Inverleigh At-Home Family Photography Session | Ainsley, Eli, Ari & Leni


I met Ainsley and Eli again at their beautiful property in Inverleigh to photograph this next chapter of their family life with three-year-old Ari, and little Leni.


This was actually the fourth time I’ve photographed them. Over the years, I’ve spent quite a few hours with these guys — from their engagement session, to their wedding, to meeting Ari as a little baby, and now again with Leni. It’s such a special thing to be invited back into people’s lives like this and to see how much changes between each season.


Every time I visit their property, I notice something new they’ve created or built. You can really see how much heart and work they’ve poured into making it their home. It felt lovely to photograph them there, surrounded by the things they've slowly shaped over the years — the veggie gardens, the chickens, the dogs, the cats, the beautiful outdoor spaces, and all the thoughtful details throughout the property. One of my favourite additions was a stunning bench Eli built for Ainsley as a Mother’s Day gift.


Ari was so much fun to photograph as a three-year-old. A good portion of the session involved trying to convince her to hop off the swing for at least a few minutes, which honestly felt very appropriate for that stage of life. Every time we thought she might be finished, she'd race straight back for another turn. Some of my favourite images from the afternoon came from simply letting her enjoy being exactly where she wanted to be. Meanwhile, little Leni was incredibly relaxed through the whole morning as we wandered around the property and spent time together at home.


Ainsley told me beforehand that she was hoping for the photos to feel candid, natural, and lifestyle-focused, so I arrived without any real preconceived ideas or strict plan. That's one of the things I love most about an at-home family photography session — the day doesn't need to revolve around photographs. It simply becomes part of family life. I guided everyone here and there when needed, but mostly I just followed their lead and photographed what unfolded naturally in front of me.


Sessions like this are always a reminder that you really don’t need to force much. Kids play. Parents settle into each other. Dogs wander in and out. People show you the spaces and routines they love, and slowly the session becomes about documenting that.


Also, if anyone local to Inverleigh, Geelong or surrounding areas is looking for someone skilled in construction or tiny homes, Eli runs Elu Tiny Built and Kemerer Constructions — both very reflective of the care and craftsmanship you can see throughout their home.


If you’re looking for a family photographer in Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula or surrounding regional areas, and you're drawn to relaxed lifestyle family photography with candid moments and gentle guidance, I'd love to hear from you.


Enjoy looking through the photos,

Hanna x

Family with toddler, baby, and black Labrador enjoying outdoor portrait session in Australian bushland setting.
A family of four poses outdoors under eucalyptus trees, with parents smiling at each other while holding their two young children.
Family sitting on white blanket in park, parents smiling at toddler girl holding flower, mother holding baby.
Mother in beige sweater tenderly holds newborn baby in white outfit outdoors in a soft natural setting.
Smiling mother in beige sweater holding newborn baby outdoors among trees in a natural park setting.
Smiling toddler girl with pigtails enjoying a swing ride outdoors, wearing a blue denim dress.
Family enjoying outdoor park with toddler on rope swing, parents smiling, mother holding newborn baby, surrounded by trees.
Young girl laughing on a swing outdoors while parents watch in a sunny park setting.
Family photo with child joyfully swinging outdoors while parents stand nearby holding a newborn baby in a park.
A smiling father in a light blue shirt tenderly holds his newborn baby in white outdoors among trees.
Couple swinging a child between them outdoors in a sunlit eucalyptus grove on dry red earth.
Family playing in backyard of brick home with lush green lawn, surrounded by eucalyptus trees on a bright day.
Family playing in backyard of brick home, parents swinging child outdoors on sunny day.
Happy family playing in backyard of brick home, parents lifting child in air on green lawn.
A family stands outside their brick home on a sunny day, with two adults each holding a young child in a green yard.
Happy family of four with parents holding newborn baby and toddler girl outside brick home.
Woman in white dress holding newborn baby outside brick home with garden and pool in background.
A happy couple shares a tender kiss outdoors while holding their newborn baby, surrounded by lush greenery.
Child climbing ladder to elevated white playhouse with green slide in backyard playground on sunny day.
Mother holding baby near green slide while toddler plays at backyard wooden playhouse on sunny day.
Young girl with pigtails peeking out of a white wooden house window, looking curious and playful.
Happy family portrait of parents sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, lovingly holding their baby dressed in white.
Happy family of four sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, parents smiling with toddler girl and baby in white outfit.
Family relaxing outdoors near a large fire pit bowl, with a young girl in a blue dress running toward her parents.
A grandfather playfully runs through a rustic outdoor setting as a young girl in a blue dress chases him.
A mother and child explore raised garden beds near a greenhouse tunnel in a lush backyard garden.
Couple talking and relaxing among wooden raised garden beds in a lush backyard greenhouse setting.
Family sitting in vegetable garden with raised beds, parents smiling at toddler girl holding flower, baby in mother's arms.
Family tending a raised garden bed near a greenhouse, with father kneeling, toddler girl standing, and mother holding a baby.
Family of four with newborn baby gathered around a raised garden bed near a greenhouse in a serene outdoor setting.
Family walking together in a garden with raised beds and greenhouse, mother holding baby, father and toddler holding hands.
A happy toddler girl in a blue dress holds hands with her parents outdoors in a bright family portrait.
Family with baby and toddler feeding chickens outside a rustic wooden hen house on a sunny farm day.
Young girl in blue dress feeding brown hens outside a rustic wooden chicken coop on a farm.
Smiling toddler girl in denim top holding a brown hen in a rustic farmyard with straw and chickens.
Young girl in denim jacket hugging a brown hen outside a rustic chicken coop on a farm.
A young girl in a denim dress feeds brown hens in a rustic farmyard chicken enclosure.
Family feeding chickens together near a blue hen house, parents smiling as toddler scatters feed.
Family feeding brown hens on a farm, with a young girl in a blue dress and a mother holding a newborn baby in hay.
Young girl in a blue denim dress standing in the doorway of a rustic wooden chicken coop with a green tin roof.
Young family crouching near wooden chicken coop, parents kissing baby while toddler watches nearby.
Family with baby and toddler girl examining eggs outdoors on hay-covered ground in a warm, natural setting.
Family portrait on a dirt path in Australian bushland, parents with baby and toddler girl in denim dress running forward.
Child in denim jacket climbing large tree branches while adult watches from below in a forest setting.
Family of four posing outdoors under a large tree, parents smiling with baby in arms and toddler on dad's shoulders.
Happy family outdoors, mother holding baby, father with toddler on shoulders, smiling among eucalyptus trees.
Family enjoying outdoor time near a large eucalyptus tree, mother holding baby while father carries toddler on shoulders.
A family of four walks through a sunlit Australian park, parents holding a toddler's hands while dad carries a baby.
A couple kisses outdoors in a sunlit park while the man holds their newborn baby, wearing light blue and neutral tones.
Young family with parents lovingly gazing at their newborn baby outdoors in a sunny park setting.
A father gently cradles his sleeping newborn baby in his arms while sitting against a brick wall.
Family of four sitting on a wooden bench against a red brick wall, with stacked firewood and a hat on hooks nearby.
Family of four sitting on wooden bench by brick wall, parents with toddler and newborn baby in cozy home setting.
A mother sits on a bench holding a newborn while her toddler daughter sits beside her against a brick wall.
Man sitting on a wooden bench holding a newborn baby against a rustic brick wall with firewood stacked nearby.
A smiling father holds a newborn while his young daughter in a blue dress stands beside him against a brick wall.
Family in rustic brick entryway, father holding newborn, toddler girl in blue dress, mother in white skirt near wooden cabinet.
Happy family sitting on a gray sectional sofa, parents smiling with a newborn baby and young toddler girl in a blue dress.
A young girl in a blue dress plays with colorful toys scattered on a carpet in a bright, modern playroom.
A couple sits on a gray sectional sofa, smiling at their newborn baby in a bright, airy living room.
A mother in a beige sweater tenderly holds and breastfeeds her newborn baby while sitting on a gray sofa.
A father and young daughter play together building a colorful block tower on the floor of a bright living room.
Young girl in blue dress playing with colorful building blocks and toys scattered on carpet in bright playroom.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping on white bedding wearing a white onesie with a pacifier.
Sleeping newborn baby in white dress lying on cream bedsheet with arms raised.
A young mother with dark hair sits on a bed cradling her newborn baby, wearing a cozy beige sweater in a bright room.
Mother in beige sweater cradling awake newborn baby wearing white dress.
A young mother in a beige sweater sits on a bed cradling her newborn baby, smiling warmly in a bright bedroom.
A mother sitting on a bed kisses her newborn baby in a cozy bedroom with framed photos on the wall.
A young mother tenderly gazes at her newborn baby while lying on a bed with three framed photos on the wall.
A mother tenderly gazes at her newborn baby lying on a white bed in a bright, minimalist bedroom.
Happy parents lying on bed smiling at their newborn baby dressed in white during an in-home family photo session.
A loving couple lies on a bed gazing at their swaddled newborn baby in a softly lit bedroom.
Happy family with parents, toddler girl, and newborn baby bonding together on a cozy bed at home.
A happy family of four sits together on a bed, with parents smiling at their toddler daughter holding a newborn baby.
A mother relaxes on a bed with her newborn baby, toddler daughter, and young child in a cozy bedroom setting.
Happy family with two children sitting on a bed, smiling and bonding together in a bright, cozy room.
Young girl in denim jacket kisses newborn baby sibling while sitting together on a bed with white pillows.
Baby in white onesie doing tummy time on bed while mother sits in background in bright nursery.
Newborn baby in white outfit lying on white bedding, looking up with bright eyes.
Family with baby and toddler interact with black and white dogs in a bright modern white kitchen.
Family with baby, toddler, and two dogs posing together in a bright modern white kitchen with timber floors.
Mother in beige sweater holding newborn baby while talking to toddler in bright modern white kitchen.
Happy family of four with bald father, dark-haired mother holding baby, and young daughter posing in modern white kitchen.
A smiling little girl in a blue dress sits at a white table in a bright modern kitchen with plants and a window.
Smiling woman holding a baby and a large tabby cat while standing in a bright white kitchen doorway.
A happy family with a toddler, baby, and tabby cat gathered together in a bright modern kitchen.
A mother holds her newborn baby while a young toddler girl leans in to give the infant a gentle kiss.

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