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Real Life. Real Moments

Natural, relaxed family photography that captures the small moments you’ll miss most — photographed across Sydney’s beaches, parks and homes.

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It usually starts with something small.
A baby watching the world like it’s brand new. A toddler who simply cannot stay still. Frosting on little fingers before the first birthday candle is even blown out. These are the moments we rarely plan for — and the ones we miss the most when they’re gone.

Family sessions are rarely about standing still and smiling on cue. They’re about running through sprinklers on a warm Sydney afternoon, building sandcastles that collapse immediately, cuddling with mum, listening to grandpa’s stories, carving pumpkins, decorating the Christmas tree, reading the same book for the hundredth time, or discovering a favourite park or beach together. Ordinary life — exactly as it is.

As a Sydney family photographer, my work focuses on capturing those real moments with honesty, warmth, and calm guidance. No forced poses. No pressure to perform. Just natural light, gentle direction, and space for your family to be yourselves — whether that means laughter, chaos, quiet connection, or all three within five minutes.

These photographs aren’t about perfection. They’re about remembering how this season felt. Years from now, they won’t just show what your family looked like — they’ll bring you back to who you were, together. If you’re looking for family photography in Sydney that feels genuine, relaxed, and deeply personal, I’d love to photograph your family’s story.

What Clients Say

Every time I look through the pictures I just smile. You’ve really captured the relationship between us and the fun we have together. I am always taking photos of the boys with their dad and he just doesn’t take photos and if he does, I’m either looking terrible or he chops off my head!  So, to have the pictures you’ve done is really precious for me.

 

I thank you sincerely and I’m excited for the final edits".

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© 2019 by  Yelena Kotelnikova

Family Stories Photography
Serving families across Sydney, from Bondi to the North Shore

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