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Pop Up Picnics

Posted on September 10, 2025September 11, 2025

It may seem strange that a photography company does Pop Up Picnics, but it all makes sense really! I was gifted a picnic for my birthday and loved it, but I couldn’t get any decent photos of us! No-one walked past so we had to settle for selfies. So I thought: what if a picnic came with a professional photographer?! And then I thought: what if a professional photographer arranged picnics?! So here we are!

I actually loved buying all the stuff I needed! It was so much fun, and then I did a set up in the backyard for website photos! The best bit about the pop up picnics so far has been that my kids have been involved!! They love helping and setting up!

Emily contacted me a few months ago asking if I could do a picnic for 19 people! I had only really catered for 12, but sure! Why not! Happily they wanted their pop up picnic in Wynnum, not too far from me. We set up in Drevesen Park by the water but in plenty of shade.

In addition to a grazing box or two provided by local legends Jill and Pablo from The Grazing Kitchen (check them out, they’re awesome! https://www.facebook.com/grazingkitchen13/), our picnics are unique as they include a photo shoot to capture your experience properly!

We did the photos before the feasting began (to avoid watermelon juice redecorating the kids’ clothes!!) and I got some candid photos of everyone enjoying their picnic. Then I left the guys to it and came back 2 hours later to clear up! Easy!

A Pop Up Picnic is an amazing, hassle-free way to spend a morning or afternoon, and is ideal for a celebration, a girls afternoon, a baby shower, birthday or family catch up. And having your own photo shoot means you can share your event and relive it!

You can get more information, such as prices and inclusions, at our dedicated Pop Up Picnics page.

Picnic packages start at $375.00 all inclusive for 2-3 people, and includes a grazing box, a photo shoot, set up, and clear up! You just have to turn up and smile!

I would love to hear from you! Call Andy on 0468 405225 or email andy@athousandmilesphotography.com.au for any enquiries or bookings!

Pregnancy Photography

Posted on September 10, 2025

I have been photographing Mum’s-To-Be for well over ten years so know a thing or two about pregnancy photography! Maternity photographs give you a lifelong memory of a unique and incredible time of your life, and with pregnancy photography shoots starting at $165.00, there has never been a better time to pose!

I love getting pregnancy photos at Wellington Point Reserve as there are so many amazing backdrops, and the sun (pretty much!) sets over water there! The light is fantastic late afternoon but we can get maternity photographs at any time of day there.

I was always welcome input into any pregnancy photography session. I have a few photo ideas but always welcome any thoughts and ideas that you have. These are your photos after all!

You can get a bit more information about my pregnancy photos prices here, or you might be interested in doing a pregnancy and newborn shoot package which you check out at this link.

Affordable Family Photographs

Posted on September 11, 2024March 11, 2025

I have been photographing families for well over ten years. And I love my job! If you are looking for affordable family photographs, I would love to help out! I am a Dad to two kids myself so I speak their language! I also photograph 300 families a year so have plenty of training in dealing with meltdowns, shyness and tantrums!

Our Affordable Family Photograph packages start at $110 for one of our mini shoots. If you are wanting something a little more relaxed, and with a few more photographs included, you can book a 25 minute photo shoot in the Redlands for as little as $165.00. Being that all of our packages include your high resolution digital images, there are no hidden extra costs or charges involved. Refreshing hey?!!

Family Photo Shoot

Ayumi had booked a family photo shoot with me in 2022 and loved the experience so recently rebooked. She was looking for a more candid style of photography so after a handful of posed ones (good for Christmas gifts!) I put on the big lens and let the magic happen!

I have a lot of families who have family photos taken once or twice every year. Having an affordable family photographer means you can capture the kids growing. No-one ever said they had too many photos of the kids when they were little!

If you are looking to update the family photo collection or would love some affordable family photographs, you can call Andy on 0468 405225 (I am super friendly!!). Or my email is andy@athousandmilesphotography.com.au

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Beerwah Engagement Photos

Posted on September 5, 2024March 12, 2025

If you are reading this as you are recently engaged: congratulations! Hopefully you are looking for some photo inspo ideas for an engagement shoot? Well I would love to help out! I love Beerwah engagement photos and I have photographed around the Glasshouse Mountain area many times. Knowing the area well means I know the best, quietest and most hidden spots!

I met Leisl and Klae at a wedding recently and once Klae popped the question they called and asked if I would get some Beerwah engagement photos for them. Oh yeah! They are such an amazing, loved up couple and I couldn’t wait! Happily I knew the area well, but Leisl and Klae took a drive north to do some photo location spotting themselves. We started in Maleny then headed down the range to an area near Australia Zoo. We had the lanes to ourselves so were able to snap in peace without prying eyes!

Engagement Photo Shoot

As the afternoon light got better, we headed closer to the Glasshouse mountains and got in amongst the amazing pine trees that dot the region. The low afternoon light made for a perfect couples photo shoot as Leisl showed off her engagement bling!

Couple Photo Shoot

The guys were brave enough to bush bash and get amongst it! The dirt paths around there are awesome for leading line photographs, but we wanted to get closer to the trees to capture that slowly setting sun filtering through. Golden hour indeed!

Engagement shoot prices start at $165 for a 25-minute shoot in the Redlands. But for more photos and more shooting time (and dare I say more fun!) you can opt for my 2-hour dedicated engagement shoot package. This gives 120-minutes of photography and around 60-80 edited high resolution digital images for $450! (Some locations may have a small travel fee, depending on location!)

If you would like to discuss options, call Andy on 0468 405225 or email andy@athousandmilesphotography.com.au

Congratulations!

Pet Photographer

Posted on May 29, 2024March 11, 2025

It isn’t often someone steals my heart but Rosie most certainly did! As a pet photographer I meet a lot of fur babies and love their unique charms and personalities! Rosie was just beautiful – so easy to photograph, so well behaved and such a loving and obedient puppy!

“They look fantastic, you got so many great ones of Rosie!! Really appreciate everything, you’ve been fantastic!” Jo

And so were her parents Jo and Jarrah! Jo had called a few weeks earlier wanting some pet photographs to capture Rosie before her surgery. I jumped at the chance! Every day is different for photographers and I love the chance for some weekend pet photography!

As with all of my family photography sessions, I get as many different combinations as possible. Pet photography is no different and I mixed up the combos early on! Rosie was an absolute gem in her solo photos, sitting on demand, staying when told to do so – as did her parents! On occasion 😉

We took the pet photography photos at Wellington Point Reserve. It is a great location with bay views, Moreton Bay figs and an open grassy area for Rosie to run around in. A pet photographer usually needs a degree of patience but not so with Rosie! She was a dream! And she even let me get some lovely couple photos of her Mum and Dad!

Our pet photography sessions start at $165 for a 25-minute shoot in the Redlands. To capture the unique personality of your fur babies, we would love to hear from you!

Mini Photo Shoots

Posted on May 15, 2024March 12, 2025

If you are looking for an affordable way to get a selection of amazing family photographs, our Mini Photo Shoots could be exactly what you are looking for! Lasting just 20 minutes (how kid-friendly is that?!), our mini photo sessions include 10 high resolution digital images without any compulsory print spend or added extras!

With the ever changing economy, I thought a budget-friendly option to photography would prove popular, and it really has! Mini Photo Sessions are here to stay!

The feedback has been amazing so I am going to make the mini shoots a regular thing! I will lock out a particular day every couple of months for a Mini Shoot Day, either in New Farm Park, or near me in Wellington Point Reserve!

Affordable Family Photography Brisbane

The shorter photo shoot time has been amazingly popular! Even the most restless of kids can stay still for 20 minutes! It has meant easier, more relaxed family photo sessions and without a hefty price tag! And that’s the best part – the Mini sessions at Wellington Point are only $110, and in New Farm Park they are $129! How good is that?

All of the family photographs on this page were taken at our mini photo shoots, so as you can see there is boundless option for photo combinations and locations.

As always, there are no restrictions to the number of people attending the shoot. A few things to remember:

Mini shoots last for 20 minutes and include 10 high resolution digital images
A non refundable deposit of $50 is required to confirm the booking. No shows or late arrivals will forfeit the deposit. The balance is due on the day.
Allow plenty of time for parking and delays! Mini shoots are time specific and late arrivals will eat into your shoot time!

You can check our next Mini Shoot Days on our Portrait Photography Page. Or you can email me at andy@athousandmilesphotography.com.au or call me on 0468 405225

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Andy

Affordable Maternity Photographer

Posted on May 8, 2024March 11, 2025

Although it may feel as if you have already been pregnant for years, those precious maternity months fly by all too quickly! An affordable maternity photographer, such as Andy Williams of A Thousand Miles Photography, can capture those amazing moments before the life change of Bub’s arrival.

We have two options for maternity photographs – either a standalone maternity shoot at a location of your choice, or we have a very popular maternity and newborn package available. This includes a 25-minute maternity shoot at Wellington Point Reserve (where these photos were taken!) and a 2-hour newborn shoot at your home. The total cost for this package is just $550 and will include 15 high resolution digital images from the maternity shoot and 30 from the newborn session!

You can get more information at this link, or we would love to hear from you!

So when is the best time to do an affordable maternity photography shoot? The best general advice is to have the baby bump photos taken around the 32-36 week mark when the bump is big but not too close to your due date that we may miss out!

Affordable Newborn Photographer

And what about the newborn photo shoot? Generally when Bub is around 2 weeks old, but in truth any time in the first 6 weeks works well!

A good affordable maternity photographer will give you some guidance for poses and advice on what clothing to wear. Something that makes you feel beautiful and confident works well, and something that will show off that glorious bump to maximum effect!

If you are considering having some affordable maternity photographs taken, we guarantee you won’t regret it! These months are too fleeting and capturing these priceless moments are a must!

We would love to hear from you! Andy Williams xx

0468 405225

andy@athousandmilesphotography.com.au

Family Photographer Brisbane

Posted on March 1, 2024March 11, 2025

When searching for a family photographer Brisbane, you want to make sure that you find someone that is affordable, experienced and relaxed! After all no-one smiles their best when they are being told off!

My name is Andy Williams and I like to think I have all three criteria! I have been a family photographer Brisbane for well over a decade so certainly tick the experience box! My family photography packages start at $165, so am affordable too! And relaxed? Well people often say I am so laid back I am positively horizontal!

Best Family Photographer

And that’s why I have such a fantastic number of repeat clients! This photo shoot was Tayla and Luke’s 5th photography session with me (I also photographed their wedding, their engagement, and I did their maternity and newborn shoots too!) and I look forward to every shoot with them! They are always so laid back and with their beautiful 1 year old Isla on board now too, their are amazingly photogenic!

Our family photography packages start at $165 for a 25-minute shoot in the Redlands. This includes 20 high resolution digital images. Cool huh?! Or we can do an hour for $220 that will get you 30 high resolution digital images.

Headshot Photographer

Posted on February 1, 2024March 11, 2025

A great website needs great images. A picture tells a thousand words, right?! And a series of fantastic headshots will not only bring your website to life, but will show your clients who they are dealing with. Phone selfies just don’t cut it these days. One sharp, stylised, and edited image will do the work of 100 blurry I-Phone photos! Having an experienced headshot photographer is a must to set you apart from your competition.

Happily I work fast! So when I get called out to a headshot shoot, we will regularly get several different headshots and poses in a very short time frame. I will travel to your workplace with my camera and lighting and will you have you looking fantastic in minutes! Having been a headshot photographer for over 10 years means I work quickly and efficiently!

The guys at Revolve Projects and Bayer Stevens share office space in Windsor, so in an hour we were able to get several different headshots of each person, and even had time for some interior office photos too.

The difference an hour will make to your website and social media presence is immense. Professional photography gives your business a professional outlook.

We travel to you so disruption and time out of the office is minimal. We also turn around 95% of jobs within a week. Each photography job is different so contact us for a quote. Most headshot photography jobs within the Brisbane area are $330 for an hour.

Affordable Family Photographer!

Posted on January 16, 2024March 11, 2025

If you are looking for an Affordable Family Photographer, Andy Williams of A Thousand Miles Photography can help! I travel around South East Queensland photographing families, couples, and weddings, and I adore my job!

Not only will you have fun on your shoot, but you will receive your high resolution digital images (so there are no hidden fees or extra print charges!!) within a week! Finding an Affordable Family Photographer isn’t easy – all too often the sitting fees may seem reasonable but the costs of acquiring the photographs can be extortionate! We take great pride in what we do, and we do it fairly and affordably too!

I am based in the Redlands on Brisbane’s Bayside but travel throughout the South East Queensland region. It works out a little cheaper if you travel to my region but I cover anywhere from the Sunshine Coast, down to the Southern Gold Coast – you can see the pricing here.

I do a lot of my family photo shoots at Wellington Point Reserve as there are so many amazing backdrops we can use! But I know the Redlands, and the Great Brisbane region very well so am always happy to offer some location suggestions, and clothing and posing advice comes for free too!

Family photography is my full time job so I work 7 days and (almost!) 365 days a year to capture your beautiful family. If you would like to check date availability, I would love to hear from you!

Professional Photography Brisbane & Gold Coast

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