Short n sweet... with the Collett Family

Family Photographer Central Coast NSW

My favourite sessions aren’t the ones where everyone stands still and smiles—they're the ones where kids are truly themselves. This one was exactly that.

I met this local Central Coast family on an overcast afternoon for a session full of energy, imagination, and laughter. Their two young boys were bursting with life—running barefoot, splashing in the shallows, using sticks to create artwork and build pirate ships. We didn’t ask them to sit still—we followed their lead, and the result was magic.

Instead of forced poses, we captured movement, connection, and moments that feel real. Mum and Dad were amazing—so patient, loving, and happy to let the chaos unfold. And that’s what made this shoot so special: it wasn’t about perfection, it was about authenticity.

These photos tell the story of two little boys with wild hearts, big imaginations, and parents who love them exactly as they are. That’s what family photography is all about.