Families are ever-evolving, and every stage brings its own beautiful chaos. A family portrait doesn’t capture perfection, it captures this chapter. The missing teeth, the sibling dynamics, the generational hugs, the way little hands still find yours.
We know you might be thinking, “I’ll book when things calm down.” Spoiler alert: they don’t. So we embrace the chaos. We guide gently, keep things moving, and capture the connection underneath it all, the love, the loyalty, the moments that makes your family yours. Because one day the house will be quieter, the shoes by the door fewer… and these photographs will be what bring it all rushing back.
capturing family moments becomes a way to document life’s journey. Each portrait serves as a milestone, showing how your family has grown and changed over the years.
Before we even pick up a camera, we take the time to get to know you properly. Your pre-shoot questionnaire is where it all begins, tell us about your family, the personalities, the dynamics, and anyone (kids, teens, pets) who’ll be involved.
Understanding how your family works helps us capture it authentically. This isn’t about perfect behaviour, it’s about preserving this stage exactly as it is. We’ll also guide you on choosing the best location and light to suit your family, whether that’s at home, outdoors, or somewhere meaningful to you. You’ll receive our what-to-wear and how to prep guide too. Practical, stress-reducing advice to help everyone feel comfortable, coordinated, and confident without overthinking it.
During your session, we guide you into natural, flattering positions while documenting genuine moments as they unfold. You don’t need to manage everyone or chase perfect smiles, that’s our job. You get to relax, be present, and trust us to handle the flow.
Family portrait sessions aren’t rushed. They typically run between 45 and 60 minutes, giving everyone time to warm up and settle in. With over 15 years of experience, we create images that feel timeless and effortless, photographs you’ll still love decades from now.
After your session, we carefully curate your images, selecting the very best moments to share with you. Your online gallery is where you’ll view and choose your favourites, then each selected image is professionally edited to ensure your family truly shines.
All high- and web-resolution files are delivered via your private gallery for easy viewing and sharing, and your images are archived for two years so you can revisit this season whenever you like.
And when you’re ready to take things beyond the screen, we’ll guide you through options for prints or albums, beautiful, tangible pieces designed to bring your memories to life and live proudly in your home for years to come.
All family portrait packages come with:
What to wear and how to prep guide
Pre-shoot planning and questionnaire
Up to 60 minutes
Mileage within 30 km of Hamilton CBD
Complimentary matted print or $100 print credit
$850
$1,100
$1,250
$1,600
$2,200
In our family photography sessions, we focus on capturing the essence and dynamics of your family’s story. We recognise that every family has its own rhythm and personality, we aim to create images that are authentic and true to who you are.
Whether it’s the quiet moments of connection, the spontaneous bursts of joy, or simply the everyday love and chaos, we’re there to document it all.
Our approach is personal and relaxed, ensuring that your photographs genuinely reflect your family’s spirit and bonds, preserving these memories for generations to come.
We have the flexibility of a talented team, all aligned around producing excellent imagery with the same overall look, feel and editing style. If you would like to request a specific photographer, you’re more than welcome to when you book.
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"When you've lost someone you love in life, photos become so much more than just the images you have. "
Kate Griffin
"Thank you so much for our beautiful photos. As always, they are amazing. When you've lost someone you love in life, photos become so much more than just the images you have. So thank you for capturing the true essence of our family. I simply wouldn't use anyone else."
"She did an amazing job photographing a large, slightly chaotic event I organised recently."
jody pawley
"Ruth is a talented photographer who I would work again with in a heartbeat. She did an amazing job photographing a large, slightly chaotic event I organised recently. I was extremely happy with not only the beautiful photos that resulted from the night but also the whole process start to finish, from booking in, and giving details to the different reminders and confirmations. It gave me confidence that everything was discussed, understood and would be delivered upon, and it was. Thank you Ruth, can’t recommend you highly enough."
"My toddler was incredibly distracting but Ruth took it in her stride, got him involved and just carried on"
Hannah Farrant
"Thank you so much Ruth for an amazing photoshoot in the comfort of our own home. Thank you for not only capturing some beautiful pictures of our newborn Milo but also his big brother. My toddler was incredibly distracting but Ruth took it in her stride, got him involved and just carried on with the task in hand. All our family & friends absolutely loved the pictures as much as we did. An experience we will treasure forever. We highly recommend Ruth for all your photography needs. Thanks again!"
"The photos she captured hold such a special place in our lives and we cannot wait to work with her again."
Veronica Couttes
"We are so incredibly happy that we chose Ruth as our wedding photographer. She is an excellent photographer with amazing people skills and truly captured the essence of what we wanted on our special day. Ruth managed to keep everybody happy, made us feel so special, and delivered images that are simply priceless — they look incredible. She was professional and discreet during the ceremony, yet still captured the most beautiful, meaningful moments. If you feel anxious about having your photo taken, or have family members who need a slightly firmer (yet always compassionate and gentle) hand, you won’t go wrong with Ruth."
"With that amount of young children to wrangle, It could have gone terribly wrong, but she was calm and engaging"
Jen Cooper
"We had Ruth Photograph our extended Family. We are a large family With 10 immediate family members, and all of their partners and children. She was an absolute legend. With that amount of young children to wrangle, It could have gone terribly wrong, but she was calm and engaging and managed to draw out some absolutely stunning photos. Highly recommend Ruth! And we will be coming to her again when we do this in the future."
"we feel so much more comfortable having been in front of the camera, and knowing what its all about before the wedding"
Rebecca Newland
"We are so glad we did an engagement shoot before our wedding! One, because we cant believe the awesome photos we have, its going to be so hard to pick some faves to get printed! But also we feel so much more comfortable having been in front of the camera, and knowing what its all about before the wedding. Ruth was amazing at making us feel totally comfortable and as if we knew what we were doing. She totally understood what we were wanting, with photos around our farm and even made our cows look pretty! I totally recommend Ruth as a photographer, and we cannot wait for her to capture our wedding day."
"We are totally in love with the outcome of the photos we received."
Taylor Symons
"Ruth is definitely one of the best in the business! Such a good experience and she made my partner and I feel super at ease with having our photos taken as well as Ruth has a great sense of humour too. We are totally in love with the outcome of the photos we received. Will definitely be organizing to see Ruth again in the future for more family pictures!"
"there are lots of laughs and you end up with the most incredible shots of your family to turn into art"
Sarah Greenfield
"We’ve been fortunate enough to have worked with Ruth on numerous occasions from our pregnancy shots, newborn pics and most recently a family photoshoot. Ruth’s family sessions are awesome as she makes you feel totally relaxed, there are lots of laughs and you end up with the most incredible shots of your family to turn into art to dress the walls of your home."
It’s likely they won’t. And that’s completely normal.
We don’t expect children to sit still and smile on command. We work with their energy, not against it. Movement, play, cuddles, and even the “in-between” moments often create the most beautiful images. Our job is to guide gently and capture the connection underneath it all. If you do want the everyone smiling images, we only need a split second for that, promise!
After booking, you’ll receive our what-to-wear guide filled with practical, stress-free advice. Think coordinated rather than matching, comfortable rather than stiff. We’re always happy to help you refine outfit ideas so everyone feels confident and cohesive without overthinking it.
We’ll guide you on choosing the best location and light to suit your family. Whether that’s outdoors at golden hour, in your home for a relaxed lifestyle feel, in our beautiful Hamilton CBD Studio, or somewhere meaningful to you, we’ll help you decide based on the look you love and the season you’re in.
Family sessions aren’t rushed. They typically run up to 60 minutes, long enough for everyone to settle in and warm up, without dragging on. We keep things moving so it feels natural and relaxed.
If we’re shooting outdoors and the weather isn’t playing nicely, we’ll reschedule. No one wants forced smiles in sideways rain.
You’ll receive a curated gallery of the very best images from your session. From there, you can select your favourites to purchase as digital files, prints, or albums. Check out the packages above for your options.
No, but we highly recommend it and this is why we include $100 of print credit in each package. Your images deserve more than living on your phone. We offer beautiful print and album options designed to last for decades, and if you want help, we’ll guide you through choosing pieces that fit your home and your family.
Yes. Most parents say this before their session. We give gentle direction to help you look relaxed and connected without feeling posed or stiff. Our focus is on capturing genuine interaction, so you’re not left wondering what to do with your hands.
We recommend booking at least 2-4 weeks in advance, especially during autumn and summer when sessions fill quickly. If you’re thinking about it, that’s usually your sign.