Hawkesbury Family Photographer

Family outdoors under a tree, with two adults and three children, one child being held, all embracing or hugging in a natural grassy setting.

The heart of the family

Yes! I am so glad you made it here. Get in the picture mamma, that is my message. The kids want to be WITH you, not as an ever present background security blanket, but they want to see your personality, to play with you, to make you smile. They don’t care if you don’t look like you did when you were 20, they love your squishy bits and they want to be with YOU.

Come and join me for a fun-filled, hug-inducing, relaxed session. It can be whatever you want; I can be a fly on the wall while you play or I can give you some gentle guidance.

Lets start the convo about how best to capture your family.

The Details…

- A 1hr session to make sure we capture lots of little moments and give the kids plenty of time to warm up

- 50+ images professionally retouched in high resolution for digital download

- An online gallery for 3 weeks that you can share with family and friends

- All pre session consultations and advice

- Your choice of outdoor or in home location in the greater Sydney area. Session welcome outside this area but may incur a small travel fee.

$750

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* This price is for immediate (mum, dad and kids) family only. If you are interested in an extended family session please email me with the number of people involved for a quote.

Four children playing and laughing on a sandy path with tall grass, trees, and a setting sun in the background.

Family of three enjoying sunset outdoors, father lifting young daughter in air, mother smiling nearby.

A family of four walks hand in hand on a beach at sunset, with waves crashing on the shore and the moon visible in the sky.

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Family of six, including two children, a dog, and two adults, enjoying a walk in a sunlit forest.

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A family of four standing outdoors in a wooded area during autumn, all smiling at the camera. The woman is holding a baby, and the man is holding a young girl. The background features colorful fall leaves.

A man and young girl sharing a tender moment outdoors, surrounded by plants and tall grasses, during sunset.

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Family of three walking outdoors on a sandy trail, with the father holding one hand and the mother holding the other, while the young boy is swinging between them, all smiling.

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A family of four enjoying time outdoors in a wooded area during sunset. The mother, with long dark hair, is holding a young girl with curly hair and a white bow. The father, with short dark hair, is holding a toddler boy and sharing a kiss on the che

A man lifting a young child in the air outdoors surrounded by trees and bushes.

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A woman with blonde hair smiling and holding a young girl with a flower headband, outdoors at sunset.

A woman and a young girl are playing on a dirt path surrounded by trees and bushes in a park during late afternoon sunlight.

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A family of four walking along a beach, holding hands and smiling.

A woman and a young girl wearing white dresses embrace outdoors on a sunny day, with trees and fall foliage in the background.

Family of four walking on a beach, with the mother holding a young boy and the father holding hands with a young girl, all smiling and enjoying their time together.

A man and a young boy outdoors, smiling and holding hands, with hills and cloudy sky in the background.

A woman and a young girl playing and laughing in shallow water at the beach with a cityscape in the background.

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A woman and a young girl sitting in a grassy field at sunset, smiling and laughing together.

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A happy pregnant woman and her partner standing barefoot on a rocky beach, embracing and smiling.

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A family of four enjoying a picnic on a grassy field during sunset, with trees in the background. The mother, father, and two young girls are sitting on a blanket, smiling and interacting.

A family of four standing on a dirt forest path during sunset, with sun rays filtering through trees. The father and young son stand on the left, and the mother holding a baby on the right.

A woman in a burnt orange dress playing with two young girls on a sandy, grassy hill during sunset, one girl in a checkered dress and the other in a white and checkered dress.

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A woman holding a young girl in a field during sunset, smiling at each other.

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A woman holding a child by a fallen tree on a beach during sunset, with water and boats in the background.

A woman and two young boys sitting on a large rock outdoors, surrounded by natural landscape.

A family of five, including two young girls, a young boy, a woman, and a man, sitting on the ground in an open field during sunset, laughing and enjoying each other's company.

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A father and young child playing and laughing together in a grassy field during sunset.

A family of five, including two adults and three children, enjoying playtime together in an orchard with apple trees.

A woman and two young boys walking through a grassy field with four dogs, side by side towards distant trees and hills under a cloudy sky.

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A group of people at the beach, some sitting on rocks and others standing, with ocean waves in the background.

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A young boy with blonde hair wearing a beige sweater and brown pants is standing in a grassy field, looking up and smiling at a patterned cloth hanging above him in the sunlight.

A smiling woman in a white dress hugging a man in a dark shirt outdoors under sunlight filtering through trees.

Two women joyfully laughing together outdoors during sunset, wearing white dresses in a grassy field with trees in the background.

A woman and a young boy sharing a tender kiss in a sunlit field during sunset.

A young girl and a young boy running on a sandy beach during sunset, smiling and playing.

A happy couple standing outdoors in a natural setting, smiling and embracing each other. The man is wearing a white shirt, light-colored shorts, and a wide-brimmed black hat. The woman is wearing a white sleeveless top and a long, light-colored skirt

A woman holding a child's hand while walking outdoors in a natural landscape during sunset. The image is in black and white.

FAQ

Don’t stress! reschedules are all part of it when you work outdoors and with kids. If someone is sick leading up to the session or the day of just let me know and we can arrange a new time for the shoot. With respect to the weather I will be in contact the week leading up and believe me when I say I am ALWAYS on the weather app! If I think we need to reschedule I will reach out.
Kids are kids. You can only do so much and the best way to ensure their cooperation is to roll with whatever they want to do. All the normal rules fly out the window. Embrace their personalities and behaviour. I am more than likely getting sneaky smiles when you aren’t watching. If you get upset with them it is only going to make them act out more or get upset. Shower them with cuddles and love and enjoy being present with them for the time we are together, that is where the magic is.
Well lucky for you I have put together a bit of a guide on outfit choice for our session! Have a look at that info here
Honestly i would say 90% of my client come to me saying that either they or their partner doesn’t like photos. I can assure you they all leave saying that it much more fun than expected. It really is more about having a chat and getting to know each other. I have lots of tricks up my sleeve for making people feel comfortable and not on show. It does help though if everyone comes in with a positive attitude ready to embrace and have some fun.
I do require a depsoit to hold your date in my calendar. There is a flat $50 deposit for all sessions except weddings where I take 10%. The balance for all sessions is due the date of the session.

Family walking in a field with mountains in the background and cloudy sky, one child seated on adult's shoulders.

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How to book and what to expect

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“Amazing photos and amazing to work with”

Amazing photos and amazing to work with, we have had three lots of family photos with Lauren and so pleased we didn't try an alternate photographer. Lauren makes the process very easy with her lovely and personable personality. Can highly recommend her services.
“Not only did she make my photo hating family feel comfortable, she makes sessions fun”

Lauren is an amazing photographer. Not only did she make my photo hating family feel comfortable, she makes sessions fun & enjoyable. We have used her twice now for family photographs & both times I have cried happy tears when I see the beautiful moments she has captured. I treasure her photos & I am so glad she was recommended to me. We will defiantly be utilising her skills again in the future. Could not recommend highly enough!
“Lauren is amazing! Not only is her work INCREDIBLE and we are SO thrilled..”

Lauren is amazing! Not only is her work INCREDIBLE and we are SO thrilled with our beautiful images but she is SO lovely to work with. We had never done a family shoot before and we were a little nervous. Especially as to how our 3 year old and 10 month old would cope with it all. But Lauren made us feel so comfortable, relaxed and at ease. We felt as through we were doing a photoshoot with an old friend. We laughed the entire time and it was so special to watch our eldest daughter who is VERY shy around new people become completely obsessed with Lauren... to the point she wanted a huge hug before Lauren left. Thankyou Lauren for such spectacular images that we will treasure forever and your kind and calm presence. We will definitely need to work with you again! x
“She captures the most beautiful candid moments. She is so patient..”

Highly recommend Lauren. We’ve had three sessions with her over the years as our family has grown. She captures the most beautiful candid moments. She is so patient, good humoured and able to gain co-operation from little people. Fantastic photos from a no stress session. We’ll see you again next year!
"Lauren is beyond great. Her eye for great lighting and her natural style always makes for great pictures"

I have had around SIX shoots with Lauren. It started as a maternity and new born shoot. But each year I make sure to capture some moments as a family as I’m always the one behind the phone camera. Lauren is beyond great. Her eye for great lighting and her natural style always makes for great pictures to cherish forever. I cannot recommend Lauren enough.