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Sisters playing peek a boo will lying down in a field laughing and excited. big smile Outdoor family session Macedon

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Capturing the real you, in real moments

Lets remember this feeling forever.



Family of four walking together holding hands at their home sun coming through the trees in Gisborne, Melb, Vic outdoor family session

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Capturing the real you, in real moments

Lets remember this feeling forever.

Sister holding on to newborn sister on the bed. at home newborn session Caroline Springs, Melbourne, Victoria

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capturing the real you, in real moments

Lets remember this feeling forever.

Brother and sister holding hands walking in a field of tall grass with warm sunlight looking at each other, Newport Lakes, Melb, Vic

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Capturing the real you, in real moments

Lets remember this feeling forever.



Family of four holding each other happily standing on the large rocks, looking at each other. Newport Lakes, Melbourne, Victoria

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Capturing the real you, in real moments

Lets remember this feeling forever.

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Capturing the real you, in real moments

Lets remember this feeling forever.



Close up of toddler holding mum and dads hands as they walk across the sand at the beach Outdoor family session Torquay, Vic

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Capturing the real you, in real moments

Lets remember this feeling forever.

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Capturing the real you, in real moments

Lets remember this feeling forever.



Little girl leading her parents through the bush Maternity outdoor session Sunshine North Melb Vic

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Capturing the real you, in real moments

Lets remember this feeling forever.



Dad holding baby in front of him and kissing baby on the head Outdoor family session Sunshine North Melb Vic

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Capturing the real you, in real moments

Lets remember this feeling forever.

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Capturing the real you, in real moments

Lets remember this feeling forever.



Excited young brother and sister holding hands running across the bridge Outdoor family session Newport Lakes, Melbourne, Victoria

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Capturing the real you, in real moments

Lets remember this feeling forever.

Son and daughter hugging their dad Outdoor at home family Woodend, Melbourne, Victoria

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Capturing the real you, in real moments

Lets remember this feeling forever.

Newborn baby girl stretched out on the bed big bow. Little sister, family of four at home newborn session Caroline Springs, Melb, Vic

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Capturiing the real you, in real moments

Lets remember this feeling forever.

At home maternity session toddler big smile tight hug Moonee Ponds Melb Vic

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capturing the real you, in real moments

Lets remember this feeling forever.

Based in Melbourne’s west, I photograph families in a way that feels true—raw, warm, and full of emotion. No stiff poses—just real connection, real stories, and memories that make you "feel".



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Maternity outdoor session parents hugging and toddler kissing mothers belly, Coburg Melb Vic

Maternity

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Family of four holding each other happily looking at each other 2 girls outdoor family session Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Victoria

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Newborn baby boy sleeping on his mother's shoulder cheek squished At home newborn session Moonee Ponds Melb Vic

Newborn

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Little girl softly looking peaceful Outdoor at home family Woodend, Melbourne, Victoria

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“SHe has a natural talent for capturing authentic moments and interactions in a really personal way.”

Tamara M

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Family of four sitting on a white blanket on a hill with fields in the background Outdoor at home family session Gisborne Melb Vic

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“her photography doesn't just reflect the naturalness of her subjects, it reveals their personalities in the most genuine way ”

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Maternity outdoor session close up of mum and dads hands are holding on to mum's belly, Coburg Melb, Vic

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“I wasn't expecting the shoots to be so much fun, yet they truly were and that joy shines through the photos”

Bridget A

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Parents looking down at baby boy lying on the bed snuggles together. At home family session, sunshine north melb vic

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"a true professional, she was so friendly and made us feel so comfortable throughout the session"

Deborah D

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Family of four holding each other happily standing on the large rocks, looking at each other. Newport Lakes, Melbourne, Victoria

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“From the moment we arrived, she made sure the kids were comfortable and at ease. they were laughing, smiling and completely themselves which really came through in the photos”

Jenna b

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Dad holding newborn girl and big sister smiling Dad holding newborn girl at home newborn session Caroline Springs Melb Victoria

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"Rachael created such a calm, joyful experience during a truly special time in our lives"

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I'm Rachael

Woman sitting in a chair with bushland in the background looking at the camera photographer Sunshine North Melb Vic

Hello as a mum and a primary teacher of nearly 20 years, I know how fast the days fly—how the little moments often feel like a blur in the midst of the busy. That’s why I’m so passionate about capturing the real stuff: the snuggles, the giggles, the messy love that makes your family yours. My goal is to freeze those fleeting moments in the most natural, beautiful way—so you can look back and feel it all over again, even when the kids are grown and the house is quiet.

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Toddler looking into the camera intensely Outdoor at home family Woodend, Melbourne, Victoria
Sisters hugging and laughing Outdoor family session Macedon Ranges Melb Vic
father holding the newborn baby girl older siblings looking at baby everyone hugging at home newborn session Point Cook, Melbourne, Victoria
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My three sons hugging and smiling in the bush outdoor family session. Sunshine North Melb Vic