Hello there!
If you’re looking for a different kind of family portrait, you’ve come to the right place.
“She’s given us a time capsule of our lives. Each session with her has captured details about our children that will bring back fond memories for the rest of our lives.”
What is documentary family photography?
A completely undirected, authentic approach to telling your family’s story.
No saying ‘cheese,’ no pretending, just capturing your real connections and moments.
Why documentary?
Because you want to freeze this moment in time and be able to remember it the way it really is!
Posed family portraits may show how the kids have grown, but don’t you want to remember what makes them so unique before it changes so quickly?
About me
I’m a thirty-something wife and mum to one. I used to be an engineer, but I found my passion in telling stories through photography.
I’m a HUGE Star Wars nerd. I feel at home in museums; art, science, history… any will do. My first kids are my two big dogs. I’m an expat, and my whole family are now dual citizens. We love to travel, and go hiking and camping.
I want you to feel comfortable with who you are, and showing the beauty of your everyday gives confidence and peace. Parenting is hard, and you are doing a FANTASTIC job! Let me show how your family is truly amazing and capture precious memories in the process. There is so much love in your everyday that you might be missing in the chaos!
Also, kids being kids are hilarious and I love to laugh.
“I have been blown away by the beautiful photos Christina takes so calmly, especially when photographing my toddler. Her photos are natural and gorgeous. ”
“We got the family picture I really wanted. In addition, we have so many candid pictures that beautifully capture each son’s personality. Christina was so easy to work with and I look forward to working with her again.”
Full day-in-the-life session - $1250
up to full day coverage (times are up to you!)
200+ edited images
online slideshow of highlights to share
25 page album
4 hour day-in-the-life session - $750
75+ edited images
online slideshow of highlights to share
documentary family photography in Melbourne, Australia
Christina Hardcastle is family photojournalist in Melbourne, Australia, offering documentary family photography and lifestyle sessions. To book one hour, four hour, or full day sessions, contact her at christina@christinahardcastle.com. She also is available for events such as weddings, births, and other milestone celebrations. Click the links above to see examples of her work in day in the life sessions, birth photography, event photography.