Capturing Life’s Most Precious Moments

A Special Maternity | Newborn Studio Photography Offer

There’s something magical about documenting the journey of motherhood – from the gentle curves of an expectant mother to the delicate features of a newborn. That’s why we created our $150 special studio offer, to capture two of life’s most beautiful chapters: your maternity journey and your baby’s first days.

Katie, our resident baby whisperer, will make you both feel comfortable and cared for during these intimate sessions. Gently directing your movement, always guided by your little one, so your natural connection shines through. With no uncomfortable posing, and plenty of time for bub to feed.

A Haven for Your Memories

Our light-filled studio, styled with soft organic props and a stunning floral feature wall provide a sanctuary for both sessions, and our beautiful mumma wardrobe of dresses featuring beloved brands like Spell, and Tree of Life, add to the magic of your whole experience.

The perfect timing

We’ve carefully designed this experience around you and your baby’s needs. Maternity sessions are best captured between 32-36 weeks, while newborn sessions take place during those precious first 10-28 days. Each 90-minute session provides ample time for feeding breaks and ensuring your little one remains comfortable throughout.

Your partner and the whole family are also welcome to the sessions.

Exceptional value

For just $150 ($595 value) this limited time offer includes:

a personalised phone consult
a tender maternity photo session
an intimate newborn photo session
access to our designer wardrobe
personal image selection appointment
8×10″ framed print or $295 print credit

Your final collections will feature over 20 carefully curated maternity images and 50 or more newborn photographs, ensuring every beautiful detail is captured.

More than just photos

Prior to the sessions, we’ll take time to plan your perfect shoot – together – so you can share your vision, and preferred schedule, to ensure every moment is captured exactly as you envision.

The ultimate experience

To ensure that nothing is missed in your baby’s early days, also consider our Studio Special Offer for families with babies, featuring a newborn, tummy time, and first birthday photo session package deal. Just be aware, that this offer can’t be combined with our Maternity | Newborn offer.

Offer ends February 2025

These precious days are fleeting so let us help you freeze time with our photographic time capsule. Contact us by 28 February 2025 to book your special photography experience that will be treasured for a lifetime.

Find out more

Explore our website to find out more about our:

Maternity + newborn sessions
Baby + children sessions
Studio sessions

The ultimate Mothers Day pamper package worth $4600+

Award winning Canberra photographer

Mums are legends. Simply put, they’re often the ones who hold everyone and everything together, and they usually put their own needs last.

We are giving away the ultimate Mothers Day pamper package worth $4600+ to one very lucky mum.

So to all the mamas out there who are doing it all… when was the last time you felt pampered? This one’s for you.

The ultimate Mothers Day pamper package is made up of:

An overnight accommodation and entertainment package for two at the Ovolo Nishi Canberra in their top room – the beautiful Meandering Atrium room – including $150 credit for dinner at Monster Kitchen, movie tickets at the Palace Electric Cinema next door, breakfast, valet parking, free mini bar, snack bag, social hour, and late checkout. Value $839.
A massage, float and infrared sauna package at the Wellness Empowerment Collective in Lyneham – share with a friend or indulge yourself and have all three! Value $265.
A gift voucher for beauty services at The Beautique by Jessica Peris in Franklin – perfect for a luxe pedicure and a full set of gel nails + nail art, but you can use it on whatever you like! Value $150.
An indulgent hamper of goodies from some amazing local Canberra businesses: wine from Contentious Character, spirits from The Canberra Distillery, tea & spices from Gewurzhaus Spice Merchant and chocolates from Jasper & Myrtle. Value $280.
An all-inclusive Heartstory Photography Experience, including your session of choice and artwork to the value of $2900 (+ a full set of digital files). Value $3100.

You can also go in the second chance draw to win a $400 Heartstory gift voucher. Just make sure the box is checked on your entry form.

Be sure to read our entry terms & conditions at the bottom of the page before entering.

Enter below:

Terms & Conditions of Entry

Only one entry per family/household/IP address will be accepted.
The competition runs from Wednesday 24th April to midnight Saturday 11th May, 2019.
The winner will be selected by random number generator and will be notified by phone on Mothers Day May 12th. If we are unable to contact the winner by COB on Mothers Day May 12th, we will select a new winner. Second chance draw winners will be notified by SMS on Wednesday May 15th. All prizes will be mailed out so you will be asked for your mailing address if you are a winner. Your mailing address will only be used for mailing out your prize.
The Grand Prize is worth $4600+ and is made up of an all inclusive Heartstory photography experience, an accommodation, dinner & entertainment package at the Ovolo Nishi Canberra, spa and beauty treatments at the Wellness Empowerment Collective and The Beautique by Jessica Peris, and a hamper of wine, spirits, chocolates, teas and spices from Contentious Character, The Canberra Distillery, Gewurzhaus, and Jasper & Myrtle.
The photography part of the prize is a complete Heartstory Portrait Experience comprising of a portrait consultation, a full length portrait session, a signature portrait collection with a personal ordering appointment where you may choose product up to the value of $2900 (includes prints, framed fine art prints, metal prints, framed canvas prints and albums, but does not include Heirloom Storybooks) and you will receive these products completely free of charge, alongside a complete digital collection.
A full-length portrait session can be an outdoors family session (immediate family only), a maternity or newborn session, or a studio session for families with babies under 1 yr. This prize does not include sessions held ‘at home’ or ‘on your property’.
A small selection of entrants will be selected to win the Second Chance Draw (based on the answers submitted in their entries). The Second Chance Draw prize is a $400 Heartstory gift voucher, which includes a full Heartstory portrait session and $200 credit towards prints.
Entrants must be Canberra-based (or willing to travel to Canberra for their portrait session) and available for their portrait session by 30th September 2019. Extensions granted on a case-by-case basis for reasons such as family availability or travel, or if we book out.
Entrants must be mums and over the age of 18.
Entrants may not enter on behalf of another person or family, and may not transfer the prize to another family.
Prizes may not be substituted for any other product or service (such as a wedding photography package) or used in conjunction with any other promotion, gift card or booking, and are not redeemable for cash. Prizes from other businesses in this competition have their own expiry dates and terms of use.
Competition not affiliated with Facebook or Instagram.

Heartstory Families of Summer 2019

We have selected eight gorgeous families that we photographed during summer and we invite you to vote for your favourite image!

The family with the most votes will win $1000 Heartstory credit towards new artwork** from their recent (or their next) shoot PLUS bragging rights for becoming the Heartstory Family of Summer. For taking the time to enter, you could also win a $400 Heartstory Gift Card to keep for yourself or give to a loved one!

To vote for your favourite, fill in the secure form below.

This competition is now closed.

Terms & Conditions

Only one entry per family/IP address will be accepted.
Entrants must be over the age of 18.
Entries close at midnight Tuesday 12th March 2019.
The winner will be notified by phone on Wednesday 13th March 2019 and announced on social media.
**The $1000 prize may be used towards new artwork from their most recent shoot, or their next shoot (to be used within 24 months).
A small selection of voters will be chosen to receive a Heartstory Portrait Experience of their own in the form of a $400 gift voucher. These winners will be notified by SMS on Wednesday 13th March 2019. The $400 gift card is for a Heartstory Portrait Experience (worth $200) and $200 credit towards photos.
Prizes may not be substituted for any other product or service (such as a wedding photography package) or used in conjunction with any other promotion, gift card or discount, and are not redeemable for cash.
By entering this competition, you agree to be added to our mailing list to be kept in the loop with cool stuff like this. We promise to never spam you, and of course, you can opt out any time.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You are providing your information to Heartstory and not to Facebook. By participating in this promotion you agree to a complete release of Facebook from any claims. Participation in this promotion is subject to the terms & conditions outlined.

Heartstory Families of Spring 2018

award winning family photographs by Heartstory

We have selected eight gorgeous families that we photographed during spring and we invite you to vote for your favourite image!

The family with the most votes will win $1000 Heartstory credit towards new artwork** from their recent (or their next) shoot PLUS bragging rights for becoming the Heartstory Family of Spring. For taking the time to enter, you could also win a $400 Heartstory Gift Card to keep for yourself or give to a loved one!

To vote for your favourite, fill in the secure form below.

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED.

Terms & Conditions

Only one entry per family/IP address will be accepted.
Entrants must be over the age of 18.
Entries close at midnight Wednesday 28th November 2018.
The winner will be notified by phone on Thursday 29th November 2018 and announced on social media.
**The $1000 prize may be used towards new artwork from their most recent shoot, or their next shoot (to be used within 24 months).
A small selection of voters will be chosen to receive a Heartstory Portrait Experience of their own in the form of a $400 gift voucher. These winners will be notified by SMS on Thursday 29th November 2018. The $400 gift card is for a Heartstory Portrait Experience (worth $200) and $200 credit towards photos.
Prizes may not be substituted for any other product or service (such as a wedding photography package) or used in conjunction with any other promotion, gift card or discount, and are not redeemable for cash.
By entering this competition, you agree to be added to our mailing list to be kept in the loop with cool stuff like this. We promise to never spam you, and of course, you can opt out any time.

Christmas Mini Sessions for Canberra kids & families // Award winning family portrait photography

Put your hands in the air and wave them about if you love Christmas!!!

If you’re one of those gorgeous people who gets excited like a little kid about decorating and baking and fairy lights and the smell of pine trees and Christmas carols and wrapping gifts and advent calendars and making sure the kids believe in Santa for another year, we have one more thing for you to get excited about this Christmas!!!

For the very first time, Heartstory is offering Christmas Mini Sessions in our Belconnen studio!

Yes, really.

They are going to be SO. MUCH. FUN you will think all your Christmases have come at once. This is what they will look like:

Christmas Mini Sessions 2018

What’s included:

Christmas Mini Sessions are $250 per family and include:

a 15 minute session with Katie in our gorgeous Christmas themed studio set;
3 high resolution digital files of your choice; and
every child receives a little gift (age appropriate, up to 10-12 years).

Extra files and prints can be purchased on the spot, straight after your session OR just pick your three and wait for your download!

These special mini sessions will be held on two November dates only and we expect them to book out very quickly!

click here to book:

Christmas minis are for everyone!

You can include the whole family, or just the kids, it’s totally up to you! There’s no Santa making the little ones cry, just a magical Christmas set to make everyone feel good!

Is it baby’s first Christmas?

Our Christmas set is perfect for bubs born in the first part of this year, just like our own little Augie. Or if they’re born in the second half and they’re not sitting yet, you can hop in with them for some Christmas pics! What a beautiful way to remember this special time!

Christmas Mini Sessions 2018

A few little rules to note:

These sessions are for immediate family only, one session per family, and you cannot split a session between two families.
Our set can accommodate families of up to 5 or 6 at the most (two adults and four young kids). If you have 4 kids or more, you might be best having the kids photographed without parents.
We request no pets, for the preservation of our lovely Christmas set.

click here to book:

What about ‘normal’ sessions for Christmas?

If you’re not a fan of Christmassy stuff, all good! It’s a great time of year for an outdoors shoot and photos will always make amazing gifts, but you’d better put your skates on (pun intended) because even without the partridges and the pear trees, we are nearly booked out:

November/December weekend morning/evening outdoor sessions are booked out, sorry!
November/December weekday evening outdoor sessions are 75% booked (these sessions are timed for after school/work hours, in the beautiful evening light: the kids will love being out at this time!)
November/December weekend studio sessions are 50% booked and weekday studio sessions are 30% booked (these sessions are most suitable for families with babies under one who are looking for baby friendly times and a fun, personality focused session)

In other words, get on the phone quick smart and secure one of those remaining spots: 0418 863 488!

Canberra family portrait photography by Heartstory
Canberra baby portrait photography

Winter Studio Mini Portrait Sessions for Canberra families with babies

Canberra baby portrait photography

Come and warm up in our always sunny and cheerful natural light studio in Crace!

This July we are offering 4 weekend mornings worth of mini sessions for Canberra families with babies under 1 year old. These sessions have no sitting fee, and we have created a selection of special packages which will save you hundreds of dollars off our normal pricing.

Our signature style is fun, emotive, artistic and natural! We are known for how we connect with babies and children and we absolutely love what we do! We have some props and toys at the studio, but our emphasis is on capturing expression and personality. Please bring special items with you to your shoot (i.e., outfits, toys, blankets, etc). If you’re unfamiliar with our work, we’ve put together this special post to showcase some of our favourite studio baby portraits, so please read on, and enjoy all the pictures.

THE WINTER STUDIO MINI SESSION EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

A 30 minute session in our beautiful natural light studio in Crace
An in person purchasing appointment, where you may select from a collection of 20-25 portraits
A very special range of packages designed specifically for our Winter Studio Minis, with hundreds of dollars worth of savings (details will be sent to you after we receive your registration). Regular a la carte purchasing is also available with no minimum spend. This means, if you’re not happy with your photos, you don’t have to buy anything (this never happens!).

ALL THE OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Studio Mini Sessions are designed for families of 4 or less, with a baby (or twin babies) under one year old (sorry, no newborns). Older sibling included of course! We will concentrate on capturing your little ones, but family shots are an important part of every session we do.
Spots are available on two weekends: July 1st/2nd and July 15th/July 16th ONLY.
We are completely waiving our regular sitting fee of $200, however there is a $50 booking fee, which will be credited back to you when you place your order.

REGISTER HERE // Registration is now open and spots are limited. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! // REGISTER HERE

Please note, a registration is not a booking. Once you register, we will send you our special packages and other details. We will then contact all registered families to book you in. Your $50 booking fee is payable at the time of booking, and will be credited back to you when you place your order. Please make sure you read our terms & conditions, which are on the registration page. Registration will be open until Wednesday 21st June, unless sold out sooner.

Tell me more… why a mini session?

So many reasons! It’s short and sweet and yields a smaller number of images than a regular portrait session: this can make the decision making process quicker/easier, especially if you’re just looking for a small selection of images, or an interim shoot before your next big one! We’re also offering custom designed packages that are going to give amazing value so if you’re budget conscious, it could be an amazing opportunity! If you’re worried about your kids not being able to tolerate a full length session, a mini is a great option! And if you’re considering booking us, but you’re wondering what the difference is between Heartstory and all the other photographers in Canberra, this is a great way of finding out! You just might find yourself with us for life!

How much will it cost?

First up, these sessions are completely free!!! We do require a $50 booking fee, but this will be credited back to you when you place your order! How good is that?! There is no minimum spend, so just buy what you love! Single matted portrait prints start at $140 and all our packages include digital files AND beautiful product! We also offer lay-bys. We suggest budgeting around the $1000-$1500 mark for the best value, but what you spend is totally up to you! (We don’t hard sell anything: our photos sell themselves, just ask someone who’s used us before!)

How should we dress?

We recommend planning a couple of very cute, special outfits for bub. One dressed up and one dressed down gives great variety. Have a browse through our work to see what other families wear in the studio.

Will you do family photos too?

We absolutely will! But our main emphasis will be on your baby. And if you have an older child, we will also work hard to capture a gorgeous sibling portrait too.

Is my baby the right age?

If your baby is aged 3 months to 12 months, you’re set. In our experience, the best ages are 4 months (or whenever they can tolerate being on their bellies and will push up for a few minutes at a time without face planting!) and around 7-8 months (sitting, but not yet crawling). But rest assured, you are in safe hands and whether your baby fits into one of those ‘best ages’ categories or not, we will capture some beautiful portraits and have a lot of fun! The babies in the photos below are all between 3 months and 12 months (with a couple of older siblings too).

Canberra baby portrait photography

Terms & Conditions:

Due to the short timeframe, mini sessions are suitable for families of 4 or less with a baby (or twin babies) under one year old. An older sibling is also welcome. No newborns. No pets. Studio only. Only one mini session per family.
Your $50 booking fee is required immediately upon booking, to confirm your spot. This fee is non-refundable if you cancel your session or don’t order anything, but is automatically credited to your order when you place it.
Winter Studio Mini Sessions include a 30 minute session at our Crace studio, and an in person purchasing appointment. Purchasing appointments are available during business hours on Fridays only and we expect families to be available unless there are exceptional circumstances. Orders must be placed at this appointment.
Your mini session is transferrable to another date in the case of illness or emergency, however this is subject to Heartstory availability. If it’s not possible to find you a new suitable date by the end of winter, we will provide you with a replacement gift card to be used towards a regular Heartstory session by the end of 2017.
This special cannot be transferred to another session type or used in conjunction with any other promotion, including gift cards.
All regular Heartstory trading policies also apply.

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN: LOVE AUTUMN MINI PORTRAIT SESSIONS, CANBERRA 2014

Love Autumn Mini Portrait Sessions are now officially open for bookings! Spots are strictly limited and already filling up fast due to our early registration period, so don’t delay.

This is the perfect opportunity to update your family portraits, or have your first professional portrait photography experience with a national award winning portrait photographer, at the most beautiful time of year, and for an amazing once-a-year-only price. The offer also co-incides perfectly with Mother’s Day; so it’s a very well-timed gift opportunity!

Book your mini session: 0402 091 949 or hello@heartstoryphotography.com.au

WHAT’S A MINI SESSION?

A Love Autumn mini portrait session is an shortened, scaled-down version of a regular Heartstory portrait session. Mini sessions are short, sweet and simple. We concentrate on capturing specific must-have images, such as individual portraits of each child, the perfect sibling shot, and some fun, natural shots of the whole family. Pets are welcome, as are couples without kids!

Our mini sessions come in a set package, your full payment is required at the time of booking, and your order must be placed at your portrait viewing appointment. Please see end of page for terms and conditions, or contact us for more details.

HOW MUCH IS IT AND WHAT DO I GET?

A Love Autumn mini session package is $390, which includes over $600 worth of value. The package is made up of:

30 minute on location photo session yielding 20-25 beautiful images of your family
one 8×10” matted wall print
two 5×7” matted gift prints
a set of web-sized digital images to share online

And should you wish to purchase more, the following special offers are available to you:

your complete high resolution Digital Collection, which includes a full set of 5×7.5” prints for $790 (value $2500)
10% off all wall art.

Book your mini session: 0402 091 949 or hello@heartstoryphotography.com.au

Here are some fave autumn images from the last couple of years…

LOVE AUTUMN 2014 TERMS & CONDITIONS

Your full payment is required immediately upon booking, to confirm your session spot.
This special cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
Fees are transferrable to another date due to bad weather or illness. In the case of a complete cancellation with less than two weeks notice, and no intention to reschedule, an administrative fee of $100 will be deducted from the refund. Please see the Heartstory General Terms & Conditions for more specific terms regarding cancellations.
If you have more than five people in your family, there will be an additional charge of $50 per extra family member, because your session will run a little longer and you will have more images to choose from.
Web resolution digital files are included as part of the package, specifically for the purpose of sharing online (facebook and email) however please note these files will have a watermark on them for copyright and privacy protection, and are not suitable to print.
Your complete Digital Collection is available to purchase separately for the special price of $790 (normally valued at $2500). Your disc will contain web resolution images (for sharing online) and high resolution images (for printing) and a beautiful 5×7.5” print of each image in your gallery.
Love Autumn sessions take place at a selection of outdoors locations that look particularly beautiful in autumn. Families will be notified of locations about a week prior to sessions. Locations are generally around the Belconnen area and the inner south.
If your session needs to be rescheduled due to bad weather, we will do our best to give you a new timeslot while the leaves are still falling and looking their best, however this cannot be guaranteed.
All packages include a portrait viewing & design consultation approximately two weeks after your session. Orders must be placed at the conclusion of the viewing/consult. Love Autumn packages do not include an online proof gallery. Please note, this negates #11 in the Heartstory General Terms & Conditions.
Please refer to your Heartstory General Terms & Conditions for full details about copyright, payment, ordering etc.

Love Autumn Mini Portrait Sessions 2014 // Canberra family photography

For the 5th year running, Love Autumn Mini Portrait Sessions are here, and will be open for bookings next week! Spots are strictly limited and in high demand, so don’t delay. This is an amazing opportunity to update your family portraits, or have your first professional portrait photography experience with a national award winning portrait photographer, at the most beautiful time of year, and for an amazing once-a-year-only price. This offer also co-incides perfectly with Mother’s Day; what an amazing gift opportunity! Full details below.

The good news is that if you register your interest now (before bookings officially open next week), you’ll be given the opportunity for a priority booking. You just need to email us by midnight, Sunday 13 April, and we’ll get in touch straightaway!

Register your interest now: hello@heartstoryphotography.com.au

Love Autumn Mini Portrait Photography Sessions in Canberra by Heartstory

LOVE AUTUMN PACKAGE $390 (valued at over $600)

The package is made up of:

30 minute on location photo session yielding 20-25 beautiful images of your family
one 8×10” matted wall print
two 5×7” matted gift prints
a set of web-sized digital images to share online

And should you wish to purchase more, the following special offers are available as part of your Love Autumn package:

your complete high resolution Digital Collection, which includes a full set of 5×7.5” prints for $790 (value $2500)
10% off all wall art.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MINI SESSION AND A NORMAL SESSION?

Regular Heartstory portrait sessions run for 60-90 minutes, yield a gallery of 60+ images, and incorporate a variety of locations and activities which results in lots of little ‘photo stories’.

Love Autumn mini portrait sessions are short, sweet and simple. Because time is limited, we concentrate on capturing specific images, such as individual portraits of each child, the perfect sibling shot, and some fun, natural shots of the whole family. Mini sessions are specifically designed for current clients to update their family portrait images, and for new families to get a taste of what Heartstory is all about with a set of beautiful family portraits, for an amazing price and at the most beautiful time of year.

Bookings are limited and fill up very quickly, so get onto it!

Call 0402 091 949 or email hello@heartstoryphotography.com.au

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Your full payment is required immediately upon booking, to confirm your session spot.
This special cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
Fees are transferrable to another date due to bad weather or illness. In the case of a complete cancellation with less than two weeks notice, and no intention to reschedule, an administrative fee of $100 will be deducted from the refund. Please see the Heartstory General Terms & Conditions for more specific terms regarding cancellations.
If you have more than five people in your family, there will be an additional charge of $50 per extra family member, because your session will run a little longer and you will have more images to choose from.
Web resolution digital files are included as part of the package, specifically for the purpose of sharing online (facebook and email) however please note these files will have a watermark on them for copyright and privacy protection, and are not suitable to print.
Your complete Digital Collection is available to purchase separately for the special price of $790 (normally valued at $2500). Your disc will contain web resolution images (for sharing online) and high resolution images (for printing) and a beautiful 5×7.5” print of each image in your gallery.
Love Autumn sessions take place at a selection of outdoors locations that look particularly beautiful in autumn. Families will be notified of locations about a week prior to sessions. Locations are generally around the Belconnen area and the inner south.
If your session needs to be rescheduled due to bad weather, we will do our best to give you a new timeslot while the leaves are still falling and looking their best, however this cannot be guaranteed.
All packages include a portrait viewing & design consultation approximately two weeks after your session. Orders must be placed at the conclusion of the viewing/consult. Love Autumn packages do not include an online proof gallery. Please note, this negates #11 in the Heartstory General Terms & Conditions.
Please refer to your Heartstory General Terms & Conditions for full details about copyright, payment, ordering etc.

Christmas portrait sessions // Canberra & Sydney family portrait photography

2013 Christmas gift special, Heartstory Canberra & Sydney

This special could be the answer to your Christmas dilemmas! Every portrait session that takes place during November in Canberra or Sydney will receive a $250 print credit. Celebrate your family with a natural, outdoors portrait session with an award winning photographer in Canberra or Sydney, treat yourselves to some beautiful wall art, and add on gift prints for all your loved ones.

Please note that the print credit gift is for prints only. Both 5×7″ and 8×12″ prints are available and come in a textured window mat, which can be gifted as they come, or placed inside a frame. The normal session fee of $200 applies to all bookings, as do all other Heartstory terms and conditions, including $600 minimum spend.

Winter portrait session special offer! // Canberra portrait photographer

Winter portrait session special, Canberra

From now until the last day of winter, I’m offering an incredible special. Session fees for ALL outdoors sessions will be just $75, a saving of $125. Sessions are available on weekends and weekdays (after school hours), and I recommend afternoon time-slots to avoid fog/frost, and take advantage of the beautiful soft light we have during Canberra winters. Embrace the season: rug up with beanies, scarves and blankets. Bring your pets, bring a thermos of hot chocolate and let’s have some fun!

BOOKINGS & AVAILABILITY
p. 0402 091 949
e. katie@heartstoryphotography.com.au