Milk & Honey Photography

Milk & Honey Photography We are proud to provide beautiful photography and a friendly personalised experience. Our style is natural and emotionally warm, with heart and soul!

Come and visit us in our Leichhardt Studio or on location :) Anni and Matthew www.milkandhoney.com.au Milk & Honey Photography is well established (est. 1996) and run by husband and wife team, Anni Payne and Matthew Duchesne. With over 25 years experience as photographers we have won many photographic awards at State and National levels. Judges and mentors with a warm and friendly approach. We hope to meet you soon!

Some milestones deserve more than a quick phone photo. Recently, we had the privilege of photographing John's 80th birth...
15/06/2026

Some milestones deserve more than a quick phone photo.

Recently, we had the privilege of photographing John's 80th birthday celebration. It was a wonderful gathering of family, friends, stories, laughter and memories.

For larger milestone events like significant birthdays, anniversaries and family celebrations, our event photography packages allow everyone to be fully present in the moment.

No need to worry about who's taking photos. No passing phones around the room. No missing family members from important shots because they're behind the camera.

Instead, you get to relax, enjoy the occasion, and spend time with the people you've brought together while we quietly capture the candid moments, family connections, speeches, group portraits and all those little interactions that make the day special.

Because when generations come together to celebrate a life well lived, those memories are worth preserving.

Explore our Extended Family Portrait Sessions on the website, or call Anni to chat about a specific occasion you'd love us to attend:

👉 https://milkandhoneyphotography.myflodesk.com/extended-family-session

School holiday Mini Sessions are here – for your tweens and your business! ✨ Bring your tween in for their session and r...
11/06/2026

School holiday Mini Sessions are here – for your tweens and your business! ✨ Bring your tween in for their session and refresh your own portraits while you're here.

From July 6-16, we're offering family and business Mini Sessions in one. Milk & Honey Photography will photograph your tween for a fun and creative portrait session, while Fancy Boy Photography brushes up on that much-needed professional headshot.

For $275 each, our Mini Studio Sessions include:
〰️ 20-minute session per person
〰️ 4 high-resolution digital files per person
〰️ Additional files and prints available

For tweens, it's a chance to celebrate this unique stage of life, build confidence, and create some beautiful portraits you'll all treasure for years.

For adults, it's an easy, affordable way to update your professional imagery without committing to a full branding session.

Places will be limited, so book online now, or give Anni a buzz with any questions: https://milkandhoneyphotography.myflodesk.com/ripayntvws

📲 0412 280 131
📧 [email protected]

Family portrait sessions aren't just for new parents, babies and toddlers (though of course we love photographing you, t...
09/06/2026

Family portrait sessions aren't just for new parents, babies and toddlers (though of course we love photographing you, too!).

Social media can sometimes make it seem that way, but the truth is that every family has seasons.

The baby years pass into school years, then suddenly they're teenagers. Before long, they're bringing their own ideas, opinions and personalities into the mix.

And these sessions with tweens and teens are truly some of our favourites.

They joke with us. They help create the photos. They suggest locations and poses. They become active participants rather than passengers, helping to shape a portrait session that reflects who they are at this particular moment in time.

No stage of family life replaces another. They simply evolve.

And every season deserves to be remembered.

Whatever season your family is in right now, it deserves to be remembered. Call Anni to chat about a family portrait session:

📲 0412 280 131
📧 [email protected]

Not quite a child. Not quite a teenager.Tweens are at such a unique stage of life, and it's one that's often overlooked ...
08/06/2026

Not quite a child. Not quite a teenager.

Tweens are at such a unique stage of life, and it's one that's often overlooked when it comes to professional portraits.

Our Tween & Teen Studio Portrait Sessions are designed to celebrate exactly who they are right now – their interests, personality, creativity and confidence.

And these July school holidays, we’re hosting special Tween Mini Sessions! More info to come on those soon…

What makes these sessions different?

〰️ A relaxed, welcoming studio environment
〰️ A personalised experience tailored to their interests
〰️ The chance to include favourite hobbies, books, sports gear, musical instruments or even family pets
〰️ Outfit changes to showcase different sides of their personality
〰️ A cinematic viewing session afterwards, where you choose your favourite portraits together

Most importantly, we make it fun.

Your tween can love being in front of the camera or arrive feeling a little unsure. Any and all feelings are welcome, and we create a supportive environment where they can relax, be themselves, and let their personality shine.

Book a July school holiday Tween Mini Session here: https://milkandhoneyphotography.myflodesk.com/ripayntvws

20 minute session including 4 high res digital files.

04/06/2026

What makes a family portrait session truly special? More than the finished portraits, it’s the experience itself 🤍

Slow down together for an afternoon and explore a beautiful outdoor location. Watch your kids play, laugh and be themselves. Share a few hugs, a few jokes, and create memories as a family while we capture the magic.

Our sessions are designed to feel collaborative, easy and relaxed. You're not expected to 'perform' or pose perfectly for the camera. Instead, we guide you gently while giving your family space to interact naturally.

The result is that you become active participants in the experience, not models in a photoshoot.

The portraits are wonderful, of course. But the time spent together? That's pretty special too.

Discover more about our family portrait sessions here: https://milkandhoneyphotography.myflodesk.com/uzadcfgq09

From middle-school kids to teenagers taller than their parents, every step with our families is one to remember.We’ve be...
29/05/2026

From middle-school kids to teenagers taller than their parents, every step with our families is one to remember.

We’ve been photographing this family since the kids were babies - through every stage, every version of their family, and across all four of our studio locations over the years.

Sessions like this are a beautiful reminder that family portraits aren’t just for the early years. As kids grow, the dynamic changes. There’s personality, more conversation, growing independence...and somehow, even more to capture.

Teen years might look different, but they’re just as worth remembering.

Get in touch to book a portrait session with your family, whatever age or stage the kids are at:

📲 0412 280 131
📧 [email protected]

Wondering what to wear for your upcoming family portrait session? Autumn is one of the easiest seasons to dress for 🍂 Th...
27/05/2026

Wondering what to wear for your upcoming family portrait session? Autumn is one of the easiest seasons to dress for 🍂 Think simple, layered and comfortable.

Here are a few easy formulas you can follow:
〰️ Neutrals + denim
〰️ Cream + chocolate tones
〰️ Deep green + warm reds
〰️ Soft layers (knits, jackets, textures)

You don’t need to match exactly, just keep things cohesive and easy to wear.

The goal is for everyone to feel like themselves – just slightly more pulled together for that professional, frame-worthy look.

Pets in family portraits?Yes, bring the dog 🐾Our pets are part of the family, after all. And they're often the thing tha...
25/05/2026

Pets in family portraits?
Yes, bring the dog 🐾

Our pets are part of the family, after all. And they're often the thing that helps everyone relax (especially anxious kids).

No need to organise a pet sitter, and no missing family member in the photos. Just a more complete, more natural version of your family as it is.

Plus… they tend to steal the show in the best way 😉

Start with one frame.If the idea of a gallery wall feels overwhelming, start smaller.One beautiful frame. One image you ...
21/05/2026

Start with one frame.

If the idea of a gallery wall feels overwhelming, start smaller.
One beautiful frame. One image you love.

Place it somewhere you’ll see it every day, like an entryway, hallway or living space, and build from there over time.

There’s no rush to fill a wall all at once. The best spaces tend to evolve slowly, with pieces that actually mean something to you.

Outdoor sessions have a way of taking the pressure off.There’s space to move, space for kids to explore, and a natural f...
18/05/2026

Outdoor sessions have a way of taking the pressure off.

There’s space to move, space for kids to explore, and a natural flow to the whole experience that just feels…easier.

You’re not stuck in one spot trying to “get it right”. You’re walking, sitting, chatting, and letting things unfold.

And somewhere in all of that, the photos just happen.

Ready for a family portrait session? Learn more and book here: https://milkandhoneyphotography.myflodesk.com/uzadcfgq09

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23/47-55 John Street
Leichhardt, NSW
2040

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