Maternity, Newborn & Family Photographer | Scenic Rim & Gold Coast

Maternity, Newborn & Family Photographer | Scenic Rim & Gold Coast

Family cuddled on a blanket in a wildflower field at dusk, sharing a tender moment with joyful smiles and warm embrace—capturing love, connection, and togetherness in nature.

I’m Shantel—a wife, mama, memory-keeper and lover of all things storytelling.

After losing my younger brother, I learned just how fleeting life can be. That’s why I photograph families: to give you the gift of freezing time.

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  • Maternity portrait of woman in open denim and wide-brim hat, holding her baby bump during golden sunset – Gold Coast/Scenic Rim maternity photography

    The Bloom Collection (Maternity)

    A sacred journey of growing love, soft beauty, and radiant anticipation.

  • Newborn baby girl in a dusty rose ribbed outfit with matching bow, sleeping peacefully on a cream blanket – Scenic Rim newborn photography by Her Classic Shot

    The First Embrace (Newborn)

    Dreamy, delicate moments—tiny toes, sleepy sighs, wrapped in love.

  • Mother and toddler share a soft kiss and embrace in a warmly lit neutral-toned room – natural motherhood photography in the Scenic Rim

    The Story of Us (Motherhood)

    Unbreakable bonds and everyday magic—hands full, hearts fuller.

  • Scenic Rim family walking hand-in-hand down a sunlit country road, surrounded by golden fields – relaxed and joyful outdoor family photography

    The Wildflower Way (Family)

    Joyful, playful, perfectly imperfect family connection in full bloom.

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The Experience

01. Let’s Connect

We chat, plan, and dream together.

02. Your Session

Relax and enjoy the moment.

03. Your Memories

Delivered as timeless, love-filled images.

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Stories from the heart

Tips, location guides, and behind-the-scenes magic for mamas who want to slow down and remember it all.

  • Mother and child wrapped in a quiet embrace by a window, smiling and snuggled close—capturing the beauty of everyday motherhood moments in soft black and white.

    Meet the heart behind Her Classic Shot Photography

    storyteller, memory-keeper, and mama with a camera and a whole lot of love.

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  • A striking black cockatoo perched on a thick rope, surrounded by soft bokeh foliage—symbolizing fragility, presence, and the beauty of fleeting moments.

    A deeply personal story that changed everything.

    This is why I document love—because tomorrow is never promised.

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What Families Are Saying

  • “Highly recommend!!! Shantel is such a beautiful soul, she was so patient in capturing such beautiful moments & made sure we were happy with how our session went. Will definitely be booking again future wise 🫶.”

    Chloe Gregory

  • “Highly recommend!! Shantel has now done 4 sessions for us in the last year and we have loved absolutely every one of them. She makes the experience not stressful especially having photos done with kids who are too young to listen. Shell always cater to your needs if she can. ❤️❤️”

    Kira

  • “Shantel was a pure pleasure to deal with from the first phone call. Prompt, professional and helpful. On the day of the formal and the photo session, Shantel arrived early. She was great fun, chill and managed to get us all looking good in the photos. Not easy lol 😆. We had our photos quickly and they are perfect. We can't recommend Her Classic Shot highly enough.”

    Millie Shaw

  • “Such a wonderful experience, we felt so comfortable and Shantel was so kind to us! She made a very special photoshoot for us and our 4 month old that has issues! So grateful! X”

    Abb Elise

Close-up of a peacefully sleeping newborn baby, swaddled in soft neutral blankets, with delicate hands tucked under their chin and gentle light highlighting their tiny features.
Heart-shaped vanilla buttercream cake with “Oh Baby” piped in script, surrounded by soft white flowers on a knitted cream blanket — celebrating a gender reveal with timeless, delicate charm.
A family of five walks along a country dirt road at golden hour, holding hands and smiling, surrounded by warm sunset light and tall grass—capturing authentic connection, movement, and joy.

Your story is unfolding—
right here, right now.

Let’s hold onto the love before it slips away.

Freeze this season in time.