Relise Photography

Relise Photography ✨the seen & the heart felt✨

3 techniques I love using: framing subjects, isolating subjects and blurOh and I can't forget my love for textures too 🤤...
26/08/2026

3 techniques I love using: framing subjects, isolating subjects and blur
Oh and I can't forget my love for textures too 🤤
What does your eye get drawn to the most?
From the x photo walk!

All engagement rings are lovely and beautiful! 😍 It's a privilege I get to see and admire so many and hear all your amaz...
25/08/2026

All engagement rings are lovely and beautiful! 😍 It's a privilege I get to see and admire so many and hear all your amazing engagement stories. And I love seeing how many Brides-to-be know exactly what they want and all the tells they were getting on the day of proposal.
Here's to seeing more stunning rings and couples cross my camera screen to yours this coming Spring and into Summer 2027 🥂

3 things I don't typically photograph: midday harsh light, dogs & birds. They were definitely things I started photograp...
25/08/2026

3 things I don't typically photograph: midday harsh light, dogs & birds. They were definitely things I started photographing 5-10 years ago (before making photography a job) so the chance to switch off work mode and just photograph at Centennial Park with x was so freeing!
Did I stick to my photo walk bingo card, probably no... 😆
Shot on Sony A7III and Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
(a little different to my usual A7IV and zoom combo but still terrific)

These two fill me with butterflies because they had butterflies the whole shoot!Mary and Michael were looking for a West...
24/08/2026

These two fill me with butterflies because they had butterflies the whole shoot!
Mary and Michael were looking for a Western Sydney wedding and engagement photographer and once they stumbled across my work they fell in love with the real and raw emotions I capture. The journey between discovery and booking was pretty quick now that I think about it! And they decided to add on an engagement session to their wedding package (which I highly recommend and you'll see why in these photos!).
What unfolded for their engagement session was something I wasn't ready for...
These two had a severe case of the giggles.
Almost everything had them breaking out in laughter.
At first I thought it was cute.
Then I thought they were really good at quietly sharing private jokes (almost telepathically).
The giggles happened so much I didn't know if we would get any of the 'typical' engagement photos! 😆
But then, we talked about why the giggles naturally came out, I added more structure to their prompts and poses, and more encouragement, and we leaned into the laughter.
Laughter can be a natural remedy to breaking out of your comfort zone. And for them it was happening automatically.
And honestly what unfolded in this engagement session was more beautiful than any Pinterest board, because we let laughter naturally showcase the playful and loving side of their relationship.
If you're like these two giggle mates or are holding back from an engagement photoshoot because you don't think you'll fit perfectly into the typical engagement niches (there's so many I could make a research paper on it), then stuff the niches! Be you!
Because being real, being yourselves is better than pretending to be someone your note.
Book a consult in my bio to chat about how my engagement sessions can suit you, rather than how you can fit into a 'typical' engagement stereotype. Because you deserve to have high quality engagement photography reflects who you are.

Hey Siri, play 'Come Away with Me' by Norah Jones...Sometimes the answer to switching off your anxieties during a photos...
22/08/2026

Hey Siri, play 'Come Away with Me' by Norah Jones...
Sometimes the answer to switching off your anxieties during a photoshoot is to play music!
Every engagement session I ask couples if music will help them switch the mood and make them feel more comfortable. It's extra handy that I have a Spotify subscription and good cellular service when out on the farm too 😉
For Charlie and Andre , finding the right music for them helped us transition the mood away from still poses and closer towards prompts and actions more natural to them and their relationship. And towards the end of the session they had completely switched off the parts of their brain that said 'I need to look good for the camera!' and they relaxed in the moment and epic sunset instead.
If you're looking for more than just 'natural' engagement photos and actually want to 'feel' comfortable too, DM me and let's have a chat about your engagement session.
Cause who really wants just nice photos? You actually want good memories too.

Tiff and Ollie had a vision for night time portraits with flash and I was instantly on board. I'll be honest, I trusted ...
05/08/2026

Tiff and Ollie had a vision for night time portraits with flash and I was instantly on board. I'll be honest, I trusted in their vision so much that I took it on board without having done a shot like this before. I loved their vision. I loved their chemistry. I knew the pitch black night and ambient fairy lights would work a treat. But right up until we started photographing, I had imposter syndrome. Part of me knew I'd do everything to make the vision come to life, but part of me thought it'd be better if someone else was the photographer.
It's so hard to battle imposter syndrome when delivering this photography service to you. Over the years it's become a whetstone that forces me to sharpen my skills, my systems and my services.
And it's only today, as I send a bunch of photos from Tiff and Ollie's wedding to the printer, that I realise these night portraits were fire! And I can't wait to see them printed!

When you get older, look back on all the versions of yourself and your partner. You two won't be the exact same people, ...
17/07/2026

When you get older, look back on all the versions of yourself and your partner. You two won't be the exact same people, but that could be the best part of this wonderful adventure.
Cinematic stills from Charlie & Andre as they laugh, hug, joke and classically go for a piggyback ride.

Half way through the year. Half way! Can you believe it! Time is not our friend when it goes this fast. If you’re an eng...
01/06/2026

Half way through the year. Half way! Can you believe it! Time is not our friend when it goes this fast.

If you’re an engaged couple, about to pop the question or if your first wedding anniversary (or more) is coming up, this giveaway is for you. This season of your life isn’t going to last forever and if you’ve felt time flash by (like me) then jump on this giveaway!

Have you and your loved one professionally photographed for once!

I’ve been crafting this engagement offer for a month now and it’s my absolute favourite yet.

And the couples who have helped me create this experience have loved the exclusive farm location, the personalised posing and prompting, and the feeling of melting completely into each others presences.

If you don’t know if this giveaway is for you, dm me cause it likely will be for you!

You could win:
1x voucher to be used on a 1hr romantic couples portrait session with 15 images (valued at $650, options to upgrade to the full gallery available)

To Enter:
1) Follow
2) Like this post
3) Tag 1 friend in the comments below (1 tag = 1 entry)

Competition extended to 8th June 2026!

Check our stories on the 9th June to find out if you’re the winner!
Winner will also be tagged and DM’d from
Good luck!

Don’t want to wait to book your next portrait session? Contact me via link in bio to book that shoot

This giveaway is open to all Australian residents aged 18+. Running from 2nd June 2026 until 11:59pm (AEDT) 8th June 2026. Any entries received after the deadline won’t be eligible. Winner will be drawn at random and contacted directly. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. The organiser and promoter is not liable for technical issues, lost entries, or faulty, damaged, or stolen prizes. T&Cs apply. Visit website (link in bio) for more details.

This weekend enjoy a Mother’s Day Mini in the Silverdale area. With two lush white backdrops staged in a rustic backyard...
07/04/2026

This weekend enjoy a Mother’s Day Mini in the Silverdale area. With two lush white backdrops staged in a rustic backyard and art studio, your peaceful and relaxing space to connect with your family awaits!

Booking link in bio or send me a message and I’ll send you the link

Still not sure? See the Mother's Day Mini stories to see BTS


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