Woman in red polka dot blouse poses against rocky coastal backdrop on sandy beach.

hi Friends!

Family Motherhood & Branding Photographer

I’m Karly, photographer, beach lover, memory chaser. Born and raised just north of Coffs and yep, still here. Not many people stick around their hometown but honestly? I wouldn’t trade it. The slower pace, salty air, familiar faces. It’s my kind of living.


I’ve always had a thing for creating. As a kid it was singing dancing and questionable karaoke in my room. I Loved to draw & paint but one day I picked up a camera and that was it. I’ve been hooked ever since. Started out with dodgy disposable cameras and my parents’ old video camera, then I got my own digital & the love affair began.


These days you’ll usually find me down at the beach with my husband and our boys, camera or phone in tow, capturing all the things, the sunsets the ocean & the chaos at the beach with 3 wild boys. Those everyday moments are what give me life.


That’s also what I bring through my camera. No stiff poses or awkward smiles here. I’m all about the real stuff, the messy, beautiful, unplanned moments that actually mean something. The way your kids throw their heads back laughing, the quiet way your partner looks at you when you’re not watching, the wind catching your hair just right. That’s the real magic.


So if you’re after photos that feel like you, raw, honest, a little wild, I’m your chick. I'll give you something you can treasure forever! Beautiful real photos.


Capturing the Moment: My Approach to Photography



My photography is centred on authenticity — capturing real moments, genuine emotion, and true connection. As a natural light family photographer in Coffs Harbour, I take a relaxed, documentary-style approach that allows your story to unfold naturally, without stiff poses or forced smiles.


Working with soft natural light across the beaches and beautiful locations of the Coffs Coast, I create timeless maternity, newborn and family photography that feels warm, honest and deeply personal. Rather than directing every movement, I gently guide you so genuine interactions can shine through — the laughter, quiet glances, cuddles and emotional moments that make your story uniquely yours.


Whether I’m photographing a newborn session, motherhood journey or family photography session in Coffs Harbour or Woolgoolga, my focus is always connection. These are the moments that matter — the ones you’ll want to remember exactly as they were.


When you look back at your images, I want you to feel everything as it was: natural, heartfelt and beautifully yours.

Woman in red polka dot top and white pants poses against rocky coastal backdrop.
Person in red polka dot blouse using binoculars on beach with rocky cliffs.
Kind words from

Katie Pitsis

Relaxed branding photo of small business owner by the ocean on the Coffs Coast

Karly is incredible at what she does. I booked in for some business re-branding photos with her and I am over the moon with the result.


Karly is professional, reliable, creative and she has a great eye. She is friendly and makes you feel really comfortable. She also actually listens to your ideas, and brings your vision to life.

The turnaround time was much quicker than I expected.

I highly recommend her services. She is a dream to work with.

Family playing and laughing together at the beach in white casual attire.
Family members walking along the shoreline in white outfits at sunset.
Family strolling along beach shoreline during golden hour.
Heartfelt moments with extended family captured in a candid lifestyle shoot.

 

Let’s work together

 

Heartfelt moments with extended family captured in a candid lifestyle shoot.