Not only was it formal day for Alyssa & Sam, but it was also Sam's 18th birthday! Each of their families booked a separate session with me which we then combined into a larger session to give more flexibility and get creative with locations for their photos. I only book a small amount of sessions per formal date, so please don't leave it too late to contact me if you'd like to book your own graduation session.

They met at Perisher, got engaged while heliboarding in New Zealand and now married on a tropical island. Tess, a firefighter, and Tristen, a paramedic, managed to craft a wedding celebration that was such a perfect reflection of who they are as a couple. It was a laid back celebration with 40 of their nearest & dearest - and their two beautiful pups as flower girls, of course (but from what we saw they were most excited to go for a swim). In a break of tradition, Tris & Tess crafted a new surname from the letters of each of their last names (and I love this idea!!). So - congratulations to The Dreimers! Vendors: Great Keppel Island Hideaway , @ Susie Cervai - Celebrant By The Sea , Flowerbox Rockhampton , DejaVu Photo&Film , Manū Music , more TBC.

Lucy's graduation session with Braeden - it's hard to go past classic, elegant styling like these two chose for their formal. I also photographed Lucy's sister Laura 4 years ago and it was lovely to see her family again, along with their beautiful 1966 XR Fairmont! Contact me to book your own formal session!

On a recent trip to Brisbane, all the pieces fell into place and I stopped in to capture some images for @celesteceval 's salon and her son James' formal with Christine. Complete with incredible ocean views and a vintage Mustang, it was an honour to capture these! I'll share more of Celeste's branding images soon as well, but 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!!!"

The annual Hooton family photos have come and gone again! I love catching up with families every year to capture these memories. This time, Nathan requested something with the river - so I used a combination of spots around the CBD and finished up at the railway bridge.

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. ✨🍯