Discover why more than 52,000
families chose Verve Portraits to
be their Family Photographer

Thank you for supporting a wonderful cause! Your Verve Portraits Photography Experience awaits.

From the moment you arrive at Verve Portraits, our warm and welcoming team will ensure you feel part of something truly special. Enjoy a relaxed experience in your own private studio space as we capture the genuine connection, laughter and love that make your family unique – creating timeless artwork to treasure for years to come.

Your Verve Portraits Package includes:

An in-studio
photography
session

The Verve Experience takes place at your chosen studio location, where we style the space just for you.

Cinematic viewing
and image selection

The Verve Experience takes place at your chosen studio location, where we style the space just for you.

CUSTOM FINISHED
FRAMED ARTWORK

Your prize includes one handcrafted framed artwork of your favourite image with complimentary delivery to your door.

50,000+
families
photographed

18+ years experience

LOVE YOUR
IMAGES
GUARANTEE

4.8 OVERALL
GOOGLE
RATING

FAMILY RUN AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS

What you can expect

We've been capturing candid,
heartfelt moments since 2006

At Verve we are passionate storytellers who thrive on creating and capturing authentic moments filled with connection and love for your family.

How it all works

1. BOOK VIA OUR

ONLINE CALENDAR

Photoshoots can be scheduled up to 6 weeks in advance. We also offer appointments in the evenings and weekends, but please note these times book out quickly. We offer a waiting list if your desired date/time is fully booked.

2. YOUR FAMILY
PHOTO SHOOT

Your 90 minute photoshoot is a joyous, heart-warming experience. Let us pamper you and discover the unique qualities of your brood. You’ll leave our studio feeling reconnected as a family.

3. PREPARING

YOUR IMAGES

Your photographer will collaborate with our team of digital artists (AKA the image magicians) to prepare your images for viewing.

4. YOUR DESIGN
CONSULTATION

4-7 days after your photoshoot, you’ll return to the studio for the unveiling of your images in our design cinemas. Your designer will assist you to select the perfect artwork options to suit your home and budget.

5. CREATING YOUR
MASTERPIECES

Your selected artwork will be submitted to our production team who will print and hand make your artwork and ship it by courier directly to your door at absolutely no charge to you.

Backed by our %100 risk free

You only purchase what you truly adore. Get ready for an unforgettable experience and portraits that don’t just look like you but ‘feel’ like you!

Why choose Verve for your
family photography?

Award winning studio

Proudly recognised by the Australian Photographic Prize, our studio received multiple awards in 2025. These honours reflect our love for what we do and our commitment to creating beautiful, meaningful images that families love forever.

AS FEATURED IN:

Discover our luxury studios

Our beautifully appointed studios are based in three stunning locations: Alexandria, Richmond and Fortitude Valley. We offer onsite parking, great coffee or bubbles, warm hospitality and exceptional photography.

Just some of our Google reviews

The benefits of family photography

Here’s  just a few reasons to have professional family photography with Verve.

CELEBRATE MUM IN EVERY FRAME

Mothers are the heart of the family, yet they often find themselves behind the lens, capturing every precious moment while rarely appearing in the photos themselves. Verve ensures that Mum takes centre stage alongside her loved ones, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

BOOST YOUR CHILDREN’S CONFIDENCE

Surrounding your home with family photographs fosters a sense of love, belonging, and pride in your children. It reinforces their place within the family unit, instilling values of togetherness and support that are invaluable for their growth and development.

QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

Our devices are full of low-quality pictures, almost all of which don’t include every member of the family. Finding those precious family moments can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Verve ensures that every member of the family is captured in stunning clarity, creating gorgeous images that are easily accessible and cherished for generations to come.

CREATE TIMELESS HEIRLOOMS

When you invest in family photography, you will have something special to give your kids in the future. Quality family photography will be treasured for a long time and passed down through the generations.

A REMINDER OF WHAT’S IMPORTANT

Your family wall art serves as an important daily reminder, in the midst of the inevitable chaos and challenges of family life, of the love you have for each other. They can give you a reason to pause – a moment to breathe, smile and remember what it’s all about… family, memories, belonging, love. The most important things in life.

CAPTURE THE EVOLUTION OF FAMILY

Dynamics between family members will continue to change and develop year on year as family members mature and embrace their identity. It’s wonderful to document the relationships through these periods of change.

FREEZE TIME IN ITS TRACKS

Children grow up so fast. One second they are asking to crawl into your bed at night, and the next they are off to university. Blink and you’ll miss their entire childhood. Family photography will provide you with lots of images to look back on and smile as your children race through childhood.

AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

A Verve family photoshoot is a great opportunity to take a break from the stresses of everyday life and just be present with your loved ones. It’s a chance to set aside your phones and distractions and focus on each other, laughing, sharing and enjoying each other’s company. Our skilled photographers know exactly how to capture the quirks, mannerisms, and special bonds between each family member, resulting in images that truly reflect the character of your family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Simply use our online calendar to check availability. If you can’t find your ideal date, please feel free to add yourself to our waitlist when you visit our online calendar.
PLEASE NOTE: Our sessions fill up quickly, so make sure you book online as soon as possible to secure your spot.

The Verve Experience is designed for couples, families and even extended family members, including grandparents.

Your Verve Experience is one to remember in every way and will be tailored to suit your needs.

The Verve team will take you on a journey to capture your story with a professional photo shoot followed by a cinematic design experience.
Our friendly and professional team will assist you each step of the way to ensure you get the exact outcome you desire. 

Fundraising vouchers are valid for 2 months from the event date/date of issue and we take bookings up to six weeks in advance, but we also want to work together with you, to find the best time for you and your family. We have very flexible hours with our studios being open on weekdays and weekends, with evening sessions also available to accommodate for every type of busy schedule!

We require a fully refundable $150 holding deposit upon booking a session into our calendar, this is to safeguard our busy appointment times and is refunded back in full at your Design Consulation. Your voucher includes one complimentary fully framed finished artwork; you are welcome to purchase additional artwork and images at your Design Consultation, however there is no obligation.

We have a wide range of framed artworks starting as little as $395 and digital files are sold in bundles and start from $133 per file depending on which bundle you choose.

We also offer interest free options allowing you to spread the cost over 6 or 12 months.

We don’t provide hair and makeup at Verve. Verve is about revealing the real you- and celebrating it! Of course, feel free to have your hair and make-up done on the day prior to coming to our studios, however we do encourage our guests to keep their look natural and ‘daytime’. Our talented photographers, retouch artists and state of the art studio lighting will ensure that you look your very best.

Still have lingering questions? 

Book a quick phone call with one of our team. 

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FUNDRAISING VERVE EXPERIENCE PRIZES
  • Fundraising vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of the fundraising event (booking is made within this time). Please email [email protected] if you require an extension of this expiry date.
  • Verve Experience vouchers are for family photography sessions cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, and may only be used as outlined by Verve Portraits and cannot be swapped for a different style of photography.
  • Verve Experience vouchers  cannot be used to purchase images from previous photography sessions.
  • Upon booking a session, Verve requires a fully refundable $150 holding deposit to secure this session, this is refunded at the Cinematic Viewing appointment.
  • Only one Verve Experience voucher or prize may be used per family/household per year.
  • The package covers the session, design, and one finished piece of artwork. (No additional credit or digital files are included)
  • Verve reserves the right to cancel your session or design consultation if you do not confirm your appointment by telephone, email or SMS prior to your scheduled appointment.

Verve Experience Rescheduling Policy

You may reschedule your original photography session once without penalty, provided you give at least 72 hours-notice. This is because we normally cannot refill session appointments at the last minute due to people needing time to plan for their Verve Experience.
Please be aware that you will forfeit your session deposit if you: 

  • Reschedule more than once.  
  • Don’t provide 72 hours-notice of the changed session. 
  • Don’t turn up to a scheduled session. 
  • Cancel (not reschedule) your original session.