My Photos, Your Choice: A Thank You to the Families Who Say Yes

October 10, 2026  •  Leave a Comment

 

A fun family in Bunbury StudioBunbury Family Photography - West-Bacon Family-18Professional family photography session in Bunbury, WA, capturing genuine connection and candid moments between family members by Carien Lee Photography. Husband and wife photo during a photo shoot in BunburyBunbury Family Photography - West-Bacon Family-9Professional family photography session in Bunbury, WA, capturing genuine connection and candid moments between family members by Carien Lee Photography.

After 15 years of photographing families here in Bunbury, one thing has never changed: your images are yours.

Every family who books a session with me has a choice. Some prefer to keep their photos completely private, enjoyed at home, printed for the walls, and shared only with the people who matter most. That choice is always respected, no questions asked. Your memories don't need an audience to be beautiful.

And then there are the families who generously say, "Yes, you can share ours." To those families, thank you. It truly means the world.

When you allow me to share your photos, you're doing so much more than helping a small local business. You're showing other families what a relaxed, joyful session can look like. You're helping them picture their own children laughing, their own grandparents squeezed into the frame, their own little moments captured. Seeing real families, real smiles and real connection is what encourages someone to finally book that session they've been putting off.

Single portrait of young girl during a family photo session in BunburyBunbury Family Photography - West-Bacon Family-14Professional family photography session in Bunbury, WA, capturing genuine connection and candid moments between family members by Carien Lee Photography. A fun portrait of 3 siblings during a family photo session in BunburBunbury Family Photography - West-Bacon Family-7Professional family photography session in Bunbury, WA, capturing genuine connection and candid moments between family members by Carien Lee Photography.

A special thank you to the West/Bacon Family, who kindly gave me permission to feature their gallery in this post. I'll be honest: no session goes perfectly to plan, and I never promise a picture-perfect photo of every child in every frame. Little ones have their own ideas about how a session should go. Some are shy, some are silly, some would rather run laps around me. That's completely okay, because some of the most treasured photos come from the unplanned moments: the giggle in between poses, the cuddle that wasn't scripted, the cheeky face at just the right time. That's what real family photos look like, and it's what makes them so special.
Scroll down to enjoy their photos, and I hope they make you smile as much as they made me.


View the West/Bacon Family Gallery

 

 

f you're thinking about booking a session, here's how sharing works:

  • You can choose to keep your entire gallery private.
  • You can allow just a few favourites to be shared, rather than the whole set.
  • You can change your mind at any time.

Whatever you decide, your trust is never taken for granted.

Ready to capture your own family memories? Get in touch or book your session today. I'd love to meet you.

 


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