Laurie Neale Photos

03/28/2026

😓 If scrolling through a hundred photographers feels exhausting and impossible, I get it!

I’ve been there. It can feel totally overwhelming trying to find someone who just gets your family: the laughter, the chaotic energy, the quiet little moments that mean the most.

Thats why I’ve put together this little guide. Because if pricing and location were the only considerations when choosing a photographer, it would be a lot easier.

If you want photos that fully capture the essence of your family, then you need your consider a little more!

These 5 tips for choosing the right family photographer are short, practical, and meant to help you feel confident in your choice.

Your photographer is with you for more than just the photoshoot. They’re there for the big, emotional moments, and the right one will make the whole experience feel natural, fun, and completely you.

01/25/2026

Been deep diving into colour season analysis, and here’s a little explainer. You can check out the whole video on YouTube or read my blog post about it here:

https://www.laurienealephotos.com/post/unlocking-the-power-of-color-seasons-to-enhance-your-photoshoot-look

59 seconds · Clipped by Colour Gal · Original video "How Colour Seasons Can Transform Your Photoshoot" by Colour Gal

03/21/2024

🥲 Can you believe how fast these little folks grow up?! My second Mother’s Day is coming up and I’m starting to doubt reality. WHERE did all that time go 😅

If you want to create some memories with your little one, come celebrate the beauty of motherhood with a mini motherhood session! With a dreamy falling flowers setup, this session is the perfect opportunity to capture precious moments with your littles. Cherish these memories for years to come with beautiful photographs that highlight the love and joy of motherhood.

The session includes 5 edited photos. The studio space is small, so only two people can be photographed at a time and full body portraits will not be possible.

Available dates are:
April 6th, 13th and 20th with 2 spots available each day at 10:00am and 10:45am.

11/02/2023

Check out what I've been up to and where I'm headed!

Hi all! It's been some time! I've been off on maternity leave for the last year and before that taking a sabbatical during pregnancy, but I'm getting back into it so it's time for a business update. The last year and a half have been incredibly challenging but not without its rewards, the #1 reward....

02/04/2022

Want to take the 🤬😨🥴 out of choosing your next photoshoot outfit?

How about learning how to use colours to create jaw dropping photos?

In this post, I show you step-by-step how use the complimentary colour harmony.

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Learn how to choose an outfit based on complimentary colours. This colour harmony is fantastic for drawing attention to where you want it!

01/21/2022

Don't miss part 3 in my colour theory blog series!

In this post I'll take you through each step of choosing a monochromatic outfit.

Plus I get into how to use monochrome to draw attention where you want it.

Remember learning about monochromatic colour harmony? Well we're going to put it to the test in this post. Monochrome works wonders to emphasize the subject — you! When all the colours between an outfit and the surroundings are similar, your skin will have the most contrast. Eyeballs will immediat...

01/14/2022

Guess what?!

Colour theory isn't just for artists and designers. It can help you choose outfits that transform your photos!

This post is a quick introduction to the 5 colour harmonies. In later posts I'll dig into each with examples and best practice for each of them.

Stay tuned!

A quick introduction to the colour wheel and colour harmonies before we get into the specifics of outfit choices.

01/06/2022

Happy New Year to all my dear family, friends, and clients! I hope this post finds you resting up from the holiday season!

Have you ever wondered why some portraits turn out so much better than others?! There are MANY possible reasons, but a big one is wardrobe colour choices!

In this blog post I give you some guidelines (not rules... I follow Jack Sparrow's philosophy on rules 😄) on how to choose your outfit colours!

I've kept it pretty general, but I'll go into detail in future posts where I'll dive into colour harmonies!

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The right wardrobe will make or break your photoshoot. There are so many elements involved in choosing an outfit, like patterns, fit, and material. But today I will be focusing on one of my favourite topics. Colour! In this post I’m keeping it basic, but stay tuned — subscribe below — and I wi...

01/06/2022

Early bird booking for spring and summer photos is now open! You receive 25% off if you book between now and February 28th!

Link to website in bio, or DM for more info!

01/05/2022

Early bird booking for spring and summer photos is now open! You receive 25% off if you book between now and February 28th!

Link to website in bio, or DM for more info!