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Newcastle Family Photography | Jess Porter Photography

Newcastle Family Photography Packages

The Newcastle Family Photographer who is basically your new BFF

“Jess was so good with our toddler. Our photos make me tear up!”

Jennifer de Haan

Photography for Newcastle families

Your family’s original melody...

AKA your unique way of being together. Your experiences. Knowing looks. Cheeky grins. That’s what we capture. Because despite life’s tempo, who’s turn it is to shake their stuff or introduce new instruments (read: people), the rhythm of your unique connection remains constant. Your family melody. It’s my job to capture yours in Newcastle and beyond.

(Looking for pricing? Keep on scrolling, you’re in the right place!)

Relive your fleeting moments of raw connection with laid-back family photography in Newcastle

Sneak peek you’ll be itching to see

Epic gallery big or small; your pick!

True to life
(and fun AF)

Photoshoots that feel as fun as Friday arvo knock-off bevvies, across Newcastle and beyond

Are you on the hunt for family photography in Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie or Port Stephens?

Then, I’m your gal. I’ve also been known to make a sneaky trip to Sydney, Byron Bay and across Australia to capture families big and small. Wherever you are, we’ll make it happen amigo.

Heck yes, I'm keen!
Hey, I’m Jess!
You might know me as Newcastle’s laid-back photographer. You might also know me because I’m always at Napoli.

Can I let you in on a secret? Capturing families in Newcastle is my favourite thing to do. (Yes, I love it even more than a slice of Margherita heaven).

But it breaks my freakin’ heart that so many families are terrified of photoshoots! Worried they’ll look awkward. That the kids won’t play nice. And that their photos will look like some weird staged mess.

Yeah, that’s not my style! Let’s capture your candid moments – the in-betweens are who you guys really are. Promise we’ll be chatting like old friends really soon!

Book my ‘shoot
Candid captures

Big things happen in the small moments. And there’s magic in those stolen glances… The way the light dances with you. I’m not about forcing poses that feel fake. Or “1,2,3 cheese!” Every five seconds. Your album’s filled with your true family tune.

In the moment

We’ll explore. Order from the local fish’n chip shop or wander by the creek. Whatever makes your family truly you, right now. Capturing the movement in your lives, your feelings, those looks. In the moment, where you’re all… you.

With your people

Whether you’re a neat little three, or the whole fam’s visiting Newcastle for the week and you wanna treasure these days forever. Gather your crew, and we’ll venture out across the bush, beach or even your backyard – for one helluva day.

How this works

01. Get in touch

Reach out to get the ball rollin’! Or book in a quick chat.

02. Deposit

I’ll flick you a deposit invoice for $200, your contract and exclusive client portal link to secure your date.

03. Coupla’ questions

You’ll receive a few friendly Qs, so we can have the best day ever.

04. Finalise

You finalise the remaining invoice amount a week before the photoshoot.

05. Fun stuff!

We have our photoshoot (and have chatted right up until this point, so we’re pretty much besties by now!)

06. Your album

I’ll send you a cheeky sneak peek within 24-48 hours and your final album within 4 weeks!

Father holding daughter, with wife next to him, cuddling their other daughter who stands next to her
May 26, 2020

The Sandrk Family

February 9, 2020

Glenrock

Newborn baby laying on father's tattooed legs, with hands cradling baby's head
January 23, 2020

Oxley

December 30, 2019

Farm gal Grace

Woman laughing, holding her baby daughter, as husband looks lovingly at her while holding toddler who stares into the distance
December 22, 2019

The Edwards Family

Young couple in an embrace, woman with her hand on her boyfriend's cheek, surrounded by sun flare at sunset
November 18, 2019

Evarna + Dylan

October 30, 2019

Lake Tabourie – Part II

October 16, 2019

Lake Tabourie – Part I

October 9, 2019

The Paterson family

Newcastle Family Photography Packages
Here’s my most popular Newcastle family photography packages. Have something else in mind? Get in touch and let’s chat!
Come Together
Come Together Package

60 minutes

Bush | Beach | Backyard (home)
Outdoor sessions take place at golden hour.

For one family only. For extended family shoots, please select Greatest Hits ->

20 high-res images chosen via online gallery for digital download

$650

Option to purchase full gallery for additional $250

Come Together, Please!
Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits Package

Extended family – 90 minutes

Bush | Beach | Backyard (home)
(Outdoor sessions take place at golden hour)

For more than one family – so invite the cousins, the aunties and uncles, and don’t forget Nan & Pop!

30 high-res images chosen via online gallery for digital download

$1050

Option to purchase full gallery for additional $350

Greatest Hits for me!

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When it comes to family sessions, I think it’s b When it comes to family sessions, I think it’s best to let the kids do their thing; to let the session be guided by them. This session was no different in that aspect. However, it was a new experience for me in that the sweet boy you see in the first image, Jacob, is autistic and non-verbal. 

We had plans to shoot in a different location than the one in these photos, however once we started, Jacob wasn’t keen on moving. And you know what? It didn’t matter.
He also wanted to carry a stimmy toy and a can of Pringles around the entire session, to help him feel more comfortable.
Did I care? Not one little bit! 🤷🏼‍♀️ I was happy to do whatever made Jacob and his family more comfortable and at ease. 

What matters to me is capturing your kids exactly how they are, in that moment. It’s these little details that make up their unique character and quirky personalities (which are constantly changing, especially in the early years!).
So if they need to bring along that old, battered teddy that they can’t bare to leave at home, let them bring it! Are they refusing to wear anything but that one dress (that you have to sneak into their room at night to grab so you can secretly wash it), because it’s the only piece of clothing they will wear? Let them wear it! 
They won’t always be carrying that teddy, and one day that dress will no longer fit them, so let these parts of them be documented as part of their story now, before they, and their story changes 🧡

Sure, a pretty location and outfits are nice, but what matters more, is happy kids and therefore, happy parents. The more relaxed the whole family feels, the better your photos will be ✨ 

Thanks Jess @aussieautismfamily for having me capture your beautiful family. It was so much fun hanging out with you guys, and just looking back over these photos (and both Jacob and Jazz’s infectious smiles!) gives me all the feels 🥰
 

#newcastlefamilyphotographer #newcastlefamilyphotography #lifestylefamilyphotography #newcastlephotographer #familyphotos #newcastlensw
Still working my way through posting from last yea Still working my way through posting from last year’s sessions… tonight I’m trying not to overthink it too much, and choosing to just post the first image that jumps out at me. So here’s one of Laura looking radiant, while growing little bubba Franco 🧡

#newcastlefamilyphotographer #newcastlematernityphotographer #maternitysession #maternityphotography #newcastlehuntermums #newcastlephotographer #maternityphotographer #lakemacquariensw #newbornphotographer #pregnancyphotoshoot
Part 2 with the Carson fam ✨ Surely you can no Part 2 with the Carson fam ✨ 

Surely you can now see why this *had* to be a ‘squeeze in as many images as I possibly can’ two-part post?! 
Also, it was a struggle deciding which image to choose to be the first one, with some definitely deserving two whole squares, and sooo many favourites of Sunny 🐶😍 How does a gal decide?! 

Which one is your fave? 🥰

 

#lakemacquariesunset #newcastlefamilyphotographer #newcastlefamilyphotography #huntervalleyphotographer #sunsetphotography #familyphotography #familyphotoshoot #newcastlensw #lakemacquarie
An afternoon with the beautiful Carson Family… P An afternoon with the beautiful Carson Family… Part 1.
Yep, this is the session I mentioned in my stories the other day, that is impossible to squeeze into just one carousel post! So stay tuned for part 2 🧡

 

#newcastlefamilyphotographer #newcastlefamilyphotography #lakemacquarie #familyphotoshoot #lifestylefamilyphotography
We’re away for a few days at the moment, soaking We’re away for a few days at the moment, soaking up the last of the school holidays ☀️ 

It’s flown by quicker than I expected! 
One more week of hanging with my little gal pal, which means one more week until I’m back into the swing of work (well, more consistently anyway).
I thought I would be able to chip away at the few galleries I have left, a bit more than what I have. Turns out this is actually quite impossible when you have to entertain a 5 year old, 24/7 🤪
So my endless thanks to my clients for always being so rad and patient with me. You da best!

Now - hit me with ALLLL the tips for us first time kindy parents! I’m ready… but I’m also not 🥺
Yesterday was my final shoot for the year 🎉 Tha Yesterday was my final shoot for the year 🎉 Thanks to all my rad clients for such an awesome 2022! 🧡

I wish I remembered to take BTS from all my shoots this year, so I could feature them all here, though it was hard enough to squeeze in a few clips from what I did have left on my phone (is anyone’s iCloud storage ever not always at capacity? 😅) 
I’m not using ‘trending’ audio for this reel, or trying to post it at the ‘perfect time’, in the hopes it’ll be seen by a gazillion people. I just want it to be seen by my amazing clients and everyone else who helped make 2022 the awesome year that it was; and for you all to know if I could reach through your phone and give ya a big squeeze to show my appreciation, I would! 

Thanks to everyone for sticking around, watching my long-ass rambling Insta stories, and continuing to support me and my ADHD brain, as I fumble my way through this ‘running a business’ thing 🤪
I appreciate every booking, every review, every referral to family and friends, and those return clients who keep coming back - it not only warms my heart and makes me happy as all heck, it also helps support my family, so I can’t thank you enough.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it a million more times - I bloody love my job! And it’s all thanks to you legends for making it as great as it is 🙌🏼

Whether it’s a chill arvo kicking back at home, or plans for a big night out, I hope you all have a kick-ass NYE ringing in the new year, doing whatever makes you happy, surrounded by the people you love most! Bring on an epic 2023 💃🧡

Thanks @hayleyrafton for the pic 📸
“Oh Jess, I am utterly obsessed!!!!! Thank you “Oh Jess, I am utterly obsessed!!!!! 

Thank you so so so so much! 

Not only was it the most special day but the photos are perfect in every way and reflect what an amazing time we had. I couldn’t be happier. We truly love so many of them. 

I am still so happy we booked the session with you as it was an experience we will remember for years to come - a bonus that didn’t really cross my mind of at the time of booking. Liam and I still talk about what a cool afternoon it was. (We were on such a high afterwards!)”

If you want to make a photographer’s day/week/month, send them an email like this one from Dana - they will never ever get old! Reading such lovely words like this will always put the biggest smile on my dial, a skip in my step, and fill my heart to the brim with happiness! 🥰

I know I’ve said it plenty of times before, but never underestimate how much your feedback means to us photographers (and all other creatives for that matter!). 
We pour so much of ourselves into our work, and we don’t always hear back from clients, which leaves us feeling a lil’ anxious and worried (no? Just me? 😅)

I totally get that life gets busy, and sometimes emailing us back simply gets forgotten about, because there’s a million other things to think about 🤪 
But even if it’s months down the track, when you’re admiring the moments captured during your session, and you suddenly realise “Oh shit, I never replied!” 😳 - I can assure you, it’ll never be too late!

So if you haven’t sent one to your photographer, do it now! Go on, spread a little happiness! Like RIGHT NOW. It costs nothing but means so much.
Hearing how much you love your photos is just the best thing ever 🧡
Acknowledgment of Country

Jess Porter Photography operates on Awabakal country. She acknowledges the Awabakal people as the traditional custodians of the Newcastle-Hunter region, and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. Jess pays her respects to Awabakal Elders, past, present and emerging.



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