Gill Cook Photography

I'm Gill, a Lifestyle Family Photographer based in the South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne.

Lifestyle (or natural style) photography is about capturing your family in the most relaxed and authentic way. I keep things fun and light hearted, throw in the occasional fart joke and capture the laughs that follow. I guide and direct you along the way to creat natural feeling poses and ensure that what I capture is unique and reflects the beauty of you and your family.

My all inclusive fee means no hidden costs and you come away with a full digital gallery of images that showcases your family’s beautiful story.

Outdoor Family Photography

I specialize in Outdoor Family Photography for small and large extended families. Together we create some traditional ‘smiling at the camera’ shots and then I also capture some more candid moments.

We generally base the session according to the youngest in the family (because, as per usual, they are the ones calling the shots!) Sometimes this means we’re running a little more and exploring, while other times it just requires lots of extra cuddles and tickles (and possibly even some tears). Whatever the mood, you’ll be guaranteed a beautiful gallery of 50+ images truly unique to your family’s story at that moment in time!

At Home Newborn Photography

This is an intimate photoshoot at your home focusing on your baby and immediate family. These sessions are baby-led and naturally styled which means no heavy posing of the baby - they can be awake or asleep. There is no strict time limit which means everyone can relax (in the comfort of your home) as we capture some beautiful moments. 

Childcare and Kindy Photography

I have over 5 years experience in Childcare and Preschool Photography. My aim is to keep things as streamlined as possible for the centre (all ordering is online) but also make it a fun and enjoyable experience for the children too. I aim to get 5-10 photos of each child, from classic portraits to some natural playing shots. Parents receive a link to a digital gallery of their child where they can place orders for physical prints or digital files.

Based in the South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne I work in and around Mount Waverley, Ashwood, Malvern, Blackburn, Doncaster and Berrick - or let me know where you are and I’ll see if I can come to you.

I've been photographing my own family’s story since 2016 and other families since 2018 and I feel so blessed and truly honoured to be preserving precious memories for families in the most beautiful way!

Pop me a message today and let's start planning your photoshoot!

xoxo