The Here & Now

A storytelling family session that celebrates connection, heartfelt moments, and the timeless beauty that defines your family.

Nicole Johnson Photography | Newcastle Lifestyle Family Photographer

This is for families who want more than pretty pictures.

You want truth.

Emotion.

Joy, comfort, connection—the good stuff.

No stiff poses. No awkward "say cheese."

Just you, being you—with all the laughter, the love, the real stuff.

Ready to celebrate your kids exactly as they are?

The most beautiful images happen when kids are free to be themselves. That means jumping, snuggling, exploring, and giving me the occasional cheeky side-eye. I'm here for the twirls, the cuddle pile-ons, the wild giggles mid-run.

That's where the magic lives.

A family of five, including two women and three young boys, gathers around a large piece of driftwood on a beach near a lake during sunset at Nords Wharf Lake Macquarie.

Why it matters

This chapter you're living right now? It's pure gold. The way their hand fits perfectly in yours, the belly laughs, the way your child looks at you like you're their whole world—it's evolving. And it's beautiful.

These aren't just "nice" photos. They're soulful ones that will grace your walls and fill your heart for decades to come.

Nicole is amazing at what she does. Her experience working with kids makes her the perfect photographer for families with children.

She’s patient, understanding and can make any situation work. I’m looking forward to having more family shoots done in the future to capture each year with my children; I want to make it a tradition now; and I know with Nicole I will be in safe hands.
— Rose

How it unfolds:

Connection ChatUnderstanding your family's rhythm so we create a session that's perfectly you.

Location MagicFinding a spot that tells your story (and yes, I'll scout the best light).

Sneak Peek SlideshowMusic + moments = pure emotion. You've been warned.

Private GalleryHigh-res images ready to download, share, print, or treasure forever.

Three ways to tell your story…

The Here & Now

Family sessions that capture your story exactly as it unfolds — outdoors or in. No manufactured moments. Just authentic connection, natural movement, and that beautifully unfiltered love that makes your family yours.

Just a Moment

$400

When time is precious but the moment is perfect — think milestone celebrations, sibling adventures, or capturing a little slice of your extraordinary everyday.

What's Included:

30 minutes of pure, focused storytelling

1 carefully chosen location (Newcastle/Lake Macquarie area)

15 artfully hand-edited high-resolution digital images

Your private online gallery

Full personal print rights — frame them, gift them, treasure them

Can't Choose Just 15?

Unlock your complete story with the full gallery (approx. 30-40 images) for $150

In the Flow

$600

For families who want to breathe, explore, and let magic happen naturally. More time means deeper connection, spontaneous laughter, and those in-between moments that tell your real story.

What's Included:

60–75 minutes of unhurried storytelling

1 location that feels authentically you

25–35 artfully hand-edited high-resolution digital images

Your private online gallery (designed for easy sharing and printing)

Full personal print rights — these memories are yours to keep

Want Every Beautiful Moment?

Unlock your complete experience (approx. 50–60 images) for $200

The Full Experience

$750

All the time and creative freedom your family deserves. Perfect for multi-generational gatherings, families who want to explore multiple settings, or when you simply refuse to be rushed through your story.

What's Included:

90+ minutes of comprehensive storytelling

1–2 thoughtfully selected nearby locations (your choice)

40–50 artfully hand-edited high-resolution digital images

Your private online gallery (built for sharing your legacy)

Full personal print rights — your story, your way

Want Your Complete Legacy?

Unlock every single moment captured (approx. 70–80+ images) for $250

A family of three, including a pregnant woman, a man, and a young boy, walking barefoot on rocks at the beach during sunset at Caves Beach Lake Macquarie captured by Nicole Johnson Photography

Still here with me?

Here's what lights me up:

I don't want to create perfect. I want to honour truth.

The hand-holding, the giggles, the way they look at you when they think the world isn't watching. These are the moments that weave through your days—naturally, tenderly, authentically.

This is your opportunity to treasure it exactly as it unfolds...