About | Photography

Hi there! I’m Kylie – Portrait Photographer, Memory Keeper, Visual Storyteller, and Passionate Advocate for Celebrating Life’s Beautiful Moments.

I can help you CAPTURE and PRESERVE the fleeting moments that matter most.

That’s because I’m obsessed with the magic that happens when families come together in front of my lens – the genuine laughs, the tender glances, the chaotic joy of childhood.

My goal is to inspire you to celebrate your story and create tangible memories that will be treasured for generations by giving you an experience that feels natural, fun, and authentically you.

Sounds ambitious, I know. But I believe every family deserves to see themselves through the eyes of someone who sees their beauty.

I am passionate about helping families who want to freeze time.

Parents, like you, who understand that children grow too fast, that today’s chaos is tomorrow’s nostalgia, and that professional portraits are investments in your family’s legacy.

I’ve had the privilege of photographing thousands of families during my career. From capturing the delicate first days of newborns to the boundless energy of toddlers, from documenting multi-generational gatherings to celebrating the special bond between children and their beloved pets.

But nothing compares to the moment a parent sees their family portrait for the first time and tears up.

The ability to create art that stops people in their tracks, that becomes the centrepiece of their home, and shows my own children that pursuing your passion can create both purpose and prosperity.

And I am committed to helping every family that walks through my studio door feel seen, celebrated, and beautifully documented.

It has been an incredible journey working with families from all walks of life.

From nervous first-time parents with their 11-day-old baby, to boisterous families of five, to three-generation portraits that become family heirlooms. Each session brings its own magic.

My Princess Experience sessions have raised thousands for children’s charities while making little girls feel like royalty. My Ballerina sessions capture the grace and dreams of young dancers. My pet-inclusive sessions ensure no family member – furry or otherwise – is left out of the family story.

THIS is why I do what I do.

To create legacy. To celebrate love. To prove that every family is a work of art.

And I believe the best way I can make a difference is to show you how extraordinary your ordinary moments truly are.

Working with families is my calling.

New parents. Growing families. Grandparents. Single parents. Blended families. Chosen families.

People like you.

So how can we transform your family moments into wall art that makes you smile every single day? Create portraits so stunning that they become conversation pieces, family treasures, generational gifts?

How do we capture this chapter of your story before it turns the page?

I’m Jane, your family’s photographer. I am on a mission to help families recognise and celebrate their own beauty, creating portraits that remind them daily of what matters most.

Are you ready to see your family through my lens?

Me too.

Let’s create something beautiful together.

Kylie

A few Photography Awards …

2023

Finalist – 2023 APP Reportage Photographer of the Year

2021

Third Place – AIPP Silver Lining Awards {STORIES}

2018

2 x Silver – Australian Professional Photography Awards

2017

3 x Silver – Australian Professional Photography Awards

2016

Finalist – 2016 AIPP QLD Landscape Photographer of the Year
3 x Silver – Australian Professional Photography Awards
2 x Silver Distinction – AIPP Queensland Professional Photography Awards
1 x Silver – AIPP Queensland Professional Photography Awards

2015

Gold – Australian Professional Photography Awards – Leo
Silver Distinction – Australian Professional Photography Awards – The Storm
Silver – Australian Professional Photography Awards – Pineapple Fields
8 x Silver – 2015 Queensland Professional Photography Awards

2014

Gold – Australian Professional Photography Awards – Baker Street
Silver – Australian Professional Photography Awards – The Forest
Silver – Australian Professional Photography Awards – Solitude
Silver Distinction – New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Iris Awards – Baker Street
3 x Bronze – NZ Institute of Professional Photography Iris Awards
Bronze – International Loupe Awards

2013

Winner – 2013 Canon Photo5 Photography Competition {JELLY // LIGHT}

2012

Winner – 2012 Canon Photo5 Photography Competition {PORTFOLIO}

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Journalism), Queensland University of Technology – 2000

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