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Hi, I’m TONINA

A newlywed couple sharing a romantic moment behind a wedding cake at a wine cellar, with wine barrels stacked in the background.
A man and young boy face to face on the floor, close together, engaged in a playful or intimate moment.

Photographer /

CREATIVE / HUMAN

Hi, I'm a Melbourne-based photographer passionate about finding beauty in the small, significant moments of life. I shoot portraiture, branding, family, weddings, events, and fine art — and I bring the same quality of attention to all of it: genuine curiosity, a warm presence, and an eye trained to find what's real.

Work with me

Before I picked up a camera professionally, I worked as a television publicist and built businesses of my own. That background shapes everything about how I work with clients — I know how to read a room, understand what someone needs, and bring out the most interesting version of who they are.

Young man with dark hair, light skin, and blue eyes standing outside in front of a window with warm lighting, wearing a dark V-neck T-shirt, with one hand on his chest and the other crossing his body.

My clients often tell me

they felt like a star.

That's exactly the point.

Two young women at an outdoor event, one with long, curly red hair and dusty pink lipstick, wearing a sheer black top with nipple covers and a green skirt, touching her hair and looking away, and the other with short, dark hair and bangs, wearing a colorful rainbow-patterned bodysuit with fishnet tights and a studded belt, looking down.

I'm drawn to originality, creativity, and connection. I want every image I make to deliver something meaningful — a feeling, a memory, a moment you'll come back to. If you're someone who values beauty, has a sense of fun, and means business, we're going to get along brilliantly.

Learn more

  • If you're someone who values beauty, has a sense of fun, and means business, we're going to get along brilliantly.

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    CURIOUSITY & CONNECTION

    You'll feel at ease from the very first conversation — I listen before I shoot.

  • A young woman with long brown hair and blue eyes wearing a teal swimsuit, smiling outdoors with sunlight and blurred background.

    GUIDANCE AT EVERY STEP

    I'll help you think through location, mood, and wardrobe so you show up feeling confident.

  • A woman with long blonde hair wearing a tan dress and a floral headband stands between two black horses outdoors, smiling at each other. The scene is set under a partly cloudy sky with a vineyard in the background.

    YOUR UNIQUE STORY

    The result is imagery that feels like you — original, alive, and genuinely beautiful.

beauty, joy &

authenticity

Two older adults, a woman and a man, are smiling and looking at each other. The woman is wearing a gray hat, glasses, and a black sleeveless top. The man is wearing a light-colored, partially unbuttoned shirt. They are standing close to each other, with the woman's arm around the man's shoulder, against a pink background with yellow writing.
Two women conversing at a social event, holding glasses of champagne, all dressed in formal attire.
A groom in a black tuxedo holding a bride in a white wedding dress, with the bride holding a bouquet of red flowers. The bride's legs are extended, and both are smiling at each other in a field with trees in the background during sunset.
Sydney Harbour Bridge with boats on the water and a circus on the shore, framed by trees.

originality, creativity, connection

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a little more

about me

You'll find me having coffee at one of my locals, walking by the sea, dancing, or deep in a great TV series. I look for the glimmers — the tiny moments of awe, joy, and connection in everyday life. And yes, I'll always find an excuse to have a laugh.

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Woman with blonde hair in a pink shirt, holding a camera, outdoors in a park-like setting with colorful booths or tents in the background.

things that
make me happy

The sea  ·  Movies  ·  My dog, Teddy B  ·  Dance music  ·  Fashion  ·  Comedy  ·  Delicious food  ·  Art  ·  Laughing hard with family and friends  ·  Books  ·  Sunshine

Let’s tell your unique story

Let's Work Together