• A young woman in a white dress sitting on a twisted driftwood branch on a beach with green foliage in the background.
  • A man standing outdoors in a park with desert plants, wearing a tan coat, white turtleneck, brown pants, and brown shoes, during late afternoon sunlight.
  • A young woman with long hair sitting on a crate outdoors, looking directly at the camera with her chin resting on her hand.
  • A young woman with long brown hair sitting on a sandy beach, wearing a black T-shirt and black pants, with houses and tall palm trees in the background under an overcast sky.
  • Woman wearing a patterned bikini and an orange towel draped over her arm standing in front of large green plants.
  • A young woman with short, wavy blonde hair and red lipstick, wearing a sleeveless black leather vest, sitting outdoors with sunlight highlighting her face.
  • Black and white photo of a young woman smiling, standing outdoors with a blurred natural background, wearing a dark casual long sleeve shirt and dark pants.
  • A young woman with blonde hair in a white sleeveless top and blue jeans, standing outdoors against a modern glass and metal building, with her left hand resting on her head and gazing at the camera.
  • A man in business attire standing outdoors in front of a white fence, wearing a black suit jacket, striped shirt, black pants, and looking at the camera with a serious expression.
  • A black and white close-up portrait of a young woman with tousled hair, looking confidently at the camera.
  • A young woman with wavy blonde hair standing outdoors near greenery, wearing a light blue floral dress, looking directly at the camera with her hands near her face.
  • A young woman with long hair sitting on the ground, wearing a sleeveless top, jeans, and Converse sneakers, in an outdoor setting.
  • A man in a tan coat, white turtleneck, black pants, and brown boots is sitting on a large rock outdoors surrounded by green plants and trees, posing thoughtfully with his hand on his chin.
  • A woman in a sleeveless white dress leaning against a stone wall outdoors, with sunlight highlighting her hair.
  • Close-up of a young girl with blue eyes, long light brown hair, wearing a pink and red striped sweater, with her hand resting on her chin.
  • A young man with dark hair and blue eyes wearing a dark gray t-shirt looking directly at the camera. The background is a blurred, light-colored wall.
  • Black-and-white photo of a young woman sitting on a paved surface, wearing a sleeveless top, jeans, and Converse sneakers, with an intense gaze toward the camera.
  • A young woman with wavy hair, wearing a floral bikini and an orange cardigan, standing amidst tall green plants.
  • Black and white photo of a young woman with long wavy hair, sitting among large leaves or plants, resting her head on her hand, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.
  • A young man with curly brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a tan coat and white turtleneck, sitting outdoors near plants and rocks, resting his chin on his hand and looking contemplative.
  • A young woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, wearing a pink knitted sweater with red and white stripes, looking directly at the camera against a plain neutral background.
  • A man in a tan coat, white turtleneck, black pants, and brown boots standing outdoors on rocky steps. Desert plants and palm trees are in the background. The man has his hands in his pockets and looks off to the side.
  • Black and white photo of a young woman with long hair, wearing a sleeveless top, looking over her shoulder at the camera, with a background of large leaves.
  • A young woman with brown hair sitting on sandy beach under a bridge at sunset, wearing a white sweater and a tank top, looking at the camera with one hand near her face.
  • Black and white portrait of a young woman with long, wavy hair, looking at the camera.
  • A woman with wavy blonde hair and red lipstick biting her finger against a blue background.
  • A young man stands outdoors during sunset, wearing a beige coat over a white turtleneck, with palm trees and greenery in the background.
  • A young woman with long hair and piercing eyes, sitting on the ground with her knees bent, wearing casual clothing, and looking at the camera with an intense gaze.
  • A young woman with long blonde hair standing on a rocky pathway in front of desert plants, wearing a leopard print crop top, distressed gray jeans, and black sneakers, with a cloudy sky in the background.
  • Black and white photo of a young woman with long hair, sitting on the ground outdoors with fallen leaves, wearing a dark sweater and shorts, looking at the camera with a relaxed expression.

Model Portfolio Photography
Brisbane & Surrounds

Natural-light sessions for kids (8+), teens and adults.
Expert direction and refined retouching to create agency-ready images that stand out.

A RELAXED, GUIDED APPROACH

Whether you're building your very first portfolio or updating existing images, the experience is designed to feel calm, supportive and unhurried from beginning to end.

Stacey provides gentle direction throughout the session, helping with posing, movement and expression so the images feel natural, confident and effortless.

With 15 years of experience, she creates agency-aligned imagery with a subtle film-like quality. Her refined approach to retouching allows your natural beauty and defining features to shine. Skin texture is preserved, authenticity is never compromised, and the final images never feel overly processed.

You can trust that the images you create together will be both stunning and timeless. A portfolio that opens doors, and portraits worth keeping long after.

Pricing

Build your portfolio your way

Choose the images you love, with options to purchase a handful individually or a larger collection.

Session Fee
$500

REQUIRED FOR ALL BOOKINGS

Images are purchased separately. You'll choose from your proof gallery once it's delivered, with no commitment required upfront.

The session fee reserves your chosen shoot date and includes:

› 2-hour natural light shoot

› Styling tips to prepare 4-5 suitable outfits

› Professional guidance throughout

› Curated watermarked proof gallery delivered within 2 weeks

› Final images delivered within 2 weeks of order

  • ($50/image) SAVE $750

    30 retouched images of your choice

    + PDF — featuring all purchased images in a clean, cohesive layout
    + Digital comp card — highlighting your look and key info at a glance

    Additional images available at $50 each

  • ($60/image) SAVE $225

    15 retouched images of your choice

  • For those wanting just a handful of retouched images

ENQUIRE

Locations

Stacey exclusively captures model portfolios on location in natural-light, working across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, and Byron Bay. Sessions are typically held in the afternoon for soft, flattering lighting.

Standard locations (no fee):

Botanical Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
The Spit, The Gold Coast

Locations with hire fee:

Yatoma Studio (natural light), Yeronga ($330)
The Villas, Balinga ($TBC)

Locations with travel fee:

Dreamtime Beach, Fingal Head ($200)
Point Cartwright, Buddina ($200)
Little Cove, Noosa ($250)
The Pass, Byron Bay ($250)

A teenage girl with long blonde hair standing outdoors near a modern glass building, wearing a white sleeveless top and loose-fitting jeans, looking at the camera with a serious expression.

Professional Retouching

Every purchased image is professionally retouched and delivered in high resolution. Retouching is polished yet natural — enhancing your best features without compromising authenticity.​

Retouching may include: blemish removal, skin tone evening, fly-away hair, removal of distracting elements, minor clothing adjustments and more. See below before/after examples.

Close-up of a young woman with long red hair and blue eyes, wearing a white knitted sweater, touching her face with her hand, outdoors.
Close-up of a young woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, wearing a white knitted sweater, gazing into the camera with her hand near her face.
A young man with curly hair and blue eyes is sitting outdoors, resting his head on his hand, with a contemplative expression. He is wearing a tan blazer and a white shirt, with greenery and blurred sunlight in the background.
A black-and-white portrait of a young man with curly hair, wearing a blazer, sitting outdoors with a contemplative expression, hand on his forehead, blurred natural background.
A young girl with long light brown hair and blue eyes wearing a pink sweater with red and white stripes, resting her chin on her hand and looking into the camera.
Close-up portrait of a young woman with blue eyes, long light brown hair, wearing a pink and red striped sweater, holding her chin with her hand, looking directly at the camera.
A young woman with long wavy hair wearing a white sleeveless dress sitting on a driftwood piece leaning against a green leafy bush on a sandy beach.
Young woman with long brown hair in a white sleeveless dress sitting on a twisted tree branch on a sandy beach with dense green foliage in the background.

Testimonials

  • Close-up of a young girl with blue eyes and long light brown hair, wearing a pink and red striped sweater, resting her chin on her hand, looking serious.

    "Stacey made Faye feel comfortable, confident and completely at ease, and this really showed in the final images. The photos were beautiful, natural and professional, and captured my daughter perfectly. Since the session, she's been signed by a local modelling agency — the agency even commented on how beautiful the images were."

    — Tash (Faye’s mother)

  • Young woman with long, wavy brown hair sitting on a twisted, light-colored tree branch on sandy ground, with green leafy bushes behind her.

    "Stacey's talented eye captured my daughter's beauty in a natural way, with the gorgeous backdrop of the coastline. The shoot was fun and effortless. Stacey made her feel comfortable and achieved many photo options for us to choose from. Bridget went on to sign with Tamblyn Management off the back of her portfolio."

    — Desley (Bridget’s mother)

  • A young girl with long, wavy blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a green shirt and a white floral headband, smiling outdoors in a garden with plants and trees in the background.

    "The photos are beautiful and I can’t thank you enough! Lannah was picked up instantly by Tamblyns agency… they were blown away by your amazing photos!"

    — Vanessa (Lannah's mother)

  • A young woman with long brown hair and blue eyes wearing a black top, sitting among pink and cream roses in a garden.

    "Bella had never done anything like this before and was quite nervous, but Stacey put her at ease and made the session fun. The photos are incredible, and Bella has received positive feedback from two agencies already. Thank you, Stacey!"

    — Leesa (Bella’s mother)

  • A woman in a black sleeveless dress standing outdoors during sunset, with trees and houses in the background.

    "Stacey is amazing to work with. She is professional, has an eye for detail and will go the extra mile to ensure you get exactly what you want!"

    — Sarah

A young woman with long, wavy purple hair, fair skin, and distinctive eyebrow piercings is holding a sleeping infant wrapped in a floral-patterned blanket. The woman is wearing hoop earrings and has makeup that enhances her eyes.

About Me

I'm Stacey, a Brisbane-based photographer who has been taking professional bookings since 2011. My style is natural and unhurried, with a film-like quality that lends itself to images that feel timeless rather than overly produced.

I bring a calm, low-pressure approach to every session, allowing people to settle in and feel comfortable in front of the camera. As a mum, patience and ease are second nature, and clients often comment on how quickly they relax once we start.

Many of the people I’ve photographed have gone on to sign with modelling agencies, which has been a particularly rewarding part of my work. Whether you’re stepping in front of the camera for the first time or refining an existing portfolio, I focus on creating images that feel honest, confident, and true to you.

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