Portraiture Archives | Leanne Stamatellos

Kevin + Kate + Joseph – Southbank Family Photographer

Kate contacted me to have some family photos taken and chose Southbank as the location for their session. It was truly beautiful and showcased not only her family but also Brisbane in the most wonderful way – the bougainvillea were in full flower and looked spectacular. It was especially lovely for them to be able to take these images back to Canada a few months later where they would be visiting Kevin’s family – taking 5 month old baby Joseph to meet them for the first time.

Enjoy this collection of some of my favourite images from their family session.

I absolutely loved that they chose to hang one of my favourite images in Joseph’s nursery.
A timeless custom framed fine art print – a true keepsake!

“I had no hesitation in calling Leanne after she had worked with my sister and her family some years before. She had always said how lovely she was and of course the photos were beautiful. My only worry initially was the cost but I actually thought the price was very reasonable, especially with the home visit after the photoshoot to help me in choosing what products to pick. I also felt under no pressure to spend a certain amount. I was particularly grateful that she understood our tight timeframes in wanting to get photos before the busy Christmas period and that she was able to make this happen. It was so lovely that we could take the photos with us and give them as gifts to our family in Canada. At the photoshoot Leanne made us feel at ease and not embarrassed or self-conscious – it was nice to have a mix of some “staged” and some ‘candid’ shots. It was actually quite a lovely way to spend the Sunday morning.”

KATE

Antony | Villanova College Formal

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It was such a pleasure to photograph this fabulous group of young men from Villanova College at their pre-formal party along with their partners and families. I might be a touch biased as my nephew, Antony, was part of the group but the boys looked incredibly handsome starting with their stylish suits right down to their colourful socks. I was able to spend time photographing each of the boys, their families and also their partners. I loved gathering them all together for a group shot where they could hang out, relax and have a laugh or two before they head off for an amazing evening with their gorgeous partners.

Enjoy this small collection of some of my favourite photos.

I absolutely love this last photo of all the mother’s of the boys, standing proudly on the verandah above them.
I’m sure they were all thinking ‘where did the years go?’

“Antony’s formal photos were all amazing. Even the boys were impatient to receive them, making me call Leanne while they were on schoolies! Loved the individual ones and the group shots making it impossible to pick a favourite. So happy Leanne got to share her nephew’s special night with us. x”
ZAM

Andrew + Erica + Grace + Ricky | Kangaroo Point Cliffs Photographer

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From the moment I met 4 year old Grace, I knew I was in for a fun and fabulous session.
Full of energy and joy, she kept me on my toes and we played from start to finish.

I loved photographing the beautiful connection she has with her parents and it was a pleasure to photograph Grace with her grandmother, Ricky, who was visiting from South Africa.

Enjoy this small collection of some of my favourite images from this session held under the Kangaroo Point Cliffs.

“Leanne ensured our family photo session was so much fun for our 4 year old which ensured that Grace’s character shone through in all the photos.
It was a great experience for all the generations.”
ERICA

Adult Cake Smash – Lauren’s 40th birthday – Ashgrove Family Photographer

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I remember clearly receiving the email from Lauren asking if I did ‘Cake Smash Photoshoots’ … for adults.

Pardon? Adults?

To be honest I had only ever seen them done for babies but I was intrigued and looked into it a little further to find that it was a fairly new and fabulous thing to do to celebrate an adult milestone birthday in the US in particular. So a ‘cake smash’ session is where you get to eat your birthday cake with your hands, make a mess, have crazy fun and basically act like no-one is watching – it’s like you’ve stepped back in time to when you were little again.

Well we chatted on the phone, brainstormed some ideas and set up a Pintrest board where we could bounce ideas off each other – it was so much fun!

On the day of the session, Lauren arrived with a car full of goodies and her family – it was like having a team of personal stylists with me and we laughed and laughed while I took the photos.

All of the beautiful props were either hand made or soured by Lauren who is incredibly creative and talented. Enjoy this selection of some of my favourite photos.

“Leanne was fun and easy to work with and her photography skills were excellent. I chose her because of her relaxed, candid style of photography. I would recommend her to families or anyone wanting to have photos of a special occasion or milestone.” – Lauren

Shane + Katrina + Kai + Zane + Joel – Manly West Family Photographer

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I just loved hanging out with this family of boys – they were easy going, playful, crazy funny and we had lots of laughs. I’m not sure who had the worst jokes – although those of you who have had me photograph them will definitely agree it would have to be me!

We spent a fabulous afternoon at Wynnum beach and stayed there until the sun was setting in beautiful shades of pink.

Enjoy this small selection of some of my favourite photos.

Paul + Lorraine + Brendan + Ted + Henry – Bridgeman Downs Family Photography

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Family portrait sessions aren’t just for families with young children. I love photographing families who have adult children like these guys do. I had such a great time getting to know them all especially since Lorraine and I had attended the same high school years and years ago and by chance found each other again on Facebook through a mutual friend. This family was a joy to hang around with and photograph and I loved that they brought their Japanese Spitz, Emi, with them to be part of the session.

Here are a handful of some of my favourite photos from their session.

“It is obvious that photography is a true passion and joy for Leanne not only in photographing families and individuals but also in getting to know their story – it truly shines in all her work. We loved working with Leanne and were truly overjoyed with all of the images that she took of our family. It will be an absolute pleasure to recommend her to anyone considering a family photography session.” – Lorraine

richard + tania + will + jack + matthew

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We live in the most beautiful city, don’t we!

Brisbane city was just glorious this particular Sunday morning as we went for a stroll along the river’s edge. I loved that this family brought their dog, Bundy, with them – such a precious part of their lives.

Enjoy this handful of some of my favourite photos – especially the ‘crazy faces’ shots at the end which required no encouragement from me – these guys were naturals!

“The photos of my boys really capture their individual characters and their lovely quirkiness . I just love them so much. The photos are gold and the ability to capture that is a god given talent. Leanne is also very good at dressing a room with beautiful photos. Her ability to identify the photos that were keepers, guide me to what products suited my space and place them thoughtfully in my home was really the full service and invaluable. She kept me within my budget and with a sense of wanting to do it all again in a few years.” – Tania

aaron + melissa + harry + carter + sam

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I loved hanging out with this beautiful family – so easy going and relaxed and up for anything.

We went for a stroll through the gardens and discovered all sorts of little places. We threw leaves, had running races with Mum, tackled Dad and sat under the most beautiful big tree and had a few giggles. It was a lovely afternoon.

Enjoy this selection of some of my favourite photos.

“What a wonderful experience! Leanne was so friendly and relaxed from the beginning and we loved all the candid shots she took of our family. The images are a true reflection of our family, which is exactly what I wanted.” – Melissa

tom + michelle + sam + ava + liam

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With the addition of baby Liam to the family, it was the perfect time to update this family’s photos.

We spent the loveliest morning strolling around the gardens together, laughing, telling jokes and simply enjoying each other’s company.

Here are some of my favourite photos from this gorgeous family’s session.

mark + karen + jack + jo + henry

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I loved catching up with this family to update their photos. It had been 6 years since their last session and I still can’t believe how much the boys had grown since then – Click HERE.

They decide to have me photograph them in their backyard … and I loved it! Boys being boys – just hanging out, throwing darts and jumping on the trampoline.

Enjoy this small handful of some of my favourite photos.

“Apart from the amazing memories Leanne captures, she is so relaxed in her approach and gets the family relaxed as a result.
She is great at directing the shoot and have faith in her, even if you may think something may be a little out there (in a good way).
Leanne is committed to capturing the perfect family memories.” – Karen

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