Family laughing together outdoors

Melbourne Family Photographer

The messy, beautiful, real moments.

Natural light photography for families who'd rather play than pose. Serving Melbourne's eastern suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula.

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200+ families photographed 5.0 stars on Google (87 reviews) Featured in Melbourne's Child Magazine

What a session with me looks like

No awkward posing. No forced smiles. Just you, being you.

01

We chat

Tell me about your family — who loves cuddles, who never sits still, what makes you all laugh. I'll suggest the perfect location and time of day for your light.

02

We play

On the day, we'll walk, explore, and play. I'll guide you gently but there's no script. The best moments happen when you forget I'm there.

03

You relive it

Within 3 weeks, you'll receive a curated online gallery of 40–80 images. Plus a styling guide for albums, prints, and wall art.

Happy family

"Jess made us feel so comfortable. The kids were just being themselves — running around, being silly — and somehow she captured the most beautiful, genuine moments. We treasure these photos."

— Emma T., Camberwell
Jess the photographer

Hi, I'm Jess.

Mum of two, chronic over-packer for beach days, and the person who'll lie flat on the ground to get the shot while your toddler climbs on my back.

I started Sunlit because I believe every family deserves photos that actually look like them — not stiff, staged portraits you'd find in a shopping centre studio. I specialise in golden hour sessions at Melbourne's most beautiful outdoor locations.

When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me at a playground in Malvern East with a lukewarm coffee, pretending I'm not taking photos of my own kids.

Investment

All sessions include pre-session planning, professional editing, and a password-protected online gallery you can share with family.

Mini Session

$350
  • 30 minutes
  • 1 location
  • 15 edited images
  • Online gallery

Perfect for milestones and quick updates

Newborn & In-Home

$800
  • Up to 2 hours
  • Your home — relaxed and natural
  • 50+ edited images
  • Fine art album included

Best within 2 weeks of birth

Let's capture your chapter.

I book 4–6 weeks ahead and weekends fill fast during golden hour season (March–May, Sep–Nov). Get in touch and let's find your perfect date.