Hey! I'm Anna.

I LOVE looking through old photo albums of me as a child. I was lucky that my mum took plenty of photos and documented them neatly in chronological albums. Having that tangible, visual documentation of my earlier years is so precious. So many memories lie in those albums! These days it’s so easy to take thousands of mediocre photos on your phone that get lost in the ether. But telling your family’s story through beautiful photos? Timeless.














Growing up a career as a photographer wasn’t on my radar. I had just finished a bachelor degree in nutrition and was just about to start a masters… a very different trajectory! Photography had always been a hobby - sure, I was good at it and won some awards in my teens but it’s not a viable career, right?



















I found myself in an Instagram scroll-hole, deep diving the Australian family, newborn and wedding photography scene. This was the moment I realised that I could make art while documenting the lives of everyday Australians. Art that can line their walls and evoke memories and emotions from specific time periods. I was seeing for the first time that I could take my photography further than just my own travel snaps. 

I’m not one to do anything by halves. Before I knew it I had bought a second hand camera and was lining up photoshoots to practice. At this point I was nannying part-time - I’ve always had an affinity to young children. Before moving to Canberra I spent most of my time looking after two gorgeous 18 month olds. Hence why family and newborn photography seemed such a natural path to follow. 

Whether you're after an intimate family shoot in your home, an extended family gathering in the park or a session with your precious new baby... I'm here for it all! 

I love meeting new people so if you’re after some photos or just want to chat, find me on Instagram @annadewar.