Alana Kate Films + Photos

10/09/2024

04/09/2024

When this mum reached out to me, she shared how she had wanted family photos for so long, but life always seemed to get in the way. Like so many mums, she’s usually the one behind the camera, and she wanted special photos of herself with her little ones to cherish forever. She finally decided to book a session, and oh my, I’m so in love with the results. Spring is the perfect time to update your family photos, especially now when the sun sets earlier, making it ideal for those bedtime routines with young kids. If you’re thinking about a session, get in touch—I’d love to capture these moments for you.

02/09/2024

A new dad and his first baby – Golden Retrievers, they really are the best dogs!! Fun fact: So many of my wedding couples that book me have golden retrievers. It’s the best when I arrive and see these dogs I get very excited. If you'd like to incorporated your dogs in your family or newborn shoot just let me know I’m always happy to include them. After all they’re part of the fam too!

01/09/2024

Sunday sweetness with this beautiful duo. 🌞 Capturing the tender moments between a mother and her baby boy – the purest kind of love. There’s something so special about quiet Sundays, where time slows down and it’s just about being together.

29/08/2024

In all my newborn session I always make time for the tiny little details

28/08/2024

You might see a dirty window with handprints, but I see a beautiful childhood. Let's capture the mattress where you're currently co-sleeping – how special will it be to look back on that? There’s a reel trending on Instagram that says we'll know our kids longer as adults than as children, and doesn't that put everything into perspective? .

26/08/2024

Dancing in the living room – these are the moments you’ll want to hold onto forever. Let me create a space where you can set aside life’s worries, be fully present, and share pure joy with your kids.

25/08/2024

Nothing like a big family bear hug

23/08/2024

Afternoon magic at home – these life-at-home sessions are everything. In the comfort of your own home, doing what you love, these shoots offer a relaxed and stress-free alternative to traditional photoshoots. Imagine capturing the simple joys of your daily life, like spending time in your backyard or watching your kids scoot along the porch. One day, these moments will be cherished memories, and having these photos to look back on will be priceless. September is an ideal time to book a session, with golden hour perfectly timed for families with little ones before daylight savings begins.

19/08/2024

It’s always such an honor to be welcomed back into a family’s home to capture the arrival of a new little one. These two young brothers were absolutely smitten with their baby sister, and it was special to document these precious moments. Watching families grow and preserving these fleeting times is truly special. Here are just a few of my favorite images from their session, hard to choose from as there were 109 images in their full gallery.
If you’re expecting or have recently welcomed a new baby, now is the perfect time to book a newborn shoot. My free upgrade on packages is still available so get in touch ☺️and let’s capture these unforgettable memories together.

07/08/2024

Story time with nanna and pa 🤍🤍 And of course there is always time for some portaits

02/08/2024

26/07/2024

Hi friends, it’s me. A little bit about me: I’m 33 years old, a mother of two. I have a Golden Retriever and two cats. Our family loves a dress-up party (swipe across to see some fun). I listen to Mamamia Out Loud three times a week, and it’s pretty much how I feel more connected to the world while I’m in my mama era. Are there any other outlouders here? I’ve never been a maternal person until I had my own babies, and everything changed for me; I’ve never felt more fulfilled.
After having Riley, I’ve had a real spark in my creativity and photography work. I have a huge passion for documenting life and love creating art that shows more than just pretty photos. I want to create a feeling and freeze a moment in time. I know one day I will look at these old photos and miss these days—the days where there’s laundry for days and I’m constantly tripping over toys scattered everywhere. I try hard to soak it all in, so I take photos and videos when I can but still feel like I’m not doing enough to pause it.
I just finished reading ‘Practising Presence’ by Joy Prouty and loved it. I am currently reading ‘Of Gold and Dust’ by Samantha Wills, which I am enjoying. I’d love to hear about you and if something resonated with you, I’m always up for a chat in my DM’s.
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23/07/2024

What’s a life at home shoot?
It’s a 60 minute session in the comfort of your home, documenting real life moments. Receive 60+ images. Things change so fast so it’s nice to be in the moment and preserve these memories❤️

15/07/2024

A life at home shoot documenting the everyday simple moments, because this is their childhood. These sessions are not just for you to look back on but for your children to look back on too. I love that these sessions are always so unique because before the session I find out what is important to you and your family.

14/07/2024

In every gallery I send to my families I provide a select few in black and white. Some images just feel called to be black and white

12/07/2024

I just love these in-home sessions so much and this home was filled with so much character. In this session we moved from the lounge room to the hallway, the main bedroom and went outside for some shots. It gave this gallery so much variety of images because the lighting was all different.Another great benefit of being in your own home is it allows parents, babies and older siblings to feel more relaxed and comfortable. If you're expecting a new baby this year and looking for a relaxed photographer that documents you as you are I still have places available. For bookings in July and August my free upgrade special is still available. Don’t let these newborn moments slip away without having them documented. Send me a DM to book in.

07/07/2024

I’m always trying to scope out different perspectives to try get some beautiful images I love the way that Julia is holding her baby in this shot. This family left me the most beautiful review. ‘Thank you so much for taking our newborn/family photos Alana! We appreciate your warmth, professionalism and ability to make us feel so comfortable when capturing this special time for us. We love our photos! Thank you again’.

04/07/2024

When three becomes four ❤️ I first meet this couple back in 2021 when I filmed their wedding and it is so special to be invited back into their lives to document baby number two. All of the images were taken in one room where the lighting was perfect, all I need is one window and I will take care of the rest

02/07/2024

These little feet will go on so many adventures, isn’t it just crazy to think about. I wonder where the world will take them

01/07/2024

Life at Home with this family 🤍 this family is about to welcome baby number 3 so they took the time to document how things are, because if one thing is for certain it’s that things change.
We had lunch, documented the children’s rooms, did a puzzle, had snuggles on the couch. Then went outside to play in the cubby, had a jump on the trampoline and feed the animals.

01/07/2024

Nothing like a mothers love ❤️ motherhood certainly does change you, did you know there is a word for it called matrescence and it’s the process of becoming a mother. It’s not actually a new word but I only first heard of this term when I first become a mum, it surprised me that I hadn’t heard of this term before. It’s pretty incredible the changes that mothers go through

28/06/2024

Introducing my new ‘life at home’ sessions! Documenting the everyday moments at home! The first three people who book will receive 50% OFF. The session includes - a 60 minute Photo Session, a pre session questionnaire, Online Gallery of up to 60+ images, Digital Images to download via the link provided in both low and high resolution, access to print images and albums through my preferred professional print lab, traralgon and surrounding areas only - additional fees may apply for travel. Enquire now!

27/06/2024

Another Life at home shoot and I’m loving these sessions so much!! Documenting the everyday moments. Big changes are coming for this family with a new little baby on the way so it was the perfect time to document how life is right now ❤️

13/06/2024

I can’t believe he is mine ❤️