Hi, I’m Kirstie.
Hi, I’m Kirstie.
My love for photography is rooted in emotion, connection, and nostalgia. Nothing brings me more joy than flipping through old photographs and reliving the stories they tell—stories of love, laughter, and fleeting moments that feel even more precious as time goes on. As a mother to three incredible girls, I know just how quickly time passes. That’s why I’m so passionate about capturing the raw, honest beauty of family life: the chaos, the tenderness, and the magic in the in-between.
A few years ago, we left Sydney when our two eldest girls were small, searching for a quieter life. We found it in the Northern Rivers, settling in the beautiful town of Murwillumbah. Surrounded by lush mountains and stunning beaches, it’s here that we’ve built a life filled with connection, creativity, and endless opportunities to explore.
Summers are spent by the beach, whether it’s Sunday mornings at nippers or soaking up the beautiful creek at high tide—it’s where we laugh, play, and connect as a family. At the ripe old age of 35, I’ve taken up surfing on my 8ft longboard, and while I’m still learning (and falling a lot!), there’s nothing quite like the freedom it brings. The ocean is where I recharge and find balance amidst the chaos of daily life. We also love adventures and discovering new camp spots, escaping to the great outdoors to create memories under the stars and embrace the simplicity of nature.
Working with families is the heart of what I do. As a mum, I know firsthand how exhausting yet rewarding this season of life can be. My girls are growing into pre-teens now, but I’ll forever ache for those long days with a wild, stubborn toddler. There’s so much beauty in the chaos of family life, and my goal is to freeze just a bit of that magic for you to hold onto.
When you see your photos, I want you to feel the love, the playfulness, and the depth of those moments. I want you to see not just a picture but a feeling—a little piece of your family’s story, perfectly encapsulated.
As a mum of three, I can promise you—I’ve seen it all and I can handle tantrums with ease. I adore big families, wild children, and the beautifully imperfect chaos that makes your story unique. You won’t catch me forcing smiles or stiff poses; instead, I’ll quietly capture your family as they are—authentic, messy, and wonderfully you.
Let’s tell your story together.
I have a deep love for shooting 35mm film, which is predominantly how I document my own family. There’s something timeless and soulful about film photography—the texture, the colours, and the imperfections that make every shot feel uniquely special.
7 facts about me
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I was born in Adelaide in a small sleepy beach town and moved to Darwin when I was in my early teens.
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I met my husband when I was 17, we travelled around Australia and lived in almost every capital city before finally settling in Murwillumbah, and now I wouldn’t live anywhere else!
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I have three beautiful girls. Isla is nine, Lily is seven and Indigo is three. They are my biggest inspiration, I am forever documenting our daily lives because I want to remember every single little moment with them.
4.
I am utterly petrified of heights.
5.
I am completely obsessed with all things vintage, especially character homes with stained glassed windows and dusty floorboards that are filled with memories! Take me back to the glory days of 1970!
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I spent 18 months overseas, I planned to travel all over Europe but ended up spending most of time in a small seaside town in the UK where I lived in a hostel and shared a bunk bed with my sister.
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“My favourite band of all time is the Beatles, I listen to their songs at least once a day.”
chilled, unposed photography“Kirstie made us all feel comfortable and was so good with our kids, she just let them run wild and captured them as they were instead of trying to make them sit and smile. This made for the most beautiful candid photos that we will treasure forever.”
— Madison
Meet my girls…
Isla
Lily
Indigo
