Welcome to my journal - a space where I share my reveries and revelations around motherhood, finding the sentiment in the everyday and using photography to document the tale of your family.
Oh and if you've stumbled across my journal through the swirly whirly internet rabbit-hole let me introduce myself properly before you pour yourself over the pages of my deepest thoughts. I'm Jayde, a maternity, newborn and family photographer in Brisbane and beyond. I turn sentimental family memories into beloved works of art.
Now please do take this as an invitation for a little slice of 'me time' and read on...
Thoughtful Easter Gift Ideas for Kids, Teachers, Family & Friends Easter is such a beautiful time of year, one that signals fresh starts, cosy family mornings, and the magic of childhood wonder. But beyond the baskets of chocolate and the whirlwind of egg hunts, there’s an opportunity to gift in a way that feels more […]
Mar 26, 2025
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There’s something about Easter that feels like a soft exhale. A slower, sweeter season of warm light, messy baking, hot cross bun crumbs sprinkled on the floor and mornings that begin with the sound of little feet padding down the hallway in search of hidden eggs. And what makes those slow mornings even lovelier? Pyjamas […]
Mar 25, 2025
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Your family photos hold stories, whispers of laughter, soft embraces, the fleeting magic of childhood. These aren’t just images; they’re glimpses of the love and connection that define your life. Rather than letting them sit unseen in digital galleries, I’m deeply passionate about bringing them into the heart of your home with beautiful, tangible prints […]
Mar 20, 2025
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There’s something so tender and magical about those first few weeks and having them captured in photos at home with your newborn. The quiet hum of life adjusting, the soft sighs of a sleeping baby, and the way time feels like it’s standing still while everything is somehow changing all at once. That’s why newborn […]
Jan 24, 2025
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Christmas morning is pure magic. The excited little faces, unwrapping of gifts, and those unguarded moments of connection – it’s a day that bursts with joy and sentimentality. While you’re soaking it all in, it’s worth thinking about how you can preserve the magic with the best Christmas family photos. After all, these are the […]
Dec 2, 2024
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5 reasons to love on this type of maternity photos Brisbane Gone are the days of over-posed and awkwardly glamorous maternity photos – as Brisbane mamas embrace a softer and comfier approach to memory making. With at home maternity photos offering a unique flexibility and plenty of sentiment, here’s my 5 favourite reasons to stay […]
Nov 7, 2024
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The energy, connection and fun that shows through when we include our pets in family photos is like no other. From toddley bubs reaching out to meet the whiskers of a beloved family dog, to fluffy baby quails causing fits of laughter as they hop and skitter around the feet of two siblings. Including our […]
Oct 11, 2024
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And no, it’s not as simple as booking the best family photographer Brisbane It’s included in nearly every website enquiry, email and DM I receive, “we really want candid photos”. But in all of the years I’ve been a photographer I’ve come to realise that we have a somewhat warped idea of what candid actually […]
Sep 3, 2024
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Everything you need to know for photos overflowing with sentimentality While there’s certainly still a place for sweet chubby cheeks propped gently between ten tiny fingers – the shift to a more relaxed and sentimental form of newborn photography has been a welcome addition. There’s so much to love about newborn in home photography (aside […]
Aug 9, 2024
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Packing for family photos: the things you’ll actually need Motherhood isn’t always a walk in the park.. But with a little prep, your family session can be. Here’s some tips for what to pack for a family photoshoot from one mama to another, to make life a little easier on your session day. The essentials […]
Jul 23, 2024
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