Photography

Outdoor Family Portraits in Camperdown

Sharing Family Memories together

Outdoor sessions are the perfect choice for young families. Plenty of space and many exciting things for your little ones to explore. Sometimes studio sessions aren’t as well suited for younger children as they become board quickly. All they wan’t is to run around.  Being located in Camperdown, we’re spoilt for choice on shoot locations.

“I will help you remember this special time in your lives for years to come each time you walk through your living room and glance
at the wall”.

Golden Hour

These images have gorgeous soft golden tones. The lighting is stunning. This is because sessions are held one hour before sunset and it’s well worth the wait. I have great tips if you’re worried about your kids staying up late and missing their usual bed time. I promise it will work! I haven’t had a kid go troppo on me yet.

Always Photogenic

I’m very aware that most families feel very nervous and worried they’ll look awkward in photos. It’s my job to make you feel comfortable so you can be yourself. One way I make sure of this, is to remind you that you are here for each other, to spend beautiful moments with each other. I’ve asked parents to ignore me and to play games, talk and cuddle their kids then everything comes so easily. It’s my job to direct you and to make you feel comfortable.

I love working with children, it’s what I do and I have many tricks to make the session fun and to get genuine smiles. Don’t worry about your child only giving the fake ‘cheese’ smiles. We’ll warm up to getting their true personalities.

Jess Who?

I’m a mum of two young kids Bonnie and Rueben. I live in beautiful Camperdown Victoria and my family commitments have me offering only a VERY LIMITED session per month. This allows me to give you a customised experience and the time and care you deserve. Here’s more on why I do what I do with My Story on becoming a photographer. I’m so passionate about families. I absolutely LOVE doing this for you, its an amazing experience for me too, to see the connections you have with your family.

If you’re thinking of a session we’d love to hear from you! When you’ve checked out this gorgeous gallery use the details at the end of this post to book.

 

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Like to see more of our family sessions? Visit our Family Photography Session Blog here.   Or if you’d like to check out another family session that is one of my absolute faves see one of My top 5 family Photography sessions here.

 

Jess

HEY, I’M JESS 👋

I'm a newborn and baby photographer based in Camperdown, Victoria, and I've been photographing babies for more than 12 years.

I teach practical, real-life photography techniques that parents, beginners and photographers can actually use — without unnecessary complexity or expensive equipment.

My approach combines natural light, photography foundations, baby settling, safety and simple techniques to help you feel more confident behind the camera.

Whether you're photographing your own baby or building your photography skills, I believe you can learn to create beautiful images without feeling overwhelmed.

WATCH MY FREE 30-MINUTE BABY PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS

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“Jess was absolutely amazing with our newborn son during the shoot. I felt so comfortable with the way she nurtured his needs and comforted him during the process. Plus the final product was amazing and there is lots of different packages you can choose from that suit your needs."
~ Jasmyn Bawden

Still feeling nervous? You're not alone.

Almost every family tells me the same thing before their session:

“We're awkward in photos.”

And almost every family leaves saying:

“That was so much easier than we expected.”

You don't need to know how to pose. You don't need a "perfect" baby. You don't even need to feel confident in front of the camera.

That's my job.

I'll gently guide you through the whole experience — so you can relax, enjoy your baby and actually be present in the photographs.

Based in Camperdown, servicing Warrnambool, Colac and surrounding areas.

I'm Jessica Van Den Berghe, a small-town

Camperdown girl with big dreams.
I'm hooked on Netflix, in-door plants, candles and crispy pork crackling with apple sauce.

FOLLOW ME

E. jessica@jessicajanephotography.com.au