A young child wearing a green shirt rests on someone's shoulder while being held outdoors.
Family holding hands while walking together on a forest trail among eucalyptus trees on a sunny day.
A family enjoys a casual outdoor gathering by a pond with their children and labrador retriever in a lush garden setting.
An elderly couple sharing a tender moment outdoors, with the man in a red shirt and the woman in a black and white top.


Summer minis at Lake Ginninderra


Summer in Canberra is usually hot, and sunny - so it's no surprise most of us are drawn to the water. This summer I did mini sessions over three dates at John Knight Memorial Park, Lake Ginninderra. It was warm, sunny, and brimming with life, as the insects buzzed, and the waterbirds stalked us for some tucker.

Taking photos in the daytime can mean we end up chasing the sun (or rather, hiding from it), but we all managed to have a lot of fun & laughter.

The kids enjoyed watching the birds, and we even saw some baby waterfowl following their mums around, begging for food.

We had shoots with 3 generations, celebrating babies on the way, newborns, and even a few pooches!




A warm outdoor scene showing a close embrace between two people wearing blue dresses and standing in a wooded area.
A dark-colored bird with orange legs forages on the ground, searching for food in dry grass and dirt.
A joyful family shares a candid moment outdoors in matching white outfits on a sunny day among trees.

What is a "mini session"?

Short and sweet minis are less fuss, and over quickly (15-20mins) - especially good for young children. I have a few tricks up my sleeve (read: stickers, instant camera, and some silly prompts) to help children warm up, so I always allow and extra 5 minutes in my minis to give children a moment to decompress and familiarise themselves with the area. Minis are usually booked back-to-back, so there isn't time to add any poses at the end. They're a simple and easy way to get some updated family photos, and are very cost effective. I usually theme them around something special at that time of year, such as summer, spring, Mother's Day, Christmas etc. I usually have four different mini sessions each year - but I also offer general family "minis" all year round.


Interested in your own mini shoot? I'd love to hear from you!

ellenjunephotography@gmail.com



A small white fluffy dog playfully bites a stick held by someone's hand in an outdoor grassy setting.
A couple wearing plaid and denim embraces their sleeping newborn baby outdoors on a sunny day.