That Little Moment Photography

24/08/2026

Ever wondered why I don't have a studio?

In a studio, you get consistent lighting every time. You basically don't need to worry about any variables during your shoot as you know exactly what to expect. As a photographer, it's a LOT easier to shoot in a studio - you can create your studio and then literally set and forget. But you get very composed photos and the same, small, confined area to work in every day. Don't get me wrong, studios are perfect for photos like headshots or business branding shots or fashion shoots. But family portraits?

I think I've learned after all these years that I'm an observer. And I don't feel like I ever have enough in a studio to tell a story. I love a story, I love to be somewhere, I love to do things, be active and free, I love observing. I love the lighting and environment changing constantly as we move together, exploring the place we are in. I love to see beautiful moments unfold right in front of me - that little moment when she steals a glance from her doting husband, that little moment when he grips his tiny little fingers into the arm of his mother. Hence the name "That Little Moment Photography" was born.

During this winter shoot, I'll never forget that little moment when I noticed a tiny little clover petal was accidentally brushed up onto this mother's dress - coincidentally in the shape of a little heart. To me, that was a sign from nature, speaking volumes of the love between mother and daughter in that moment, encapsulated in a cute, tiny green heart 💚

14/08/2026

As a photographer, stepping into a session like this requires a very different kind of holding space. This end of life photoshoot with sweet Lucky, his mother, his brother, and his grandmother was one of the most tender, emotionally charged appointments I've ever had the privilege of capturing.

Behind the lens, it wasn't about perfect lighting or posing; it was about freezing time for a family facing the agonizing reality of impending goodbye. To capture three generations of love - a fierce, quiet legacy wrapped in fur and knowing that these would be the final lasting memories of Lucky is a heavy, sacred responsibility.

To my wonderful client: I know the days right now feel impossible, and the grief comes in overwhelming, unpredictable waves. Please give yourself permission to feel every single tear. My deepest hope is that as Lucky comes back home to rest, these photographs will eventually bring you a measure of comfort, reminding you of a love that death can never touch. Thank you for trusting me with something so fragile and precious. 🐾🩷💙🌈

01/07/2026

Core memory unlocked! 🔒

That little moment when the world stops spinning, and it's just you, your little girl, and pure joy. Winter sessions in Adelaide offer the most beautiful, moody backdrops - from stunning and dramatic rock faces to the yellow soursob covered hills.

So this is for all the mums out there … get in the photo!

Not when you feel better. Not when things are “perfect”.

Now.

No matter how self conscious you are, I can guarantee your kids will not care. All they will see when they look back at these precious photos is all the LOVE you have for them. Look at the way this mum looks at her daughter and she twirls her around 🥹

Let's go make some memories 💃🏻

My winter calendar is filling fast. Head to my website to lock in your date! Link in the bio.

06/06/2026

Honestly… the “wild” kids (even the BIG kids aka daddies) always make the BEST photos 😂🤍

Your kids don’t need to sit still.

They don’t need to smile perfectly.

They just need to be them.

That little moment when… chaos turns into something beautiful.

I just guide things naturally so I can capture what's uniquely, beautifully and wildly them 🥰

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

When I sent this mama her sneak peek, she messaged me saying she was teary. When the full gallery landed in her inbox? Full-on happy cries 🥹

​That right there is exactly why I do this.

​We spent a beautiful hour chasing golden light in the parklands - just a gorgeous family of four doing what they do best: loving each other. No stiff posing, no forced "look at the camera and smile" rules. Just a six-year-old running wild, a baby cuddled close to Mum’s chest, and Dad making everyone laugh.

​My goal is always to shoot with heart and intention. I want to capture honest, real memories so perfectly that twenty years from now, you look back at these photos and instantly get that exact same feeling you had looking at your babies today.

​These fleeting, beautiful, messy years go by in a blink. But the art we make from them? That lasts forever. 🤍

Which frame is your favourite? Let me know below! 👇🏼

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08/05/2026

FEELING FLAT

In my latest photographic series, 'Feeling Flat,' we explore the structural integrity of the human face when subjected to the immense flattening felt by a typical Tuesday afternoon in a modern household. From the emotional turmoil of a toddler's dehydration and the absolute refusal to drink water, to the 'I-haven't-slept-since-2019' fatigue of the mother - we’re all just trying to maintain our shape in a world full of hard surfaces. It’s a study in monochromatic minimalism, high-contrast lighting, and the existential dread mums and kids can sometimes feel.

Sometimes the 'compression' isn't caused by a tantrum, but by a surge of pure, unadulterated adoration. It’s that maternal urge to squeeze until they’re two-dimensional, kissing their faces into a delightful distortion until they are quite literally flattened by the weight of being loved.

If you follow my work, you know I live for the quiet, powerful moments between a mother and her child(ren). But let’s be honest: some days aren’t quiet, and they certainly aren’t soft. Sometimes, they just feel… flat. I created this series to honour the comedic side of the chaos. It’s an invitation to step away from the pressure of the ‘perfect portrait’ and embrace the delightfully and hilariously distorted truth of raising a family.

Now booking families who love to embrace the witty, absurd, and the humourously adventurous side of life. Stay flat, my friends!

P.s.

'Feeling Flat' features me and the chaos-creators.

24/04/2026

To the mother holding the light when the rest of the world has gone quiet:

There is a specific kind of magic in the way you carry the weight of a small life. It’s in the muscle memory of your arms, the way they instinctively cradle, sway, and protect, even when they are weary.

We often speak of the sweetness of the child, but we rarely whisper about the war within the mother. There is a raw, untamed courage in the woman who fights the shadows that no one else sees — the intrusive thoughts, the crushing weight of "not enough," and the silent battles waged in the middle of the night.

Motherhood is often fighting the greatest war you have ever known - the one within your mind. Yet, here you are. Even when the light feels dim, you choose to be the lantern — the fire that forges a path through the unknown, transforming your own weary strength into the warmth that keeps a whole world from turning cold. You are the one who conquers the storm inside so you can be the safe home outside. You are the warrior who stands guard over their peace while you're still navigating your own. And even on those days you feel like you aren't, you still are by just...being. Existing in their world is sometimes just enough. Being close by is sometimes just enough.

Sometimes, the days feel like a blur of being needed, and it’s easy to feel like you’ve faded into the background of your own life. But look at the way that light catches you. Look at the strength in your silhouette.

To every mother navigating the beautiful, heavy, soul-stretching exhaustion of these early years: You are more than a mother. You are the sun and the moon to someone who is just beginning to learn what love looks like.

You are seen. Your tired eyes, your fierce heart, and the quiet, monumental ways you show up, over and over again. You are doing a work that matters, even in the shadows.

In the years to come, when the lantern is put away and the little ones are grown, let these moments remind you: 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙤.

I see you.

Samantha xx

19/04/2026

That little moment when his parents launch him off the ground and he erupts in giggles 😍

Completely obsessed with this shoot, such a beautiful evening with a beautiful family.