maternity + Fine Art Portrait Photographer
Based in Ballina | Serving Byron Bay & the Northern Rivers NSW
Maternity, underwater + fine art boudoir photography
for the everyday woman embracing self-love
a celebration of self, form and femininity
Creating artistic portraits for women across the Northern Rivers region — from Lennox Head to Byron Bay, Ballina, Bangalow and beyond. Specialising in maternity, underwater, and fine art boudoir photography through studio, outdoor, and underwater sessions.
capturing the art of you
see yourself like never before
the
underwater
EXPERIENCE
From motherhood to mermaids — and everything in between. The Underwater Experience is unlike any traditional photography session — it’s a chance to see yourself in a completely new way. Whether you’re celebrating maternity, marking a special occasion, or simply embracing your own beauty, you’ll be guided with care through every step. Together, we’ll create one-of-a-kind fine art that feels as extraordinary as it looks.
For women who want to celebrate the beauty of motherhood in its purest form. Fine Art Maternity is a studio-based experience that strips away distractions and narratives, focusing instead on the artistry of your body. Using light, shadow, and form, these portraits capture you in a way that feels intimate and artful — a portrait experience where your body becomes the art itself.
fine art
maternity
in nature
For women drawn to the grounding beauty of the natural world. Outdoor Maternity sessions is where Mother Earth and Mothers-to-be come together — the perfect backdrop for celebrating this extraordinary season. Whether it’s by the ocean, a waterfall, or a rugged coastline, these sessions capture your journey in harmony with the elements.
framed
An invitation to play and create with what moves you. The Art of Her is a fine art studio based photography session where we blend beauty and boudoir styles of photography to create something feminine, artful and uniquely you. Whether it's through shadow, fabric or form, we create portraits to celebrate you - and have a lot of fun while we're at it.
the art
of her
HOLLY - FOR REMINDING ME OF WHAT IS
possible
— dijana
Thankyou
behind the lens
hi, i'm holly
No more selfies. Only art.
The idea behind my photography sessions is to give women the chance to create something beyond the ordinary — something more than what can be snapped on an iPhone. An opportunity to create art.
There is joy in the process itself — in being part of something creative, playful, and intentional. You’re invited to lean into what draws you: movement, stillness, fabric, water, light.
In the studio, underwater, or outdoors, each session is a celebration. A conscious choice to do something for yourself — to honour your body, your beauty, and this moment in your life.
No more selfies. Let’s capture you the way you deserve.
Beauty / Boudoir
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