July 24, 2026

Family

Three Generations, One Frame: Bec’s Family Portraits with Her Mum and Son

Three Generations, One Frame:
Bec's Family Portraits with Her Mum and Son

Some family portraits stop you in your tracks.

Not because of the lighting or the outfits or everyone miraculously looking at the camera at the same time. Because of what’s actually in the frame. Three generations. A grandmother, a mother, a son who’s growing up faster than anyone’s ready for. All of it, right there, in one image.

That’s what Bec came to Verve to capture. Her, her mum, and her son Austin. Three generations of their family’s story, preserved before another year slips by and everything looks a little different again.

Why now?

Getting three generations into the same room is hard enough. Getting them into the same photo? That takes someone deciding it matters enough to actually make it happen. Bec was that someone.

“Life moves so quickly, and having three generations together felt incredibly special. It wasn’t just about taking photos, it was about preserving our family’s story and creating something we’ll treasure forever.”

That’s the thing about multi-generational family portraits. Everyone agrees they should do it. Nobody books it. There’s always a reason to wait. Diaries don’t line up, someone’s away, the kids have sport. And then another year goes by and the window gets a little bit smaller.

Bec didn’t wait. And when she saw the final images, the feeling was instant:
“Gratitude, pride and love. I see the strength of the women who came before me and the legacy that’s being passed on to my son.”

The photos that mean more every year

Here’s something we see over and over at Verve. The family portraits people treasure most aren’t the ones that felt like the biggest deal at the time. They’re the ones that quietly become priceless as the years pass. The kids get older. Faces change. People aren’t always there anymore.

Bec gets this:
“Because they’re more than photographs, they become part of your family’s history. They capture a moment in time that you’ll never get back, and that’s priceless.”

The passing of time lands harder when you think about it properly. Your kids at this exact age, your parents at this exact stage, everyone together and happy and laughing. It’s a moment in time that you won’t have exactly like this again, which is what makes capturing it so precious.

Austin's growing up (and she's not ready)

Bec’s son Austin is heading into that stage where everything starts to shift. He’s becoming his own person. More independent. Less needing mum for the day-to-day stuff. And while that’s exactly what you raise them to do, it doesn’t make it any less bittersweet.

“Watching Austin grow into a kind, respectful and caring young man. His character is what makes me proudest.”

We asked how her role as a mum has evolved as he’s gotten older:
“I’m less involved in the day-to-day, but I’ll always be his biggest supporter and someone he knows he can count on, no matter what.”

And if she could freeze one thing about their relationship right now?
“Our friendship. We’ve reached a stage where we genuinely enjoy spending time together, and that’s something I’ll always cherish.”

Because there’s a version of your kid right now that actually wants to hang out with you. That won’t last forever (it comes back eventually, but there’s a gap). And having family portraits from this exact season, when they still choose your company? That’s magic.

What her mum taught her

There’s always a thread that runs through multi-generational family portraits. The things that get passed down without anyone really noticing. The way a grandmother holds her grandson. The expressions that show up across three faces. The values that travel quietly from one generation to the next.

“Kindness, resilience and always showing up for the people you love. Those are the values Mum lived by, and they’re the values I’ve tried to instill in Austin.”

We asked Bec if becoming a mum herself changed how she sees her own mum:
“Absolutely. Becoming a mum gave me a whole new appreciation for the sacrifices, strength and unconditional love she gave so freely. I understand her in a way I never could before.”

And when we asked for a memory of her mum that makes her smile:
“It’s not one specific moment, it’s remembering her incredible strength and unwavering support. No matter what life threw at her, she always showed up for our family with love, resilience and a smile that made even the hardest days feel lighter. Knowing she’s always been in my corner is something I’ll never take for granted.”

What actually matters

Some people will know Bec from Married At First Sight Australia. And we asked her how her perspective on family has shifted since then:
“The experience reminded me that while life can change in an instant, family is your constant. Success, careers and public attention come and go, but the people who love and support you unconditionally are what truly matter. These portraits are a beautiful reminder of that.”

Family is your constant. Everything else comes and goes. But the people who show up for you, who’ve always shown up for you, they’re the ones worth capturing.

Your family's version of this

Maybe you’ve been meaning to get the whole family together for a proper photo for years. Your mum keeps mentioning it. Your siblings keep saying “yeah, we should do that.” Nobody books it.

This is your nudge. The kids won’t look like this next year. Your parents won’t look like this next year. You won’t look like this next year. And one day, these family portraits will be the gift everyone treasures for years come.

Pick a date. It won’t work for everyone (it never does). Book it anyway. Sort the rest out later.

Book your family portrait session at verveportraits.com.au or call the team on 1300 083 783.

With love
Team Verve xxx

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