Ugh “about me” pages… Am I right? I’ll keep it short & sweet…
I’m a mum of teenagers and I am loving this age sick (although how am I old enough to say I have a 15 year old?!).
I took up surfing at 40 & and it’s absolutely my happy place, even though I bring down the coolness factor),
I got my first ever puppy a few years ago and am now a crazy dog lady.
I KNOW being in front of a camera is hella awkward but I also know it’s ALWAYS worth it. That’s why i’m so passionate about getting families in front of my camera.
My superpower is making you feel comfy being photographed. And, modesty aside, i’m pretty damn good at it. Mainly because i’m a bit of a dork & intimation is NOT my middle name.
My family is my whole world, and I know you feel the same about yours.
Capturing that love is my passion. I’m finally ready to say i’m actually pretty damn good at it.
I can’t wait to capture yours
When is the best time to book our newborn session?
Short answer: ASAP! As soon as you’ve discovered you’re pregnant is the perfect time to contact me and lock in your date. To give both my young family and my amazing clients the care and attention they deserve, I take a limited number of bookings per month so it’s important that you get in early to avoid missing out. The best time to have your BUMP session is between 34 + 38 weeks of pregnancy and to be honest, I love babies of all ages. The older they get, the more personality they develop so any age is beautiful and ideal to me. If you're interested in a more natural "lifestyle session" (my favourite), I love that 6 week to 3 month age for babies when their personalities start to shine through, gorgeous! These are my recommendations as a guide but I’m very happy to be flexible.
Are there different payment options available?
Absolutely! I understand that good photography is an investment, one that I want to make accessible to all. I'm VERY happy to offer payment plans to suit your needs. Just ask.
Why should I invest in a knelly session when there are cheaper options around?
Short answer... like most things in life, you get what you pay for. I’ve been photographing beautiful families for 10 years now, I offer experience + a guaranteed quality product you can trust. I understand photography is a luxury investment and I offer my clients nothing short of the best. It's my personal guarantee. Feel free to read the many kind words from my happy clients under the reviews tab or have a squiz at my past galleries in my blog if need a little nudge ;-)
I’m going to talk as a mum now, not a photographer. I personally believe that good photos of my family are priceless, an investment i’m more than happy to make and save up for, especially when I had my babies. But now, even more-so as my babes are growing so quickly, I want to freeze time. Beautiful images of my family make my heart swell with pride at how lucky I am to have them + you just can’t put a price on that.
What do we wear?
Ahhh the age old question! Every mum asks this one. But don’t worry, when you book your session I’ll send you an information pack with lots of helpful hints & advice to help you get your crew looking fabulous.
My advice will always be keep it simple, keep it YOU and keep it classic. But there’s loads more handy tips in my info pack!
Which days can we have our session?
Any day midweek is great, or I work the occasional Saturday, Sundays are out though I’m afraid. For outdoor shoots, either sunrise or sunset are the most beautiful times to shoot, but if you’d like an in-home session, they’re available between 9 & 3.
“We cannot recommend Jodie highly enough! We have been lucky enough to have 4 sessions with Jode and have an amazing collection of images that we will treasure always. Her work absolutely speaks for itself - warm, loving, relaxed, timeless. For anyone who feels camera shy, she is definitely the photographer for you. Jodie has such a lovely personality and will make you feel as if you’ve known her forever. She is such a genuinely lovely person and nothing is too much trouble! Thanks Jode for the incredible work you do, we’ll be back”
Laura Mitchell
"Words can't quite express just how talented Jodie is, her photos on the other hand show exactly how incredible she is. We feel so very fortunate to have had Jodie in our home capturing all the love!"
Bec Janes
“We LOVE our family photos! Jodie is so relaxed and friendly, you immediately feel at home in front of her camera. We are about to have our 3rd session with Jodie & I already know the photos will be fab! So glad she has captured these exciting times in our lives”
Lani Glennen
"From well before our little girl was born, we knew we wanted Jodie to do our bump to bub session. Jodie was very accomodating of our needs, letting us include our dog and even sneaking some additional snaps of our animals for us. We found the sessions to be really relaxing as Jodie was so lovely. We loved every single shot and the way our albums and prints were presented. Thanks so much Jodie!"
Allira Summerville
“Absolutely stunning! Jodie was able to pull out the most amazing photos of my little girl when all she did was cry nearly the whole time. But looking at the photos you would have no idea!!! She makes you feel so at home and comfortable and won’t stop till she gets that perfect shot!! Could not recommend her enough!!! Beautiful photos”
Sammy Reid
“We had the best day with Jodie. She’s amazing at what she does.Capturing special memories with my girls was important to me, as I don’t have many photos to look back on of myself and my mum, she’d always be the one behind the camera. Sadly I lost her to cancer so I don’t get the chance now to freeze any moments. So that is why I decided to do this session as I gift to my girls to have forever. We will definitely be back.”
Jenna Wardlaw
"We've used Jodie twice now and both times the photos have been flawless. Superb quality and stunning photos. Jodie is amazing with newborns and toddlers and somehow manages to capture a beauty that you don't think is possible in yourself but she finds it!"
Heck James
“Jodie felt like a friend doing the photo shoot, lovely lady and very professional. Can’t wait for our next session in the near future”
Megan Wilson
“We had our BUMP 2 BUB session with Jodie and the photos that she captured were amazing, ones that we will treasure forever. She made sure both shoots were comfortable for us, especially the bub shoot when we were first time nervous parents. We will definitely be back to see her in the future for more family milestones to capture”
Janie Martin
“We had our family photo sessions done last year when our little boy was 5 months old. Jodie made us all feel so relaxed and got our son to laugh and smile even though he was getting cranky, it was outdoors and cold but she made it work. I am so happy with that experience, it’s definitely something I’d like to do again. What made it even better was that she is easy to get in touch with and if there were any concerns she is accommodating. Right up until the day we had other plans but she had a plan B up her sleeve which i am so grateful for. You can see how much effort she puts in when you watch her work. Jodie is a very talented photographer, creative and has such a positive vibe”
Amber Briggs
“LOVE our Knelly photos! Jodie is so friendly, professional and easy to deal with. She makes having photos taken seem so easy and the results are just beautiful”
Megan Warburton
“Jode is the most amazing family photographer we have ever worked with.... we have had 3 separate photo shoots with her now and her pure passion for what she does shines through not only in her beautiful shots but the entire time you are in her presence. I have and will continue to highly recommend her amazing talent to everyone!”
Sara Quinn
"Absolutely awesome photographer and lady. I was super nervous in front of the camera and she made us all relaxed and have fun, she captured the real 'us' and some photos that I actually like myself in which is very rare! Thank you Jode, I can not wait till our next shoot!"
Angela Jones
“Jodie was able to capture some beautiful shots for our first family photos with our baby daughter. Jodie’s patience and friendliness (particularly with an unhappy newborn) made the sessions so much more relaxed. Will be back again for some more wonderful photos in the future!”
Sharon Colgate
“Best professional photos we have ever had done, she is friendly, caring and is great with the kids”
Tamara Goldsmith
Gosh this bit is hard. I’ve procrastinated over my “about me” page for too long.
So here goes, i’m gonna just type what pops into my head…
Hi! I’m Jodie! I’ve just turned 40 (!!) and I truly feel like I’m the luckiest girl in the world.
I’m married to a darling fella and i’m mum to three very gorgeous RAD kids. (My 2 favourite titles.).
Our little family is all about adventuring, traveling and making memories, and we’re so fortunate to be able to do so.
I think that’s why i’m so passionate about capturing that for other families.
I somehow stumbled into my dream “job” (a little sidestep from graphic design to photography), and I pinch myself daily that people actually pay me to do something that I love so much.
My background, (quick as I can): raised in Melbourne, moved to the UK as a teen. Eventually met and married a handsome young Warrnambool boy and we moved to his beautiful home town & it's proudly now mine too.
Like a lot of female photographers (dare I say it), since having my first child, my obsession with capturing all the beautiful, special, messy & often crazy moments of everyday life was born.
Our kids grow up far too quickly, and you can never have too many photos (just ask my kids!)
I don't do posed, I like to keep it natural, candid and real.
You know those shots where everyone's cracking up, mums are stealing kisses & kids are doing their best cheeky faces while jumping on their mum & dad?
These are my goal every time. Real families. Real love. REAL memories.
I love meeting gorgeous families, I adore leaving each session feeling like i've just made some awesome new friends (both big & little!).
I'm ridiculously passionate & always endeavouring to capture all the little, special moments in our life.
I would love to capture yours.
Oh and just in case you're wondering... KNELLY is pronounced "nelly"... gotta love that silent K!
Let's cut straight to it... you want to know how much a gorgeous session will cost right? Of course! And i'm more than happy to oblige.
As the old saying goes, “you get what you pay for”, and it’s my number one goal to ensure my clients are completely satisfied (thrilled even!) with their investment.
Being a busy mum of 3, to ensure I provide my gorgeous clients with the best possible care and experience, i'm taking very limited sessions per month.
Please get in touch asap if you'd like to secure your spot. I'm typically booked out a few months in advance so please get in as early as possible, especially if you're expecting a bubba.
Simple, all inclusive packages.
Can’t find exactly what you’re looking for? Please ask!
I’m happy to create the perfect package for you.
MINI KNELLY : $550
perfect for return families OR maternity OR fresh 48 - MIDWEEK + WARRNAMBOOL location only
This one is perfect for my fabulous regulars. It’s a half an hour catchup at your favourite Warrnambool location. If you’re a first-time client or you have a new baby then i’d suggest the FULL KNELLY where you’ll get the complete experience (but you’re still welcome to start out with a mini). If you’d like to keep your knelly family photos fresh and you’re on a budget, the mini is perfect. Available weekdays/nights only (not weekends), in Warrnambool.
INCLUDES:
> A half hour session at your favourite warrnambool location, ideally at sunset. Or at the hospital (fresh 48)
> All final high resolution images (approx 50) for digital download in colour and black + white
FULL KNELLY : $890
perfect for babies + families - WEEKEND or MIDWEEK
A glorious hour hanging with your gang at your favourite location; the beach, your home, the park, you name it! I find it’s the perfect amount of time to ensure everyone is relaxed and having fun, which makes for lovely natural photos. It also allows me to get super-creative and provide you with the most gorgeous photos. For a family session, an outdoor sunset session is perfection, but if it’s all about your new baby, in-home lifestyle is my pick.
INCLUDES:
> A 60 minute session (up to 90 mins for babies at home) at your chosen location, ideally lifestyle in-home or outdoor sunset
> All final high resolution images (100+) for digital download in colour and black + white
EXTENDED FAMILY : $890 + $10 pp
WEEKEND or MIDWEEK
Get the whole family together and create some memories that will be treasured for years to come. I can’t tell you how many of these I’ve done as big birthday or anniversary celebrations for parents. In my opinion, they are the PERFECT gift for such a special occasion. They’re very similar to a full knelly session in that you have me for an hour to capture however many combinations of family members you’d like. Think big group shots, grandparents + their grandies, and pretty much mini session for each little family. They’re charged at the full knelly price PLUS $10 per extra person over the 5 people included in that package. So if there’s 14 of you, it’s $890 + $90 = $980.
Hint, it’s the perfect “let’s split it” present for kids to get the folks for a big birthday! And everyone gets photos, it’s a win win all ‘round!
INCLUDES:
> A 60 minute session at your chosen location, ideally outdoor sunset or sunrise
> All final high resolution images (100+) for digital download in colour and black + white
KNELLY BUMP 2 BUB : $1250
the complete package for mums-to-be
This is a favourite combination for my mums-to-be. It COMBINES A MINI + A FULL KNELLY SESSION, including all images.
The perfect way to document the most precious time and of course, the best value for money.
INCLUDES:
> A 30 minute maternity mini or fresh 48 mini
PLUS
> A 60-90 min baby session at your home, my studio or outdoors, from newborn - 6 months of age
> All final high resolution images (100+) for digital download in colour and black + white
Can’t decide between a maternity mini or a fresh 48? Why not capture it ALL?
Maternity mini + fresh 48 mini + full knelly (within bubs first year) = $1600
STUDIO HEADSHOTS : $300
I’ve been asked about headshots a lot lately, so I’m excited to be utilising my beautiful little studio space to offer quick headshot sessions!
Perfect for updating your socials, CV, website or literature.
INCLUDES:
> A quick 15 minute weekday session in my beautiful warrnambool studio
> 5 high resolution images for digital download
> the option to purchase more digitals and products should you desire
THE LITTLE DETAILS
> $150 is due as an up-front deposit to secure your booking. The balance is due on the day of the shoot.
> Immediate family only for mini/speedy studio sessions please. Extended families welcome for full knelly sessions. Price includes up to 5 people (inc kids), any additional people are $10 ea.
> BUMP + BUB package options must be finalised upon booking, not added afterwards,
> Got a fave location outside of Warrnambool? Great! I’m happy to travel for a FULL KNELLY or BUMP TO BUB session. Please note though, any locations over 30 minutes from Warrnambool will incur a small travel fee.
> Each high resolution digital file is provided in colour and black + white (in every package except studio headshots + mama minis)
> Payment plans are available, please ask!
PRINTS + FABULOUS PRODUCTS
I’m so excited to finally be able to give my clients the FULL knelly experience. Not just beautiful photos, but the perfect, highest-quality, heirloom pieces and personalised artwork to display your memories for generations to come.
Albums, unique wall art, calendars + greeting cards. Something for every taste and occasion. And the best bit? You get to leave all the hard work to me!