Big moments, small moments and everything in between.

Photography for Families, Couples, Newborns, and Pets on the Central Coast

Hi, I'm Jess — the photographer behind Coast&Kin.

I’ve been doing this for 11 years, but the part I love most hasn’t changed: capturing families just as they are.
No forced smiles. No Pinterest-perfect pressure. Just the sweet, silly, real stuff – the little moments you’ll want to remember later.
Whether it’s your toddler mid-giggle, your teenager giving you that rare smile, or your dog curled up at your feet – I’m here for it.

Let’s keep it relaxed, natural, and completely you.

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Editing Before & After

Real moments. Thoughtfully refined.

See how subtle, natural editing brings each image to life — true to the moment, but polished with care.

Happy families

Pip.

Family Photography - A Candid Session We’ll Cherish

We had a fantastic photo session with Jess! My husband and I are not comfortable in front of a camera, but gosh damn she worked her magic and got some great photos of our family at home. From the moment Jess arrived we felt at ease, conversation flowed and she offered gentle guidance for positioning - I hardly noticed she was snapping away!
The result are beautiful, candid photos that we will cherish.
She is personable, easy going and clever with a camera. I could not recommend her more highly - Coast & Kin for the extreme win! ❤️

Grace & Scott.

Wedding Photography - All the Little Moments We Didn’t Know We’d Miss

Jess captured the day exactly as it felt — full of love, laughter, and all the quiet in-between moments we didn’t even realise were happening. Our wedding wasn’t about the perfect pose; it was about the people, and she just got that. Looking through our gallery brings it all back in the best way. We’ll treasure these for life.

Sam.

Yoga Teacher Branding Session - Intentional, Grounded, Effortless

Working with Jess felt like an extension of my own practice — calm, intentional, and present. She had a quiet confidence behind the camera that made me feel at ease straight away. The images captured both the strength and softness I wanted to share with my students. I’ll absolutely be booking again.

Emily, Granddaughter of John (99th Birthday).

A Quiet Tribute to a Loud Life

We booked Jess for my grandfather’s 99th birthday, and it was the best decision we made. She moved through the day like one of the family — always there, but never in the way. The photos she delivered are filled with warmth, joy, and little details we didn’t know we’d miss until we saw them frozen in time. Thank you for helping us honour him so beautifully.

Rob & Tor.

Wedding Photography - Real, Relaxed, and So Us

We’re not ‘photo people’ at all, but Jess made us feel like absolute naturals. No awkward vibes, no forced smiles — just us being ourselves. The photos are epic. Real, relaxed, and full of the energy of the day. Honestly couldn’t have asked for more. Highly, highly recommend.

Kristina (with enthusiastic woofs from Puffer, Kenzo & Winston).

Pet Photography - Three Dogs, One Photographer, Zero Chaos

I wasn’t sure what to expect with three dogs in the mix — one’s anxious, one’s cheeky, and one never stops moving — but Jess handled it all like an absolute pro. She created space for each of their personalities to shine, and somehow captured the calm in the chaos. The photos are full of heart, humour, and real connection. I’ll treasure them forever.

Ready to make some forever memories?