REAL LIFE, BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURED.

Newcastle & Hunter Valley Photographer for Families and Women-Led Brands

The interior designers. The artists. The florists, the makers, the educators, the creatives who show up fully — for their work, for their family, for everything they've chosen to care about.

You don't do things by halves. Neither do I.

Documentary family sessions that find the extraordinary inside the everyday. And for your brand — lifestyle imagery, product photography, and behind-the-scenes moments that strip back the polished surface and reveal something truer. The late nights, the small rituals, the quiet passion behind everything you've built.

Because the most powerful images don't just show what something looks like.

They show what it means.

Your legacy deserves to be seen. When you're ready — let's talk.

For the women who build beautiful things.

Ready to capture your family and brand in images that truly tell your story? Get in touch to start your session.

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Meet Your Photographer and Storyteller.

Hi, I'm Daina.

It started with a stolen camera.

My dad's, to be exact — sneaked out of its case to document school performances, dance competitions, and every adventure in between. Those early albums still sit on my shelf. Dog-eared, a little faded, completely irreplaceable.

That teenage girl never stopped photographing.

Over a decade of professional work later — across editorial, lifestyle, product, and event photography — I've had the privilege of working with families, creative businesses, and high-profile clients. But what drives me has never really changed: the belief that ordinary moments, captured honestly, become extraordinary over time.

I'm also a mother of two. Which means I know firsthand how fast it all moves — the family years, the building years, the years you swear you'll remember but somehow can't hold onto. That perspective is in every image I make.

Whether I'm documenting a slow Sunday morning at home or bringing a brand to life through lifestyle, product, and behind-the-scenes work — I'm here for the real of it. The love, the energy, the quiet care behind everything you do.

That's what's worth capturing.

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My story

THE BEAUTIFUL, ORDINARY EVERYDAY

Family photography for every stage — from maternity to the magnificent chaos beyond.

There will come a day when the house is quiet.

The toys packed away. The little voices grown. The chaos you once wished away — slow mornings in pajamas, the way your toddler curls into your lap, bath time chaos and bedtime negotiations — will be the moments you ache to feel again.

My documentary family sessions exist for exactly this.

From the very beginning — the quiet anticipation of maternity, the newborn days that blur into one another, the toddler years that are somehow endless and over in a blink — right through to the loud, beautiful, complicated seasons that follow. Every stage deserves to be remembered. Every stage is worth showing up for.

Not stiff poses. Not forced smiles. Just your life, lived fully, captured honestly — the giggles, the mess, the small acts of tenderness that make your family entirely, irreplaceably yours.

And if you're worried the house isn't tidy enough, that the kids won't cooperate, that you'll feel awkward in front of a camera — I hear you. As a mother of two, I know how to build a session around your family, guiding little ones through play and connection so everyone can settle into something that feels completely natural.

No stressing. No posing. Just you.

These moments won't last forever. The photographs can.

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Where Your Work Meets Your Story

Brand photography for the women who mean business

I often find I'm working with the same woman twice — once in her home, and once in her work. Two worlds, one vision. Both worth documenting fully.

Whether you're an artist, designer, florist, architect, coach, restaurateur, or maker — your brand deserves imagery that's as sharp, considered, and intentional as the work you pour yourself into every day.

Product and interior photography. Environmental and lifestyle imagery. Documentary-style behind-the-scenes that pull back the curtain on your process. Every session is built around your story — and executed with precision and care.

Every detail. Every ritual. Every expression of what you've built — captured so your audience doesn't just see your work.

They stop scrolling.

We begin with a short questionnaire to uncover your vision. From there, I build a tailored plan — mood board, shot list, session strategy — so you show up ready. Confident. Completely in your element. The kind of session that feels as good as the images look.

Serving creative women across Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, and the Greater Hunter Region.

Your brand deserves to be seen fully.

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What People Are Saying

Daina has just shot my second Airbnb and I am just so delighted with her photos. She has a very special eye and I just love her accentuation of detail. She has captured each space so beautifully and I cannot recommend her highly enough

—Bianca Casablanca
We can’t recommend Daina enough! She captured our family moments at Redhead beach, made us feel so comfortable and we couldn’t be happier with the results! Can’t wait for the next shoot

— Sophie Liegh
Daina captured our family at our home, doing the things we do EVERY day. They are a beautiful representation of the craziness of this stage of our lives with three young kids. They capture our home life…. They are the shots I wish I could take but can’t always get! As such, I will look back at these photos so so fondly in years to come. Daina has documented our little family perfectly

—Jess Garnham
I have worked with Daina for a few years now to capture experiences for my creative business. Every time, I have received such beautiful photos. With our newborn baby, I immediately thought of her work and knew she’d be perfect to photograph our new family. It was wonderful having Daina capture such a significant, lifetime moment in our home - a moment that I had forever dreamt of. Daina made us feel so at ease, provided guidance that felt natural and ultimately, provided us with such gorgeous photos of our first baby. We are very grateful!

—Miriam Karwath

Frequently Asked Questions

I'm based in Newcastle and shoot across the Hunter Valley and Greater Hunter Region. I'm also available for travel — get in touch and we'll work it out.
Far from it. Interiors, premium food and restaurant photography, events — personal and corporate — weddings, campaigns, editorial work. If it's worth documenting, I've likely shot it. Get in touch with what you have in mind and I'll send through relevant portfolio work and pricing to match.
Completely. I'm not here for perfect — I'm here for real. Mess, chaos, noise, and uncooperative toddlers are all part of the story. As a mother of two, I know exactly how to work with little ones so everyone settles into something that feels natural.
Every session begins with a short questionnaire so I can understand your vision. From there I build a tailored plan — mood board, shot list, and session strategy — so the day flows with intention. You show up ready. I handle the rest.

I work with a limited number of clients at a time to ensure every session gets my full attention. I'd recommend reaching out at least 4–6 weeks in advance, though it's always worth checking availability sooner.
Most of my clients say the same thing before their session — and forget all about it once we get started. I shoot in a relaxed, unhurried way that's designed to help you feel present and at ease, not posed and performative.
Yes. From the quiet anticipation of maternity through to the hazy, tender newborn days — these are some of the most fleeting seasons of all. I'd love to document them for you.
Simply get in touch via the contact form and tell me a little about what you're looking for. I'll be in touch to talk through the details and find a date that works.