Sydney Family and Branding Photographer

for Women who hate being photographed

Your phone is full of photos of your kids or
your business … but where are you?

A mother and her two teenage daughters look lovingly at each other at Fagan Park in the Hills District during a family photoshoot celebrating a 50th birthday
Family with 3 teenage boys walking hand in hand along Dee Why beach Sydney during a sunrise family photoshoot
A young family cuddling sitting on a picnic blanket in Rouse Hill Regional Park for a family photoshoot
A woman in a blue dress is leaning against a wall during her branding photography session in a studio

You are missing from Your Own Story!

You have documented every moment. 

Your children growing up.

Your business evolving.

Your clients, your milestones, your memories.

But where are you?

When there is a camera around, you disappear.

“I hate photos of myself”. 
“I’ll book a session when I lose weight”. 
“I looked so much better in my 20’s.”

I get it.  I feel the same way.

If you won't step in front of a camera, what else aren't you stepping into? Confidence isn't built in comfort zones.

You avoid photos. You avoid risks. You avoid being seen.
What if the camera was just practice for everything else?

Here’s what everyone else sees …

Your kids see their beautiful mum, their safe place, the one they run to for everything.

Your clients need to see who you are, so they can trust buying from you.

The Real cost of hiding.

One day your kids will search for photos of you.  Anything to remember your smile and how you looked at them.  They will struggle to find any.

Your potential clients will buy from competitors, not because that person is better, but because they feel like they know them.

A woman in her 40's sitting on the ground looking to the side during a branding photoshoot in the Castle Hill studio

You are beautiful ... Right NOW!

Here’s what I need you to know – you can look amazing in photographs.

You just need someone to show you how to stand.  Minor adjustments make all the difference.  Let me show you how!

Posing Guides don’t work.

Instagram posing guides are for young women who love having their photo taken.

That’s not me.  It’s probably not you either.

I break all the “photography rules” because if you are a real woman (like me), the norms are not flattering.

Hi! I’m Kirri!

Kirri Garvey from Captured by Kirri leaning on a white wall holding her camera

Can I be honest?

I don’t like being in front of the camera either.  That’s why I am always behind it!  I’ve gained weight with some health issues, and wish I still looked like I did 20 years ago (when I thought I was fat!).

But … I still get in front of the camera … for my kids, and for you.

I have studied lighting, posing and angles for over 20 years.  I have photographed over 4000 camera-shy women, and showed them they are beautiful, just as they are.  Women who for the first time, actually liked what was on the back of the camera.

You will never be as young as you are today.  Stop waiting.

Let’s create images you love and teach you confidence to be in front of every camera moving forward.

Are you ready to finally love photos of yourself and be the leading lady in your own story?
(Do you remember that scene from The Holiday?)

Choose your Transformative Experience

Light and Love
Family Photography

For mothers who want their children to see how much they are loved by them, who want to stop their kids growing up so fast, and create wall-worthy memories that they are in.

Safe and Seen
Branding Photography

For businesswomen who want their clients to know, like and trust them, who are ready to build credibility and shine with confidence.

How women feel about their sessions …

  • "For someone who absolutely hates having my photo taken, I absolutely loved our session. And the photos are amazing. The kids had a ball and talked about it for weeks after. I cannot recommend Kirri highly enough. Do yourself a favour and have your photos done with Kirri."

    Sharon Capizzi

  • “Kirri is so great at making you feel comfortable in front of the camera and making the photos look more natural. She doesn’t rush you through and the photos show how much care is put into her work.”

    Tashlyn van Gestel

  • “Kirri delivered a very professional and fun photographic session for myself and my extended family. Her bubbly and compassionate personality created a very relaxed and happy vibe."

    Natalie Walker

A few things I’m proud of …

  • Awards

  • Magazine Features

  • Interviews

  • Memberships

Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2026 Finalist for Photography
Images by Captured by Kirri have been featured in many Celebrate Magazine issues
Captured by Kirri featured on many covers and stories for the Greater Sydney Living Magazine
Kirri Garvey is a member of the Sydney Northwest Region of BNI, a part of BNI Prime
Kirri is a member of the Hawkesbury Chamber of Commerce
Sydney Hills Local Business Awards 2026 Finalist
Kirri had a photoshoot featured in Confetti Fair Magazine
Kirri is a member of the Independent Business Network (IBN) Inc.
Kirri is a member of the Hills District Business Women