Jodie Piddington

On the seasons that are already behind us, and the ones worth being present for right now. It happens almost every night. Quinn wants me to cuddle her to sleep her tiny hand finding mine in the dark, her breathing slowing as she settles into that safe, familiar weight of me beside her. And if I'm honest? My brain doesn't always meet her there. Some nights my mind is three rooms away. Running through the list. The emails. The edit queue. The things I didn't get done and the things that need...

If you've never had professional family photos taken before, the whole thing can feel a bit mysterious - maybe even nerve-wracking. I get messages all the time from Sutherland Shire mums asking: "What if my kids don't cooperate?" "How long does it take?" "What are we supposed to DO?" "Will it be awkward?" So let me pull back the curtain and show you exactly what happens at one of my family sessions. Spoiler alert: it's way more relaxed (and fun!) than you think. Before We Even Meet You...

As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself doing what I do every December - scrolling through thousands of photos, reliving the year's most beautiful moments, and feeling overwhelmingly grateful. This year, 83 families trusted me with their memories. And honestly? I still can't quite believe it. By The Numbers Let's start with the stats, because they're pretty mind-blowing: 83 families photographed 110,000 photos taken and culled (yes, really!) 13,500 final images delivered to families...