Country Paddocks, Open Fields & Rolling Hills


There’s just something about wide open space at sunset. The way kids naturally wander through the grass, the wind catches loose hair and dresses, and everyone seems to slow down a little without even realising it.

These locations work beautifully for families wanting that warm, earthy, connection-focused feel. Golden hour gives us that soft glowy light, but more than anything, it creates room to move, breathe and settle into the moment naturally. Think climbing hills with the kids, cuddles in long grass and those little in-between moments that usually end up becoming the favourites.

Family of four enjoying a misty green hillside, parents holding two young children in white outfits with rolling hills behind.
Couple sitting on a blanket in a golden grass field during sunset, sharing an intimate moment in a rural countryside setting.
Pregnant woman in white skirt cradles baby bump in golden field with panoramic city views under overcast sky.
Couple embracing on a misty hilltop with rolling green valleys in the background.
Person walking through lush green fields at golden hour with misty mountains and trees in the background.
Family of four posing in golden field, mother holding baby in carrier, father with toddler on shoulders, autumn outdoor portrait.
Pregnant couple dancing in a green field at sunset, man spinning woman in white maternity dress with rolling hills behind.
Couple embracing romantically in golden field at sunset with a child and tree in soft background.
Family of four standing on a scenic hilltop with rolling green valleys and mountains in the background.
A mother in a white dress tenderly holds her newborn baby in a sunlit field with soft bokeh background.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing on a hillside meadow, woman in white dress holding flowers, rolling hills behind them.

 

Forest Tracks & Gum Trees


Forest sessions have a completely different feel to open fields. More grounded, quieter and a little moodier in the best way. The filtered light through the trees creates a softer look overall, and because there’s more natural shade, sessions don’t always need to happen right on sunset either.

These locations suit families wanting something a little more earthy and intimate without feeling too styled or exposed. The textures, muted tones and natural movement of the bush create such a relaxed backdrop without needing much else around you.

 

Couple walking arm in arm down a rustic dirt path through a tall eucalyptus forest with their dog.
A family of three stands in a lush green forest, father holding toddler while mother cradles newborn baby.
A vintage white 4WD drives along a winding dirt road through a dense, tall eucalyptus forest.
Black and white forest photo with ferns and tall trees, mysterious figure partially hidden among dense woodland undergrowth.
Family in sunlit forest, mother in gingham dress holds newborn while father crouches with toddler among tall eucalyptus trees.
Two people sitting on a mossy rock surrounded by tall trees in a lush green forest.
Family of three sitting on a patterned blanket in a lush green park, parents smiling at their toddler.
A smiling man in a denim jacket carries a happy toddler on his shoulders in a lush green forest setting.
A lone person walks along a winding dirt road through a dark, dense forest with tall slender trees.
Family of three in sunlit forest, father holding toddler pointing upward while mother looks on.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss in a forest beside a vintage car, wearing casual jackets.
A father crouches down embracing his blonde toddler outdoors in a lush green field.

 

Quiet Little Corners of Your Home


Honestly, some of the most meaningful photos are taken at home. The place where your real life happens every day. The couch everyone piles onto, the nursery you spent months preparing, the kitchen bench where you sway with a baby on your hip while reheating your coffee for the third time.

In-home sessions work perfectly for relaxed newborn sessions, however they’re also beautiful for real, natural maternity and family sessions too. They allow space to slow down and focus less on “posing” and more on connection, comfort and the little routines that will one day feel nostalgic.

And sometimes it’s not just about inside the home either. It’s the backyard your kids run wild in every afternoon, the veggie garden you built together, the weatherboard house you spent years renovating to finally make feel like yours. Those spaces are part of your story too, and there’s something really special about documenting this chapter exactly where it’s being lived.

While these sessions are often captured in the morning for softer natural light, almost any time during the day can work depending on your home.

 

New parents sit in a cozy living room, mother nursing newborn in recliner while father relaxes on leather sofa with their dog.
Woman sitting on a wooden deck of a white cottage, nursing a baby with scenic hills and eucalyptus trees in background.
Black and white photo of a toddler standing by a bright window beside a sleeping newborn on a white bed.
A mother breastfeeding her newborn baby while sitting on the floor, surrounded by older children and indoor plants.
Toddler girl with blonde hair standing in a white wooden crib, showing her bare feet over the rail.
Black and white photo of a family sitting on porch steps, parents with baby and small black dog.
A woman helps a smiling toddler sit on a dark brown horse at a sunny farm with a wooden fence.
Black and white photo of a toddler and mother interacting with a chicken near a small white chicken coop on a farm.
Children playing on a fallen tree trunk in a scenic green meadow with rolling hills under a clear blue sky.
Black and white photo of a mother in white dress holding newborn near crib while man pets fluffy dog in nursery.
Woman and toddler gardening in raised beds with a blooming white flowering tree in a sunny backyard.
Black and white photo of bearded man holding baby on classic motorcycle with fluffy dog sitting nearby outdoors.
A woman helps a smiling toddler sit on a dark horse at a sunny farm, with a wooden fence and blue sky in the background.
Black and white photo of a mother in a flowing dress walking with two young children across a grassy hillside meadow.
A young mother in a white dress cradles her newborn while a fluffy golden doodle dog watches lovingly indoors.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman standing beside a horse, showcasing a serene maternity moment outdoors.
Two happy young children sitting on a kitchen counter with a mixing bowl and wooden spoon.
Two young children sitting on a brown leather sofa in a cozy living room with a potted plant in the background.
A smiling woman in plaid shirt watches a toddler in denim overalls holding an orange on a wooden tray in a kitchen.
Child sitting in dining chair holding a newborn baby in a bright, modern home with wooden floors and fresh flowers.
A mother crouches down smiling at her toddler in denim overalls taking first steps in a garden beside a house.
Rustic kitchen counter with wooden utensils in floral ceramic crock, knife block, and paper towel holder.
Black and white photo of a tattooed blonde mother holding her newborn baby near a bright window indoors.

The best location is usually the one that lets you slow down and simply be together.


If you’re ready to start planning your session, I’d love to send you my location guide with some of my favourite local spots and details about each one, and help you find somewhere that feels right for your family and the story you want to tell.

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