Hey, I’m Briana.

I’m a photographer and creative based on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Inspired daily by the beauty of nature and power of nostalgia, Sunlit Stories is a part of my work dedicated to maternity, motherhood, families, and love.

EXPLORE THE GALLERY

  • "Briana’s creative eye and relaxed approach made my maternity shoot such a beautiful experience - I couldn’t be happier with the photos, she captured such a special time perfectly and will cherish them forever."

    Giovannella Gutierrez Daly

  • “I am absolutely in awe of how beautiful these photos are, we are so lucky and thankful to have these amazing images that I will treasure forever"

    Jacqui Doherty

  • “Briana has made the whole experience so seamless, with 2 small children the process was efficient & the final product was more than I could have imagined. Photographs I’ll cherish forever”

    Hayley Shumack

  • “The session was fun and relaxed, capturing beautifully the candid moments and my pregnancy glow. I absolutely loved the final photographs"

    Katarina Coolentianos

  • "We had our first ever photoshoot as a family and the photos turned out so beautiful. Briana was incredible throughout the whole process and very patient (becuase she had to work with a 4 month old and a dog). We had felt really relaxed about the whole thing because she had the whole day under control."

    Britney S.

  • "Couldn't be happier with our newborn family photos. They were natural and candid and is exactly what I was hoping for. Briana was great to deal with and made the whole experience enjoyable and relaxed. We will definitely be back for more!"

    Marisa K.

Who am I for?

I’m for mums-to-be and young families who embrace the beauty of life’s imperfect, authentic moments.

I have a background in fashion and design, so my eye is trained to find those moments that are not only true to you and your family, but artful and timeless enough that you’ll want to hang them in your home for years to come.

If you're someone who’s comfortable going with the flow and finding joy in the simple things, I’m here to capture those memories for you.

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No stiff poses, no pressure, just real, timeless moments that tell your story as it is.

Do I ever work with brands?

Yes! Send me a message or visit my personal instagram account @brianaweaver_ to see more brand focused work.

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FAQs

  • Long answer short, no.

    If you’re new to film, it can seem a lot more daunting then it really is. I won’t get into the nitty gritty but what it means for our session is no rushing. We slow things down, take our time, which allows you to really relax into the session. Unlike digital, we don’t have an unlimited amount of shots to take, but that is why I love it. It makes me really intentional about every shot, and I believe its what allows me to really capture the authentic you.

  • During our session, depending on which you book, I will shoot 1 or more rolls of film. Each roll has 36 images, to be on the safe side, I always estimate at least 30 of those will turn out, without blinking or blurs, etc. I tend to share them all no matter what, sometimes those blurry images end up the most loved.

    After the session wraps up, I will drop off the film within the week to a trusted film developer, who brings these images from the roll of film, to a digital form. This usually takes a week or two.

    Once I have received the developed photos I review them all, tweak them very minimally, often just adjusting the colour, and then email you a link to a folder where you can download them onto your computer or phone. Ta-da!

  • No worries, I always include a buffer around our schedule. With babies and little ones sometimes the session is longer than we expect, maybe they are crying at the beginning, we can work around it. We control what we can, and go with the flow after that.

    I have had sessions in the past with toddlers that we expect to be unruly, end up shooting quick in 30 minutes, and othertimes a baby needs to be fed mid shoot so we go over 30 mins… no stress. As long as it is reasonable, we can make it work.

  • Life happens. If we have an outdoor session planned and it rains, I always offer an in-home option as backup, and if that isn’t ideal we can find another day that works to reschedule. These are images that I want you to save and look back to for years to come, so I understand if your vision is outdoors and you don’t want to change that. I’m called Sunlit Stories for a reason, I also love natural light, and vote outdoors every time. Just message me if you have any concerns, I’m always happy to chat.

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