Bows & Ties Photography - Jessica Sharkey

16/06/2026

If you’ve ever lost someone you love, you know how much a single photo can mean. It’s not just a picture. It’s their smile, the way they looked at you, the little moments you didn’t realise you’d miss. The memories you thought you’d always remember, but that slowly start to fade with time.

Some of the photos that seem ordinary today become the ones you hold onto the most.

So take the photo. Take too many. Get in them. Capture the messy moments, the ordinary days, the people you love. Because one day, you’ll be grateful you did.

This is why family photos matter. Not because life is perfect, but because it isn’t. 🤍

15/06/2026

Some mornings are pure magic ✨

As we walked down the pathway to the beach, we could see little glimpses of colour peeking through the gaps in the trees. With every step, the sky seemed to get brighter, and we all started getting excited about what might be waiting for us.

Then we reached the sand and were completely blown away. The sky was painted in the most beautiful shades of pink, purple, orange, and blue, creating the perfect backdrop for a morning of family memories.

And little Jack absolutely stole the show. His fun loving personality, cheeky smiles, and endless energy had us all laughing. He was such a joy to photograph and brought so much life to the session. 🩵💛🩷💜

12/06/2026

While everyone was busy celebrating Rebecca’s fabulous 40th, there were so many beautiful moments happening in between the obvious ones. The laughter shared across the room, the proud smiles from family, friends reconnecting, heartfelt hugs, and all the little interactions that made the night so special.

These are the moments that often go unnoticed in real time but become some of the most meaningful memories when you look back. Capturing them is one of my favourite parts of photographing events because they tell the real story of the celebration.

11/06/2026

You guessed it, I’m your new family photographer. 🤭☺️

05/06/2026

22/12/2025

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15/12/2025

✌🏼 chat to you soon sis

14/12/2025

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12/12/2025

A LETTER- MOTHER TO MOTHER 🩷

I just got this message from Shannon, Shevy’s mum, about this photo and it stopped me in my tracks.

“This photo is so beautiful but makes me incredibly sad… like she’s walking away from babyhood. I’m grieving her not being the baby for much longer.”

My gosh did it give me all the feels.
It took me right back to when I was pregnant with Chase, sitting in that messy swirl of emotions only a mum can really understand. I remember wondering how on earth I’d love another baby the way I loved my first born, Ryker. Whether I’d have enough of me to go around. Ryker was only 17 months when Chase arrived, still very much a baby himself.

I had guilt. I had sadness about how quickly he was growing up. I had pride. I had fear. I had all of it tangled together. This parenting gig is such a roller coaster, equal parts heartache, hard work, and absolute magic.

And now, looking back, I can see how lucky we are. How lucky Ryker is to have a little brother to grow up with, his built in mate for life. And that’s exactly what Shevy will have too. It’s the ultimate gift but that doesn’t make the feelings any easier in the moment.

Like I said to Shannon it’s real. It’s a grief. It’s the ache of watching your baby become the big kid. And it’s okay to feel every bit of it.

But I promise you’re walking toward something so unbelievably special.
Giving her a sister and watching them grow side by side is a gift for both of you. And one day you’ll look back and realise this wasn’t an ending at all, it was the beginning of something beautiful. 💛