Tale Thief Photography

Tale Thief Photography We are a portrait and lifestyle photography business with a specialty in Bo***ir Photography.

We are passionate about spreading positive body image throughout the community and empowering women to rediscover their femininity. www.talethief.com | [email protected] |

My name is Thia. I started Tale Thief Photography back in 2014 with the hopes of capturing and documenting people's lives in a personal and unique way. I hope to capture everyday enchantments through natural light

photography as well as adding more light to enhance natural beauty. I aim to create a fun and creative photography experience specialising in portrait and lifestyle photography. For more organised work, please visit my website and enquire via email!

It’s been a little while since I’ve shared some of my family and lifestyle work.In this new season of motherhood, captur...
20/02/2026

It’s been a little while since I’ve shared some of my family and lifestyle work.

In this new season of motherhood, capturing each milestone feels deeply personal. The tiny hands. The changing faces. The way they reach for you without thinking.

I often hear mums say they have hundreds of photos of their children, but barely any with themselves in it. I’m guilty of this too. When you’re always behind the camera, it’s easy to disappear from the frame.

In 2026, I want to create more lifestyle sessions that gently bring mums back into the picture. Not perfect. Just present. Because your children will only care that you were there.

These images are especially close to my heart.

A sunset session on the jetty, celebrating sweet Teddy with long-time clients turned dear friends. That evening, the sky showed up in the most breathtaking way. Layers of gold spilling across the water, wrapping everything in warmth. It felt like a gift. A quiet embrace.

I am so thankful for families like theirs who allow me to witness their love in all its depth.

New on the blog, I’m sharing some of my favourite Illawarra locations to photograph families. If you’ve been thinking about stepping into the frame, have a read via the link in my bio and let’s choose somewhere beautiful to tell your story.

2026 lifestyle bookings are open, get in touch!

What a slow wedding morning looks like.Space to breathe.Space to notice.Space for the small, quiet moments that quietly ...
02/02/2026

What a slow wedding morning looks like.

Space to breathe.
Space to notice.
Space for the small, quiet moments that quietly turn into memories.

Through the day, I create gentle pockets of time. Not heavily posed, just softly guided. Where you can simply be together. These pauses give room for real connection to surface, without pressure or performance. It’s in this unhurried pace that love feels most visible: in quiet glances, shared laughter, and the stillness before everything begins. These moments are the ones I love to hold through photographs.

I’ve written more about why I photograph weddings this way, and what it’s like to move slowly through a wedding day, on the blog. If you’re curious, you can read it via the link in my bio.





The wedding day doesn’t begin at the aisle.It begins much earlier than that.In quiet rooms. Familiar spaces.With light m...
22/01/2026

The wedding day doesn’t begin at the aisle.
It begins much earlier than that.

In quiet rooms. Familiar spaces.
With light moving slowly through the morning.

Whether or not you choose to have your getting ready documented, allowing yourself a slow, unrushed morning shapes everything that follows. Time softens nerves. Space lets moments settle.

These early hours don’t need to be filled.
They just need room.

I’ve shared more about this over on the blog — a reflection on wedding mornings and why the way a day begins matters.

Link in bio 🤍








22/01/2026

I first photographed .a.craig during a completely different season of life and from the beginning, she carried a natural confidence and creative energy that stays with you.

After following her journey since her debut as Ms Galaxy Australia in 2022, I’ve loved hearing about the fairytale-inspired ideas she’s been dreaming up for her wedding so far. The intention, imagination, and sense of magic she’s bringing into this next chapter feels so beautifully her and I already know it’s going to be something truly special.

To be trusted with her wedding day feels like a true full-circle moment. One I don’t take lightly, and one I’m deeply honoured to be part of. I can not wait to see

This is why I photograph weddings the way I do. Not as single events, but as part of a much longer story.

My 2026 is beginning to take shape and dates are filling up quickly. If this kind of storytelling feels aligned, I’d love to hear what you’re planning.











Can’t wait to shoot here again! ☺️☺️☺️ what a beautiful venue. Fun with amazing vendors!
30/09/2024

Can’t wait to shoot here again! ☺️☺️☺️ what a beautiful venue. Fun with amazing vendors!

Had FOMO because we missed the Aurora in the Illawarra due to terrible weather so decided to revisit one of my most favo...
13/05/2024

Had FOMO because we missed the Aurora in the Illawarra due to terrible weather so decided to revisit one of my most favourite photos from my trip to NZ way back when…

I hope one day I get the opportunity to witness the Aurora Australis in person but feeling grateful that I got to capture this night at my favourite place ✨

Happy 1 Year Anniversary 🥰 I hope the year ahead is filled with moments of Joy, Love and Laughter 🥳  and
25/03/2024

Happy 1 Year Anniversary 🥰 I hope the year ahead is filled with moments of Joy, Love and Laughter 🥳

and

Take me back to a day in  Loved celebrating the wedding of the beautiful Sam and Adrian, filled with tearful speech by m...
16/02/2024

Take me back to a day in

Loved celebrating the wedding of the beautiful Sam and Adrian, filled with tearful speech by members of their family 🥰

Photographer:
Videographer:
HMUA:
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Venue:
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Accomodation:

The stunning view of  for C+N’s wedding during the most beautiful day 💕 Such a wonderful honour to capture this intimate...
13/02/2024

The stunning view of for C+N’s wedding during the most beautiful day 💕

Such a wonderful honour to capture this intimate wedding alongside talented celebrant

Beautiful flower installation by for these signage + set up by

Not to forget the team at for the perfect hair and makeup look!

Naomi + MitchSuch a beautiful day celebrating these two beautiful humans last week. There were plenty of happy tears at ...
18/10/2023

Naomi + Mitch

Such a beautiful day celebrating these two beautiful humans last week. There were plenty of happy tears at the ceremony and the most beautiful dreamy bridal shoot after.

Team for the day:
Photography:
MUA:
Hair: .hair.studio
Venue: .bulli
Dress:
Hummer:

I apologise if I missed anyone and will update as I go!

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Wollongong, NSW
2500

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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