Give Your Family Pride of Place in Your Home.
Beautiful portraits of the people you love, created in a warm, relaxed studio session, with guidance from our first chat to choosing artwork you'll enjoy in your home every day.
— FUN, EASY, TIME EFFICIENT —
— PROUDLY SUPPORTING NEURODIVERGENT FAMILIES —
— LOVE YOUR PHOTOS GUARANTEE —
Family portraits made easy.
+ Relaxed & Fun
A relaxed studio portrait session where the kids can be kids, Dad can relax, and I'll guide you the whole way
+ Time Efficient
One outfit, no complicated planning and a simple 40-minute session that fits around busy family life
+ Personalised Artwork Design
From choosing your favourite portraits to seeing how they'll look on your walls, I'll guide you through it all during your Zoom design consultation. No need to come back to the studio!
Your Family Portrait Experience
Three simple steps from our first chat to beautiful family portraits on your walls.
1. Book a Quick Call
It all starts with a quick chat on the phone. Once we know we're the right fit, we'll work together to plan a portrait experience that's right for your family. I want to get to know everyone, their personalities and what makes your family unique, so we can create an experience they'll enjoy and artwork that fits beautifully in your home.
2. Your Studio Portrait Session
Your session is planned around your family, and, most importantly, it's FUN! You'll laugh, play, cuddle and just be yourselves. Worried you won't know what to do? Don't worry, I've got you covered. I'll guide you through the session, bringing out everyone's personalities and making sure you all look and feel fantastic.
3. The Design Consultation
The moment you've been waiting for! Sit back and relax at home as you see your family portraits for the first time during your Zoom design consultation. I'll guide you through the whole process, from choosing your favourite portraits to selecting & designing artwork that looks just right in your home. We want you to leave with beautiful family portraits you'll love seeing on your walls for years to come.
Happy clients
Paul did our family portraits and was absolutely amazing. He made everyone feel at ease and took the time to really understand what we wanted, and the results were outstanding. We ended up with some truly beautiful photos. Highly recommend Paul and his services.
- Peter Bankowski - Brisbane
Paul made our family photo session a thoroughly enjoyable experience! Relaxed and friendly, he took the time to get to know our family before the session and created talking points to help our kids feel comfortable. Thanks a million Paul!
- Philippa Willis - Brisbane
..exceeding expectations with the final images.
“We recently worked with Paul for family photos, and he was amazing.
He took the time to get to know our family before the session, which helped make my husband and 8-year-old son feel instantly comfortable on the day.
We’ve now received the photos, and they exceeded our expectations.
Thank you again, Paul, for capturing our family so beautifully.”
- Michelle Cross - Brisbane
Hey there! I’m Paul, a Brisbane dad and the photographer behind Paul Elby Photography here in The Gap.
Our son Ethan is 11 and neurodivergent, so as a family we understand that every child is different — and that busy family life is rarely perfectly organised.
That’s exactly why I created our Signature Black & White Studio Experience.
Simple outfits. A fun 40-minute session. Plenty of personality. And there’s room to embrace a little chaos.
I’ll guide you through everything so your family can relax, be themselves and create photographs that actually tell your story.
Easy, positive and designed around busy family life.
I can’t wait to meet your family and create something truly special together.
About Us
Let’s Design Your Family Photography Experience
We personaly design every family photography experience.
For that reason, all sessions begin with a brief personal consultation call. This allows us to ensure we’re the right fit for one another, walk you through the full experience, review pricing details, and answer all of your questions before taking the next step.
Please fill in the form below and we'll be in touch soon. If you'd rather chat now, call 0402 671 056.
Phone Paul Directly: 0402 671 056 -
Please call between Monday–Friday 10.00am - 2pm
Email: info@paulelby.com.au
Studio Address: 56 Glenbrae Street The Gap Brisbane 4061
Photography Locations: The Gap Brisbane
Photography Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am. Saturdays from 6.00am (seasonal)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Portrait Experience — $149
Includes:
Planning + Photography + Design Appointment + Artwork Ordering
Artwork purchased separately → one desktop-sized Fine Art Portrait, valued at $250 -
Around 40 minutes. Long enough to capture plenty of variety, but short enough to keep things fun and easy for the kids — and Dad.
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Super simple — we keep everything clean and timeless for the black & white style.
White tops + blue jeans or denim.
A simple white dress also works beautifully.No matching outfits to shop for. No outfit changes. No complicated styling.
Just simple clothes you probably already own.
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Yes — from personal experience, not just professional reassurance. We have a child with ADHD. No forced eye contact, no sitting still, no timeline. We use movement and play, take as many breaks as needed, and learn about your child during the discovery call so nothing catches them off guard.
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Completely expected — and genuinely fine. We work with whatever they bring. The unplanned moments are almost always the most beautiful ones.
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I get it completely. No awkward posing, no "give us a big smile." I treat everyone like a mate. Most people who dread this end up enjoying it, we hear it almost every session.
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Right now. The stages that feel ordinary today are the ones you'll treasure most in ten years. There's no perfect age. There's only this one.
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The Gap, Brisbane. Full details and parking are shared when you book your discovery call.
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A few days later, we’ll meet over Zoom from the comfort of your home for your private portrait reveal. We’ll enjoy your finished photographs together, choose your favourites and I’ll help you decide how you’d most love to enjoy them — as wall art, an album, portrait box or matted portraits.
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Yes. Flexible payment plans are available if you’d prefer to spread the cost of your artwork over time.
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If your child becomes overwhelmed, needs to stop, or has a meltdown on the day, we’ll simply reschedule and try again — with no extra session fee.
And if you’re not happy with the portraits we create, I’ll photograph your family again at no extra session fee or refund your $175 session fee.
No pressure. No embarrassment. Just a little extra flexibility when your family needs it.