The Experience
More than photographs. memories you can feel.
I know being photographed can feel vulnerable, especially when you’re worried about whether your children will cooperate, whether your house is tidy enough, or whether you’ll know what to do.
You do not need to perform for me.
My sessions are intentionally relaxed. There’s room for movement, breaks, cuddles, wandering toddlers, feeding pauses, and imperfect moments. In fact, those are often the moments that matter most.
I’ll gently direct you when needed, but I’m never chasing stiff smiles or perfectly still children.
Instead, I focus on connection:
the way your child melts into you when they’re tired,
the laughter between moments,
the small gestures that already feel like home.
The goal is never perfection.
Whether it’s the quiet tenderness of motherhood, the chaos of family life, having your newborn baby home or the love shared between two people, my goal is creating photographs that feel deeply personal to your family and true to this season of life.
"Amazing! Mikaela did such a beautiful job capturing our family and we are so in love with all of the photos. Our toddler was a little bit grumpy during our session but Mikaela managed to capture some truly beautiful images for us that we will treasure forever! Thank you so much x"
Leah W
FAQ
What if my children don’t cooperate?
That’s completely okay and honestly, very normal. I embrace the movement, personality, and unpredictability that comes with little ones. Some of the most beautiful moments happen in between the “perfect” ones.
What should we wear for our session?
After booking, I’ll provide styling guidance to help make outfit planning easy and cohesive.
How long until we receive our gallery?
Turnaround times will be discussed during booking, but galleries are carefully edited and delivered with intention and care. Generally within 2 weeks.
Do you help with posing?
Absolutely. I’ll guide you naturally throughout the session while keeping things relaxed and authentic so nothing feels forced or overly posed.
Can we choose our location?
Of course. I can also recommend beautiful locations throughout Barooga, Cobram, Yarrawonga, Mulwala, Tocumwal, and surrounding areas.