Family Photography in the Darwin Region, Northern Territory
Family photoshoots are a beautiful way to capture your family’s story. I’m not a mum myself, but I hear all too often from other mums how hard it is to get a nice family photo, not to mention that it’s always you behind the camera, never in front. That’s where I come in. I help families relax, have fun, and walk away with photos that feel like them.
Whether it’s to celebrate a milestone, capture everyday life, or simply preserve whatever matters the most to you, these sessions create memories you’ll treasure forever.
“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.”
— Alison
Types of Family Photoshoots
Every family books for their own reasons, and every story is worth celebrating. Whether you’re marking a milestone, gathering generations, or simply wanting updated photos of your crew, each session is designed around your family’s story.
Milestone Sessions
Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations or just celebrating another year together. These sessions capture the moments that make this stage of life special.
Extended Family Sessions
Bring everyone together. These shoots are a beautiful way to celebrate connection across generations and create keepsakes for the whole family.
Everyday Family Sessions
No big occasion needed, just your family as you are right now. The laughs, the chaos, the calm, and everything in between.
“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!”
— Natalia
Where to Have Your Family Photoshoot
One of the best parts about this experience is how personal it is. Your session is completely customised. You’re not limited to one spot or a set plan. Maybe you’ve just moved into your dream home and want to celebrate it, or you’d love photos in the places your family spends the most time: in the garden, out on the boat, or chasing the kids along the beach. You might even want to mix it up by starting at home before heading outdoors to catch that golden Darwin sunset. However you imagine it, your photos will feel genuine, relaxed, and true to your family’s story.
The Process
We begin with the end in mind
Step 1: Enquire & Consult Call
We begin with a friendly chat to understand your vision, answer any questions you may have, and ensure this experience is the perfect fit for you. If you decide to book, I’ll send through your session fee invoice and contract. We’ll also schedule your in-person planning appointment and set a date for your session.
Step 2: In-Person Planning Appointment
This is where your vision begins to take shape. I’ll come to your home to help select outfits from your wardrobe and finalise locations and timing. You’ll also get to see and feel sample print products, so you can imagine how your artwork will look in your home. Together, we’ll create a shot list tailored to the pieces you love most, planning every detail with the final artwork in mind. By the end of this appointment, you’ll have a clear idea of the artwork options, so ordering will feel effortless later.
Step 3: Your Photography Session
Relax and enjoy. All you need to do is have fun while I capture your story.
Step 4: In-Person Ordering Appointment
We’ll sit down together to view your images and design them into the artwork we envisioned. This is when you’ll make your selections and finalise payment for your chosen artwork. The images shown at this stage are unedited; once you’ve made your selections, your chosen images will be fully retouched and perfected before they’re sent to print.
Step 5: Final Delivery
Your artwork is finished to museum standards and personally delivered to your door (or carefully drop-shipped if interstate). This isn’t just a USB in a drawer; it’s heirloom-quality prints, albums, and boxes that become part of your legacy. Alongside your artwork, your matching digital files will be delivered in a private online gallery, ready to download and share.
“Highly recommend Isabella and her services. She was highly professional, friendly, talented and calm with our young kids. Isabella delivered exactly what we were after. Thank you.”
— Michelle
Pricing
Session Fee
Your family portrait experience begins with a Session Fee, paid in full to secure your booking.
Your session fee includes an image credit that can be applied toward your order.
There are 2 different session fees based on what you’re after.
Option 1: $1185 (includes $895 credit)
A shorter session designed for one location, one outfit, and up to one hour of shooting time.
Not available for extended family sessions, multiple outfits, or multiple locations.
Option 2: $2490 (includes $2000 credit)
Perfect for those wanting more variety.
Includes up to three hours of photography, with the option for multiple locations, outfit changes, and extended family groups.
Custom Artwork
Custom artwork starts from $675. I offer both printed products and digital files. All printed products come with the matching high-resolution digital file. I have some clients spend just their credit and I have other clients that want everything and spend $10,000+
FAQs
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Don’t stress, it’s completely normal. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s connection. I’ll guide you all the way so everyone feels relaxed and natural.
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Most of my clients say the same thing before their session. My job is to make you feel comfortable and guide you into natural moments with your family.
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Absolutely. These sessions are perfect for bringing generations together. Just let me know when you enquire so I can recommend the best session type for you.
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Perfect, that’s what makes them them. Every child photographs beautifully when they’re being themselves. I’ll follow their lead and make it fun so you get authentic, natural moments you’ll actually love.
Testimonials
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Emalee
“Would definitely recommend Isabella. Very professional and wonderful product. She made the whole process very easy. Thanks Isabella!”
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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.
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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!!
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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.
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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. -
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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. -
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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.
