A Gold Coast Family Adventure Session That Didn’t Feel Like a Photoshoot at All

Have you ever wondered what a real family session with me looks like here’s the energy: zero awkward posing, maximum fun, and a whole lot of “is this even a shoot?” vibes. (We can leave the stiff posing to the influencers, right? Right.)

This Gold Coast family photography session kicked off at one of my favourite spots ever: The Pink Hotel in Coolangatta. She’s iconic. She’s loud. She’s basically begging for fun. And honestly? Kids light up the second we roll up. There’s colour and a great backdrop to skate or bike in front off which keep the kids you know entertained and gives them something to do.. ( This is key in my sessions).

We started on the strip outside the hotel, letting the kids cruise around on bikes and boards, mum juggling a baby and a toddler like the absolute queen she is.
Nothing staged. Nothing forced.
Just the kids leading the way, which ALWAYS makes for the best photos and the most genuine reactions.

This is exactly why adventure led family sessions work, when we follow the play, the whole gallery becomes a story, not a series of stiff “stand here, smile now” shots. And honestly? That’s why families book me as their Gold Coast family photographer , because they want something with actual soul.

Next Stop: Gelato. Obviously.

No family session is complete without sugar… and this crew knew what was up.
We walked over for gelato and the vibe instantly shifted to pure kid heaven.

Choosing flavours, double scoops, sticky hands, shared drips, mum laughing while juggling the baby on one her hip then boob… it’s the real stuff. The stuff you’ll obsess over in the gallery because you can feel the moment.

Side note: Gelato is also the world’s easiest icebreaker for toddlers.
Every. Single. Time.

And Then… Beach Time (AKA Operation: Burn Off the Sugar)

After the gelato chaos, we headed down to the beach to let them run wild and burn off that sugar high.
Sunlight. Bare feet. Salty air.

Kids chasing Dad each other in the shore break, mum and dad cuddling the baby, the toddler finding shells and yelling LOOK!! every ten seconds , it’s everything I love about shooting families on the Gold Coast.

This is where the magic hits: you relax, the kids forget about me, and the moments get real real.
That’s the good stuff , the gold that makes your gallery feel like an actual memory, not a photoshoot.

Why These Sessions Work (And Why They Feel So Easy)

My whole approach to family photography is simple:

Play > posing.
Adventure > awkward direction.
Connection > perfection.

When you’re moving, exploring, tasting gelato, cruising on bikes, or splashing in the ocean… you don’t have time to worry about what your face is doing. You’re too busy living, which is my absolute favourite thing to capture.

This is the heart of what I do as a Gold Coast family photographer ,creating galleries full of life, not stiffness.

A Final Word: Let’s Make Your Gold Coast Family Session Actually Fun

If you’re a parent who hates the idea of getting photos taken because you don’t want the awkward, staged vibe… you’re in the right place.

Your kids set the pace.
We choose locations that feel like you.
And we make memories that feel like summer, even in winter.

No pressure. No weird forced poses. No matching white linen (unless that’s your thing).
Just a family adventure that gets turned into a gallery full of heart, fun, and personality.

When you're ready for the most fun family photos ever…
I’m your girl.

Gold Coast family photographer but make it fun, real, and a little bit salty.