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FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY IN MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA

Real, joyful and uncomplicated family photos. As you are.

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY IN MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA

As a family photographer in Melbourne, I know how to photograph you in a way that won’t feel awkward. There won’t be any stiff poses or forced smiles. Instead, it’s about taking the time to hang out, giving you plenty of space to be yourselves, and offering some gentle direction when needed, so you’re never left wondering what’s next. Ultimately, it’s about creating photos that reflect your real life — the good, the chaotic, and everything in between. Because, in the end, the best photos come from real moments, not staged ones.

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How to book a family photography session

From the moment you contact me to receiving your photos, here’s how it works:

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The Right Fit?

My images are natural, a combo of documentary and gently guided. I’m not studio based. I don’t offer a client wardrobe or multiple outfit changes. Explore pricing and FAQs, read testimonials to get the inside scoop. I want you to feel confident that I’m a good fit for you when you book your session.

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Time & Location

Click here to get in touch, I’ll share my availability and some location ideas. Weekend dates book up quickly, so be sure to plan ahead! We secure your session with a booking fee and contract to ensure your privacy preferences are respected.

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Get ready

I’m here to help you with a prep guide, a questionnaire and a call (if you’d like one) which also helps me better understand your family’s needs and hopes for the session. Your input allows me to get to know you better so I can serve you better.

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Photo day!

I meet you at our location. If the weather’s bad or the kids are sick, we reschedule—simple. We wander, explore, and chat—it’ll feel quick and relaxed. If the kids need a break, we take one. I keep things light and fun, so photos feel easy.

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Gallery Delivery

The exciting bit! Your photos will be ready within 2 weeks. You’ll receive a slideshow of your images to view and choose your collection. Then you can download your beautiful images and print and share them with your loved ones.

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Printing & albums

Bring your images to life on your walls through prints, albums, frames and more. Printing is seamlessly accessed via a high quality print lab connected to your gallery and delivered straight to your door.

“Bec was the BEST!!! She turned this camera-shy Mum and her equally shy family into a relaxed, happy crew and captured a whole reel of shots that were just undeniably ‘us’ in the quickest hour ever! Thank you so much, Bec – I’m so sorry I waited so long for “the perfect time” to book a shoot – because all we really needed was you and your camera magic!”

Kim

You love your family. You’d do anything for them. But life is full-on, and the thought of organising a photoshoot might feel… a bit much. I get it. My sessions are designed to be easy, fun, and real. No awkward posing, no stressing about kids behaving perfectly—just you, your people, and the moments that make your family yours.

Photos you’ll look back on and see love, connection, and everything that makes this season of life unforgettable.

Melbourne Family Photography Packages

Initial Creative Session Fee of $250

This secures your booking and covers my time, creative expertise, travel, and the time spent on your session and editing. I’ll guide you through the process with a detailed questionnaire, location ideas, and what-to-wear etc. You decide what works best for you and your family. I’m here to help with any questions along the way.

For Extended Families + $500 to any selected package, this allows for additional time and logistics.

A Melbourne family in their home, the mother is holding twins and the dad is playing with a young son during a family photoshoot
$900

Family Photography Collection One

My family sessions are a mix of documentary and gently directed lifestyle images in home or at a location that suits your family.

  • Pre-Session Location and Preparation Guides
    Helping you feel ready for your session
  • 1-hour Family Photography Session
    In-home or on location
  • 10 High-Resolution Images
    Choose your favourites
  • Password-Protected Online Gallery
    Access your photos anytime with ease
  • $100 Print Credit to my Print Store
    Your online gallery makes it easy to access high-quality, beautiful prints – use your credit on albums/prints or frames
  • VIP Perks
    Enjoy 10% off future family sessions
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a melbourne family of five stand in a field next to a gumtree
$1300

Package Two

My family sessions are a mix of documentary and gently directed lifestyle images in home or at a location that suits who your family is.

  • Pre-Session Questionnaire, Location & Preparation Guide
    Helping you feel ready for your session
  • 1-hour Family Photography Session
    In-home or on location
  • 30 High-Resolution Images
    Choose your favourites
  • Password-Protected Online Gallery
    Access your photos anytime with ease
  • Complimentary Slideshow Download
  • $300 Print Credit to my Print Store
    Your online gallery makes it easy to access high-quality, beautiful prints – use your credit on albums/prints or frames
  • VIP Perks
    Enjoy 10% off future family sessions
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$1500

Premium Family Collection

Everything included plus an 8″x8″Fine Art album and $500 print credit.

  • Pre-Session Questionnaire, Location & Preparation Guide
    Helping you feel ready for your session
  • 1-Hour Family Photography Session
    Choose your setting: in-home or a beautiful outdoor location.
  • ALL High-Resolution Images (80+)
    No pressure to choose your favourites, everything is included.
  • Password-Protected Online Gallery
    Access your photos anytime with ease
  • $500 Print Credit to my Print Store
    Your online gallery makes it easy to access high-quality, beautiful prints – use your credit on albums/prints or frames
  • VIP Perks
    Enjoy 10% off future family sessions
Book here
an group photo of an extended family group of cousins
$2300

Premium Family Collection

Everything included plus an 8″x8″Fine Art album and $500 print credit.

  • Pre-Session Questionnaire, Location & Preparation Guide
    Helping you feel ready for your session
  • 1-Hour Family Photography Session
    Choose your setting: in-home or a beautiful outdoor location.
  • ALL High-Resolution Images (80+)
    No pressure to choose your favourites, everything is included.
  • Password-Protected Online Gallery
    Access your photos anytime with ease
  • 8″x8″ Fine Art Album (20-spreads)
    Custom cover and personalisation
  • $500 Print Credit to my Print Store
    Your online gallery makes it easy to access high-quality, beautiful prints – use your credit on albums/prints or frames
  • VIP Perks
    Enjoy 10% off future family sessions
Book here

Travel is included for Melbourne areas, with the exception of very reasonable fees for locations over an hour away from 3138. Prices include GST.

“Bec is delightful and genuine and those qualities get reflected back in the snapshots she will capture of your important moments. She is so warm and easy going, even the most uncomfortable subjects are at ease, which I think is why she is able to keep it all so real and alive.”

Courtney
gallery wall layout of a family who has had multiple sessions with Bec Matheson Photography

I’M A FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

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I am still 100% behind you still getting an ‘everyone looking at the camera photo!

Frequently Asked Questions

While many families enjoy the comfort of home, a change of scenery—like a park, beach, or bushland—can be the perfect option if you’re drawn to an outdoor setting. My location guide is a great resource to help you choose from fantastic spots across Melbourne and Victoria, however, if there’s a special place that holds meaning for your family, let’s make it happen there! The possibilities are endless—whether it’s city laneways, an ice cream stop, or a picnic. So, Think outside the box!

I’m a family photographer based in Melbourne, Australia and I love photographing families (Don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re a bit further away!)

Family sessions typically run for one hour, which tends to be the sweet spot. It’s long enough to allow for a great variety of images, but not so long that it feels overwhelming for little ones (or partners!). Plus, the novelty of the adventure—especially during an outdoor session helps keep things light and relaxed, taking the pressure off everyone.

Extended family sessions go for about an hour and half.

I can help you choose the best time of day for your specific location and the types of images you’re after.

For outdoor sessions, I recommend either early morning (as early as you’re comfortable with) or about an hour before sunset to make the most of that magical evening light. Indoor sessions usually work best mid-morning, to ensure we have enough light in your home while still being soft.

Here are some outdoor Melbourne Eastern suburb family photography locations to check out to get you started.

You know your children best – and it’s worth prioritising happy kids over perfect lighting!

I’m confident photographing any time of day, so if there’s a better time of day for you let’s chat about it and figure out a solution together.

The simplest answer is to wear what makes you feel comfortable and most like yourself.

There are a few things you might want to avoid: too many of the same kind of pattern, one super bright colour in a sea of neutrals, big brand names across clothing or characters on children’s clothes. My aim is for the focus to be on your faces not your clothing.

For more tips and examples, check out my detailed post Help on choosing what to wear If you’re trying to coordinate a larger group (without feeling too matchy-matchy), you might find this post helpful: What to Wear for Extended Family Photos.

I closely monitor the weather in the lead-up to your session. If conditions are unsuitable or unsafe, then we’ll reschedule or find an alternative location. I want you to have a great experience.

Life happens, if your kids are sick, let me know a few hours in advance and we can move you. In these situations, I allow up to two reschedules, after that, a rebooking fee of $250 applies.

Worried your kids might silly or ‘mess things up’. I have many tricks, I am wonderful at responding creatively to quirky kid moods and have decades of experience behind me in helping kids engage and be themselves in front of a camera.

The beauty of how I photograph means that I don’t need your child to be always looking at the camera. I work quickly and responsively to get those ‘must haves’ and go from there.

Accessibility and inclusion are incredibly important to me. So, if you have any questions about working with your neurodivergent child or if there’s a disability I should be aware of, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Additionally, if there’s any information you’d like to share with me to help make your session run smoother, I’d love to hear from you.

(Ps.The less pressure from parents before and during sessions the better. And always feed your kids first!!)

Your full gallery of images will hit your inbox within about 2 weeks to bring you daily joy –  to share, print and display in your home.

Ps. Lots of my recent work can be found over on Instagram

Yes! All sessions have access through your gallery to some of Australia’s oldest and finest print labs – they ship directly to your door. Your gallery makes it easy to visualise your images in different frames or on products like calendars and cards.

I also offer OnStone prints (oh my golly, they’re so lovely!) along with some other fun items.

If you have a preferred printer, you’re absolutely welcome to take your images to them. However, please make sure a human is involved in the process and avoid those cheap online print services or kiosk machines, as your colours will likely suffer. That said, if you’re printing something for your three-year-old to enjoy, feel free to head to Officeworks!

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“We absolutely love our photos from Bec. Wonderfully natural and wholesome, exactly as we were after. Bec was excellent at communicating and worked very well with our three young children. Highly recommend.”

NADIA

Your photos deserve to be seen

Quality Prints and Products

Your family’s photos aren’t meant to just live on a screen (though, let’s be real—it’s 2025, and we should totally make the most of our screens too). But some moments deserve to be held, flipped through, or spotted in the hallway—a hug, a laugh, a fleeting expression that reminds you: this is us.

Printing can be daunting! Your gallery connects to a premium, user-friendly print lab, making it simple to order high-quality prints without the hassle. Want to create a gallery wall or an album but not sure where to start? I can help with that too.

Professional Prints

Your favourite images professionally printed on archival quality paper with your choice of a semi-gloss or matte finish. These prints are available in a variety of sizes, and are perfect for framing and gifting.

Framed Prints

Beautiful wooden frames will protect your prints and come ready to hang on your walls. Frames come in your choice of white, black and wood tones.


Albums

Premium albums printed on high-end photo paper with thick beautiful, pages. Customisable layout and design with your choice of cover.

a stack of printed photo albums with different cover options in neutral tones

OnStone

OnStone prints are made from reclaimed raw materials that are up-cycled and repurposed to create a simply beautiful art piece. The mix of reclaimed timbers and stone composite with specialist UV inks result in a fine art quality image that is scratch and water resistant, has uninterrupted depth and, as there is no glass and no reflection. Handmade OnStone prints are an individual and distinctive alternative to canvas, paper or glass prints, each with its own character and charm.

What families are saying

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As a fellow family photographer I’m pretty particular about who I ask to take my family’s photographs. I am SO glad I found Bec!! She’s just brilliant. Firstly her work is STUNNING – such wonderful use of light, movement, angle and colour – absolutely brilliant. And secondly, she’s just a wonderful human being! All three of my girls warmed to her beautifully and we all felt comfortable and confident to be ourselves and have fun. I will treasure the photographs she took of us and proudly display them on my walls. Thanks Bec! I’m certain we’ll be back.
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We had the BEST experience with Bec taking some family photos of us – we got some shots done in our home with our toddler and 8 month old bubba. She did the most amazing job keeping our toddler engaged, captured the kids beautifully, made the grownups look so relaxed and nice, and gave us images we will treasure forever!! We had such a fun morning with her. The whole booking process was easy from start to finish. Worth every cent and more!
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Tessa + Matt
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Highly recommend Bec as a photographer! We had Bec take some beautiful family photos for us which we treasure. She managed to capture the photos, entertain the kids and chat with us, all while working her craft – she is such a magician! Her printing service connected to her website makes printing quality photos so smooth. Cant wait to book her again!! Thank you Bec
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Sally + Chris
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Bec was absolutely fantastic photographing our family. She allowed us to just be ourselves during our session together and was very patient working with our young children. She is an excellent communicator and was very prompt at providing us with the final product of our time together. Would love to work with her again in the future. Thank you for capturing our young family!
Photo of a Melbourne family laughing naturally together in the bushland the image is black and white
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