Rachael Coley Photography

Happy Friday! ✨

Friday = home gym workout first… followed by a day in the studio!

Not a bad commute 😂

Listening to Dolly and Kenny Rogers on vinyl with Mum and Dad was a big part of my childhood! ❤️ Those songs are woven into some of my fondest childhood memories, I love how music can transport you back to another time!

Many years later, I was lucky enough to see Dolly perform live at Rod Laver Arena on my 36th birthday! An old friend had given me the tickets that day and I’ll always be incredibly grateful for this & that I had the chance to see her perform live!

She was an absolute pocket rocket, bloody funny, sassy, and full of so much energy & zest for life! I remember feeling on top of the world after seeing her perform. What an incredible human being! She really was a beautiful soul.

It’s hard to believe she’s gone…

Rest in peace, dearest Dolly.
A true treasure and an everlasting inspiration. ❤️

We all have a reason to wait.
But sometimes, the right time isn’t about perfection...

It’s about having the courage to begin.

Thank you, Kate, for allowing me to share a small part of your incredible story. ❤️

Beautifully styled by Makeup by Evelyn - Ballarat Makeup Artist - as always you are a superstar! ✨
And to the incredible Kate Gale thank you for trusting me with your story. ❤️🙏🥰

📸 Fresh off one of the BEST shoots of the year — and I’m still riding the high! ✨

Kate walked into my studio this morning and I immediately knew, this is going to be a good one. She is warm, effervescent & magnetic... just one of those people who fills the whole room with beautiful energy!

I first met Kate at a Mother’s Day event last year, heard her speak, and was just blown away. So when she came to me for personal branding photos ahead of her exciting new book, it felt like such a full-circle moment. She has faced life’s toughest challenges with more grace and positivity than most of us could dream of — and every bit of that comes through in front of the camera.

The energy, the laughs, the magic today? Unmatched. Cannot wait to share the full gallery! 🤩

Massive love to the incredible — flawless as always (not that Kate needed much help 😉).

Personal branding shoots genuinely light me up every single time. 🔥 Winter is my dedicated season for these sessions — while my calendar quietens from the kindy and childcare shoots, I love using this time to focus on personal branding. Been thinking about updating yours? Now is the time — DM me! 💬

Nothing beats a walk in nature after a busy week! Feeling very grateful that I get to wake up every day doing something that I love! 📷🙏🙂🍁

Living my best life… one white balance adjustment at a time! 😌
It’s all worth it when those final galleries land in your inbox!

I did manage to sneak outside for a break today though… and soak up those beautiful autumn leaves! 📷 🍂😉

Helooo! I’m still here, just a little frazzled!😅

School holidays done, work back in full swing, and it’s been a bit of a whirlwind lately…
But also a little reminder this week of what really matters. ❤️

Trying not to take life too seriously and a wonderful reminder of that, as my dad loved Monty Python… one of his favourite quotes!

“Well, what have you got to lose? You come from nothing, you’re going back to nothing. What have you lost? Nothing!” — Monty Python

Back behind the camera this week capturing all those little people again! 🥹📸

…also realising I might need an extra pair of hands very soon! 👀