The Real Magic Happens When You Feel at Home: Capturing Your Family’s True Story
At Sophie Thompson Photography, I believe the most powerful photos aren’t taken they’re felt. They’re the ones that bring you right back to a moment: the weight of your baby’s head on your shoulder, the sound of your children’s laughter, the quiet pride in your partner’s gaze.
The magic happens when you feel comfortable enough to be completely yourselves. That’s why creating a safe, relaxed space is just as important to me as the technical side of photography. Whether we’re at your home, on the beach, or in a sunlit forest, my goal is to capture your family’s story with honesty and heart.
What Makes Our Sessions Different: It’s All About Real Connection
Forget stiff poses and forced smiles. As a natural family photographer on the Central Coast, I focus on candid family photography that tells your story the real, unscripted moments that often go unnoticed but mean the most.
Think:
Siblings sharing a secret joke
A toddler’s determined run across the sand
The way your partner reaches for your hand
That sleepy, milky smile from your newborn
We Follow the Light and the Love
I work primarily with natural light across NSW’s beautiful landscapes, from the golden hours at the Northern Beaches to the soft glow in your living room. This approach helps create images that feel timeless, authentic, and deeply personal.
Your Home, Your Comfort
Newborn sessions take place in the comfort of your own home, where you and your baby are most at ease. Using a lifestyle approach, I capture the tiny details yawns, stretches, curled-up toes—and the overwhelming love that fills the room. No props, no awkward poses just you, your baby, and your connection.
All Families and All Feelings Are Welcome
From maternity sessions that celebrate the beauty of change, to family sessions that embrace both chaos and calm, every chapter of your story is worth preserving. And yes pets are 100% part of the family, too!
Session Offerings
Immediate Family Session – $1850 (+ gst)
Perfect for couples, maternity, or families
A relaxed session at your home or a beautiful outdoor location
All best high-resolution, professionally edited images
Private online gallery available for 12 months
Integrated print shop to order your favourite prints
Let’s Tell Your Story Together
If you’re looking for a family photographer on the Central Coast who values real moments over perfect poses, I’d be honoured to work with you.
Let’s create photos you’ll not only display but feel.
Get in touch to book your session with Sophie Thompson Photography.