I help busy mums with young children effortlessly capture beautiful, authentic moments using just their smartphones. With simple, quick methods designed for even the most sleep-deprived, camera-shy beginners, you’ll never have to look back at another blurred memory.
Discover the joy of capturing spontaneous and beautiful family moments at the beach with just your phone. Our guide offers photography techniques and storytelling tips to help you create lasting memories. Perfect for mums with young kids, this resource will inspire you to document your family's seaside adventures without the need for a professional photographer or posed photos.
“Photography is the beauty of life captured.” — Tara Chisholm
Learn to capture genuine family moments
Utilise simple techniques for stunning photos
Create a visual story of your beach day
Enjoy the process and cherish the memories
Start your photography journey today and capture memories that last a lifetime!
Photography has always been my passion. I started my journey by studying photography at university, eager to learn everything I could about capturing life’s moments. It became more than a career for me, it became a way to document stories and create lasting memories.
But my perspective shifted deeply when my dad passed away from cancer. His sudden loss made me realise just how precious and fleeting life can be, and how much power there is in a single image to bring comfort, connection, and a flood of memories.
When I became a mum, my camera naturally turned to my children. Watching them grow so quickly—each milestone, every messy, uncooperative moment—I felt a renewed urgency to freeze these fleeting moments in time. Photography became a way for me to preserve the magic of their childhood, even in the chaos.
Then the pandemic hit, and two years of lockdown kept us all apart from family, amplifying just how much relationships and connections matter. During that time, I found myself turning to the photos I’d taken—not just as memories, but as lifelines to the people we love, especially when we couldn’t be together. Those photos brought comfort, reminding me of what’s truly important.
Through all of this, I realised I wanted to share what I’d learned, both as a photographer and a mum, with other mums who, like me, want to capture their family’s stories in all their messy, beautiful, realness.
I started Mums Photo Academy to empower other mums to stop time, even just for a moment, and preserve their families' stories. Because I know how quickly those moments slip by, and how powerful it can be to look back at them when life feels overwhelming.
Her first bike ride, giggles and wobbles, with her best friend cheering—memories worth capturing forever!
Our personal story was part of an amazing competition, showcasing how we all experienced that challenging time together. Though it felt horrible then, it’s now a cherished memory
If this resonates with you, click Learn More to explore how you can start preserving your family’s memories today.