Nelson Family Photography

‘Real Life, Captured Beautifully’

I’m the photographer for the people who hate having their photo taken.

Want to know the biggest secret to being photogenic? It’s feeling comfortable with the person taking your photos! My aim is making sure your photoshoot is such a fun experience you can’t help but smile when you see the photos. The thing I hear most while I’m putting my equipment away at the end is ‘that was actually so much fun?!?’

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“We were absolutely thrilled to have Francesca take family photos for us recently. Francesca was fantastic with our 1 year old who is often quite shy around cameras. She was gentle, kind and friendly with her, and you can tell how comfortable our daughter was with her in the wide smiles captured in the photos. She also made my husband and I feel at ease and allowed us to be ourselves, which has resulted in some really lovely family photos that we will treasure. I cannot recommend Francesca enough!!”

- Natalie
“We got Francesca to do a photo shoot with our extended family (grandparents, kids and grandkids). she took the time to earn the trust with the kids and made sure she got all the groups of people we wanted. We felt comfortable and actually had quite a bit of fun too (we were dreading it)!! The photos have just landed in our inbox and they are amazing! she has captured photos and moments we will treasure forever. Thanks! and we highly recommend her!”

- Angela
“Francesca is 100% the best photographer ever! I was so nervous about doing my newborn shoot but she made me feel so completely comfortable and relaxed during the whole session. She has the best energy & we enjoyed every second of it!! 10/10 recommend her”

- Hollie
“I’ve been fortunate enough to have a number of photos taken by Francesca for different occasions. She has ensured I felt at ease and in fact, hardly noticed the camera was there! She is so good with children and encourages even the shyest child to offer up a warm and genuine smile. We were delighted with the results. I look forward to working with Francesca again soon.”

- Ally

Portrait Photography Packages

What’s included in each package?

Pre-session communication to plan your perfect portrait session
One hour photoshoot at a local Nelson location of your choice
Unlimited number of photos taken and lovingly edited in my style
Delivered within 10 working days in a beautiful online gallery - perfect for sending to family and friends
Loads of fun and heaps of laughter - I promise!

Want to invest in photos that capture how uniquely wonderful your family is? You’ve come to the right person!
I want to capture you in a natural way, and make sure I see some gorgeously genuine smiles.
Let’s go to a place that’s special for you and spend an hour having fun together!
Is your family about to expand? Let me capture those gorgeous curves and create a keepsake for you to enjoy for years to come.
Your pregnancy session can be at a location of your choice, I’m open to ideas or I can suggest great local spots! It will take around 1 hour and you’ll receive your photos via a sharable online gallery.
The best time to be photographed is between 30-36 weeks, and you can include any other members of your family.
The hours might be long, but the years are short. Make sure you have a beautiful record of those hazy early days before you blink and miss them!
I recommend having your newborn session between four days and four weeks. I’ll come to you, and spend a few hours in your home to allow you to be relaxed and comfortable.
Guess what? You don’t need an excuse to get some beautiful photos with the person you love! Let’s go on an adventure together and capture some memories to look back on as you grow old together.
The best place for your session is somewhere you both love and feel comfortable, bonus points if that’s a beautiful location!