More formal session highlights from 2024, these ones for the handsome Deacon and captured at the gorgeous St Aubins Village ! I only book a small amount of sessions per formal date, so don't leave it too late to contact me to book your own graduation session.

It was an honour to stop in to Celeste Ceval Hair Stylist 's salon recently on a trip to Brisbane. The brief was to capture some fresh branding and studio images for her, conveying the relaxed feel of the space and her waste free, organic approach. What do you think? Does it look inviting? Here are some words from her in the meantime: "Thank you so much 💕 You just have a way of making people feel comfortable. I always feel awkward with photos... but somehow you made all the insecurities disappear. Thank you so very much! You are very good at what you do!!! I really am so glad you were able to do our photos!!!"

I've said it before and I'll say it again - pre-graduation sessions are a gamechanger to take the stress out of formal days. Ryan had his photos taken on a family property a few weeks ago, and it was such a lovely touch! If you've just found out your formal date for 2025 or 2026 (yep, I've been inundated) - I only book a small amount of sessions per date, so this might be a great option.

It's my fourth year capturing the Filby family, but this time they brought their pups along too! Always a joy catching up with them for some updated photos. 🐾😍

It was an honour to capture Cara & Taylor's wedding in Mackay over the weekend, a special celebration for two people who clearly adore eachother. Their day was complete with handwritten letters, an afternoon Macca's snack stop and Mamma Mia! recreation photo (more of that coming later)! Vendors: Starcut Flowers , Rydges Mackay Suites , Uncharted Visuals , Lynelle Unedited Beauty , Love & Lace Boutique , Kalon Hair and Beauty , Sprinkles and Love - Cake Emporium, Mackay & Whitsundays , CONNOR , Malcolm Grainger.

How lucky am I to have such beautiful clients like The Buchanans that I can also call friends! "Maddy is such an amazing photographer! She has shot our engagement, wedding, maternity shoots and two family photoshoots since 2019. She is able to really capture the vibrancy of the photo background and work with her clients (adults, kids and pets!) to get such beautiful, natural photos. Her candid photos are my personal favourites. 100 percent best photographer on Central Queensland you won’t regret it! Maddy is so down to earth and kind and will make people who aren’t keen on getting photos taken comfortable the whole time. She’s also so open minded to photo ideas and is always keen for an adventure! Below is a fave photo from our recent shoot being able to get an amazing picture with a Toddler, baby and an excitable Labrador!"

OK - get ready to have your heartstrings pulled, it's the Thompson family! I was honoured to capture their wedding a few years ago and now be asked back to capture this new chapter in their lives. Having booked a lifestyle session, we were able to take these in Shannon & Aaron's beautiful home - using their living spaces and Winnie the Pooh themed nursery which was oh so perfect for little Parker. ✨🍯

My last wedding to finish up the 2023 season and it was a cracker, congratulations Annie and Kyrle! An intimate wedding complete with a first 'moment', ring warming ceremony and a sensational summer sunset. Vendors: Palmvale Dairy Wedding Venue, Cutting Edge Boutique, Alternative Ceremonies/ Cath Hogarth, Creative Cater, Signature Bridal & Formal.

Have you just found out your formal date? Yep, I've been inundated! Unfortunately I only book a small amount of sessions per date in order to provide the standard of service I strive to achieve for my clients. BUT - if you missed out, I do have the option of booking a pre-graduation session. Why is it such a great idea? Avoid the crowds of formal day (it's chaotic, trust me) Coordinate your hair/makeup trial Have a practice run in your outfit (do I hear sore feet?) Ease the strict timeline of the afternoon Get your photos taken wherever and whenever you like! Contact me if you'd like more details. This whole session was a dream to capture for gorgeous Taya (and we got the whole CBD to ourselves too), how good do those colours and styling look on her? 😍

Since 2017 (yes, really!) I've been capturing all of life's milestones for Shenee & Josh - and these might just be some of my favourite photos yet. Thanks for having me capture your moments Humphrey family -  I'm so grateful that I get to do this for work! P.S. Wondering how to get smiles out of your little ones like Addison & Thomas? Bring along drinks, snacks, favourite toys or music if needed. Choose a location they'll enjoy (even if you end up a bit sandy or dirty). Be yourselves - play and talk how you would at home. Know that it's totally fine even if things don't go exactly to plan.

It may have taken 4,809 days but I'd say the Donohoe wedding was well worth the wait! What an honour to capture Kara & Ben's (& Begbie's) special day, I don't think I've ever come home with so many photos from a wedding... safe to say there's many more in their gallery that I didn't have room to share here! Vendors: Coco&Bleu, Henderson Park Farm Retreat, Gladstone Bridal Boutique, Bloom Makeup Artistry, Adorn hair, Stewarts Rockhampton, Cloud Nine Celebrancy Services, Shannon Hawkes Artisan Florals, Evolution Catering, Denvah Music.

How can you make sure you're happy with your wedding photos? Have an engagement session! There are SO many reasons why this is a 'must', and if the thought of having engagement photos makes your cringe... guess what, you're exactly who I'm talking to! Let's get to know each other while celebrating your engagement! A practice runs mean perfect poses and getting comfortable in front of the camera. Book your HMU trials and fine-tune your beauty routine Bring your fur babies or try something adventurous and fun! Here's a peek at Jess & Ray's engagement session, I think we laughed our way through the entire afternoon at The Salty Lime Co! I can't wait for their wedding later this year.