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Engagement Photography in Forster

June 4, 2019

As the sun dipped down at Burgess Beach, we had the perfect afternoon for engagement photography in Forster.This gorgeous couple celebrated their engagement with a photo session at the beach. Engagement photography in Forster at the beach is a relaxed, fun hour of your life where we wander around the rocks and the sand, finding beautiful pockets of nature with lovely light for you to get cuddly amongst, so I can capture you together as the beautiful moments happen.

I think it’s such a great idea to capture this time in your relationship, before all those photos in the white dress on the big day. It’s such a great chance to get relaxed in front of my camera, and see how things unfold naturally, without too much posing. It’s reassuring to know that you will enjoy your wedding photos down the track, when all that planning eventuates into the wedding day… finally!

Engagement Photography in Forster

Such a joy to hang out with these two, and I hope you enjoy the photos I’ve shared below. Some of my favourites from the photo session.

Baby Photography in Forster

August 1, 2017

Baby Alexis- At home Baby Photography in Forster

Time to share some of my recent work with you! I did some baby photography in Forster with Baby Alexis on Friday- and I was just swooning over her- isn’t she sweet? It didn’t take me long to get to know her charming ways, with her arms reaching out in creative ways throughout the session, lol.

Did you know that I offer at home baby photography in Forster, Taree, Hallidays Point and surrounding areas? If you know someone who is expecting a baby, a newborn photography gift voucher makes a great gift for their baby shower. Newborn sessions are best within the first few weeks after baby is born. So it’s often a good idea to make a booking in the last few weeks of pregnancy.

This little girl showed that you can sometimes get away with a shoot at one month old- she was just so lovely and tiny! They are never this tiny again, right? So it’s such a precious time to record. Even if you miss booking a session within the first few weeks because, well- the whirlwind of having a new baby was chaotic and you are thinking “was I really meant to think about baby photos amongst the craziness of having a baby?!”- It’s totally ok. An at home newborn session actually works really well for babies who are slightly older because my style is more natural and not so posed, so I can go with the flow.

I hope you enjoy these photos of Baby Alexis and her mum and dad, from my recent at home session, baby photography in Forster…

I have to agree that… “Words cannot express the joy of new life” ~ Herman Hesse

Newborn Photography

May 18, 2017

Meet baby Lincoln. Isn’t he just divine? I had the pleasure of doing an in-home Newborn Photography session with him, and his whole family last week (yes, including the puppy). I am offering in-home newborn photography in Forster, Taree, Hallidays Point and surrounding areas.

In-home newborn photography sessions are my new favourite, and offer the chance to stay comfy and relaxed at home with your new bub, whilst I capture all the baby goodness. I love to capture the relationship connection between baby and his/her parents, and siblings… (even the furry kind of siblings- as you see here!) in the natural home environment. It’s about connection and love. Whilst I pose the baby a little, I keep it very natural. You end up with timeless images that speak of your family.

In-Home Newborn Photography

Contact me to arrange a newborn photography session for when your baby is due. Newborn photo sessions are best within the first two weeks of baby arriving, while they are tiny and sleepy. I’d love to have a chat with you about what usually happens during a newborn session and answer any questions you may have.

If your baby is older than two weeks and you would like to arrange a photo session- don’t worry, I can still capture beautiful memories for you in a way that suits the age of the baby- just get in touch, I’m happy to help!

Maternity Photography in Forster

February 3, 2017

I’m in love with Maternity Photography sessions, so I have to share some of my recent work with you. Pregnancy is such an amazing and beautiful time, that only lasts a short time (even if it feels like an eternity near the end!). So I feel very privileged to capture this time in people’s lives, and I was so pleased to do some Maternity Photography in Forster recently for a few lovely ladies, who received the photography session with me as a gift voucher at their baby showers. Such a great idea!

Maternity Photography in Forster- Burgess Beach

The rocks near the water at Burgess Beach in Forster were the perfect location for my shoot with Vanessa and her partner. I really enjoyed capturing some lovely relaxed shots in the soft afternoon light that celebrate her gorgeous baby bump.

Maternity Photography in Forster- Forster Keys

Leah and her partner were keen to have photographs at Forster Keys because it’s a location where they like to spend time walking with their dogs- and I always love to use locations that are meaningful to people. As the sun was going down we captured some photos amongst the paperbark trees near the waters edge.

If you know someone who is expecting a baby- get in contact with me to find out about giving them a gift voucher, so that they can have some special images to remember this time in their life before their bub comes into the world. It’s a nice way to give mum a bit of attention, before the cute baby takes over!

I usually photograph maternity sessions around 36 weeks into the pregnancy. I’d be happy to send you some information about maternity sessions and organise a gift voucher for you, for a portrait session. Please get in contact with me today!

Event Photography for Melbourne Cup in Forster

November 5, 2016

On Melbourne Cup day I had the pleasure of joining the crowd for some event photography at The Reef and Spice Monkey Restaurants in Forster. The restaurants hosted a fantastic fundraiser Luncheon event that included a fashion parade.

Web Gallery- for Event Photography from Melbourne Cup day in Forster

Guest photos are now available to purchase. If you would like to view the web gallery of images taken on the day, please send me an email at joanna@jonelsonphotography.com. I can provide you with access to the private web gallery that is now ready and let you know how to purchase images.

Forster family portraits- One Mile Beach

October 27, 2016

One Mile Beach has been a popular location lately for Forster Family Portraits. That’s fine by me- I love the sand dunes and that stunning view. Forster is certainly not short of great outdoor locations for family portraits.

Here are one of the lovely families I’ve had in front of my camera recently at this great location. This sweet bunch were part of an extended family group who asked me along to photograph their whole tribe together while they were away together on holidays in Forster. What a great idea! We had a great time on the dunes, capturing different combinations of kids and adults within the larger family group.

Forster family portraits

Now is a great time to get your family together for a family portrait photography session before Christmas. Beautiful photos make great gifts to give family at Christmas time, and you can refresh your walls! Check out my Portrait Photography page for more information. My photography packages are very reasonably priced, and my portrait sessions are relaxed and natural- so that you feel comfortable, and get photos that really remind you of the ones you love. I am happy to travel anywhere within the local area of Taree, Forster and surrounds, to capture your family, whether it is at your home or another outdoor location that you like. Have a chat to me about a location that suits you.

If you have a big group of family you want to get together, it’s no problem. I just allow more time when we plan your photo session. So if you are holidaying in Forster, or have your family coming to visit- book me for a family photos session while you’ve got them all together. With Christmas approaching, now is a great time to update your family photos and use them as gifts!

Family Portraits Forster

Amy and Matt- Forster Engagement Photography

October 9, 2016

I met up with Amy and Matt last week for an Engagement Photography Session. A beautiful spring morning, besides a fairly strong breeze- which we managed pretty well! We were perched on top of the sand dunes at One Mile Beach in Forster. This location was magical in the morning light, and the blues of the sea were oh so blue… I couldn’t help but think this spot would be perfectly romantic for an engagement shoot, looking out across the water from the cliff top.

It was great to catch up with Amy and Matt, hear about their latest wedding plans and get to know them some more. Such a lovely couple who have been so warm and genuine since we first connected near the beginning of the year. It’s exciting to see their wedding day in November now fast approaching!

Engagement Photography Sessions

Engagement shoots are such a great way to get to know me, and to get comfortable in front of the camera. It puts couples at ease to have experienced a photo shoot with me before their wedding- to see how I work, how the shoot flows, so that they can relax and get familiar with it. It’s nice to know what to expect when it comes to location photos for your wedding day. I think the fellas always breathe a sigh of relief once they realise that it’s not that bad after all- giving them confidence that they can survive their wedding photos!

An engagement photography session is a nice way to mark your time as a couple before you tie the knot- and to get some lovely but more casual photos of you together. It also gives you the chance to choose a location that is different to where you will visit on your wedding day, but might mean something to you as a couple.