768 Pacific Highway, Gordon NSW 2072, on Sydney's North Shore. Council parking is available in Moree Street, under the Gordon Centre and next to Gordon train station.

I specialise in family portraits from maternity and newborns through to teenagers and extended family groups. Dogs are genuinely welcome, not an afterthought. I photograph families exactly as they are, real moments, real expressions, no stiff posing.

Most of my clients say exactly this before their session, especially the husbands. After 23 years I've worked out how to get even the most reluctant dads relaxed and actually enjoying themselves. Sessions run under an hour, I keep things moving and nobody has to stand around looking awkward. Mums who feel self-conscious about how they look since having kids, I hear you too. It's my job to make you look good, and I take that seriously.

I've been photographing families on Sydney's North Shore for 23 years. My studio at Gordon is 175 square metres with three huge arch windows and feels like a beautiful home, not a clinical white box. I photograph families as they actually are, messy, loud, dogs included. No stiff posing, no forced smiles. And unlike most studios, if you come on a weekday your ordering session happens the same day, so you're not waiting weeks to see your photos.

Sessions run Tuesday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. I have an online calendar where you can see all available times and book directly, so coordinating around school, work and sport is straightforward.

I don't expect them to. My style is built around kids moving, playing and being themselves. I've photographed thousands of toddlers, teenagers and everything in between. The chaos usually makes for the best photos.

I take my time. I'll spend the first few minutes just talking to them, getting them comfortable before I pick up a camera. Shy kids almost always come around, and when they do the photos are worth the wait.

Yes. Newborn sessions are available on weekdays only to allow extra time for feeding and settling. I'll send you everything you need to know when you book.

Yes, and I mean it. Dogs are photographed as part of the family, not tolerated as an add-on. The studio is fully pet friendly and I'm used to wrangling animals as much as kids. Bring them.

When you book I'll send you a detailed guide on how to put outfits together for your whole family. It covers colours, what to avoid and how to make everyone look cohesive without being matchy-matchy.

Allow about an hour. Please arrive on time as sessions run back to back. The studio is at 768 Pacific Highway Gordon, there's council parking in Moree Street and under the Gordon Centre.

Most families invest between $500 and $3,000. After your session I'll show you your images on a large screen and help you choose your favourites. There's no minimum spend and payment plans are available at no extra cost from $200 per month. You'll receive full pricing information before your session so there are no surprises.

Yes. If something unexpected comes up, you can reschedule once at no charge.

I just ask that you give me at least 2 weeks notice so I have the chance to rebook that time slot.

Use the online calendar below to choose a date that suits your family. Weekends book out two to three weeks in advance so I'd recommend locking in a date sooner rather than later.