Chapter and Song Photography

Chapter and Song Photography Honest and artistic family photography for sentimental souls.

26/03/2026

Can’t promise I’m not an awkward human. (I may have said ‘you too’ to the waitress telling me to enjoy my food a few too many times 😅)

CAN promise your family photos won’t be awkward though.

They will be fun, silly, full of laughs, games and cuddles.

There are no ‘say cheese’ smiles. Only the real deal.

If that sounds like the type of family photos you’ll want to be filling through in a few years, then welcome! I’m so glad you found me!

If you’re ready to document this chapter for your family get in touch so we can make it happen! x

24/03/2026

This is actually from a few months ago, but it still feels pretty relevant today. When you have a colicky and/or refluxy baby (or just any baby on a bad day) it’s so hard to come to terms with the incredibly limited time you have to get anything productive done.

No tips or tricks here. Just solidarity if you’re also in the hard baby stage and the chores are piling up around you. It’s rough, but it’s temporary!

This laugh. The way he would beg to be hung upside down and the ensuing wriggles and giggles. This moment in time, now f...
23/03/2026

This laugh. The way he would beg to be hung upside down and the ensuing wriggles and giggles. This moment in time, now forever frozen in time to be revisited. When he’s bigger than mum and dad. When he moves into his own home. When he’s bringing his own kids around for a sleepover at the grandparents. I love that photos can transport us and act as an anchor to a moment in time.

Hi, it’s me, your local family photographer! But also mum of three who’s coming to terms with being back in the newborn ...
20/03/2026

Hi, it’s me, your local family photographer!
But also mum of three who’s coming to terms with being back in the newborn trenches after a 12 year break. Unmediated ADHD, with a house full of half finished projects to prove it.

I love photographing families. I love documenting the connections and emotions of this chapter. I love making sessions feel fun and easy for my clients. And I love delivering images that take my client’s breath away.

Family photo sessions that just about beautiful photos. Obviously providing you with a stunning gallery is my goal. But ...
20/03/2026

Family photo sessions that just about beautiful photos.

Obviously providing you with a stunning gallery is my goal. But it’s not my only goal.

In fact it’s not even my number one. Crazy right?

But I know, from 7 years of experience doing this, that the best photos happen when everyone is comfortable, relaxed and having fun.

That’s where the magic happens.

And I will do whatever I can to get your family in the zone. Including act like an idiot. 😅

When your family is genuinely having a good time together then I can focus on making art, whilst you focus on enjoying each other.

So if children who don’t sit still or smile when they’re told to have been holding you back from booking a session, don’t wait any longer.

I don’t need cooperative children, I just need a family ready for fun and adventure!

19/03/2026

Whether it’s with the help of a photographer or just your hubby - your kids will thank you in years to come! And you’ll thank yourself!

Your kids deserve photos like this, but so do you. And one day you’ll be so glad you made sure to capture moments of silliness and joy with your children.

If you’d love photos like this of your family, but don’t trust your hubby and his iPhone to do it justice, I’d love to chat about making it happen for you! Feel free to hop into my DMs! x

I promise I’ve heard it all. “Oh I’d love to book in but I need to wait for my toddler to be out of the feral stage”“I r...
17/03/2026

I promise I’ve heard it all.

“Oh I’d love to book in but I need to wait for my toddler to be out of the feral stage”

“I really want photos of them as they are right now but the idea of wrangling them for a session stresses me out”

“Yeah I’m gonna book in once they’re a bit older and more cooperative”

And I get it! Truly!

But here’s the thing, I don’t think most parents actually know what a session with me is like. Because if they did, most of those fears would melt away.

Can your kids play? Do they like a bit of silly? Do they like time with you? Do they like snuggles? Do they like being outside? If you answered yes to even just some of these, we can tailor a session to suit your family!

Might it feel like chaos? Quite possibly. I’m not gonna lie! 😅 But if you can trust me, and lean into the chaotic energy of your children, just for an hour. I’ll deliver images that capture the incredible (and REAL) joy and love that exists in your family.

You don’t need to wait. You don’t need to put it off. Because in a year or two, MAYBE they’ll be more agreeable, less chaotic and quieter. But they’ll also be bigger and you’ll look back and wish that you could revisit them as they are NOW.

If a session with me is calling to you I’d love to chat! I’m currently booking up until June, and am working on releasing my spring calendar soon! xx

They grow out of this stage SO FAST! 😭As a mum to a teen, tween and 5 month old, I feel that in my innermost soul! Trust...
27/02/2026

They grow out of this stage SO FAST! 😭

As a mum to a teen, tween and 5 month old, I feel that in my innermost soul! Trust me, if you’re on the fence about getting newborn photos just do it! Your future self will thank you!

My booking calendar is opening again this weekend, but with really limited spots. If you’ve been hoping to book in a session make sure you’re on my email list and keep an eye on your inbox!

25/02/2026

This is my life now 🤪

For those of you following along, yes, I did plan to open up some dates in November, and yes it is now Feb…

But it’s coming! I promise! I’m getting close.

Who knew life would a baby would be this all consuming!? 😅

03/02/2026

2025 was the year of the unexpected and so much change.

- Found out I was pregnant
- Sold a 12 year old business
- Jase started a new job
- Found out our baby had clubfoot
- Got pre eclampsia (apparently super rare when you’ve had previous pregnancies without it)
- Complicated labour ending in emergency Caesar, blood loss and complicated recovery (after two previously uncomplicated births)

And that’s not even everything. Just a crazy, surprising year.

Very grateful for our newest addition. She’s a delight. But it is still really hard to wrap my mind around how different life is now.

I thought it was finally time I shared some of the sessions I missed sharing last year. This one started off a bit quiet...
31/01/2026

I thought it was finally time I shared some of the sessions I missed sharing last year.

This one started off a bit quiet as the girls warmed up. But before long it was the joyful, wild chaos that I love so much and makes for a super fun session with kids.

I know you’re probably sick of hearing this from photographers, but don’t let fear of your kids behaviour be the thing that stops you from booking. Experienced family photographers (the good ones at least) know how to tailor a session based on the child’s temperament and mood, so that no matter the vibe you get beautiful shots.

One disclaimer here. There is some prep work you can do to give you and your kids the best chance at a great experience. It’s pretty low key and mostly common sense, but I do outline the tips in the session guide clients get when they book with me.

I’m still currently on mat leave but hoping to get my calendar organised soon! So keep an eye out.

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Lilydale, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 2:30pm

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+61477106731

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