Jessica Sheppey Photography

Jessica Sheppey Photography Genuine, true to colour and story driven
Wedding, Family & Commercial Photographer
Based in Townsville, QLD

I’d say this interaction lasted about ten seconds.Long enough for someone to notice the groom’s ring.Long enough for him...
27/08/2026

I’d say this interaction lasted about ten seconds.

Long enough for someone to notice the groom’s ring.

Long enough for him to hold his hand out.

And apparently important enough to require the phone torch for a proper inspection 😂

Meanwhile, there’s a whole other moment happening behind them - arms wrapped around shoulders, drinks well underway and everyone doing their own thing.

Then this little ring investigation was over and they were straight back into the night.

That’s the funny thing about a photo like this.

It’s completely insignificant in the grand scheme of a celebration. Nobody planned it, nobody stopped for it, and I doubt anyone involved even remembers doing it.

But now there’s permanent photographic evidence that at some point in the night, the groom’s new ring was important enough to warrant its own bloody spotlight. 😂

Which is exactly why I like it.

Kellie Stephenson

One day you have two little girls who are absolutely obsessed with a horse called Taco.And then somehow you’re looking a...
27/08/2026

One day you have two little girls who are absolutely obsessed with a horse called Taco.

And then somehow you’re looking at the photo years later thinking, geez, she was tiny.

No profound photography lesson here.

I just really bloody love that there’s evidence of this version of her.

Small hands on Taco’s face.
Washing blowing across the paddock.
I’m behind the camera worrying about whether the Mother’s Day mini setup would work.

Meanwhile, she was having the best afternoon because there was a horse.

Turns out the setup worked just fine.

Kellie Stephenson

20/08/2026

I don’t think choosing a photographer is really about choosing photographs.

You’re choosing perspective.

You’re choosing how someone sees your family.

How they see your relationship.

How they document your business.

How they preserve a moment you’ll never experience in exactly the same way again.

These are some of my favourite images from this year.

And if I had to explain my approach to photography without talking about editing, packages or pricing, I’d probably just show you this reel.



Kellie Stephenson

Elite Barn Weddings really does make it pretty hard to pretend you’re anywhere other than the Australian countryside.Dus...
19/08/2026

Elite Barn Weddings really does make it pretty hard to pretend you’re anywhere other than the Australian countryside.

Dusty roads.

Old timber.

Big open paddocks.

String lights.

A reception tucked away amongst the trees.

And then a bride and groom who looked completely at home amongst all of it.

I loved the contrast in this gallery - the softness of the portraits against the rougher, more relaxed feel of the venue.

And then, obviously, the reception decided to completely change the vibe.

Because apparently a country wedding isn’t complete until the bride and groom are buried under approximately 47 kilometres of streamers. 😂

Venue: Elite Barn Weddings
Video: James Lazzaroni
Set Up: NQ Party Hire - Townsville
Cake: Sweeter than Sugar
Hair: She Creative Hair
Make up: YOUR CANVAS
Florist: Kate Bevilacqua
Catering: Coast to Coast Golden Roast
Dj: Chris & Stacey Iles

Kellie Stephenson

He hadn’t held her yet.He didn’t really want to touch her either.And honestly, I think that’s completely okay.When you’r...
18/08/2026

He hadn’t held her yet.

He didn’t really want to touch her either.

And honestly, I think that’s completely okay.

When you’re young, having a brand new baby sister suddenly arrive is a pretty big change. Everyone is excited, everyone wants to see the baby, and suddenly this tiny person is getting a lot of attention.

So rather than trying to force those “big brother cuddling his baby sister” photos, we just let him be.

He could stay close without having to touch her.

He could interact with her when he wanted to.

And we photographed him exactly where he was comfortable.

Because sometimes documenting a family honestly means not forcing the perfect moment just because it would make a nice photograph.

And I’m actually glad we didn’t, because these photographs tell a much more real story about the very beginning of their relationship.

I first met Kristel at her brother’s wedding, where I had the privilege of capturing one of the biggest days of his life...
04/08/2026

I first met Kristel at her brother’s wedding, where I had the privilege of capturing one of the biggest days of his life.

Somewhere amongst all the celebrations, she quietly decided that when her day came, she’d want me there too. 🤍

Fast forward a year, and there I was at Country Vows , watching Kristel marry Kai.

The best part? Kai wasn’t just another groom. He’d been one of Kristel’s brother’s best friends since their school days, and years later, he became family in every sense of the word.

It was one of those weddings that reminded me how small the world can be, and how special it is to photograph families as their stories continue to unfold.

Thank you, Kristel & Kai, for trusting me with another chapter of your family’s story. I don’t take that privilege lightly.

A gentle in home ‘newborn’ session (little miss was already a month old!).Rhys & Mikki have trusted me to capture their ...
04/08/2026

A gentle in home ‘newborn’ session (little miss was already a month old!).

Rhys & Mikki have trusted me to capture their engagement, wedding and now the newest addition to their family, in their very own home.

This is always the start of such a beautiful experience I get to have - following families through their growing and learning.

Life changes so much in all these new experiences, and I get the honour of seeing and capturing it all in person.

Kellie Stephenson

🎄 They’re officially here! Christmas at Home Minis are opening today at 4PM! 🎄One of my favourite things about these ses...
02/08/2026

🎄 They’re officially here! Christmas at Home Minis are opening today at 4PM! 🎄

One of my favourite things about these sessions is that they’re completely unique to your family.

No studio. No generic Christmas backdrop.

Just your family, your home, your Christmas traditions.

Whether it’s decorating the tree together, cuddling on the lounge, reading Christmas stories, baking with the kids or simply soaking up the excitement of the season, these are the moments I want to capture.

✨ What’s included:
• 20-minute in-home session
• 15 professionally edited digital images
• Up to 4 family members included
• Additional family members $35pp
• Investment: $275

📍 Session Dates

Saturday 28th November – Northern Beaches
(Bushland Beach, Mount Low, Burdell, North Shore, Deeragun, Jensen, Beach Holm & Black River)

Sunday 29th November – Central Townsville
(Kirwan, Thuringowa Central, Aitkenvale, Heatley, Cranbrook, Douglas, Annandale, Idalia, Condon, Rasmussen, Kelso & Gumlow)

Saturday 5th December – City & Southern Suburbs
(North Ward, Belgian Gardens, West End, Hyde Park, Mysterton, Hermit Park, Mundingburra, Rosslea, Railway Estate, Oonoonba, South Townsville, Townsville City, Garbutt, Currajong & Pimlico)

Sunday 6th December – Open Booking Day
Available for any Townsville suburb.

There are just 9 sessions available each day, with hourly bookings from 8:00am to 4:00pm, so once they’re gone, they’re gone!

If you’ve been wanting Christmas photos that feel genuine, relaxed and uniquely yours, I’d absolutely love to capture them for you.

🎄 To book (at 4PM), simply send me a message and let me know your:

Full name
Number of people attending
Address + Suburb
Preferred date
Preferred session time

I can’t wait to see so many familiar faces and meet some new ones this Christmas season! ❤️

Kellie Stephenson

🎄 They’re back… and I’m bringing Christmas to you again! 🎄Christmas minis have become one of my favourite times of the y...
29/07/2026

🎄 They’re back… and I’m bringing Christmas to you again! 🎄

Christmas minis have become one of my favourite times of the year, and after how much everyone loved the in-home sessions, I couldn’t wait to bring them back for 2026.

No loading tired little ones into the car. No rushing across town. No unfamiliar studio.

Instead, I’ll come to your home and create beautiful, natural Christmas memories in the place your family is most comfortable.

Over three dates, I’ll be travelling to different areas of Townsville to make booking as easy as possible.

✨ ✨ Saturday 28th November – Northern Suburbs
✨ Sunday 29th November – Central Townsville
✨ Saturday 5th December – City & Southern Suburbs
✨ Sunday 6th December – All suburb options

These sessions are perfect for updating family photos, creating keepsakes for your walls, or getting organised early with Christmas cards and gifts.

Spots are limited, and to make my travel as efficient as possible, I’ll be grouping bookings by suburb.

If you’d love a spot, comment CHRISTMAS below or send me a message, and I’ll send through all the details. I can’t wait to capture another Christmas season with so many beautiful families! ❤️🎄

Kellie Stephenson

Some of my favourite people in these frames 📷 I’ve known David & Ash for years, but David even longer - we met in high s...
29/07/2026

Some of my favourite people in these frames 📷

I’ve known David & Ash for years, but David even longer - we met in high school, both outcasts in our own ways but always happy to chat.

Skip a few years out of school and we meet again, but by me meeting and befriending his beautiful wife, Ash.

These two have a gaggle of kids between them 🤭 and they’re all uniquely perfect and hilarious in their own ways.

They always trust me completely with capturing their family as uniquely as they are.

I can say, without a doubt, this was their best behaved session to date 😂

Kellie Stephenson

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Mount Low
Townsville, QLD
4818

Opening Hours

Monday 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 2:30pm
Thursday 8am - 2:30pm
Friday 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 6:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 6:30pm

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