Location Guide
Family, Newborn & Couples Session Locations in Launceston & Northern Tasmania
Choosing the right location for your session is about so much more than finding a pretty backdrop.
The most meaningful photographs are often created in places that feel like you.
Whether that's the beach where your family spends summer afternoons, your favourite walking track, your backyard, or the home where you're currently navigating newborn cuddles and cold coffees, the location helps tell your story.
When you look back on your photos years from now, I want you to remember more than what the place looked like. I want you to remember how it felt.
My Biggest Tip?
When choosing a location, think about the places that naturally fit into your life.
Ask yourself:
Where do we spend time together?
What do we love doing as a family?
Is there a place that feels like "us"?
Where are our happiest memories made?
If your family loves beach days, let's head to the coast.
If your weekends are spent exploring walking tracks and nature reserves, let's document that.
If home is your favourite place to be, let's stay right there.
The most beautiful locations are often the ones that already hold meaning.
Choose a place that means something
In-Home Sessions: The Heart of Your Story
Newborn Sessions
For newborn session, my favourite place will almost always be your home.
There is something incredibly special about documenting this season where it is actually happening. We can photograph your baby in their nursery, capture those tiny details you've spent months preparing, and document the little moments that make up these early days.
Of course, studio newborn sessions are also available and are a wonderful option if that's what feels right for your family.
Family sessions at home can be just as magical.
In fact, some of my favourite family galleries have been created in kitchens, living rooms, backyards, and hallways.
Children tend to feel relaxed and comfortable in their own environment, and that often leads to more natural moments.
We can document:
Baking together
Reading stories
Playing in the backyard
Gardening
Building Lego
Bedtime routines
Slow mornings at home
The beauty is that these photographs capture your family exactly as you are right now.
The Best Time for Photos
If you've been around here for a while, you've probably heard me talk about golden hour. The best light for outdoor sessions is usually around one hour before sunset.
This is when the light becomes soft, warm, and dreamy.
Think:
Golden rays
Sun-drenched skin
Beautiful glow
Soft shadows
Creamy colours
I know this can be tricky during Tasmanian daylight savings when sunset feels incredibly late, especially for little ones. But trust me when I say it is worth it.
My Favourite Locations around Launceston For Families & Couples
Greens Beach
Relaxed, wild and beautifully Tasmanian. Greens Beach combines a colourful boatshed, textured rocks, sandy shoreline and sweeping ocean views, creating plenty of variety for your session. It’s a wonderful choice for families and couples who love the coast and want a laid-back experience surrounded by nature.
Distance from Launceston: 55minutes Suitable for Children: Yes Dogs allowed: Yes
East Beach
Low Head, Tasmania
Soft white sand, rolling waves and some of the most beautiful sunsets in Northern Tasmania. East Beach offers a relaxed coastal setting with plenty of space for kids to run, play and explore. The golden light here is stunning, and even after the sun has set, you're often treated to soft pastel skies and a beautiful glow that photographs beautifully. Perfect for families and couples who feel most at home by the ocean.
Distance from Launceston: 45minutes Suitable for Children: Yes Dogs allowed: Yes
West Head
Narawntapu National Park
One of Tasmania’s most diverse coastal locations, Narawntapu combines rugged beaches, windswept coastal landscapes and beautiful bushland. With plenty of space to explore and a range of natural backdrops, it’s a wonderful choice for families, couples and adventurous souls who love being immersed in nature.
Distance from Launceston: 55minutes Suitable for Children: Yes, but not the clifftop for small children. Dogs allowed: No
Havelock Reserve
Summerhill, Launceston
A beautiful bushland location with long golden grasses, natural textures and plenty of space to explore. Havelock Reserve has a relaxed, earthy feel and photographs beautifully in the softer evening light. It's a wonderful choice for families with little ones, offering room to wander, play and discover while creating natural, connection-filled images.
Distance from Launceston City: 5 minutes Suitable for Children: Yes Dogs allowed: Yes
Trevallyn Reserve
With open bushland, golden grasses and plenty of natural space to explore, Trevallyn Reserve offers a relaxed and timeless backdrop for your session. The earthy tones and beautiful evening light create a warm, natural feel, while the wide-open spaces are perfect for little ones who love to run, wander and play. A wonderful choice for families and couples wanting a simple, nature-filled setting close to Launceston.
Distance from Launceston City: 10 minutes Suitable for Children: Yes Dogs allowed: Yes
Low Head Lighthouse
A stunning coastal location offering rocky shoreline, native bushland and sweeping ocean views. With the iconic lighthouse as a backdrop and the sun setting over the horizon, it creates beautiful light and a timeless Tasmanian feel. Perfect for families and couples wanting a mix of rugged coastline, open space and stunning sunset views.
Distance from Launceston City: 45 minutes Suitable for Children: Yes Dogs allowed: No
Tamar Wetlands
Riverside
A unique wetland setting with winding boardwalks, golden grasses and beautiful open skies. The narrow walkways and bridges add lovely visual interest to your images, while the soft evening light creates a warm, natural feel. A little more walking is involved, but the stunning scenery makes it well worth it. Perfect for families and couples who love nature and a touch of adventure.
Distance from Launceston City: 10 minutes Suitable for Children: Yes Dogs allowed: No
Kate Reed
Prospect, Launceston
A relaxed bushland setting with golden grasses, native trees and natural textures at every turn. Scattered logs provide perfect spots to sit, cuddle and connect, while the open spaces encourage little ones to explore and play. With its earthy tones and beautiful evening light, Kate Reed is a wonderful choice for families and couples wanting a natural Tasmanian backdrop.
Distance from Launceston City: 15 minutes Suitable for Children: Yes Dogs allowed: Yes
Not Sure Where To Choose?
Don't worry. Most families and couples book before they've decided on a location, and that's completely normal.
Once you've booked, I'll help guide you toward a location that suits your family, your personalities, and the type of photographs you're dreaming of.
Planning a Family Session in Tasmania?
Get in touch and I'd love to help you create beautiful, relaxed family photos you'll treasure for years to come.