in a cozy bedroom with framed art and a glowing lamp.
Woman in colorful pants walks with two boys on a skateboard down a suburban driveway lined with hedges.
A woman holds hands with two children on a grassy hill, with a bare tree and city skyline in the background.
Black and white photo of a family embracing on a hill under a bare tree with a city skyline in the background.
A woman in a colorful wrap skirt poses with two young boys on a suburban driveway, one holding a skateboard.
A woman smiles while hugging two young boys on a grassy hill with a city skyline in the background.
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A young boy in a mint green shirt and striped pants stands on a skateboard holding a railing outdoors.
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Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with two boys hugging outdoors.
A woman in a floral skirt walks hand-in-hand with two boys on a grassy hill with a town view.
Black and white photo of a person resting on a bed in a cozy bedroom with vintage decor and natural light.