Finding the perfect backdrop for your story.

Location Guide

The right location helps shape the mood, energy, and feeling of your photo session. Below is a curated list of some of my favourite places to shoot, each offering a unique look and atmosphere. As you read through, notice what you are drawn to. There is no right or wrong choice, only what feels most like you.

A pregnant woman and her partner standing in a field at sunset, smiling and holding her belly against a scenic mountainous landscape.

OPEN FIELDS

Best time of day: 1 to 2 hours before sunset

Recommendations: Bells Rapids (photo to left), Perry’s Paddock

Wide open fields give us that soft, dreamy golden light that photographs beautifully. The glow is romantic, flattering, and peaceful, creating a sense of calm and intimacy. As the sun dips lower, the light wraps gently around you, making this location a timeless favourite for relaxed, heartfelt images.

A man giving a piggyback ride to a woman on rocks near the ocean at sunset, both smiling and looking at each other.

Beachside bliss

Best time: Early morning or sunset

Recommendations: Leighton, City Beach, North Beach, Point Perron

The beach offers open skies, soft sand, and beautiful neutral tones that feel effortless and relaxed. Sunset sessions are especially stunning, with calm light and warm hues that create a natural, romantic feel. Bare feet, flowing fabrics, and a little sea breeze all add to the magic.

With dunes, grasses, rocky textures, and sparkling water, the beach gives us incredible variety in one location. Sunrise and golden hour are particularly beautiful here, creating images that feel natural, windswept, and full of life.

A happy family with two adults, a baby, and a dog gathered around the baby resting on a blanket.

AT YOUR HOME

Best time: Late morning or early afternoon for soft indoor light

At home sessions are cosy, nostalgic, and deeply personal. This is your space, your routines, and your everyday moments captured just as they are. Whether it is quiet cuddles on the couch, preparing a nursery, or simply being together in your own environment, these sessions feel intimate and meaningful.

Fremantle and City Backdrops

Pregnant woman standing on a wooden dock by the water, holding her belly, with boats docked in the background.

Best time: Morning or late afternoon

Fremantle offers a beautiful mix of heritage buildings, textured laneways, and soft coastal colours. It has a relaxed yet stylish feel that works beautifully for couples and families wanting something a little different.

City backdrops bring contrast and edge, with clean lines, architecture, and urban textures. This option is perfect if you are drawn to a more modern, editorial, or styled look.

Forest, Bushland, or the Perth Hills

Family of four sitting on a blanket on a grassy hill, with the mother holding a toddler in the air and the father and another child smiling.

Best time: Late afternoon

Recommendations: Bells Rapids (photo to left), Gnangara Pines

Bushland and forest locations feel grounding, calm, and quietly magical. Tall trees, filtered light, and earthy tones create a sense of privacy and stillness that allows moments to unfold naturally.

The Perth Hills offer wide open views and changing seasonal colours. Winter brings lush greenery, while summer delivers warm golden tones. It is peaceful, spacious, and ideal if you love nature and softer textures.

A couple enjoying a romantic moment at the beach during sunset, with the woman in a flowing dress and the man in a black shirt and shorts, standing in shallow water near rocks.

riverbank magic

Best time: Morning or late afternoon

Recommendations: Blackwall Reach (photo to right), Point Walter, North Fremantle

The Swan River offers peaceful water, soft light, and gentle natural surroundings without needing to travel far. It is a beautiful option for both families and couples, offering space to move, explore, and relax while keeping a calm, timeless feel.

The Experience

A simple, stress-free experience from start to finish.

A large family of ten people, including grandparents, parents, and children, standing together on a beach during the daytime.

STEP ONE: Enquire
Reach out via the contact form and tell me all about your family, each other, your story, or the moments you’re ready to capture.


STEP TWO: Booking
Once we’ve found the perfect date, I’ll send through your booking confirmation and a prep guide with everything you need to feel totally ready.

STEP THREE: Your Session
Show up as you are. I’ll gently guide you through the session, creating space for connection, fun, and all the real, beautiful moments in between.

STEP FOUR: Gallery Delivery
Within 2–3 weeks, you’ll receive a private online gallery filled with love-soaked, natural images, ready to download, share, and keep forever.

STEP FIVE: Print & Treasure
Want to turn your photos into something tangible? You’ll be able to order high-quality prints, frames, or albums directly from your gallery.

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Five people enjoying themselves on a beach, walking in the shallow water with waves, during sunset or late afternoon, dressed in casual summer clothes.

My Packages

YOUR SESSION, YOUR WAY:

Every family, couple and season of life is different, so your session should reflect you. Whether it’s soft moments at home, a beachside adventure or golden hour in the hills, I’ll meet you where you are and capture it honestly, naturally, and with heart.

Family, Newborn, Maternity & Couple Sessions

Starting from $380

  • Up to 1 hour of photography for maternity, couples & family / Up to 2 hours for newborn sessions

  • 80+ edited images delivered via a private online gallery for you to choose your favourite images based on your chosen package

  • Three (plus a Bump to Babe special!) package options available with the flexibility to upgrade after you view your gallery

  • Travel included within the Perth metro area (a small travel fee may apply outside this zone)

Pop through an enquiry & I’ll email you my full services & investment guide. Let’s find the perfect session to suit your story.

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Let’s make something beautiful together.

If one of these locations has spoken to you, or if you are feeling drawn to a certain look or mood, let me know. I am always happy to share example galleries so you can really picture yourself there. And if you are still unsure, that is completely okay too. I will help guide you to the perfect spot based on your vision, the light, and the feeling you want your photos to hold. When you are ready, get in touch via email and we will start bringing your session to life together.

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  • King Family

    “We have had our family photos taken by Dani twice, and both times she has just blown us away with the most beautiful photos. We all felt so relaxed, and it really just felt like an afternoon hanging out with a friend. The kids loved being able to just play, and we (feeling a bit awkward in front of a camera) felt like there was the right amount of direction. Thanks so much, Dani!”

    Family Photo Sessions

  • Kristelle & Joel

    “Dani is absolutely amazing. She has photographed my husband and me at different milestones of our lives, and we always have a blast with her! She makes us feel so comfortable and beautifully captures ur authentic, silly moments (even making our fall in the water during a beach shoot one of my favourite photo memories of all time). The quality of her service is impeccable; she communicates promptly and very well. Most of all, the galleries we receive from her are always stunning.”

    Wedding & Couples Photo Sessions

  • Ferris Family

    “4 shoots with you now and I don’t think I could ever go elsewhere, you seriously blow our expectations out the window each time we see you! Shooting 6 people comfortably and with ease it takes all the stress away. It really can be stressful organising multiple people for photos; however, each time you have made us feel calm, comfortable, familiar and relaxed. The kids remember you from the stories you've told. The images produced are so realistic and natural, even when the kids are not cooperative. We seriously can’t thank you enough. Your talent shines in our images, and we look forward to our next shoot and seeing how much our kids have grown in between.”

    Family Photo Sessions

  • Emily & Daniel

    “I have received so many compliments on the photos!!! Thank you so much!!!!! We actually had so much fun, and Daniel even enjoyed himself!!”

    Maternity Photo Session

  • Sally

    “I had a maternity photoshoot with Dani, and I couldn’t love the photos anymore if I tried!! They are so beautiful and capture such a magical moment in life. She made me feel comfortable and relaxed, and I had so much fun! Def recommend”

    Maternity Photo Session