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My name is Addie, I offer slow, creative and honest documentation in the South West Region of Western Australia and beyond.

I’m here to carefully document your story, however that may look. From business imagery, to a family walk down by the river, to an elopement on the cliff over looking the beach, or capturing a retreat.

I focus on in-depth documentation, elements of nature, connection, and fleeting unnoticed moments of truth.


Deep breath… I’ve got you.

Foggy morning, the aboriginal season of Djilba- 2023

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'It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.' J.K. Rowling

Simon, Kayla, and Vinny. ÷÷÷÷÷ I had the deepest honour of documenting the most unique and special marriage I've ever witnessed last weekend. @saikurieta , @kaylajayneart I wish I could find the words to explain my experience with you all on that day, but they seem to fall short, like they couldn't do it justice for all that the day was. It was something else entirely. Thank you to both of you for finding me and trusting me to document this incredible day for you. I'll reserve a special nook in my heart for this one. And a huge thank you to the most incredible hosts, @shambala_margaretriver , custodians Lena, Ands, and your team 🧡

Simon, Kayla, and Vinny. ÷÷÷÷÷ I had the deepest honour of documenting the most unique...

I got to photograph a local celebrity! The beautiful, 'Crumpet'. 😍 @discoverdeadly

I got to photograph a local celebrity! The beautiful, 'Crumpet'. 😍 @discoverdeadly

I'm so deeply grateful for all the places I've travelled to in my life, and if there was one piece of life advice I could offer to anyone, it would be to do just that. Travel. Explore. Go beyond your comfort zone. Say yes. Especially while you're young (or older) and have minimal responsibilities. The world is a complex place to understand, with many cultures, religions and all kinds of people- and when you get to dip your toes into that, I strongly believe your scope for understanding on how to co-exist here is broadened. The exponential growth you experience through world travel is unmatched.  I've had the honour of flicking a wish bound coin into the Fontana di Trevi in Rome. Wandering the mountainside blue walled labyrinths of Chefchaouen, and watching the bee's drift down to my over-sugared mint leaf tea on the bustling streets of Morocco. Memories of picnicking with my mum under the soaring structure of the Eiffel Tower, and squatting over a file infested hole in the ground to pee with my breast-feeding baby strapped to my chest in Sri Lanka. From working on a small, vibrant party island in Greece to watching the bulls fight in San Sebastian. Wandering from tapas bar to tapas bar through the balmy backstreets of Spain, and snowboarding the white powder of Switzerland with my broken arm in a cast. Helping sail a race boat through the super yachts of Monaco and front flipping my mountain bike in the Hamsterley Forest. I've been lucky enough to survive another day and experienced the exhilarating euphoria of making it to the top of Ben Nevis through a Category 5 snowstorm, and ridden a camel bare back through the deserts of Turkey. I've raved on a beach until feeling the sunrise hit my face on Magnetic Island and sipped a thousand Euro bottle of red wine on a window sill with my sister in Bordeaux. (we didn't know it was that expensive... but that's a story for another time.) To incorporate world travel with my photography career is my ultimate goal, and I'm so excited to see where this work will take me in my coming years.  'There are no mistakes. Only new paths to explore. Every human heartbeat is a universe of possibilities.' - G.D.R 🙌

I'm so deeply grateful for all the places I've travelled to in my life, and...

What if your markers of success were how well you slept at night? how many books you read? how easily you laughed? how much time you spent storytelling, feeling warm in the arms and homes of people you adore. Words to live by, @thedailyrest Cosy corners @storytellersrest

What if your markers of success were how well you slept at night? how many...

And so deeply grateful for all of it 🙏🏽 . . (Okay, maybe not the...

From a really young age, my father instilled in me the power of photography. Family...

5am club. @storytellersrest

5am club. @storytellersrest

There's a song that always goes through my head whenever I think of you, it's that one that goes "she just can't help but shine". Because that's you. Despite it all, you are just shining so damn bright. Sporting four or five new whopping scars after a recent 14 hour surgery - one of them at least 30cm's across your tummy. Watching that gorgeous snake slowly and gently gliding over them. Still with the most dazzling eyes and wicked sense of humour I've ever known despite only having an hours sleep the night before. A Trevor Hall song comes on that just about brings us to our knees mid-shoot. I'm not sure I'll ever have the words to describe the time we've spent together over this last year, but one thing is for sure that I could write a whole damn novel about it. It would have many an interesting illustration and have the audience simultaneously in hysterics and bawling rivers. Thank you, Kate, for reminding us all to check our boobs and kiss our babies. Thank you for cracking jokes with me constantly about death and life and everything in between because I'm not quite sure how I'd manage without that. @giggleswithmrsgrainger #fuckcancer #checkyourboobsandkissyourbabies ......... Thank you so much to Sam, @she_makeupartistry for the stunning makeup and for your time 🙏🏽🌹 Thank you Becca from @discoverdeadly for bringing Alice the stunning carpet python along, for your expertise, knowledge and patience. Thank you @dreamynights92 for your support 🙏🏽📸 Thank you Sean @margriver_photovideo_community for the equipment hire 🙏🏽🖤

There's a song that always goes through my head whenever I think of you, it's...

'If you're going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like that. You will be alone with the gods, and the nights will flame with fire. You will ride life straight to perfect laughter. It's the only good fight there is.' Charles Bukowski . . . . . Image captured at a silversmith workshop in Ubud, Indonesia for @wild.within_ Soulscape Retreat.

'If you're going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like...

I've had 2 sunset spots open up for December! ✨️ Tuesday 5th @ 6pm & ✨️ Friday 8th @ 6pm. This could be content imagery for your business, a shoot with your beloved humans or fur baby, a special portrait session for yourself or to mark an important milestone... just hit me up (there's really not much I'll say no to! 😆). Also just a reminder that from January 2024, I won't be taking on any new family clients for the foreseeable future, as I step away from family photography a bit. (If I've photographed you as a family before, I'll happily take more for you next year.) Please comment or DM me if you'd like to reserve one of these dates 🙌 So much love to you all. I hope you're well. There’s plenty going on these days, and I hope you're taking some time to look after yourself ❤️🌹

I've had 2 sunset spots open up for December! ✨️ Tuesday 5th @ 6pm &...

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5.0
Based on 56 Reviews
Brian Terry
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Brian Terry
September 11, 2023

We had Addie shoot our 5 year wedding anniversary pics with our twin boys. Shes great to communicate with beforehand and we had a great time...the pics looked wonderful too. We highly recommend her!

Cassandra Menna
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Cassandra Menna
August 28, 2023

I wanted pictures we could feel, and Adele gave us everything and more. Looking back through the photos, we not only transport back to the day, but I can see that Addie really listened to me and brought my vision together. Such an eye, and a talent to create these emotive images. She is a true artist.

Karlee Kirsopp
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Karlee Kirsopp
August 2, 2023

Addie photographed our small beach wedding and we were very happy with the results! She ran around taking plenty of photos in a short time and took on board what we asked for. Very professional and kind. Would recommend!

Clare Dunn
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Clare Dunn
July 31, 2023

Addie held a great relaxed space and presented easy to digest premises and illustrations. You can feel her passion for photography and genuine desire for others to connect with their own journey and tell their own unique story.

Vicki
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Vicki
July 31, 2023

Great workshop, can't wait to explore my photography journey

Gina Frances
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Gina Frances
July 29, 2023

Addie is an absolutely stunning gem. I have shot with her in various formats (from branding shoot indoors, to embodiment/witchy shoot outdoors, to an album cover for a friend) and every single experience gets better and better. Addie brings the depth of her creativity, wisdom, knowledge and emotional attunement to every photoshoot she is at. I feel so safe, so seen, so celebrated in her presence. I am beyond happy with every image I've ever received back from her, sometimes I wonder 'did we really do that?!' in the best way. I truly could not recommend Addie's work more. x

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TRACEY

"I have booked Addie for several photoshoots -- for my personal business branding, creative projects and photoshoots for my family. She is absolutely brilliant at capturing the most AUTHENTIC moments that never feel fake, awkward or staged. She has a gift in drawing out your unique energy or families energy in each photo. I have been blown away by her magic every single time we work together. Addie is the REAL DEAL and I can't wait for our next shoot together!"

TRACEY SPENCER
Lily

"Addie is an Angel. My experience with her from start to finish was so easy, she is a delight! I felt nervous but was immediately soothed by her gentle nature and un-intrusive style of photography. She works intuitively and has deep respect for the land. I’m so happy with the outcome and will be using her again for any future shoots.

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Lily Mackay
ALEX

Addie is truly a one-of-a-kind photographer. She has SUCH an insanely gorgeous eye for candid shots, without you actually knowing she's taking candids... Hers was one of the most easeful and fun shoots I've ever done. I'm head over heels in love with every single image she's taken of my family + I. We'll be shooting regularly with her without a doubt

Alexandra Wiatr
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"This was barely a photoshoot and more of a beautiful hangout with a friend. Addie made me feel so comfortable during the shoot and it ran seamlessly. The quality of the photos are pure magic!! She captured such a special moment in our lives!"

INDIA RINGUET
ANGIE

"If you are looking for a photographer that will go above and beyond for you - that would be Addie. Her work is incredible. Her sensitivity and pure empathy absolutely shine through. I treasure the images she has captured of me, and look forward to working with her again in the near future.
Addie looks beyond, and captures the heart and the essence, and then produces phenomenal images. To me - that fulfills the brief of a true photographer."

ANGIE PRIMER
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