FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

Natural and honest story telling family photographer, Eastern Suburbs sydney based

Life with young kids can often feel fast paced, exhausting and over whelming, and it is a difficult time to be able to stop, look around, and see all the beautiful, little fleeting moments that make up family life; the chaos, the sleepy times, the giggles, the tears, the cuddles, bed jumping, and quiet hangs that all tell your family’s unique story.


You will walk away with a series of images that feel warm, intimate, and full of life and completely, uniquely you.


With a focus on creating a relaxed environment, and free from the studio - your sessions allows your family to interact in a natural way, in familiar settings like your home or a favourite outdoor spot, allowing you to just be you.


Invite me to spend an hour in your world, and ill show you the magic that I see.

Family Package

- One hour session
- Home or outdoors
- 20 digital images
- Selected from full gallery of 100+
- Delivered via online gallery
[Upgrade to unlimited +$150]

$750

Home Vs Outdoors?


I love to shoot in all natural environments, either in the home or a beautiful outdoor location at sunset. Both options have their pros and cons, feel free to give me a call to discuss what is right for you!


But here is a few tips ill share:


OUTDOOR SESSIONS

Pros //

  • Use some of Sydney's beautiful locations at golden hour for beautiful light!
  • Great option if you feel like your home won't suit for a session or you don't have enough natural light.
  • Provides opportunity for kids to roam and play free


Cons//

  • Best suited at last hour or 2 of the day which may be tricky timing for little ones!
  • It is more reliant on weather and something like windy or cold days could effect the outcome.
  • For toddlers having too much room to run around could mean alot of chasing!


HOME SESSIONS

Pros //

  • I love the warmth lighting within a home
  • Provides great opportunity for different nooks within the home and bed cuddles
  • I also love even shooting in the bath or shower sometimes!
  • Good to contain active kids in a space they're comfortable with
  • Nice to creative safe space for shy kids

Cons //

  • Not suited if your home has very little natural light!


Intimate Home Sessions

Parents and young child sitting on a bed admiring their sleeping newborn baby in a bright bedroom.
Family relaxing on a pink sofa in a colorful living room decorated with eclectic pet portrait artwork.
Joyful boy jumping on a floral bed while two women and a girl laugh in a bright bedroom.
Family of three cuddling on a couch beneath a vibrant Aboriginal dot painting in a cozy home.
Father and young daughter joyfully jumping together on a bed in a bright, elegantly decorated bedroom.
Parents smiling lovingly as their toddler gently kisses their newborn baby in a softly lit room.
Mother and child sharing a tender moment together in a bathtub, captured in black and white photography.
Family gathering in a sunny backyard with a dog, sharing a joyful moment together outdoors.

or Sunset Outdoor Sessions

Family of five enjoying a sunset walk along a rocky coastal shoreline together.
Parents lovingly interact with their two young children during a warm outdoor family portrait.
Smiling couple holding their baby near a rocky waterfront surrounded by lush green trees.
Family sitting on steps outside a pavilion in a candid black and white street photography shot.
Happy family maternity photo with father, two children, and pregnant mother by the seaside.
Young family with newborn baby posing on a bridge in an urban setting on a sunny day.
Family of four sharing a warm embrace on a beachside deck in golden sunset light.
Family with baby and dog enjoying a sunny backyard moment outside a brick home surrounded by greenery.

SESSION GUIDES ;

How to get the most out of your session:

More questions? Get in touch with Martine at hello@martinepayne.com


Family photography for Eastern Suburbs, North Shore, Inner West and Northern Beaches Sydney.

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