Locations
You might already have a special spot in mind - a beach you love, a place that feels like home, or somewhere with meaning for your family.
If not, don’t worry! I’ve put together a list of beautiful Northern Beaches locations to choose from.
We’re truly spoilt here - from sparkling ocean backdrops and golden sand dunes to rocky headlands for the kids to explore, peaceful lakes, and serene lagoons. Each spot offers its own unique charm and a lovely mix of scenery for your session.
North Curl Curl Beach (sunset)
Mixture of rocks, sand dunes and ocean as a backdrop
Sheltered and usually calm surf conditions
North Curl Curl Beach (sunrise)
Beautiful rocky headland, very few buildings right up the end, very natural
Usually calm conditions right up the North end so we can get in the water if you’d like
Long Reef Beach (Sunset)
I like to shoot at the South end of Longy, on Dee Why Lagoon
On a clear day the sun sets over the lagoon
Mixture of lagoon and grassy sand dunes as a backdrop
Car park is close to where the session will take place making it convenient for those with little ones or who can’t walk too far
Turimetta Beach (sunset)
Beautiful natural landscape
Least busy beach in the area
Mixture of grassy sand dunes, rocks and ocean as a backdrop
Large set of stairs to get down and I like to move around a bit from the rocks to the sand so please keep this in mind if you have little ones that need to be carried
Turimetta Beach (sunrise)
Stunning sunrises on a clear day
Natural landscape and the least busy beach in the area
Decent set of stairs to get down and I like to move around a bit from the rocks to the sand so please keep this in mind if you have little ones that need to be carried (feel free to bring a carrier!) or those less mobile
Freshwater Beach (Sunrise)
Mixture of rocky headland and sandy shots
Nice flat beach
Calm surf conditions so easy for little ones to have a splash
Freshwater Beach (Sunset)
Calm surf conditions so easy for little ones to have a splash
Keep in mind, weekends in summer can be too busy here especially when the weather is good.
South Mona Vale Beach (Sunrise)
Expansive, quiet section of beach with unique rocky headland
Dog-friendly
Red Hill Reserve
Beacon Hill
Red/pink/white rocks and sand surrounded by bushland
10-15 minute walk on a cleared track from the road
Fairlight Beach + The Boatshed
Lots of great spots at the Boatshed
Short 5 minute walk from here to Fairlight Beach and rockpool where we can walk between
Jamieson Park on Narrabeen Lake (sunset)
A great alternative to beachy photos
Mixture of bushland and lake as a backdrop
Beautiful sunsets over the lake
Lots of spots to walk around and explore
Dee Why Rockpools (sunrise)
Natural rockpools to explore plus the swimming pools which are good fun and you can end the session with a swim!
Cafes across the road so you could also grab a coffee or ice cream at the end too
Long Reef Beach (Sunrise)
I like to shoot at the South end of Longy, on Dee Why Lagoon
On a clear day the sun sets over the lagoon
Mixture of lagoon, grassy sand dunes and the ocean as a backdrop
Car park is close to where the session will take place making it convenient for those with little ones or who can’t walk too far
North Narrabeen (sunset)
Grassy sand dunes
Lagoon
Car park is close by
Once sun sets we will get photos with the ocean as a backdrop
Long Reef Headland
Rocks, beach, lots of greenery and vegetation on a big hill on the side of the headland
Not too busy
A little bit of walking involved, great for family sessions with kids aged 2+ or maternity sessions
Great as an “adventure session” for kids who like to move around a lot
Collins Beach (sunset)
West-facing so sun sets over water
Beautiful landscape, in the national park
I like clients to get in the water here as it really adds to the photos!
Sessions here are generally quicker as it’s very bright to begin with so we start closer to sunset
Fairy Bower Rock Pool (Sunrise)
Snappermans Beach Reserve (sunset - weekends & school holidays only)
The sun sets over Pittwater. On a clear day it is very bright so sometimes sessions here run for just 40 mins but the light is breathtaking!
Flat grassy area, small beach, easy for kids to have a splash if they want
Leave extra time as it can get busy on weekends and can sometimes be tricky to get a car spot
