The Blog

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Coming home to the work I love (and why I stepped away).

After a year of change, reflection and becoming a mum, I’m reopening my photography business in a way that feels deeply aligned. This is a return to the heart of my work — real families, real moments, and the beauty of the everyday.

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10 tips on what to wear to your photography session.

You’ve finally done it - booked that photo session you’ve been daydreaming about. But now the panic is setting in because you’ve suddenly realised you need to plan outfits for everyone. Here are my top tips to help you figure this out!

Elle Ward 15/11/23 Elle Ward 15/11/23

Mummy + Me 2023

A few of my favourite photos from my 2023 Mummy + Me event.

Elle Ward 4/9/23 Elle Ward 4/9/23

Mummy + Me 2022

A few of my favourite photos from last year’s Mummy + Me event.

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Why it’s totally normal to dread a maternity session (and why you might love it anyway).

Everyone (including me) feels nervous about jumping in front of the camera; and I’m here to remind you that your bump is beautiful. You are beautiful. Here are five of my best reasons to book a maternity photoshoot (and enjoy it).

Elle Ward 3/9/22 Elle Ward 3/9/22

Emile + Cyril

This session still holds a special place in my heart, it’s where I captured some of my all time ever favourite photos ♥

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The Saker Family

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Lorrayne + Bump

I want women to see their pregnant body as powerful - to have images that embody that divine feminine energy, and to have beautiful images of the miracle of life and the power within you. It’s sacred and powerful and we don’t celebrate our bodies enough!!

Elle Ward 7/7/22 Elle Ward 7/7/22

Mummy + Me 2021

A few of my favourite photos from last year’s Mummy + Me event.

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Steph + Andrew + Bump

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Candeece + James + Bump

Here it is folks - the last session I did before we were thrown into two years of never ending lockdowns due to the pandemic. Thankful this session was filled with joy, and that I was able to photograph their sweet son in between lockdowns ♥

Elle Ward 11/4/21 Elle Ward 11/4/21

Mummy + Me 2020

A few of my favourite photos from last year’s Mummy + Me event + info on how to book a spot at this year’s Mummy + Me day!

Elle Ward 19/3/21 Elle Ward 19/3/21

10 Custom Settings You Need for the R6 (and R5)

Elle Ward 17/2/21 Elle Ward 17/2/21

The Hall Bump

A fun and sunlight filled maternity session at Altona Foreshore, featuring their two beautiful Golden Retriever dogs!

Elle Ward 15/2/21 Elle Ward 15/2/21

The Taylor Family

I think this is my fourth time photographing this beautiful fam-bam ♥ building long term friendships with my clients has been the most surprising, and most wonderful, part of this job!