PHOTOS AREN’T JUST A MEMORY, THEY’RE A feeling.
About Me
Hello! I’m Nadinne. I’m here for you.
I create images that will make your heart burst and in years to come, yearn to be back in that sweet moment of the newborn phase. I capture those honest, powerful, fleeting moments of you with your babies. That blink of an eye that is their childhood, as well your motherhood.
I love the power of a photo and how it can conjure up feelings and memories, encourage us to share our stories across generations, help us learn more about each other and our place in the world, and make us feel a sense of belonging.
Why do I love what I do?
When I was younger, I always felt that I wasn’t good enough. That my hair was too frizzy. My chin was too pointy and I didn’t have any earlobes (seriously, no earlobes… where am I supposed to hang my earrings?!). Silly stuff, right?
Now that I’m older, I’m thinking I wish my body hadn’t changed after kids, my skin wasn’t so dry, and where did those wrinkles come from?
I think what I’ve learned over the years is that we’re all walking around with this voice in our heads that’s telling us we’re not quite good enough. It’s funny though, we’d never speak to somebody else the way that little voice speaks to us!
One of the things I love most about being a photographer is showing women, especially mums like you, that the words from those little voices in our heads are completely untrue. Showing you through my photographs just how beautiful you are, how strong and powerful you are, how fiercely you love and protect your children.
My photographs help women like you see yourself the way other people see you; the way your partner sees you, the way your children see you– filled with love and strength and warmth – not the way that little voice inside sees you.
Capturing you at your home
Travelling across the South Australian countryside to meet families like yours is one of my life’s great pleasures.
Driving down gum tree-lined gravel roads to the farmhouse you’ve made a home. Photographing a sun setting on golden wild oats, walking through crunchy stubble in boots so you don’t scratch your ankles, relishing a lush green paddock after a spring rain or feeling the warm sunlight beaming through your big, old wooden windows. These are the parts of our rural life I love.
I’m humbled to be welcomed into spaces and times that are important to you to capture your stories – recording your ‘now’ so you can hold onto it for years to come.
This beautiful life
My interest in photography was ignited by my Mum. She always had the camera out when I was younger and she has captured such special memories of my childhood.
I love flicking through our family photo albums, seeing my parents’ faces light up when they tell me about the people and the stories behind the images. Learning about my childhood and being transported to a different time and place. To be able to give you the feelings and memories sparked by images I create, really warms my heart.
A little over a decade ago, I turned this passion into a thriving business and since then I have had the privilege of working with beautiful people and incredible brands from across regional South Australia.
I live on our family property in SA’s Mid North with my husband and two boys. I sometimes pinch myself when I think about how lucky we are living in the country – working on the farm, BBQs, bonfires, wines with friends, country sport and getting involved in our local community; it’s a full and wonderful life.
Mentoring for Photographers
I have some exciting news. I believe you never stop learning. You’ll never know everything and you never know where life will lead you. That’s why it’s now my time to share all of my wisdom I’ve learnt over the past 10 years and help others to grow their photography business with confidence.
Over the years, I’ve travelled across the state and across the country to (build) my photography and business skills. I’ve taken part in online courses and mentoring. I’ve grown not only as a photographer but more importantly as a person, building the confidence and the skills to step outside my comfort zone to where the magic happens.
And then I started to teach others. I love cheering other photographers on from the sidelines, helping them improve their skills, gain confidence, and win at life as well as business.
Now I’m taking what I’ve learned as a mentor to other photographers and taking it online, with two courses designed to help photographers build their best business.
If you’ve ever looked at my photos and thought ‘Man I love how she used light in her images’ then I have the perfect course for you: CELEBRATE LIGHT, an online video c course where I take you through exactly how I use light during my sessions and I walk you through where to place clients and how to find pockets of light. The other course is if you’ve ever thought ‘Gosh I love how natural her clients look and have the most gorgeous heartfelt and genuine smiles. Then I have a pdf download: UNVEIL THE BEAUTY, for you to read through and learn all my tips and tricks to help you get to know your clients and let them feel comfortable in front of you from the first email enquiry through to the last hand written note.
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Nice things people have said.
“You couldn’t wipe the smiles off our faces when we looked at the photos. They just make me feel so happy and proud. I fall more and more in love with our little family every time I look at them.”
— Mel & Todd
“We are so in love with our photos. Nadinne made us feel so relaxed, supported and comfortable as new parents navigating a photoshoot. She is caring, passionate, wholesome and a natural at what she does.”
— Kiara & Steve
See some gorgeous newborns
I offer in-home newborn photography as I want your photos to be as memorable and meaningful as possible. I feel having them at your house you’ve made a home and walking around your property is just perfect.