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Family portraits with character.

I'm a Southern Highlands family photographer who believes family photographs shouldn’t be about posing, wearing our best clothes and feeling awkward in front of a camera. They should capture a family’s character while doing something they love.

Hi, I’m Pete, a Southern Highlands family photographer whose promise is “Nothing Cheesy.”

I love capturing moments that remind us of what and who is truly important in our lives. There’s nothing more comforting than seeing the true character shine through of someone you love in a photograph. And making these photographs is an enormous privilege.

Portfolio

Capturing moments of love, fun and joy.

Below is a collection of photographs I have taken. It is pivotal to me that I make these photos as natural as possible. This involves ensuring photo sessions are relaxed and fun. There’s nothing more enjoyable than doing what you love or seeing your kids carry on like pork chops. All I do is capture that moment.  As you can see, “family” for me extends beyond the people in our lives, but also the many four-legged friends that enrich our lives. 

Click on the image to view the gallery for that session.

Postponed, but Perfect

The Lookout

Bundles of energy

Backyard Fun

‘Bout Time

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Friends & Love Beneath the Escarpment

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Finding a home

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A New Friend

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A Rainy Evening

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Holidays

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Old Friends

A Wollondilly Family portrait.

A windy afternoon

A Southern Highlands Family portrait.

A Sunday morning

A Southern Highlands Family portrait.

A Winter’s Afternoon

A Southern Highlands Family portrait.

The Girls

A Southern Highlands equine portrait.

Two Friends

A Southern Highlands family portrait.

A New Arrival

About

A little more about me

Having grown up in a family involved in the film industry, I have always had a strong connection with photography and storytelling. When I became a father, it was only natural for me to turn my lens towards my own children. The photographs I captured brought so much joy to my family and me that I decided I wanted to share that same joy with other families.

When you entrust me to be your family photographer, I approach each session with dedication, making it a priority to learn and understand the unique essence of your family. This allows me to capture your family’s story in an authentic and meaningful way.

My approach is thorough yet informal and relaxed, aiming to make you and your family as comfortable as possible in front of the camera.

My photography style is all about embracing candid, unscripted moments that truly reflect your family’s personality and dynamics. I’ll rarely ask you to pose, preferring to focus on capturing the natural character and interactions within your family.

Southern Highlands family photographer Peter Gardiner

Southern Highlands family photographer Peter Gardiner with his son.

Pricing

Session Fee – $150

  • Preparation, photograph shoot (1-2 hours) & editing time
  • Travel within the Southern Highlands & Wollondilly areas
  • Slideshow preview of all images
  • 24/7 gallery access for 21 days
  • A shareable online gallery + shop

Please note, that my session fee does not include any photographs to keep. Its primary purpose is to cover my costs for the photography session and preparation of images.

Basic

$ 500

one off
  • 10 high-resolution downloads.
  • $100 frame, canvas or album credit.

Standard

$ 1,000

one off
  • 25 high-resolution downloads.
  • $300 frame, canvas or album credit.

Premium

$ 1,500

one off
  • All high-resolution downloads.
  • $600 frame, canvas or album credit.

Please note: 

  • Package credits are only applicable to frames, canvases or albums. 
  • Prices exclude shipping costs, which are calculated on checkout. 

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