Welcome to Heartstory
Canberra’s Award Winning Photography Studio. Est. 2009
Heartstory is Canberra’s most trusted family portrait photography studio and has been taking care of Canberra families since 2009.
Jeremy Byrnes and Katie Kolenberg (the owners and principal photographers) are family portrait specialists, including maternity and newborn photography, baby and child photography, outdoors and studio family photography and couple photography. Heartstory also takes a limited number of wedding photography commissions each year.
We photograph outdoors all over Canberra, and in our beautiful Belconnen studio. We are known for how we connect with children and babies, our fun and honest approach to capturing families, our use of the natural environment and our creative vision. We provide personal, customised service and unique heirloom products, for every taste and budget.
The family portrait experience
Having your family photographed is a celebration of you—your story, the love you share and your ‘right now’.
1. The consultation
Over the phone. We get to know you, find out your hopes and wishes for your photos, and discuss things like location and styling.
2. The session
On location, in studio or at your home/property. You have an absolute blast being photographed by us and we capture all the magic.
3. The purchasing appointment
At our studio in Belconnen. You come for a personal appointment. Your decision-making game is strong. We create beautiful artwork for you to keep forever.
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Heartstory stats
2900 families photographed
33000 tears of happiness
3400 pieces of artwork on walls
119 awards gratefully accepted
Kind words
We had FUN! It's a real gift as a photographer to be part of these moment/s - to be intimately involved in capturing the "magic" - without impacting the dynamic of those being photographed. This photo shoot marked a special milestone for me as a single Mum, too, so I'll always treasure the experience and these fabulous photos! Thank you.
We are addicted to Heartstory's love, passion and immense talent in family photography! Katie and Jeremy are creative, patient (great at portraying our kids' personalities), and always take time to understand our family and needs. Their numerous awards speak of their knack for displaying the beauty in every person and environment. We can't wait for another session!
Katie and Jeremy were wonderful to deal with from our very first contact. Our session location was very important to us and they were able to suggest the perfect place. The photo shoot was a wonderful experience, trying lots of creative ways to take natural looking photos. The photos hanging on the walls of our house are complimented by everyone who sees them! They are hanging pieces of art. We love looking at them too!
Heartstory took our family portraits last year and I can't explain in words how amazing they were. For starters, the shoot was fun and relaxing for us all, the process pain free, and the finished product has all visitors to our home gobsmacked at the quality. There's a reason these guys win so many awards! Thank you Katie & Jeremy!
Katie and Jeremy do a phenomenal job. Not only in the final product, but also in making you feel comfortable and supported throughout every part of the process (including when babies won't cooperate and when you're feeling overwhelmed for choice in the purchasing appointment!) We couldn't recommend them more highly and look forward to as many more sessions as we have children in the future.
