I'M ELLISE
HI THERE!
I’m a family and children’s photographer based in the Hunter Valley, NSW.
I picked up a camera after my daughter Isla was born, simply wanting to document the everyday moments I knew would slip by too quickly. What started as a personal love quickly became the heart of my work. Photographing real families, real connection, and the kind of moments that don’t need forcing.
These days, life looks a little slower and closer to home. You’ll usually find me balancing my photography business alongside raising Isla and Presley, spending most days in our backyard with the animals nearby, and soaking up the beautiful chaos that comes with family life. It’s a season I feel deeply connected to, and one that shapes the way I photograph.
My sessions are relaxed, unstructured, and child led. I don’t expect perfection, stillness, or matching smiles. I care far more about capturing personality, movement, and the in between moments that actually feel like you. The laughter, the cuddles, the mess, and the quiet pauses in between.
My style is vibrant and true to life. Warm light, natural colour, and images that feel alive rather than overly styled or filtered. I want your photos to feel honest and familiar, the kind you look back on and remember exactly how that moment felt.
One of my favourite parts of the year is hosting my seasonal mini sessions, especially Christmas. What began as a small idea has grown into something many families return to year after year. They’re fun, relaxed, and designed to feel special without being overwhelming.
If you’re looking for photos that feel natural, unforced, and genuinely you, I’d love to work together. Thanks for being here.



