Cocoon Studio

I just adore meeting families who are growing! The anticipation! Something special about every individual age gap. Each one unique but there is just something about watching the anticipation of children old enough to really know what is happening and imagine them being genuinely fab helpers once baby arrives

Event coverage

The trick with event coverage? Don’t just photograph the event. Capture what it felt like.

The room. The details. The slightly chaotic mingling. The big moments - and the little ones happening in between.

Yes, get the smiles to camera. Record who was there. Keynote speakers, formalities, the important stuff.

But don’t spend the whole time ticking boxes.

It’s the mix of details, people and those genuine interactions that brings the whole thing back to life.

Here is yet another well executed event with Law Society of South Australia.

When family are visiting from overseas and interstate, is there a better time to make sure precious family photos happen. So many cute moments, family connection, grandparent love! LOVE IT!!!

I'm seeing a shift to more finished, ready to enjoy, products. Not only are albums making a big come back, so are ready to hang prints

I think we've all realised that we never find the time to work out which ones and what to do once we get 'just the Digitals'.

There is a new appreciation for the ease of frames arriving ready to display, the comforting experience of revisiting the family silliness and story as you flick through an album with little ones

I see the shift and I love it!

If you have old shoots, digital files you never printed from any photographer let me know if you want help to sort through the chaos and get your story off a hard drive 🤍

How nice is it receive such a heartfelt review!!!

Have a little read below:

"I just don't know where to start, Anita from Cocoon studio was incredible on my introduction to photography course. Her talent and expertise are second to none. I am so glad I was able to learn from her as her quality of work is amazing.

For someone who has been out of work for some time whilst having my children, I have decided to follow a passion and dream of mine that I have had for many years. Due to lack of confidence and knowledge this was made very difficult, and I didn't know where to start. I came across Anita's course and even before I had proceeded with anything, she was on hand to help with any questions and point me in the right direction when purchasing a camera. This was all done without any payment and just her kindness to help me at a time I was feeling extremely overwhelmed.

The introduction to photography course is so easy to follow and I love how hands on it is, being a visual learner, this suited me so well. After just two hours with her on the first day I couldn't wait to get home and put my new knowledge to practise. Anita made me feel so comfortable and had no judgement when I really didn't know where to begin. I also loved that it was a one on one course and Anita was able to give her full attention to me. She really is a natural at making people feel at ease, after just two sessions I felt like we had known each other for years.

Anyone wanting to learn photography should take this course, you won't regret it. I am already thinking of taking up another course with Anita as it really is worth every dollar."

Thank you Stacey!

3 generations - grandparents/parents/grandchildren/3 family units/cousins/siblings. Extended family sessions are a lot. This family was just the best - so connected. I hope you can 'hear' the fun we were having in these photos. Smiles to camera are great but what I really LOVE is everyone just mucking around!

Oh little Giovanni - 4 weeks old and the cutest little bundle of bub! There are many things I particularly enjoy about newborn sessions, the slow pace, the sweetest moments, the baby cuddles I get, the time and pace for real and authentic conversations......but also the way we all become the baby's mutual adoration committee. It's quite lovely to share in witnessing the new parents love on, dote on and adore their baby and we all just admire the sheer miracle that is all that they are, in existence, right there in front of us, all wrapped up in the most beautiful baby! The miracle of this is never lost on me.

Introducing Isabela and her new little sister Soleya. When a 2 year old sibling is involved in a newborn session you never know what you might get! Sibling shot nailed in 4 mins! Unheard of! So many sweet moments. It was gorgeous to witness this family's loving connection.

Little baby Mia. 7 weeks old and an absolute dream