Who is Kayla?

I’m a wife, Mum, photographer and beach lover. I’m a tad quirky, full of love, sensitive and adventurous. I am a passionate photographer living on the Sunshine Coast in Qld. I am also a red wine drinker who loves the sun and seeking adventure with my little family whilst also loving the comfort of home, come night, sinking into the couch with my husband and fur baby, Brooklyn. 

 I’m the wife to an amazing, hard working man, Damien and Mum to two gorgeous, incredible little gals. Harper is 4 years young  and is a beautiful and spirited little girl. Indigo is my chill turned cheeky as heck baby girl, almost 2! My family are my world. Being a Mum is the greatest gift I could ask for. They say our hearts beat outside our bodies when we become parents.

I absolutely love the whole art and experience of being a photographer, story teller & memory chaser. Communicating with and meeting clients, taking photos and experimenting with light, locations and props. I love capturing all sorts of people, families, occasions, weather and locations. I love editing and playing around with the light to bring out the beauty in a photo. I adore pressing send on the galleries and waiting in anticipation for the response of my clients, hoping they truly love their photos.

A little more about my story:

Growing up; I spent most of my childhood dancing. Dancing was my life. I worked as a professional dancer for ten years travelling the world on cruise ships, touring in magic shows and finally working at theme parks.  Having lived in Sydney, London, under the sea level of several cruise ships, in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, I’m very happily settled here on the incredible Sunshine Coast. After questioning what my next career transition was, I became a primary school teacher which I did full time for three years and still do casually. While I love parts of teaching, I didn’t feel it was one hundred percent me so I had to look inside myself. 

I realized I was missing that artistic, creative, free side of myself. For as long as I remembered, I loved taking photos. My storage was always full on every device I owned and since becoming a parent, it had only become worse.

It took having a baby and realizing what’s really important for me to take the plunge. I basically walk through life thinking ‘that would make a beautiful photograph’ and seeing everything through a photographic lens. I took the plunge and now haven’t looked back, almost 3 years into my business. I am constantly evolving, growing and loving it more and more as I find my perfect client, you! I adore capturing the love, passion and emotion that runs through families of all designs. 

I hope you enjoy my work and please feel free to reach out via the enquiry or booking tab. You can also email me at [email protected] or find me on Instagram or Facebook. I shoot on location or in your home. 

I look forward to talking with you soon.

Kayla Marie.