Hi, I’m Daina!

I've been shooting professionally since 2013, after finishing a Diploma in Photo Imaging at CATC Design School in Sydney — though if I'm honest, I was hooked on photography long before it ever became a career.

There's something about turning an idea into an image that still gets me every single time, more than a decade in.

At home, I'm almost 40, a mother of two, and married to a genuinely supportive husband who's heard more about lighting setups and mood boards than any non-photographer should reasonably have to.

Family life keeps me grounded, and honestly, it's taught me a fair bit about patience, timing, and knowing when to just go with the moment — all things that come in handy on a shoot day too.

I try to bring the same intention to the rest of my life as I do to my work. I practice yoga regularly, more for the headspace than the flexibility, and I'd call myself spiritual in a fairly quiet, personal way.

Food-wise, laksa is close to a religion of its own for me. And musically, I'm firmly team old-school — nothing released in my lifetime has quite matched what came before it, and I will absolutely die on this hill.

I think all of it feeds into how I work. I care about doing things properly, taking the time to understand the story before I ever pick up a camera, and building each shoot as a genuine collaboration rather than a formula I run through.

It's slower than some approaches, but it's how the work ends up meaning something.

If you'd like to know more, or you're ready to start planning a shoot, I'd love to hear from you.

Work with Me

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Currently I offer Editorial Brand imagery to Founders, Designers, and Creatives who need high-end purpose-driven photography that tells a story.

    Interior photography for designers, stylists, architects, builders, and boutique stays that need quality, editorial style imagery to highlight a space in detail and with intention.

    And Food Photography for restaurants, restauranters, and chefs who need high-end, premium imagery that showcases your craftsmanship, produce, mood, and attention-to-detail.

    Head to my services page to see how I can help with your next photography project.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through my contact form or if you prefer to talk it out, schedule an obligation free discovery call—we’ll chat about your photography project and needs, and walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • If there is one thing you should know about me is that I’m very passionate about my work and creating a body of work that I’m genuinely proud of.

    From start to finish our relationship will evolve around collaborating and communicating openly to find the right creative direction to bring your photography project to life.

  • I would suggest booking a discovery call first if you want to have your wants, needs, and concerns heard first. This is also a great way to see if we’ll make a good fit, and I’ll be able to answer any questions, and offer you my professional opinion whether I feel your photography project would benefit from an editorial shoot, or another style.

    Ultimately, if you are ready to elevate your imagery, cement your brand’s identity, and connect with your audience, not just sell to them, then all signs lead to yes!