Effortlessly real.

Quietly elevated.

Beautifully you.

Family, maternity & newborn storytelling photographer based in Beaudesert, Scenic Rim.

Warm, unposed family, maternity and newborn storytelling — photographed by a family photographer based in Beaudesert, servicing Scenic Rim and surrounds.

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Hi, I’m Shantel —
a storytelling photographer capturing families, motherhood and newborn life in a way that feels relaxed, honest, and deeply connected.

No stiff posing.

No pressure.

Just your real moments, beautifully documented.

What Sessions with me feel like.

relaxed, child-led moments
connection over perfection
slow, honest storytelling

Family Sessions

Playful, connected, child-led storytelling for families who want real moments — not perfect behaviour.

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Maternity & Newborn

Soft, emotive photography honouring pregnancy, birth, and the quiet beginnings of family life.

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A glimpse into the stories I capture

Why families choose me

• relaxed, child-led sessions

• gently guided, natural moments

• earthy, timeless editing

• a calm presence you can trust

• storytelling over stiff posing

Kind words from families

“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 with kids who are too young to listen. She will always cater to your needs if she can.”
— Kira
“Shantel is an amazing and extremely talented photographer who captured such intimate and beautiful moments for us. She is kind, encouraging and makes you feel very comfortable. Great communication and so easy to work with. 100% recommend.”
— Ashlin
“Highly recommend if you want someone to capture memories while making you feel super comfortable! The kids said the session was lots of fun and kept talking about how cool Shantel was. My step-son hates photos and even he couldn’t stop talking about how great the afternoon was.”
— Jana
“Absolutely loved my maternity shoot with Shantel. She made me feel so comfortable and the photos are stunning. I can’t wait to return to her for our newborn shoot.”
— Breanna

Let’s create something real together.

Capturing your moments with warmth, honesty, and heart.

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