As a photographer for newborns and young families in Geelong, I’m so honoured to step into people’s homes and capture those organic, meaningful moments that make up a family love story.
Enjoy some snippets of my professional photography, made with families residing in the greater Geelong region and beyond.
A short and sweet storytelling photography session; a Sunday afternoon wander on Torquay Beach, Victoria.
'In just weeks, this family will be welcoming two new babies into their family, transforming their tight little unit of four into their very own tiny tribe. There are such exciting days ahead. There is so much love and fierce adoration coming. But welcoming all that newness means letting go of something, too.'
In this post, Geelong lifestyle photographer Michelle McKay shares the feelings and emotions of the days before a new baby arrives in a family. She demonstrates the way Geelong family photography can been utilised to capture this special time, preserving it forever.
Five reasons you should have your photographs taken at the beach this winter. A storytelling session with the Janetzki family of Armstrong Creek.
'The beach is always beautiful, yet people seem to steer clear of it when the weather is cool. Here are five simple reasons why having your family photographed on the beach during the winter is a wonderful idea!'
In this post, Geelong lifestyle photographer Michelle McKay outlines five stellar reasons why having your Geelong family photography session at the beach is a stunning idea.
What’s an in-home storytelling session, anyway? A lazy Sunday afternoon with the Grant family of Herne Hill.
'In an in-home session the aim is to capture your family living their lives in the most unscripted of ways. It’s candid, authentic and real. I will come to your home for a couple of hours and just visit with you, documenting your family as you connect and play with one another. We’ll chat and maybe share a cup of coffee and in the midst of the crazy or the calm I’ll be quietly clicking away, capturing it all.'
In this piece, Geelong family lifestyle photographer Michelle McKay explains what to expect from an in-home session and showcases some highlights from a recent Herne Hill photography session.
The importance of living in the now and learning to say yes.
'Maybe I can't do it all, but what I can do is make the most perfect slightly burnt and excessively decorated gingerbread men my daughter's ever seen.'
In this piece, Geelong lifestyle photographer Michelle McKay talks about the importance of being present in our own lives and prioritising the things which are most important.