Captured by Elana

Captured by Elana Forster based photographer, specialising in maternity, family and newborn sessions.

Oh Canberra, what a dream morning ☁️
02/04/2026

Oh Canberra, what a dream morning ☁️

The start of forever for these lovers 💍
30/03/2026

The start of forever for these lovers 💍

Part 2- Our shoot went so well- because we planned for it.In a practical sense, here’s exactly what we did:– We started ...
28/03/2026

Part 2- Our shoot went so well- because we planned for it.

In a practical sense, here’s exactly what we did:
– We started getting ready an hour and a half before the shoot. Kids read the room — if you’re stressed, they feel it. Being organised changed everything.
– Outfits were chosen and laid out ahead of time (no last-minute chaos)
– I got ready first so I could be fully present to help everyone else
– The very last thing we did was get the kids changed right before leaving the house
– We gave the kids a substantial snack (it was too early for dinner, but enough to keep them happy and full)
– Our littlest brought his cuddly toy (Macky) — something he never leaves behind. We agreed it could be in some photos, and honestly… I’m so glad. Those ended up being some of my favourites 🤍

We set ourselves up for calm, happy moments and you can see that in the photos. We got to the end of the session, and we felt like time went quickly and everyone was still enjoying themselves.

Highly recommend a little prep like this if you’ve got a shoot coming up ✨

27/03/2026

Our turn behind the camera 🤍 and somehow it was our smoothest, least stressful session yet.

We’ve been lucky to have many family shoots over the years (perks of having a ridiculously talented twin 📷), and last weekend in Canberra we squeezed in another—this time also with Beau capturing video too.

More than anything, I wanted to capture the kids—their voices, their laughs, the little things that are already changing too fast.

The difference this time? Letting go of expectations and leaning into play + connection.

Each one chose an activity to do during the session;
✈️ Noah (6): paper planes
🏃‍♀️ Isla (5): stuck in the mud
🃏 Will (2): Spot It

We just joined in and met them where they were—and not only did it feel like us, it also captured them as they are.

Sharing next how we made it work 🤍

A beautiful afternoon with the Suters family — raw, unfiltered, and full of love. So much patience, so much anticipation...
10/09/2025

A beautiful afternoon with the Suters family — raw, unfiltered, and full of love. So much patience, so much anticipation… just waiting for baby girl to make her arrival 🤍

Capturing the realness of family — in the place where life happens. This in -home session full of warmth, love, and litt...
07/09/2025

Capturing the realness of family — in the place where life happens. This in -home session full of warmth, love, and little moments that mean everything. Living the dream, one frame at a time.

🖤 🤍 🖤 🤍I think B + W is timeless. Loved capturing these before baby Kenz joined us earthside
05/09/2025

🖤 🤍 🖤 🤍

I think B + W is timeless. Loved capturing these before baby Kenz joined us earthside

A hazy afternoon by the ocean with this beautiful clan. Mr Kai stole my heart ♥️
05/09/2025

A hazy afternoon by the ocean with this beautiful clan. Mr Kai stole my heart ♥️

Some sessions just don’t go to plan… 🌧️ We were all set for golden sunshine, but as I drove to the location, the darkest...
30/08/2025

Some sessions just don’t go to plan… 🌧️ We were all set for golden sunshine, but as I drove to the location, the darkest clouds rolled in. Cue thunder, lightning, torrential rain—and a whole lot of waiting under a shelter. ⛈️⁠
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But magic has its way. The storm passed, the skies cleared, and we had 25 golden minutes to capture the Cazaar family—who, by the way, are an absolute delight. ✨
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Sometimes it’s the unexpected moments that bring the most beauty

Casey & Steph 🤍A special engagement session with my brother- in- love and soon to be sister. Photographing those you lov...
08/08/2025

Casey & Steph 🤍

A special engagement session with my brother- in- love and soon to be sister.

Photographing those you love is always so special.

Just a couple of loved up love birds and soon to be Mr and Mrs 🤍 A beautiful sunset session with Petra and Cooper
05/08/2025

Just a couple of loved up love birds and soon to be Mr and Mrs 🤍

A beautiful sunset session with Petra and Cooper

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