So before you introduce your family to me, it’s only fair I tell you about mine. My handsome husband of 14 years, Gezim, works at Furphy’s Engineering. He’s a footy fanatic (which I’m not) but makes up for it coz looks a bit like Channing Tatum. He’s the backbone of our family and runs around making sure the kids, house, and the grass are taken care of while I’m out capturing life-changing moments for you! My little charmer Leo, the child that couldn’t look any less like me, is 9, and my best buddy. You’ve probably seen him all over my Facebook and Instagram, coz he’s pretty cute. My darling girl, Meila, who’s 6 going on 16… my mini-me who is forever helping me around the house, taking care of the baby and already loves to make lists! She is such a character, with one of those middle child spirits! And last, (definitely last!) is our baby girl Evie, who is now 2! She is just cute as a button and I could have 5 more of her. Adding a third child into our family has been so special. The older kids dote over her and her smiles back at them just melt me! I need to bottle this time up before she continues to grow way. too. fast.

Encouraging people to be present in photographs is very important to me.

A few years ago I lost my Aunty Betty who didn’t have any children, and on going to put together a slideshow of her 58 years on this earth, I could only find a total of 60 images that she existed in. That’s basically one image per year of her life! These images are all we have of her now - they are like gold. No, better than gold. They actually can’t be compared to anything else. They are her legacy to her family, to those who knew her and those who will never have met her. It’s so important that we get in photos. If not, how will we be remembered?

I am a bit of a jack of all trades when it comes to type of photography, after being in business since 2006. I started off as an Around Town photographer for the Shepp News, so this is where I learnt my event photography skills, now making beautiful memories of significant life events. I completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts majoring in Photojournalism in 2009, which sees me take documentary style images at these events, helping you remember all of the beautiful moments (plus those you didn’t see). Family portraits are another love, especially those outdoors, in the golden sun, amongst lots of rich colour. I pride myself in making you feel comfortable and going with the flow at your session. I want you to be your true self, so make it my mission to help you relax. My favourite sessions are those where we get to see your genuine, comfortable smiles and hiccupping laughter from the kiddies!

It's the little moments AND the big ones that we should all remember. A happy tear, magic smile, nervous glance…   I would genuinely love to tell your story and look forward to chatting about how we can work together. 

Amina x