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Refined storytelling for lifes most meaningful moments.

From intimate portraits to life's most meaningful moments, captured with a refined, editorial approach.

What I Offer

A considered approach to capturing life’s most meaningful moments, from intimate portraits to full-scale celebrations.

Newborn Sessions

Soft, natural imagery capturing your baby’s earliest days, with a gentle and considered approach that keeps both you and your baby completely at ease.

Family Sessions

Relaxed, connected moments with the people who matter most, captured in a way that feels natural, effortless, and true to you.

Portraits

Refined, editorial-style imagery for individuals and couples, designed to feel both elevated and authentically you.

Events

Thoughtfully documented moments from your most meaningful celebrations, preserving the atmosphere, emotion, and details as they unfold.

Christmas Sessions

Now accepting Christmas Mini Sessions! All sessions include a complementary Christmas themed setup and will be held at Rouse Hill Regional Park during the months of October - December.

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About Richelle

Hi, I’m Richelle, the face behind Elara.

I’m drawn to the quiet, in-between moments. The ones that feel effortless, natural, and full of meaning. My work is centred around capturing connection in a way that feels both refined and real, imagery that not only looks beautiful, but feels something too.

From newborn sessions to intimate portraits and life’s most meaningful celebrations, my approach is calm, considered, and intentionally understated. I want you to feel comfortable, present, and completely yourself in front of the lens, because that is where the most timeless and beautiful images are found.

For me, photography is not just about documenting a moment. It is about preserving a feeling, something you can come back to again and again.

Ready to Book?

Book your Mini or Signature Session online below. Sessions available include family, maternity, couples, lifestyle, personal branding and headshots.

Christmas Sessions - Now booking Christmas Mini Sessions for the month of October through the link below. Bookings for November - December will be released in September.

Events & Extended Coverage For events, commercial work, weddings, branding days or extended coverage requests, please complete the enquiry form below and Elara by Richelle will be in touch to discuss your vision and provide a tailored quote.

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Share a few details about your session and I’ll be in touch to begin planning your experience.

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Gift Cards

Looking for the perfect gift?

Give the gift of beautiful memories with an Elara by Richelle Photography Gift Card. Whether it’s for a birthday, baby shower, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, an anniversary or simply “just because”, a photography session is a gift that will be treasured for years to come.

Choose from a monetary gift card or gift a specific photography experience, including Mini Sessions, Signature Sessions or seasonal Christmas Mini Sessions.

Gift cards are delivered digitally and can be personalised with the recipient’s name and a special message. Simply choose your gift card, complete your purchase and I’ll take care of the rest.

Give memories they’ll never outgrow.

Available via the links below.

Testimonials

Thank you for capturing our family so beautifully! Your talent shines through in every photo, and we love how natural and heartfelt all the moments feel. You made the entire experience enjoyable from beginning to end, and now we have the most amazing memories to look back on forever. We truly couldn’t love our photos more!

Jina H

Family Session

We recently had family photos done with Richelle and I honestly couldn’t recommend her enough. She captured our family so beautifully and somehow managed to make every photo feel so natural and full of love.Not only is she incredibly talented, but she was also such a joy to work with — warm, patient, calming, and made us all feel so comfortable in front of the camera. The whole experience felt relaxed and easy, and the final photos are something we’ll treasure forever.Thank you Richelle for giving us such special memories 🤍

Chelsea B

Family Session

Thank you so much Richelle for such a beautiful experience 💞Richelle made both me and my partner feel so comfortable throughout the entire photo shoot, and it honestly felt so natural and easy from start to finish. We especially loved the way she worked with our cats, she knew exactly how to make them feel calm and comfortable too, which made the photos even more special.We are absolutely in love with the photos and so grateful for the beautiful memories she captured for us. These are moments we’ll treasure forever.Thank you again, Richelle, for your lovely work and for creating such a special experience for us. This will definitely become a yearly tradition in our household ✨

Alicia K

Couple & Pets Session

We had a family photography session with Richelle and genuinely had such a beautiful experience from start to finish. As a young mum building her portfolio and growing her brand new business, she was incredibly professional, organised, and so easy to work with. The booking and payment process was simple and stress-free, and the whole session felt relaxed, light-hearted, and comfortable. Richelle was so open to suggestions and really took the time to ask what kind of outcome and vibe we were hoping for. She welcomed feedback from the very beginning and was so creative, enthusiastic, and open-minded throughout the session. You can tell she truly cares about making people feel comfortable and capturing moments that feel authentic and natural. What stood out most was how patient and adaptable she was with our kids and all the family chaos haha. She handled everything so calmly and kindly, never making us feel rushed or awkward, and somehow still managed to capture the sweetest moments in between it all. We’ve now received our photos and they are absolutely lovely! Natural, warm, beautiful, and exactly what we hoped for. She captured our family so perfectly and gave us memories we’ll treasure forever. Richelle is such a humble, kind-hearted, talented photographer with such a bright future ahead of her, and we’re so grateful we got to work with her 🤍

Katrina E

Family Session

WOW! Richelle captured our family so perfectly… exactly as we are, with lovely candid photos rather than stock standard poses. She listened to what we wanted & gave suggestions when we needed, without making it feel overwhelming.Richelle made sure she didn’t miss a single moment, even when walking for one location to the next, she was capturing the sweet moments in-between. We got so many photos for the price (which was super affordable) & the turnaround time was so quick.She was warm, approachable & made us feel so comfortable from start to finish.We are SO happy we chose to book family photos with Elara by Richelle, and have such beautiful moments captured so perfectly. Would highly recommend to any family wanting the same!

Chelsea C

Family Session

I definitely recommend Richelle as a photographer. She was punctual and professional.She created a really comfortable environment while we were capturing the moments.The photos turned out beautiful, I will be using her again in the future.

Jade N

Portrait Sesion

We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Richelle! From start to finish, she was professional, friendly, and made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera. She captured the most beautiful, natural moments and somehow managed to perfectly reflect our family’s personality in every photo.Although we’re still awaiting our final gallery, the sneak peeks we’ve received are absolutely beautiful and have exceeded our expectations. Richelle has an incredible eye for capturing genuine moments, and we’re so excited to see the rest of the photos.If you’re looking for a talented photographer who genuinely cares about her clients and delivers stunning results, we highly recommend Richelle. Thank you for giving us memories we’ll cherish forever!

Brooke R

Family Session

We had such a wonderful experience with our family session . Richelle made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed, which allowed for truly natural and genuine moments with our little one , what exactly I asked for . We are absolutely in love with all photos. Highly recommend and thanks again for beautiful work

Michelli S

Family Session

Definitely recommend!! Richelle was great with kids and such a comfortable environment. Can’t wait to put the photos up on my wall ❤️❤️

Bronwyn I

Family Session

Richelle did an amazing job with our family photoshoot. She was incredibly patient with our toddler and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. The photos turned out beautiful, and she captured many special moments. We couldn't be happier and highly recommend her!

Abdi D

Family Session

I cannot recommend Richelle highly enough. When I received our gallery, I was honestly brought to tears. The photos are absolutely breathtaking and captured our family so beautifully. As a mum of two little ones, I know just how quickly these seasons of life pass by, and having these moments preserved forever means more to me than I can put into words. Richelle has an incredible gift. Not only are the images stunning, but she captured the love, connection and little moments that make our family ours. Looking through our gallery felt like reliving those precious memories all over again, and I found myself smiling through tears. The entire experience was relaxed, comfortable and enjoyable from start to finish. Richelle made us feel completely at ease, and the result was a gallery full of genuine, beautiful moments that we will treasure forever. These aren’t just photos to us, they’re memories of a season of life that is passing far too quickly. I know that years from now, I’ll look back on these images and be so grateful to have them. Thank you, Richelle, from the bottom of my heart. We absolutely adore every single image and couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful way to capture our family. I will be recommending you to everyone I know. 🤍

Rebecca C

Family & Newborn Session

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our family photo session. From start to finish, Richelle was professional, friendly, and incredibly patient with our children. She made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed, which resulted in natural, genuine smiles and beautiful candid moments.The photos turned out stunning—beautifully edited, high quality, and full of emotion. Every image tells a story and gives us memories we will cherish for years to come.Communication throughout the process was excellent, and the entire session felt fun and stress-free. We couldn't be happier with the final results.I highly recommend Richelle to anyone looking for family portraits. Her talent, professionalism, and dedication to capturing special moments are truly outstanding. We will definitely be booking future sessions with her! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jamie M

Family Session

Richelle, thank you so much for capturing such a special chapter in our lives. From our family photos to our gender reveal, every single image is absolutely beautiful and tells our story perfectly. You made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire session, and your warm, friendly nature made the experience so enjoyable. Your attention to detail and ability to capture genuine, candid moments is truly incredible. Looking through our gallery brought back all the emotions from the day, and we couldn’t have asked for more. These are memories we’ll cherish forever, and we’re so grateful for the love and care you put into your work. If you’re looking for someone who is talented, professional, and genuinely passionate about what they do, we couldn’t recommend Richelle more highly. Thank you again for giving our family memories we’ll treasure for a lifetime. 🤍

Aleisha S

Family & Maternity Session

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What to Expect

Simply enquire through the contact form with a few details about what you’re after. I’ll be in touch to confirm availability and guide you through the next steps.

I recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred date, particularly for newborn sessions and events. Availability is limited.

Last-minute bookings are accommodated where possible, subject to availability.

Sessions can take place in your home, outdoors, or at a selected location. I’ll guide you on choosing a setting that aligns with your vision.

Neutral tones and soft textures photograph beautifully. Once booked, you’ll receive guidance to help you feel confident and comfortable.

Session length varies depending on the service, but each is approached with a relaxed, unhurried pace to allow moments to unfold naturally.

You’ll receive a curated online gallery where you can view and download your images in high resolution.

Turnaround time is typically within 2–3 weeks, depending on the session type.

Absolutely. While I guide the session with a natural, editorial approach, I’m always happy to incorporate any moments that are meaningful to you.

A deposit is required to secure your date, with the remaining balance due prior to your session or event.

Yes, I take on a limited number of sessions to ensure each client receives a considered and personalised experience.

Yes! I currently hold a working with children check. My WWCC is listed on all contracts.