CREATING ART FROM YOUR EVERYDAY

The chaos of raising children and everything that involves goes by so quickly (perhaps in hindsight because some days, it can seem to be eternal).  It is because of this that I photograph families using a documentary approach.  A Family documentary session is so stress free – no need to organise a complementary wardrobe (with changes), arrive on time at a potentially new or different place and then beg, bribe and plead for best behaviour from your kids (or partner).

These sessions usually take place, at least partly, in your home and we may head out to a familiar place together.  There will be no direction from me, I will not be posing you because I want to capture the connections and natural behaviour of your family.  The laughter, sibling rivalry, cuddles, play and games, strong-willed toddler, tears and tantrums are all so important.

As parents, we can get caught up in the routines of the day and week.  It isn’t always possible to slow down to savour the moments so before we know it they are growing up, can’t curl up in our lap anymore or no longer want to hold our hand at the shops.  Are you waiting  for ‘the right time’ to hire a photographer? When you have a bigger or ‘prettier’ house, when something important is happening or when you can set aside the time. Don’t wait so long for this ‘right time’ that you miss The Perfect Time. The Perfect Time is RIGHT NOW. The Perfect Time is whatever it is you are doing at this moment- however mundane that feels.  Time marches on so quickly. The Perfect Time is now.

Steph C

Penelope came to my house and was able to get right to work! She and I hit it off so well, it was as if she’d known us and wanted to get to know us. Having her in my house was causal, relaxed and we felt at home, not forced, fake or staged. She was… Read more “Steph C”

Steph E

Thank you so much Pen. You have done an amazing job and we really appreciate the hard work you have put in to capturing our little family. Just thought I would let you know that we received the photos today and they are gorgeous. Thank you so much for your hard work.

Jessica

Pen. I’m honestly teary. Thank you for capturing all of this! I was pretty nervous leading up to my session with Pen, I had an idea in my head of what I wanted the images to portray and wasn’t sure how I’d fit in them being a tad awkward. I was beyond nervous when Pen… Read more “Jessica”

Lisa

There’s a special kind of magic feeling when you look at photos unstaged, unrehearsed and unposed of yourself and your kids doing ‘life’. Penelope does a spectacular job of capturing both the purity and chaos of life. I got the photos. I laughed. I cried. And I get it. One day I’ll miss this crazy.

Daily and ordinary life is noteworthy. In fact, it is all the smaller elements of our daily life that come together to shape who we are as individuals and as a family. I will deliver a session that is steeped in your unique family story and present images that show you just how beautiful and special your ordinary, daily occurrences are.

We work together to determine what it is you would like photographed in the lead up to your session but once I am with you, I will not direct you.  I will be creating images of you and your family while you continue on with your activity or day.  Some things I have documented in the past include;

  • maternity session
  • newborn session
  • family trip to the river for a swim and play
  • weekday getting ready for preschool and school
  • after school trip to the park
  • grandparents visiting
  • family dinner and bedtime routine
  • standard Sunday morning together including breakfast

With family documentary session ranging from 2 hours to 12 hours, there is bound to be an experience to suit your family.  All inclusive sessions start at $400.

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