Capturing moments—wild, natural, and free.

One thing I never thought about before becoming a parent is just how exciting the world is through our children’s eyes. I always expected to teach my child how to walk, talk, and say “please” and “thank you.” What I didn’t expect was how much they would teach me – the beauty in the little things we take for granted.

Being able to capture that on camera? Truly incredible.

Hey, and welcome!

I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.

If you’re in the middle of thinking about a family shoot – take a deep breath. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve done it before, it can feel like a lot: figuring out outfits, wrangling kids, and hoping for those natural, magical moments. The good news? I’m here to make it all feel relaxed and fun.

Not sure what to wear or where to go? I’ve got you covered. I’ll help you choose a location that fits your vibe, and give you plenty of tips to make the whole experience easy and enjoyable for everyone (yes, even the camera-shy ones!).

You’ve put your heart into your family – the little routines, the loud laughter, the quiet cuddles – and I believe those moments deserve to be captured just as they are. I’ll be there for the tickle fights, the nose scrunches, and the sweet in-betweens that tell your real story.

When you book me, you’re not just getting a photographer – you’re getting someone who genuinely cares. I’ll help you feel comfortable in front of the camera, connect naturally, and walk away with a gallery full of images that reflect the love and chaos that makes your family yours. So, have a scroll through the packages, see what feels right, and let’s plan a session that’s all about you. I can’t wait to meet you and capture your beautiful, wild, wonderful crew.

Family Photography Packages

Family photography Kamo Whangarei Chanel Griffin

Mini Session

$180

30-minute session
Location: within Whangārei city limits
10 edited images (online gallery)
High-resolution & low-resolution digitals

Family photographer Tutukaka Whangarei Northland Chanel Griffin

Regular Session

$350

60-minute session
Location of your choice
20+ edited images (online gallery)
High-resolution & low-resolution digitals
USB with your memories

Maternity photographer Ruakaka Whangarei Chanel Griffin

Extended Family Session

$700

90-minute session
Location of your choice
30+ edited images (online gallery)
High-resolution & low-resolution digitals
USB with your memories

Let’s Chat!

I would highly recommend Chanel and we could not have had better memories to look back on

Chanel went above and beyond through the Christmas season to accommodate our families photo shoot. We could not have been happier to have worked with her. She was able to meet our needs of having a quick and speedy photo shoot with three generations!

Nadine

Most amazing photos !!

Makes you feel so comfortable for the duration of the shoot. 100% would recommend.

Fynlee

They are so special!!!!

My wee family recently had photos taken with Chanel, we just had our sneak peaks back and I’m already blown away.

Whitney

My wife and I had an incredible maternity shoot

I’ll be honest, being in front of a camera for a photoshoot is not my cup of tea but as they say … “happy wife, happy life”.

Not only did the photos turn out far better than we could have imagined but Chanel made us feel so relaxed. We had plenty of laughs along the way and she offered great feedback on how we should stand and pose. Would highly recommend Chanel for your next photo-shoot! She is professional, friendly, calm, and great fun. The photos speak for themselves

Campbell

Highly recommend and will be using again

Chanel was a wonderfully professional, down to earth photographer who managed to capture a family who isn’t easy to get good shots of with ease. Family photos with young kids can be stressful but Chanel had us all at ease and we just got to relax on the beach with the bonus of the best family photos we have ever had.

Natalie

Made me feel so warm, welcomed & confident,

…especially as this was my first photo shoot EVER. Time with Chanel was amazing, the end results & album was extremely amazing; highly recommend getting intimate pics done. We did a maternity shoot

Malisa

Chanel is so great to work with!

She made me feel super comfortable at 34 weeks pregnant and went out of her way to make our shoot unique and special. The photos are very beautiful and I’m grateful to have this important time in life captured through her lense, talent and creativity. More than anything though is that I’m grateful for the natural connection we have and I’m sure there will be many more family and event shoots in the future!

Mary

Chanel has done two amazing sessions for us now and we LOVE her work!

A beautiful maternity shoot to capture our growing family and then a lovely family shoot in the comfort of our home. Chanel captured gorgeous natural moments of my family (two young kiddies involved) and we couldn’t of been happier with the results. Would 100% recommend Chanel Griffin Photography

Macey

We can’t wait too book our next shoot with Chanel

We have had lots of photo shoots with Chanel and we will continue to have many more, her photos are absolutely incredible she does such an amazing job not only at making sure your comfortable but really capturing your family dynamic/ individual personalities.

Grace