Hi there, I’m Joni

 

I am a wife to the love of my life, we have been together 14 years, and a mum to my two gorgeous little ones, a 5 year old girl and 2 year old boy. They are my whole world and bring so much joy to my life. They inspire me every day and are the reason I am so passionate about capturing the love and connection you have with your family.

We made the move to beautiful Bulimba, Queensland almost 5 years ago after 10 years in Sydney. I grew up in the Byron Bay region and love to get back to nature and the beach at any opportunity.  

 
Joni Simone Photography
 

 Fun facts about me


I’m a hugger, a coffee addict and a creative at heart

I am very sociable and adore meeting new people and going out for brunch or cocktails with friends. I am a creative through and through. When I am not photographing I am usually making something, from felt food for the kids to doing a hack on a kids kitchen. 

I take my work extremely seriously and always go the extra mile for my clients but I am also just a chilled out, fun loving person so you can be guaranteed our sessions will be relaxed and filled with fun to get those gorgeous, natural shots of your kids just being themselves and having a great time. 

I would love nothing more than to capture your families story, the emotion, the love. The way your hands tenderly stroke your blooming belly that without words tell your baby inside how much you can love someone you have never even met. The sweetness of your little newborns hands curling into yours, the giggles when you play peek-a-boo  

with your toddler. This season of life is sometimes too beautiful to express in words, so let the photos do the talking. It all matters and it all deserves to be captured and turned into memories that will last forever.

I previously owned a company called Chasing Arrows and was primarily a wedding photographer. I still love a good wedding but my focus has definitely shifted to capturing families, so a name change felt fitting. I was also a wedding and event stylist and still love dabbling in styling via my Instagram page @_sunrise_collective, but again the focus has shifted from weddings to styling kids interior rooms and smaller events. So if this also interests you feel free to dm me on that Instagram or just email me here.

I am so happy you found me and it would be the biggest honour to Photograph your family, let’s chat!