Louise Richards Photography

Louise Richards Photography Landscape & nature photographer located in Tea Gardens on the beautiful Myall Coast. Offering beautiful photographic art that will compliment any home. Lou xo

A little bout my Photographic Journey. I was gifted a Polaroid camera as a child; which ignited my passion for photography. The simplicity of capturing moments instantly resonated and I found joy in documenting the world around me. Each click of the shutter became a moment frozen in time, creating a visual diary of my life experiences and emotions. Through the lens of my camera, I discovered a new

way of seeing the beauty in everyday life, making me cherish each captured memory even more. I have always felt a deep connection to the natural world. Growing up camping on the rugged coastlines of the mid-north coast, I developed a profound appreciation for the beauty and power of the land and sea. Armed with my camera I set out to capture the essence of these stunning landscapes and seascapes. Through my lens, I seek to convey the raw emotion and tranquillity that can be found in nature's untouched spaces. With each photograph, I hope viewers can immerse themselves in the vastness and serenity of the outdoors, encouraging them to pause, reflect, and appreciate the wonders that surround us. I currently reside in an ideal location for capturing a variety of landscapes and natural beauty with the combination of the rural land I reside on and the nearby, riverside town, beachside locations, and proximity to a national park provides a diverse range of settings to explore and capture through my lens. The opportunity to immerse myself in different environments all within a short distance is inspiring for my photography pursuits. The Myall Lakes National Park is a treasured locale for me, I have been weaving my own memories into its tapestry since childhood, I have a deep connection to the enduring power of this amazing natural environment after spending my life exploring itโ€™s unsurpassed beauty. Ancient paperbark trees, untouched sand dunes, pristine beaches, mangrove lined river and lake areas full of abundant bird and marine life make for one of the most serene natural environments on our planet. My journey as a landscape and seascape photographer is an unwavering passion for preserving the fleeting moments of beauty that nature offers. I believe that photography is a powerful medium that allows us to appreciate the beauty of our planet. The colours, textures, light, darkness, and all the elements Mother Earth offers are a constant source of inspiration. Being on the beach, feeling the sand between our toes, witnessing the sun rising as the beginning of a new day are moments that help to remind us of the blessings each day brings. Capturing the world through photography is not just a passion for me, but a gift that allows me to share the wonders I see with others. I hope that my imagery ignites the passion in others to start on their own photographic journey.


โ€‹Photography for me is all about telling a story, capturing the essence of a scene, and preserving the mood and magic of the moment. My focus is to create images that speak volumes, that transport you back to that exact instant in time. Through my lens, I aim to encapsulate the beauty and emotion of every unique moment, crafting visual narratives that will be cherished for a lifetime. I feel a deep connection with my images, having the ability to remember the emotions tied to each scene captured, is truly special. My passion for photography goes beyond just a hobby; it's ingrained in the fabric of my being, Photography has shaped my life's purpose, I Embrace this profound relationship I have have with this craft, it is a powerful force that drives creativity and fuels my artistic journey.
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Thank you for expressing an interest in my photography. I hope others find joy in my photography. It's always rewarding to know that my work resonates with people and brings them happiness.

Hi , I know I haven't posted in a long time - been super busy with kids and home life haven't had much of a chance to ge...
30/04/2026

Hi , I know I haven't posted in a long time - been super busy with kids and home life haven't had much of a chance to get out shooting. Here is a shot taken last night at home, the sky was so pretty so I headed down to our dam to get a couple of shots. Hope everyone's day is going well!

Location: Tea Gardens NSW Australia
Gear: Canon R5, Canon 15-35mm lens, Leofoto Tripod, Kase Polaiser and Medium Grad filters.

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10/03/2026

"๐™’๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ฌ ๐™™๐™–๐™ฎ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ข๐™š๐™จ ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ฌ ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™š๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™ฉ๐™ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ฌ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ค๐™ช๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ๐™จ." โ€” ๐™€๐™ก๐™š๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ง ๐™๐™ค๐™ค๐™จ๐™š๐™ซ๐™š๐™ก๐™ฉ

Hi @ I hope your Tuesday is going well. I have just gotten home from a week away camping in the Myall Lakes National Park with my family - was a lovely week and very relaxing; Although I did miss my air conditioning!

I walked down onto the beach to do sunrise and found these awesome logs someone had planted on the beach, they made for a beautiful addition to the amazing sunrise mother nature put on.

Have a great Day! Lou x

๐ŸŒLocation: Mungo Beach, Myall Lakes National Park NSW Australia
๐Ÿ“ธGear: Canon R5, Canon RF 15-35mm lens, Leofoto Athena Tripod, Kase Polariser & Medium Grad Filters.

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Happy Saturday , I hope you are all well!  This morning I had an early start to head over to the Bay and shoot with my c...
20/02/2026

Happy Saturday , I hope you are all well! This morning I had an early start to head over to the Bay and shoot with my crew. The sky didn't play as nice as we hoped but still gave us some slight colour and light.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Cheers Lou x

Location: Anna Bay, NSW Australia
Gear: Canon R5, Canon RF 15-35mm, Leofoto Athena Tripod, Kase polariser and Medium Grad Filter.

Hi , Hope your day is going well. This morning was one of those grab the camera and run moments! Sunrise was so beautifu...
12/02/2026

Hi , Hope your day is going well. This morning was one of those grab the camera and run moments! Sunrise was so beautiful great to see some colour in the sky for a change. This shot was taken on my property, Luckily there isn't anyone around and the cows didn't seem to mind my pjs & bed hair lol!

I hope you all have a great rest of the week!

Location: Tea Gardens NSW Australia
Gear: Canon R5, Canon RF 15-35mm, Leofoto Athena Tripod, Kase Polariser & Medium Grad Filter.

 Hi All, hope your weekend is going well. It was a smoky  on Bennett's Beach this morning, Smoke from a bushfire that ha...
06/02/2026

Hi All, hope your weekend is going well. It was a smoky on Bennett's Beach this morning, Smoke from a bushfire that has been burning nearby. Made for a hazy scene. It's always lovely to be on the beach even when the sky doesn't light up as we hoped; there was a small amount of colour that disappeared pretty quickly.

Have a great Saturday everyone! Cheers Lou x

Location: Bennett's Beach, Hawks Nest NSW
Gear: Canon R5, Canon RF 15-35mm lens, Leofoto Tripod.

Hi , I hope your Wednesday has gone well!  Mine has been pretty quiet housework and keeping kids amused; they seem to al...
21/01/2026

Hi , I hope your Wednesday has gone well! Mine has been pretty quiet housework and keeping kids amused; they seem to always be bored in the school holidays lol!

This shot was taken in last month when the bushfires were burning on the midcoast; The smoke turning the sun into a bright burning orb in the sky. Bushfires as so devastating, the smoke haze makes a great effect for photography but we would prefer to not have the fires burning at all.

Location: Tea Gardens NSW Australia
Gear: Canon R7, canon RF 100-500mm lens.

Have a great evening everyone. - Lou x

Well another night of capturing the fabulous Aurora Australis in my backyard!  It was very cloudy earlier in the evening...
20/01/2026

Well another night of capturing the fabulous Aurora Australis in my backyard! It was very cloudy earlier in the evening the cloud lifted for about 10 minutes or so enabling me to capture a few shots. This shot was taken at 10.30pm 20/02/2026.

Location: Tea Gardens NSW Australia
Gear: Canon R5 Laowa 14mm lens

Hi ,  I hope your day is going well and you had a great weekend. This shot was taken just before Christmas in my backyar...
19/01/2026

Hi , I hope your day is going well and you had a great weekend.

This shot was taken just before Christmas in my backyard. A beautiful Wedge-tailed Eagle soaring above. I had a vision of this in Monochrome the minute I saw the photo on the back of the camera. I love the way it's turned out. I went for a minimalist look for this image.

Thank you so much for following my work, I am hoping to get out shooting a lot more this year. Have a great afternoon! Cheers Lou

Location: Tea Gardens NSW Australia
Gear: Canon R7, Canon RF 100-500mm lens.

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Hi . I hope you all had a lovely Christmas & very Happy New Year!  hard to believe it's 2026 already. I took a bit of a ...
12/01/2026

Hi . I hope you all had a lovely Christmas & very Happy New Year! hard to believe it's 2026 already.

I took a bit of a break over the Christmas New year period spending much needed time with my family. I am looking forward to getting back out there with my camera and capturing some images.

This shot was taken in December of the full moon, the moon was a bright orange colour due to the bush fires that were burning in the area at the time. A great effect for the moon but so devastating for those who lost properties and live stock etc.

Location: Tea Gardens NSW Australia
Gear: Canon R7 paired with the Canon RF 100-500mm lens.

14/12/2025

My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the Terror attack on Bondi Beach today. My thoughts are with the Jewish community at this heartbreaking time. Peace and love to you all xo ๐Ÿ˜ข

Hi , I know it's been a long time between posts; life has been super busy for me - I've been on a weightless journey for...
24/11/2025

Hi ,

I know it's been a long time between posts; life has been super busy for me - I've been on a weightless journey for the past 8 months it was time for a healthier version of me; I have currently lost 32kg and feel absolutely fabulous - I am planning to back out into he field capturing some amazing scenery; but for awhile photography had to take a back seat to my health.

This shot was taken earlier in the month November 12th, 2025 in my back yard when the Aurora Australis made herself seen - dancing across the sky. I feel so blessed to have again been able to capture natures amazing show.

Take care everyone; I will be posting a lot more in the future, with my new fitness I am now able to get to locations I previously avoided or struggled to get to; investing in myself has been something I should have done a long time ago; looking forward to getting out there and capturing more scenes to share with you all.

Location: Tea Gardens NSW Australia
Gear: Canon R5 paired with Laowa 15mm lens, Leofoto Athena Tripod.

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