Meet Em Whalan – Soulful Photographer Based in Medowie, Serving Port Stephens, Newcastle & the Hunter Valley

Based in Medowie, serving the dreamy coastlines and hidden corners of Port Stephens, Newcastle, and the Hunter Valley.

As a homeschooling mum of three, barefoot wanderer, and soulful storyteller, I’ve built this business to honour life as it is — raw, radiant, fleeting. My work celebrates families, mothers, small weddings, and the sacredness of the everyday.

I specialise in:

• Business Photography

• Weddings - Small & Large

• Birth & maternity photography captured gently, with love

• Family Photography

• Charity and farewell sessions that honour life’s most meaningful transitions

If you're looking for a natural light photographer who brings both presence and poetry to the frame — I’d be honoured to walk with you.

Photography, to me, is more than a profession — it's a form of remembering. In a world that moves too fast, filled with to-do lists and ticking clocks, I believe deeply in the power of pausing. Of seeing. Of feeling. I want to offer something more than a photo — I want to gift you a moment, preserved with warmth and truth. A reflection of your now.

My work is raw, soulful, and full of light. I’m drawn to the in-between glances, the deep belly laughs, the wind-blown hair and tear-filled eyes. I create with intention — always with kindness, strong ethics, and a heart for giving back.

As a mother, I know how quickly time slips through our fingers. The days can feel long, but the years — they rush past. That’s why I do this. I want you to look at your photos and feel the essence of this season you’re in — whatever it looks like. Because your story matters. And it deserves to be told in all its honest, beautiful truth.

This love for storytelling also carries into my work with small businesses, events, and community causes. Whether I'm capturing the passion behind your brand, the connection of a celebration, or the heart of a charity initiative — I’m there to reflect your purpose and preserve what truly matters. Every session is a chance to honour the beauty, strength, and wonder of real human connection.

If my story resonates with you, I’d love to connect — whether for a photoshoot, a conversation, or a slow cup of tea.

Em x