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Memories that grow more precious with every year!

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Hi I'm Jess, for more than 17 years, I’ve had the privilege of documenting life’s most meaningful moments—capturing the laughter of growing families, the joy and emotion of wedding days, and the powerful, transformative beauty of boudoir sessions that help women see themselves with confidence and pride.

Photography has always been my way of honoring people’s stories, preserving the fleeting, and celebrating the deeply personal.

Today, that passion has grown into something even more expansive. I now offer films that give families a way to preserve their history in motion—life story interviews with parents and grandparents, cinematic moving portraits to capture the essence of who our children are at this time, and heartfelt “day in the life” films that capture the real, unscripted rhythm of your family. These aren’t just keepsakes; they’re heirlooms that carry voices, expressions, and memories forward for generations.

Interview with Jess

Me, Jess and my Beautiful Makeup Artist Maddie from Mad Maddie's Makeup

1. How did you get to become a photographer and why are you doing what your doing? I became a photographer after my third child. Photography was always something that I loved and I saw the opportunity of being home with the kids to take my love further than just snaps of my kids.

t2. Who are your clients exactly? Growing families.

3. How are you different from other "photographers? I create experiences for families that are fun, engaging and comfortable and then capture that feeling in a video or photo.

4. What type of personality do you work best with and what is expected of me? I work with families from all backgrounds, I expect that you will have fun, feel comfortable and enjoy the experience. Or I haven't done my job.

5. What exactly does every photoshoot include? After booking your session, I will send you a PDF that includes a questionnaire, pricing and some information on what to expect and what to think about before your session. During the session I will be like a fly on the wall, I try not to interfere or guide you as little as possible to keep it authentically you.

6. What results can I expect? You will receive a film, be your life story, moving portrait or family film if I was able to get photos on the day they will also be included but photos are not my priority, so I don't guarantee photos from your session (unless that's what you booked), but you could receive up to 10 bonus images.

7. How quickly can I expect results? Within 4 to 6 weeks.

8. What if I have a question? I am contactable via email jessesphotgraphy@hotmail.com, by phone 0413 767 077 or by my face book page https://www.facebook.com/jessesphotographyjessicahayhurst/

9. Do you accept credit cards? Yes. We offer Bank Transfer, PayID, or cash.

10. How do I book? Contact me by email jessesphotgraphy@hotmail.com, by phone 0413 767 077 or by my face book page https://www.facebook.com/jessesphotographyjessicahayhurst/ then we will work out the best day and time for everyone involved.

11. If I'm not sure I'm ready to book, how can I sample your work to see if it's the right for me? The best place to see my work is at my facebook page which is always being updated. I also have a subscription that you can sign up to, to receive weekly updates, tips, hints and the latest photoshoots.

12. I have a family and a busy life. I don't have much time to spare. How much time do I need? Sessions vary from 2hrs to 6hrs depending on the session you have chosen. I understand you have a family, but why not take a sneaky day off work and spoil yourselves, it will be well worth it.

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If I start from the beginning, I would start around the age of 10 when my Uncle gave me a SLR camera (not the digital type). With no instructions, I played around with the settings and made my 2 sisters pose for photos. Also doing their hair and makeup too.

So from a young age I have loved photography but especially had an urge to make girls look and feel beautiful, the way that I saw them.

As most young girls, I worried about the way I looked, am I pretty enough? Did I fit in with the girls at school? I worried that my feet were too big! My hair wouldn't cooperate like everyone else.

I wish now I could tell the young me, that it is ok to be different in fact, it's great to be different.

You are beautiful just the way you are!!

At the end of the day your given one body, 1 face, 2 feet, 2 legs, 2 arms and that is what you are stuck with for the rest of your life.

So Love yourself TODAY, inside and out. And Embrace You!!

I am finally at the stage in my life that I can honestly say I love me for me! And so should you.

So with my love of photography, it was put on the back burner for years just taking candid photos. I then had a family of my own with my 3rd almost ready to be born I decided to take my photography to the next level. I did my diploma in photography via correspondence which had its own challenges. But even today I am still learning to perfect my craft. My passion now and has always been in photographing families and showing them the Best version of themselves.

Seeing their reaction when they come back for their reveal just makes my job even more satisfying.

And that is why I am so passionate about what I do. The emotions that people show me when they see themselves, is just life changing. For them, and for me.

And to top it all off I have met so many lovely clients, that have now become very close friends, and I look forward to meeting so many more.

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