The Custom Portrait Experience

This isn’t just about taking photos, it’s about creating artwork you’ll actually live with. Portraits that make you smile every time you pass them, that you’ll pull off the shelf and show to friends, or become an album your kids will reach for again and again.

Two women riding horses in a field during sunset, with trees in the background.

Who It’s For

If you’re a family that wants to capture the laughter, the chaos, and all the little moments in between, this is for you.

If you’re in love (newly, madly, or decades in), I’ll photograph the connection that feels most like you. Sweet, silly, steamy, or all of the above. And we’ll turn it into artwork that actually gets hung on your walls, not stuck on a hard drive somewhere.

If you’re a mum (or about to be one), we’ll capture this fleeting season of tenderness, strength, and real life. These portraits aren’t just pictures; they’re keepsakes that your children will cherish and grow up with.

If your dog follows you everywhere, or your horse is part of your soul, I’ll capture that bond in portraits made to be lived with; framed, hung, and enjoyed every day.

And if you’re an individual who just wants portraits that feel true to who you are, I’ll create images that give you that moment of confidence every time you see them.

This isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s made for you.

Four adults jumping in the air on a beach with a dog, water, and rocks in the background during sunset.

The Experience

Step 1: Enquire & Consult Call
A friendly chat to understand your vision, answer questions, and make sure this experience is perfect for you.

Step 2: In-Person Planning Appointment
We dive into all the details: locations, outfits, and how you want to enjoy your portraits. Whether it’s framed on your walls, bound into an album, or something custom, we plan with the final artwork in mind so every choice feels intentional.

Step 3: Your Photography Session
Relax and enjoy a guided session where natural moments are captured with care. I’ll help with posing and prompts so the images feel effortless and authentic.

Step 4: In-Person Ordering Appointment
Together, we view your portraits and design them into the artwork we planned. I’ll even show you exactly how pieces will look in your home, to scale, so there’s no guessing, just “wow, that’s mine!” moments.

Step 5: Final Delivery
Your artwork is professionally finished and personally delivered (unless interstate). From start to finish, this is full service, not a USB in a drawer, but beautiful prints, albums, or boxes that become a lasting part of your life.

A man sitting on a motorcycle surrounded by four boys standing on a dirt area with trees in the background.

Pricing

The booking fee for the Custom Experience is $290, which covers your planning appointment, photography session, and ordering appointment.

Prints and digital images are purchased separately, so you only invest in the artwork you truly love and want to live with.

Our print products all come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and a minimum 30 years warranty.

Any print product you choose will come with the matching high resolution digital file.

Clients currently spend $3,000 on average.

Pre-session payment plans are available to spread the cost if needed.

Testimonials

  • A dining room with a rectangular glass table, four beige upholstered chairs with dark wooden legs, a beige carpet, and three beach-themed photos on the light-colored wall, including a large central photo of a group of people on the beach at sunset.

    Alison

    “We were very happy with the whole process with Isabella and we now have some very special family photographs which have been presented wonderfully to hang on our wall.“

  • A man and woman sitting back-to-back on the forest ground among trees, smiling at the camera, during sunset.

    Faranak

    We had a photoshoot with Isabella to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, and she was absolutely amazing! Her planning and attention to detail were exceptional - from helping us choose what to wear to guiding us in selecting the photos we loved most. She even played our favourite love song during the session, creating such a heartfelt and intimate atmosphere that made us feel truly in the moment. We highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a thoughtful and professional photographer who captures not just images but emotions.

  • Family on a beach in Darwin at sunset

    Natalia

    “I am so happy with the service and the final products received. It was wonderful working with Isabella, very professional and timely, I would highly recommend!”

  • Family in the Pine Forest in Northern Territory

    Michelle

    “Highly recommend Isabella and her services. She was highly professional. friendly, talented and calm with out young kids. Isabella delivered exactly what we were after. Thank you.”

  • Two women and a baby girl outdoors surrounded by yellow-green foliage, smiling and laughing.

    Tiffany

    “Isabella is a fantastic photographer that caters to her clients needs. I suggested the setting and what i hoped the images to look like. She listened and produced beautiful images. The products she offers are amazing quality! Very happy overall.“

  • Family at Lee Point beach, Darwin, Australia

    Emalee

    “Would definitely recommend Isabella. Very professional and wonderful product. She made the whole process very easy. Thanks Isabella!”

  • Living room with beige sofa, zebra-patterned pillows, wall art of four family photos, open doorway leading to bedroom with natural light, black and white checkered floor, and shelves with books and decorative items.

    Rebecca

    The most amazing experience I've ever had with a photographer especially for a family shoot, didn't tell us how to do the shoot, she said do as you like, we all did and absolutely love the outcome of the Photo's, 5 stars for this wonderful experience and I'll definitely be going back for more I the near future, I definitely recommend this amazing and wonderful photographer.

  • Four people standing in shallow ocean water at sunset, with sailboats and a distant shoreline in the background.

    Agi

    Isabella was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was professional, and produced family portraits that our family will treasure for a life time. Thank you Isabella!!

  • Family of five smiling outdoors with rocky background during sunset.

    Jess

    Isabella made us feel completely at ease from the offset – we’d been a little nervous, but we thoroughly enjoyed the session. The pictures are completely natural, and captured the essence of us as a family.

  • Living room with a gray sectional sofa, a light gray armchair with a dark gray throw, a green plant, a white rug, and three framed beach photos on the wall.

    Kristina

    Our shoot session with Isabella was amazing. She was fun and casual - yet super professional and ensured she captured what we wanted. The print products we chose turned out great and can't wait to hang them up in our house. Definitely a great value for money. Highly recommend her for any family and couple photoshoots.

  • A woman is kneeling on the grass, hugging two young boys in a park during sunset, with trees and a bright sky in the background.

    Stella

    Isabella is such an incredibly friendly and wonderful photographer.
    We really appreciated her understanding and flexibility in being accomodating with our special circumstances.
    She was able to very beautifully capture many special moments of celebration and love throughout our family photoshoot.
    In addition to the amazing photos, she also offers unique and good quality prints for display. Highly recommend.

  • A couple standing close together in a forest during sunset, touching foreheads with eyes closed, smiling.

    Monica

    Our experience working with Isabella Giffard Photography was nothing short of amazing! We loved how laid back she was, and also how accommodating she was to things that we requested. Our favourite part of her process was selecting our photos! Seeing them for the first time was amazing. Isabella Giffard Photography exceeded our expectations in every way possible and we recommend her completely. She’s fabulous to work with and she really helped us create the memories we wanted. Her editing is spot on also! Thanks for everything Isabella.

  • A pregnant woman standing on a beach at sunset, smiling, wearing a black bra and black underwear with a sheer lace cover-up.

    Yan-Chiu

    My experience working with Isabella was good. The part that I loved most about the process is that I could select the poses I want and Isabell was always willing to discuss the poses. I recommend Isabella as the images and products are wonderful and meet my expectations. -

  • A family of three plays on the beach during sunset, with the father lifting a young boy while the mother looks on smiling.

    Paula

    Our experience working with Isabella Giffard Photography was great. We felt relaxed and everything went well. I’m very happy with her customer service and I definitely recommend her. I love our photos so much.

  • A woman smiling and holding a baby in a forest during daytime.

    Gabrielle

    If you're wanting photos done, I 100% recommend Isabella Giffard Photography. It was so relaxing and easy going. I felt comfortable from the start and loved how patient Isabella was when my son started getting tired and grumpy. She made the shoot more fun than serious, which is what I wanted. Her communication afterwards when showing the photos was excellent and I love the way they came out. They are amazing.

  • A woman in a pink dress and wide-brimmed hat smiling and walking barefoot on a sandy beach.

    Emma

    My teenage daughter thoroughly enjoyed her first modelling photo shoot. Isabella was very professional and timely with her communication.

  • A young woman sitting on the sandy beach at sunset, smiling and laughing, wearing an off-the-shoulder dress with her hand touching her neck, with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.

    Danica

    Isabella was a pleasure to work with. She was good at directing, as well as allowing for creativity, making it all really enjoyable. She was very flexible in organising times and locations, and wasted no time in editing and distributing the photos. Highly recommend.

If you’re ready to create portraits you’ll actually live with and treasure, let’s have a chat.

Two women riding horses in a field at sunset, one woman wearing a black hat and the other a baseball cap, smiling and talking
A man sitting on a red motorcycle with four children standing around him in an outdoor setting with trees in the background.
Group of four friends and a dog enjoying a beach at sunset, jumping in the air with water and rocks in the background.
A pregnant woman in a white lace dress, a man, and a small brown curly-haired dog in a forest with tall green trees.
Family of four with a dog sitting on a blanket in a forest during sunset, smiling at the camera.
A happy white dog with brown spots, standing on a dirt path in a forest, smiling with its tongue out.
A family of four walks barefoot along a sandy beach during sunset, with calm ocean waves and a cloudy sky in the background.
A man and woman sitting on rocky shore near water, both laughing and enjoying each other's company. The man covers his face while laughing, the woman is smiling broadly, and they appear to be having a joyful moment.
Three framed photographs of a couple at the beach, surrounded by green plants and flowers in vases on a white surface.
Modern kitchen with wooden island, two barstools, large window with green trees outside, and a framed photo of a couple dancing by the beach at sunset on the wall.
Silhouettes of two men walking their dogs on the beach during sunset.
Group of nine people walking on a sandy beach holding hands, smiling, wearing casual summer clothes with a partly cloudy sky above and water in the distance.
A dining room with a glass-top table and four beige upholstered chairs with black legs, set on a beige rug. The light-colored wall behind features three framed photographs of a group of people at the beach during sunset, with the central photo showin
A smiling man and woman sitting back to back on the forest floor, with tall trees and sunlight in the background.
A man and woman holding a baby on the beach at sunset.
Two photo albums, one open with a picture of a family on the beach, and the other with a family portrait, both featuring a man, woman, and a baby boy, all smiling and wearing red clothing.
A family of six walking hand in hand through a wooded forest trail during daytime.
A man and woman dancing on a beach at sunset, holding hands, with the sun behind them.
Three women and a baby enjoying their time outdoors among trees and yellow leaves, smiling and laughing.
A happy family of five, including two boys, a woman, and a man, standing around their vehicle outdoors during sunset, all smiling and holding drinks.
A family of four walking along a sandy beach at sunset, holding hands and playing near the water with cliffs and trees in the background.
Living room with a beige sofa with zebra-print pillows, wall-mounted shelves with books and decor, and pictures of a family on the wall, leading to a bedroom with a window and bed.
Four people standing in shallow water at the beach during sunset, with sailboats in the distance.
Family of five sitting on grass in a garden, wearing flower crowns. The group includes a woman in a floral dress, a young girl, a woman with black and blue hair, a young boy, and a man, all smiling at the camera amidst greenery.
A woman in a colorful floral dress with a flower crown, smiling and twirling outdoors with red and green foliage in the background.
Three framed photos of a family enjoying outdoor activities, hung on a white wall in a modern home interior. A wooden console table and a floor lamp with a vase of decorative branches are also visible.
A smiling family of four outdoors, with the father and mother standing, the girl in front and the boy on the mother's back, at sunset on a rocky beach.
A couple holding a smiling baby girl, with the father on the left wearing a white t-shirt and the mother on the right in a beige dress, in a living room with framed pictures on the wall.
Display of family photos on a white surface, decorated with multiple vases of green plants and flowers, against a plain background.
Family of four, including a mother, father, young son, and infant, sitting on a bed in a well-lit room, reading a colorful children's book together.
A pregnant woman in an orange off-the-shoulder dress standing on a dirt path in a grassy field during sunset, smiling and holding her belly.
Two children, a girl and a boy, sitting on a rocky path outdoors with two dogs, surrounded by trees and bushes in the background during sunset.
Photographs of two children and a dog, one girl and one boy, sitting on a stone wall outdoors with trees and shrubbery in the background.
Table with framed family photographs and various decorative plants and vases.
A couple walks hand in hand along the shoreline during sunset, with the sky filled with orange and yellow hues reflected on the wet sand
Living room with a white sofa, gray pillows, a light gray armchair with a dark gray blanket, a white rug, a tall green plant, and four framed photos of a couple on the beach and in a park hanging on the wall.
Modern bedroom with a bed, two nightstands with lamps, and wall art of a couple on a beach at sunset.
A woman hugging two young children outdoors on a grassy field during sunset, with a large tree in the background.
Pregnant woman in black bra and lace cover-up standing on a rocky beach during sunset and smiling.
Display of two wedding photographs of a couple at the beach during sunset, with a pregnant woman, surrounded by decorative plants and flowers in vases on a white surface.
A young couple stands close together in a forest at sunset, touching foreheads and smiling.
A woman with dark hair and a red top holding a smiling baby with blue eyes in a forest during daytime.
A family of three enjoying time at the beach during sunset. The father is lifting a young boy, and the mother is smiling at them.
Two women sitting on the sandy beach during sunset, smiling and leaning on each other, with trees in the background.
A brown dog with a black collar outdoors in a grassy area, looking happy with its tongue out.
A couple with their foreheads touching on a beach at sunset, holding each other.
A family of three sitting on grass in a park during sunset, playing and laughing together.
A young couple standing close together on the beach at sunset, smiling and gazing into each other's eyes. The woman wears a straw hat and a white sleeveless dress, and the man wears a light green button-up shirt. The ocean and sunset are in the backg
A woman in a pink dress and large sunhat walking barefoot on a sandy beach, smiling and holding her hat.
Young woman sitting on the sandy beach, smiling and enjoying the sunset with the ocean in the background.