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You can stop time.

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You can stop time. We’ll show you how.

Timeless photography for families building their legacy in the Sutherland Shire

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Most families think they’ll always have more time…

until one day, they don’t.

Grandparents Grow Older

The people who built your family grow older every day. The voices, the laughs, the presence — before you know it, the chance to capture them is gone.

Children Grow Up

Those tiny hands and gap-toothed grins don't wait. The moments you thought you'd capture someday... disappear forever.

Memories Fade

The photos were never taken. The memories were never preserved, and the story of your family begins to fade.

That's why we create meaningful, timeless images that preserve your family's story — so you can hold onto what matters most, pass it down through generations, and become the guardian of your family's legacy.

A father and daughter sharing a joyful moment during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A multi-generational family portrait with grandparents, parents and children photographed outdoors by Southern Exposure Photography.
A mother holding her baby during a natural outdoor family photoshoot captured by Southern Exposure Photography.
A father and young son sharing a close, affectionate moment during a natural outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A candid portrait of two sisters sharing a warm moment during an outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A couple sitting together by the water with their dog during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A mother sitting outdoors holding her baby with the family dog during a relaxed family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A pregnant woman and her partner sharing a warm embrace during a natural outdoor maternity photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A family of four sitting together outdoors during a relaxed family photoshoot captured by Southern Exposure Photography.
A couple embracing in a lush garden during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A young girl smiling while holding her dog during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A close-up portrait of a smiling baby during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A large extended family standing together by the water during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A baby girl lying on a wooden bench looking off-camera with a curious expression during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A mother and her young son smiling and embracing outdoors in a park with trees and sunlight during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A close-up of a smiling young boy with curly red hair, wearing a white shirt with a red floral pattern, outdoors during golden hour during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A couple embracing and looking at each other in a park, with a black dog in the foreground and trees in the background during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A close-up of a baby boy with bright blue eyes, blonde hair, and a light complexion, smiling while wearing a white shirt during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A brother and two sisters smiling and hugging outdoors in a green park with trees during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A happy couple hugging each other outdoors near a small pond in a lush green forest during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A group of three children, two boys and one girl, smiling and hugging outdoors near trees and water during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A group of five kids and a dog smiling outdoors on green grass with trees in the background during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A father and a young son with curly red hair are close together outdoors, smiling and sharing a tender moment during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A family of four walking in a wooded park, holding hands and smiling on a sunny day during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A smiling family of three sitting outdoors on grass, with trees in the background. The young girl has long brown hair, the woman has straight brown hair, and the man has short curly hair. They are all close together, enjoying a sunny day during a rel
A young girl with curly hair running on grass in a park, wearing a light blue dress and pink sneakers, with sunlight filtering through trees in the background during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A smiling mother and four children, three girls and one boy, sitting on a wooden bench outdoors in a park with green trees and grass in the background during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A sleeping baby with a beige headband, lying on a white blanket surrounded by pink flowers during a relaxed family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A group of six people standing together on a beach under a blue sky with some clouds during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A large family groupof seven people and a dog posing outdoors in a lush green park during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A group of siblings, two sisters and one brother, sitting outdoors with a small brown dog, surrounded by lush green foliage, all smiling at the camera during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A Close-up of a smiling young boy with blue eyes and short light brown hair, resting his chin on his crossed arms outdoors in bright sunlight during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A brother and sister smiling, standing outdoors near a tree, with arms around each other during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A smiling family of five outdoors, leaning on a tree stump with trees and green grass in the background during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A group of three children sitting and standing on a large tree stump in a park during the daytime, with trees and grass visible in the background during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A young woman smiling happily, resting her head on her crossed arms outdoors. She has light brown hair, brown eyes, and is wearing a white long-sleeve top with jewellery during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography. The
A large multigenerational family group outdoors in a park near water. They are standing together, smiling, with some embracing or holding each other during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography. The group includes men,
A group of two children, a brother and a sister, sitting outside and smiling at the camera during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A close-up of a sleeping baby's face with a hand resting near the cheek, wearing a tan headband and light-colored clothing during a relaxed family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A smiling elderly couple hugging by the water, wearing white shirts and blue jeans during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A group of two young sisters sitting on a rocky shoreline, embracing each other and smiling at the camera, in front of water and rocks during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A multigenerational family photo outdoors with trees and sunlight, showing four older adults sitting on rocks in the front, three more older adults kneeling on rocks and five teenagers or young adults standing behind them, all smiling, during a relax
A family of four walking in shallow water near the shore, smiling and splashing water during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A smiling family of four outdoors in a wooded area, standing beside a tree. The family includes a woman with glasses, a man wearing a cap, and two children, a girl and a boy, all smiling during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure
A young boy sitting on a playground structure with a bright smile, holding onto a black rope, outdoors in a park on a sunny day during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A family of three sitting on grass in a park with trees and blue sky in the background during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A multigenerational family of six with a dog walking in a park with lush green trees and grass. They are smiling and enjoying a sunny day during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A smiling baby girl with blue eyes and sticking out tongue, sitting outdoors on a bench, with trees and greenery in the background during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A happy family of four with a dog outdoors in a park during daytime, all smiling during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A smiling senior couple stands outdoors, holding hands and embracing each other with trees in the background during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A man and a young boy lying on grass, with the boy on the man's back, both smiling at the camera in a park setting during a relaxed outdoor family photoshoot by Southern Exposure Photography.
A smiling pregnant woman in a white shirt making a heart shape with her hands on her belly, with a man hugging her from behind in a park.
A smiling middle-aged couple on a sailboat, with the woman sitting behind the man and both enjoying a sunny day on the water.
A woman and a man stand on a sailboat, smiling, with the woman holding the sailboat's mast and the man holding her waist, on a bright sunny day.
Two people sitting on a white sailboat docked at a marina, with a harbor and houses in the background on a sunny day.
A smiling middle-aged couple in white clothing, embracing on a beach with water and trees in the background.
A young man and woman lying on a rock by the water, smiling at the camera with rocks and water in the background.
A young woman with short blonde hair, wearing a white t-shirt, jewelry, and a watch, is smiling while leaning on a wooden surface outdoors with water and trees in the background.
A woman with blonde hair smiling and lying on her stomach on a sandy surface with yellow autumn leaves in the background.
A happy family of five standing on a rocky beach near the water, all smiling and dressed in white and casual jeans.
Three women smiling and lying on a large piece of driftwood near the water at the beach, with a cityscape in the background.
A pregnant woman sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, smiling as she looks down at her partner, who is kneeling and touching her belly, with a background of trees and water.
Three generations of women smiling outdoors. An elderly woman with glasses, a middle-aged woman, and a young girl in a colorful dress. They are in a garden with trees in the background.
Close-up of a smiling toddler with blue eyes and red hair, wearing a colorful shirt, outdoors.
Close-up of a young girl with red hair, blue eyes, and a white shirt with pink, orange, and blue butterfly prints, outdoors on a grassy background.
A man and a young girl outdoors in a park with trees in the background, smiling and holding a yellow flower.
A young woman with dark hair and tattoos on her arm holds a child in a park, both looking up and pointing at something in the sky.
A man, woman, and young girl standing outdoors on a grassy area surrounded by trees and greenery. The man is pointing up to the tree, the woman is smiling, and the girl is looking up at the tree while holding the man's hand.
Family photo of seven people outdoors in white clothing, including an elderly woman seated in a wheelchair, around a lush green background.
A multigenerational family of eight people and a dog gathered outdoors in a lush garden, smiling at the camera.
A smiling man and a teenage boy hugging on a beach, with the ocean and rocks in the background.
A family of three walking on a rocky beach near the ocean, smiling and enjoying the weather.
Family of five smiling outdoors, sitting on a log with green foliage in background.
Two children, a boy and a girl, smiling and leaning on each other outdoors surrounded by greenery.
A smiling family of four in a park, with a bald man, a woman with brown hair, a boy, and a girl, all wearing white clothing, close together and embracing.
A happy, medium-sized dog with a reddish-brown and white coat, standing outdoors on grass and dirt, with its mouth open and tongue out.
A young girl with blonde wavy hair and blue eyes smiling while hugging a tree outdoors.
A family of five and a dog walking through a sunlit park with tall trees, all dressed in white and beige, smiling and holding hands.
A grandmother with her two grandchildren, a girl and a boy, outdoors in a garden, smiling and hugging.
A multigenerational family group photo outdoors, featuring an elderly woman surrounded by adults and children, all smiling. The background includes greenery and trees, and everyone is dressed in white.
Close-up of a smiling young person with short reddish-brown hair and hazel eyes, wearing a white shirt, outdoors with blurred greenery in the background.
Close-up of an elderly woman with short gray hair smiling in a garden.
A happy family of four outdoor with green trees, the mother, father, daughter, and son all wearing white, smiling and sitting together.
A happy family of three, a father and his two children, smiling outdoors during daytime.
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30+ years family photography experience

Trusted by generations of Sydney families

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Over 5,000 families photographed

A lasting investment in your family’s history

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Over 1 million images since 1995

Capturing a lifetime of memories and milestones

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About Us

Southern Exposure Photography is a family-owned and run business located in the Sutherland Shire, in Sydney’s south.

With over 30 years of experience, Founder & Lead Photographer Daniel Mann is known for his calm, humorous and fun approach to a well-guided family photoshoot, helping everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, ensuring awesome images every time.

Behind the scenes, Dan’s son Josh selects and edits the best images from your shoot, ensuring display-quality artwork for your family to enjoy for generations to come - priceless!

We bring decades of experience to every family shoot, giving you complete peace of mind and confidence that your family memories are in trusted hands.

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Our Satisfaction Guarantee

We 100% guarantee you will receive the best quality and service. If you are not satisfied with your final images, we will gladly re-shoot all images completely free of charge. If you are still not happy, we’ll cheerfully refund your investment in full.

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Only Buy What You Love

Choose only the images you love - no lock in packages.

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Love Them or We Re-Shoot Free

Not happy with your images? We’ll re-shoot at no extra cost.

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Finished Artwork Ready to Display

Artwork you’re proud to display in your home and share with family and friends.

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Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what our clients have to say!

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“As this was our first time having professional photos taken, we really relied on Dan’s guidance, and his expertise was clear in the variety of locations, compositions, and poses he suggested, all of which contributed to an outstanding final result. We would not hesitate to highly recommend Dan.”

-Janine S.

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“Fabulous experience, Dan was amazing, extremely happy with our photos, would recommend to everyone! If you are thinking of getting some family pics done Dan is the man! Thank you xxx”

-Christie J.

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What’s Next?

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Pay $50. Book Your Shoot Anytime Within the Next Six Months

Lock in your shoot for only $50. You’ll have up to six months to choose a date, time, and location - ideal if you’re working around family schedules or waiting for the right season.

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Enjoy Your Photoshoot

Once you’re ready, pick your preferred location across the Sutherland Shire and we’ll meet you there. Your shoot is relaxed, guided and structured to bring out the best in your family.

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We Select & Edit the Best Images

After your shoot, we hand-select the strongest images and professionally edit them. Every image you view is fully edited and ready to display.

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View Your Images at Home or Online

We’ll organise a viewing appointment - either in your home or online. This is where you’ll see your images, choose your favourites, and decide what you’d like to keep.

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Choose & Purchase Your Images

One high-resolution digital image is included with your shoot. You’re welcome to purchase additional images or add-ons if you’d like - no pressure, just choose what you love.

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Our Photography Services

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$50 Family Shoots

Our fun family portrait shoots are designed to be easy and comfortable for everyone involved. Each shoot is individually tailored to represent your family in the most natural way possible.

Your $50 family shoot includes:

  • A relaxed family photoshoot (1-hour max)

  • Extended families welcome (30 people max)

  • Outdoor or in-home family photography

  • Choice of locations in the Sutherland Shire

  • One professionally edited high-resolution digital image included

  • Flexible options to purchase additional images after the shoot

Shoots can be held either at home or at one of our carefully chosen photography locations. If you have a meaningful location of your own in mind, please let us know at the time of booking.

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Gift Vouchers

Each $50 gift voucher includes:

  • A relaxed family photoshoot (1-hour max)

  • Outdoor or in-home photography

  • Recipient’s choice of location across the Sutherland Shire

  • One fully edited high-resolution digital image included

  • Flexible options to purchase additional images after the shoot

  • Six months to redeem

Please note that only one $50 gift voucher can be used per shoot. Higher value gifts are available upon request.

Each gift voucher is personalised with the recipient’s name and your custom message and can be emailed within 24-hours of purchase. Physical gift vouchers can also be mailed directly upon request.

Personalised gift vouchers are available for birthdays, anniversaries, milestone celebrations, Christmas, engagements, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and other special occasions.

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Proudly servicing the Sutherland Shire & Sydney since 1995

We’re based in the Sutherland Shire and regularly photograph families across:

Kurnell, Cronulla, Woolooware, Caringbah, Miranda, Sylvania, Gymea, Kirrawee, Sutherland, Kareela, Como, Loftus, Engadine, Sans Souci, Ramsgate, Helensburgh, Stanwell Park, Stanwell Tops and other surrounding Sydney suburbs.

We’re happy to suggest one of our regular photography locations - including Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Darook Park South, and Stanwell Park Beach Reserve - or photograph your family at home or somewhere with personal meaning.

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Pricing

Our pricing is designed to be simple and stress-free.

Book your family shoot for only $50 (one image included). Decide on any additional images at the time of viewing. You’re in control - only buy the images you love.

$50 Family Shoots

Secure your shoot - no upfront image costs.

Your shoot includes:

  • A relaxed family photoshoot (1-hour max)

  • Extended families welcome (30 people max)

  • Pay $50 today and book anytime within the next six months

  • Your choice of location across the Sutherland Shire

  • One professionally edited high-resolution digital image included

  • No large packages or minimum spends

After your shoot, you’ll be invited to an in-home or online viewing appointment:

  • View your fully edited images

  • Select your included image

  • Additional images available

  • Flexible per-image pricing options

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Additional Images

Purchase only the images you love.

After your shoot, you’re welcome to purchase additional images if you’d like - no pressure!

Additional images include:

  • Professionally retouching

  • High-resolution digital files (print-ready)

  • Optional prints and slideshow available for purchase

Our full price list is available to download on our Pricing page, so you can view all options and costs upfront.

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