Photography for life's moments
They say motherhood is a blur, and as a mum to a busy toddler and baby myself, I understand why. It's a whirlwind of sticky hands, 'I just cleaned that' chaos, and those quiet, fleeting moments of connection that you wish you could bottle up forever.
I'm here to bottle them for you.
My journey with the camera started at 21, but my story as a photographer truly began in the classroom. Years as a primary school teacher taught me how to find the magic in the mayhem. I don't just "take photos" of children", I understand their energy, I speak their language, and I know that the best smiles happen when they're simply allowed to be themselves.
Whether we are exploring a hidden gem in the Hills District or a place that holds a special meaning for you, my goal is the same: to tell your story, unfiltered and authentic.
I want to help you remember all the milestones, from your love story, to the first glimpses of your family, to the important events in your lives. If you want a memory of it, I want to help you capture it all.
Let's skip the stiff poses. Bring the hugs, the laughs, and even the "uncooperative" energy. I promise, that's where the beauty lives.
A Ticket Back in Time
We often think of photos as decorations for our walls, but I see them as time machines.
There will come a day, years from now, when the house is quiet and your children aren't so little anymore. In those moments, when you'd give anything for just one more day of sticky handprints and toddler giggles, I want these photos to be your way back.
I want you to remember being so in love, that joyful feeling of finding your person, celebrating the little and the big milestones, the birthday parties and the big events in your life.
I want these images to transport you. To help you feel the weight of your loved ones in your arms, the smell of the sun on their hair, and the pure joy of this exact season.
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"It was an absolute delight to have Jorisca from You Risk a Moment Photography to capture photos of myself with my beautiful daughter. Her expertise and patience made the session relaxed and enjoyable. The photos beautifully encapsulate the love and joy we share. I'm so grateful for these precious memories captured so beautifully. Highly recommend!"
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"Taking photos with Jorisca was a dream. Jorisca behind the camera is just as genuine, comforting, and beautiful as the photos themselves. With great communication, and organisation, the photos were skillfully photographed, edited and delivered. We were in tears viewing the photos as each one sincerely documented us, our laugher and our love."
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"Jorisca created a comfortable playful environment and worked with my son’s interests to make the photoshoot an enjoyable experience. We are so pleased with the beautiful photos we received in a timely manner after the shoot. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to capture their children’s natural personalities 😊"
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"Jorisca is so lovely and very easy to communicate with. She is also very accommodating as we had to reschedule our shoot multiple times as we were unwell. She had wonderful suggestions for shoot locations all of which were local, which we really appreciated. She had briefed us prior to the shoot, with suggestions for colours/tones for our clothes which I am so happy I took on board."
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