Mandurah Family Photographer
Where real families come exactly as they are.
Family photos should feel like your people.
The cuddles, the chaos, the little hands, the big feelings, the child who needs a minute, the one who wants to run straight into the water, the way everyone piles into you when they feel safe.
I’m Laura, a family photographer based in Dudley Park, Mandurah. I create soft, natural family images with a calm, gently guided experience that gives your family room to be yourselves.
You don’t need kids who sit still. You don’t need to know how to pose. You don’t need to arrive feeling perfectly calm and organised.
I’ll guide the whole session in a way that feels easy, warm and manageable.
Family sessions take place in my natural light studio in Dudley Park or outdoors at sunset across Mandurah, Rockingham and the Peel region.
The family photos you actually want to come back to
Some seasons are a lot.
School bags at the door. Snacks in the car. Toddlers with very strong opinions. Kids growing out of clothes you swear fit them last week. Everyone needing you at once.
Then you look at a photo and realise how much you would give to have this exact version of them back again one day.
That is what family sessions are for.
The way your child reaches for your hand. The little face they pull when they’re trying not to smile. The way they fit against you right now. The small, ordinary things that feel normal until they change.
This isn’t a photoshoot.
It’s time together.
- I bring over ten years experience photographing families, newborns and children of every temperament and energy.
- I’m a neurodivergent mum of three so I get overstimulation, shy kids, and the art of gentle redirection.
- You’ll have access to my full client wardrobe so there's no need to stress about outfits.
- My studio is designed to feel like a second home. Welcoming, calm, full of light.
- I guide, but never force. Your family leads and I document the magic that unfolds.
There's 100 photographers out there, but here’s why families keep coming back to me...
Is this for you?
❊ You want family photos that feel natural, relaxed, real, and full of connection.
❊ You’re not interested in chasing perfection. You’d rather document the little moments as they unfold.
❊ You want someone who understands kids, who won’t expect them to sit still or smile on command.
❊ You value simplicity, softness, and honest emotion. And you want to feel supported, not rushed.
what i offer:
❊ A calm, easy session designed to feel more like spending time together than posing for photos
❊ Held in my natural light studio in Dudley Park, or on location
❊ A detailed welcome guide to help you feel fully prepared
❊ Optional access to my curated wardrobe
❊ Styling guidance so you feel prepared without overwhelm
❊ Gentle editing for soft skin tones and a natural, timeless look
❊ Private online gallery to view your images in your own time
Family Packages
Family sessions begin at $550 and include 10 beautifully edited digital images.
A $200 payment reserves your session in my calendar and comes off your total. The remaining balance is due 3 days before your session, with payment instalments available if that makes things easier.
You’ll choose your collection when booking, so everything is clear from the beginning.
After your session, you’ll receive a private online gallery to view your images and choose your favourites. If you fall in love with more once you’ve seen your gallery, you’re always welcome to upgrade your collection.
Sessions are Monday–Friday with limited weekends available by request. Payment plans available on request. Pricing is for immediate family only (parents and their children)
We did a mama photoshoot through Laura and I cannot recommend her enough! Laura is so good with kids and of course her photography! Her client wardrobe is sooo versatile and is bound to have something for everyone. The kids had so much fun, it didn’t even feel like a photoshoot. I can’t wait for her to capture our newborn/family photos in future. We will forever cherish these memories
Krystal, Family session
HIGHLY recommend Laura, incredible eye for photos, and the small details. Amazing with kids, and makes you feel so comfortable, especially for those that are not confident having there photos taken. A true investment in some very special photos.
Katherine, Family session
The process
❊ Make your enquiry
Reach out through the contact form and I’ll be in touch with availability and next steps.
❊ Secure your session
A $200 family session booking fee secures your spot. From there, I’ll send your welcome guide and help you prepare.
❊ The lead up
You’ll receive a welcome guide, styling advice, and access to the studio wardrobe all tailored to your family.
❊ Your session
Whether in my Dudley Park studio or outdoors, your session will be gently guided, relaxed, and full of connection.
❊ View your images
Once your gallery is ready, you’ll view your digital images online and choose your favourites or upgrade to all if desired.
