Editorial & Lifestyle Photography.

For Founders, Designers, & Creatives.

Newcastle, NSW.

Expressive &
Purpose-driven Storytelling

Daina Marie Photography specialises in refined, conceptual-based storytelling, designed to capture you, your brand, product, or service with clarity and intention.

Bespoke photoshoots that blur the lines of art and marketing, designed to elevate your brand presence across websites, campaigns, and social media platforms.

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MY SERVICES

At a Glance

A still life floral arrangement with oranges, pink gladiolus, and red pampas grass on a draped velvet tablecloth with a fabric backdrop.
A still life floral arrangement with oranges, pink gladiolus, and red pampas grass on a draped velvet tablecloth with a fabric backdrop.

Editorial Photography

For Founders, Designers, Artists, and Creatives Studios needing photography more expressive than conventional business content.

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A woman smiling, wearing a gold watch, is placing a canned beverage into a Dawson's oyster supply koozie on a white table. Two more cans in similar koozies are in the foreground, and there are tattoos on her arms.
A woman smiling, wearing a gold watch, is placing a canned beverage into a Dawson's oyster supply koozie on a white table. Two more cans in similar koozies are in the foreground, and there are tattoos on her arms.

Lifestyle Photography

Ideal for Beauty, Fashion, Food, Wellness, Home Goods, and Tourism Brands that need to sell a feeling and a physical product or service.

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Interior view of a living room with a white armchair, a small round wooden coffee table with a modern lamp, a large potted plant, a doorway leading to a bedroom with a bed that has brown pillows and a beige blanket, a wooden sideboard with art and games, and cream curtains in the background.
Interior view of a living room with a white armchair, a small round wooden coffee table with a modern lamp, a large potted plant, a doorway leading to a bedroom with a bed that has brown pillows and a beige blanket, a wooden sideboard with art and games, and cream curtains in the background.

Interior Photography

Perfect for Designers, Builders, Architects, and Stylists wanting to visually articulate their point of view, build trust, and elevate engagement.

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Close-up of a cupcake with white frosting, caramel drizzle, on a gray plate against a pink background.
Close-up of a cupcake with white frosting, caramel drizzle, on a gray plate against a pink background.

Food Photography

Ideal for one hat restaurants, local coffee shop, hotels, and vineyards needing detailed and editorial imagery to match your culinary craftmanship.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“I was absolutely blown away by her work and instantly knew she was the perfect photographer for us”.

- KASEY MCDONALD

People standing on a wooden dock by the water during sunset, some fishing and some sitting, with a woman holding a baby and pointing towards the water.
Two women and one man standing on a wooden balcony, enjoying drinks outdoors during daytime. The background shows tall trees and a blue sky with some clouds.
Young woman with short curly red hair sitting on a vintage orange chair, wearing a black dress with a colorful sunflower pattern, holding a camera, and looking at the camera with a relaxed expression against a plain white background.

FOUNDED BY DAINA

Curated with Intention

Hi, I'm Daina - an almost forty-year-old, yogi wannabe, board-game enthusiast, martini drinking, wife to one, and mother to two.

Professionally, I’ve been shooting for over a decade within the photography industry across all genres and have since found my specialty lies within conceptual, often stylised storytelling.

I love collaborating on shoots and working with like-minded creative people. If you’re after non-conventional, expressive content for your business that blurs the line of art with marketing - then you’re in the right place.

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FEATURED PROJECTS

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A plate of creamy risotto with salmon fillet, grilled asparagus, pink sauce, and garnished with dill on a wooden table. A glass of white wine on a coaster reading 'George Darby Hotel' and a fork placed on a napkin are beside the plate.
A plate of creamy risotto with salmon fillet, grilled asparagus, pink sauce, and garnished with dill on a wooden table. A glass of white wine on a coaster reading 'George Darby Hotel' and a fork placed on a napkin are beside the plate.
A woman with dark wavy hair, wearing a light pink long-sleeved top and maroon pants, holding a microphone to her chest, standing in front of a beige wall. On a white table in front of her are books, rocks, and crystals.
A woman with dark wavy hair, wearing a light pink long-sleeved top and maroon pants, holding a microphone to her chest, standing in front of a beige wall. On a white table in front of her are books, rocks, and crystals.
Close-up of beds with beige and white striped linens and multiple pillows against a headboard.
Close-up of beds with beige and white striped linens and multiple pillows against a headboard.

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A basket filled with peaches spilling onto an orange cloth, with a cylindrical container labeled "Peach" placed among the fruit, against a pinkish fabric backdrop.

FAQ’S

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  • I create editorial style imagery for Founders, Designers, and Creatives in business who are looking for more expressive imagery over conventional business content.

  • Anyone in business who is in the market for purpose-driven, often conceptual imagery.

    Past clients have included artists, interior designers, entrepreneurs, service-based providers, restauranteurs, chefs, wellness studios, and boutique store owners and accommodation.

  • Editorial brand photography is purpose-driven, often conceptualised photography that aims to tell a story through a series of still images and is usually about your brand identity and credibility to shape public perception.

    Lifestyle Brand photography is about the customers world. Showing not only what you sell, but how your product fits into a customer’s identity, routine, and aspirations. Instead of dramatic styling or complex concepts, lifestyle is to feel more authentic and relatable.

  • Absolutely! In my experience, each query is different from the last and no two businesses are the same, so bespoke, custom packages and quotes are easily honored.

  • Yes, I highly encourage you to jump on a call with me before booking. Firstly, they are obligation free, and a quick way to share your shoot vision, needs, concerns and any questions you may have, answered in real time.

    During this easy 15min call, I’ll be able to offer you options and my professional opinion in how best to achieve your shoot goals.

    Jumping on a discovery call is also a simple way to gauge if we’ll make a great fit working with one another.