Jules McKenna Photographer

Jules McKenna Photographer Maternity galleries. Family portraits. Couples sessions. Book via DM or email.

06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the beautiful people who approach the role of Dad with energy, gentleness, fun, curiosity and patience. You are all amazing and loved. ✨

28/08/2026

🎄 2026 Christmas Minis are back and ready to book! 🎄

If you want Christmas photos without the stress of a busy shopping centre, this is for you. My sessions are relaxed, fun and full of genuine moments between your kids (and you if you want to jump in too - I love a whole family shot).

✨ Just 10 minutes per family
✨ 10 professionally edited images to cherish
✨ Candid, natural and playful - no awkward posing required
✨ $149 per family group

A little heads up, several sessions have already been snapped up by my VIP list.

I can’t wait to see you in the studio and to capture some Christmas magic for you and your family.

🎄📸

23/08/2026

Christmas minis are now available to book! Get in quick as my VIP list have already snapped up lots of sessions. Book through the link in my bio or my website.

$149 • 10 minutes • 10 images

Your images will be delivered via private online gallery.

It’s Sunday, which means Christmas minis are now available for everyone to book today!!! 15 lucky clients have already s...
23/08/2026

It’s Sunday, which means Christmas minis are now available for everyone to book today!!! 15 lucky clients have already snapped up their sessions this past week, during the VIP pre-release. I recommend getting in quick to secure your spot!!

You can book yours through the link in my bio, or via my website. There are 4 dates available (see image).

$149 • 10 minutes • 10 edited images

Images delivered via private online gallery.

Christmas Minis are loading!! I am sooooo excited, but at the same time cannot believe we’re at this time of year again....
07/08/2026

Christmas Minis are loading!! I am sooooo excited, but at the same time cannot believe we’re at this time of year again. It’s wild how fast 2026 has gone.

Last year was the biggest year my little photography business has had for Christmas Minis, and boy am I hoping this year is even bigger, with lots of familiar and new families.

All my 2025 Christmas Mini clients will receive an exclusive email a whole week prior to bookings opening, to secure their spot for this year!! If you don’t want to miss out either, I’m offering early access 2 days prior to the public release for those who sign up to my VIP email list. You can do this by clicking the link the comments section - or via my Instagram page.

This year’s brand new set will feature deep rich green tones, with pops of traditional reds, white and golds. Think…a life size bear nutcracker, giant Christmas drum props and, as always, many glowing twinkly lights. The photo in the post is taken directly from my backdrop set up test!

I can’t wait to capture your 2026 Christmas memories.

Date information to be released soon!

Christmas Minis are loading!! I am sooooo excited, but at the same time cannot believe we’re at this time of year again....
07/08/2026

Christmas Minis are loading!! I am sooooo excited, but at the same time cannot believe we’re at this time of year again. It’s wild how fast 2026 has gone.

Last year was the biggest year my little photography business has had for Christmas Minis, and boy am I hoping this year is even bigger, with lots of familiar and new families.

All my 2025 Christmas Mini clients will receive an exclusive email a whole week prior to bookings opening, to secure their spot for this year!! If you don’t want to miss out either, I’m offering early access 2 days prior to the public release for those who sign up to my VIP email list. You can do this by clicking the link in the comments section.

This year’s brand new set will feature deep rich green tones, with pops of traditional reds, white and golds. Think…a life size bear nutcracker, giant Christmas drum props and, as always, many glowing twinkly lights. The photo in the post is taken directly from my backdrop set up test!

I can’t wait to capture your 2026 Christmas memories.

Date information to be released soon!

There’s a stretch of about four weeks where maternity photos really land.Bump big enough to feel like the photos are abo...
29/06/2026

There’s a stretch of about four weeks where maternity photos really land.

Bump big enough to feel like the photos are about *this* pregnancy. Not so big that shooting for an hour at sunset, or in the studio, is uncomfortable.

If you’re between 32 and 35 weeks right now, this is your window. I only have a few availabilities in the next 1-2 months. Don't miss out, DM me now.

Captured as you are, back lit black and whites, colour images in a field, just you and your bump or with your family. The choice is all yours.

Yesterday I mentioned that I always have my camera in my hand at a shoot, to ensure I can capture all those little in-be...
26/06/2026

Yesterday I mentioned that I always have my camera in my hand at a shoot, to ensure I can capture all those little in-between images.

The hand hold. The picking of a flower. The spontaneous race. The piggy-back. The true laugh.

These images are all from the one extended shoot, and all were taken whilst moving between locations or waiting for a smaller group from the extended family to get into position. This is why I always remind you not to fret if there are moments of waiting or moments of chaos.

Almost every time, they're amongst my favourite images from the shoot.

If you've been thinking about capturing your family as they are now, send me a DM to lock in your date. I can promise it will be fun.

What’s actually in my bag for a family shoot, in case you’re curious.1. A small blanket. For sitting, for staging, for t...
25/06/2026

What’s actually in my bag for a family shoot, in case you’re curious.

1. A small blanket. For sitting, for staging, for the baby.
2. A bottle of water. I hate to admit the amount of times a fly or mozzie have flown into my mouth while I'm calling out silly things to get your kids laughing.
3. Combs and hair elastics. For those windy afternoons or when your daughter inevitably needs a quick tidy after rolling down a hill or jumping off a log.
4. Rattles. To capture your littles' attention or to give them something subtle to play with you.
5. Wipes. My most versatile item. Wiping noses, cleaning marks on clothing, wiping bird p**p off the log I want you to sit on, playing peek-a-boo - the list goes on.

Unsexy? Boring? Yes. But...all absolutely essential.

Where's my camera you ask? Never in my bag. ALWAYS, in my hands - from the second you arrive to the second you climb back into your car. You never know when a little moment will happen. I will share a post with my favourite 'in between' captures soon. Stay tuned.

And if you scroll to the last image, you'll see I often have amazing little helpers who ask for a turn carrying the magical bag!

A couple of weeks ago I shared why I started taking photos of my own kids.This is what that looks like in someone else’s...
22/06/2026

A couple of weeks ago I shared why I started taking photos of my own kids.

This is what that looks like in someone else’s family. These are always in the 'moments in-between', the ones that you see in the middle of moving from one spot to another or when everyone's having a quick break.

The concentration face. The mid-laugh. The looking-at-mum face. The proud one. The mischief. The quiet-thinking one.

These aren’t the photos that get the most likes on Instagram (or perhaps they are if you're like me). But, they are the photos that get printed and end up on the wall. Because they actually look like your kid.

If you’re booking a session with me, you don’t need to bring a fake smile. You don’t need to wrangle the kids into stillness. Let them be. That’s where the real photos live.

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