About Michelle
Hey, I’m MJ — squash player, snack provider, and the friendly face behind the camera here at Little Brown Rabbit Photography.
I photograph mums and families through every messy, magical chapter — from bump to baby, through toddler chaos and school runs with Weet-Bix in your hair. If you’re growing a tiny human or trying to wrangle three of them into one nice photo, welcome my friend, you’ve just found your person. I see you. I am you. And I’ve built my business around helping mums just like you capture the real, the raw, and the ridiculously cute — from pregnancy through to "Mum, he's looking at me again!"
This is more than “just” photography.
It’s your family’s story, told honestly.
The tender belly rubs. The sleepy newborn stretches. The grass-stained knees and giggle fits. I’m not here for forced smiles and awkward posing — I’m here for the real stuff. The good bits. The loud bits. The “I’ll miss this one day” bits.
And yes, I’ve been peed on. Occupational hazard.
You don’t need to bring anything but yourselves (and maybe a dummy or two). I’ve got the camera, the calm energy, and a suspiciously good track record of winning over grumpy toddlers and camera-shy dads.
You won’t need to “perform” here.
I know how weird it can feel being photographed (don’t worry, I feel the same on the other side of the lens). My goal is to make this process feel easy. Like you’re hanging out with a friend who just happens to know how to work a camera.
No forced smiles, no awkward poses, and absolutely no pressure to have it all together. I’ve got patience, snacks, backup wipes, and the flexibility to roll with whatever your kids throw at me (sometimes literally).
What’s it like working with me?
Think: calm energy meets chaos coordinator, and zero judgment if someone arrives with mismatched socks or a sticker on their bum.
My job? To make you feel seen. Not in a “posed and perfect” way — in a “holy shit, that’s us” kind of way. The kind of photos you’ll look back on and feel all the feels, not just admire the outfits.
I’m not flustered by tears (big or small), I don’t care if someone’s got snot on their shirt, and I will absolutely make fart noises to get your toddler to laugh.
There’s no pressure to perform, no need for perfection — just real connection and honest moments that’ll make you say “yep, that’s us.”
A little bit about me (since we’re mates now):
- I'm a laid-back, nature loving homebody in Darlington with my kiddo and hubby, a backyard that doubles as a fruit salad, and the best bloody view in WA.
- I play squash. Badly. Enthusiastically.
- I love wine, real talk, and photos that make you feel something.
- I believe in celebrating the hell out of ordinary life.
- I have snacks. Always.
If you're looking for a photographer who makes things easy, brings a warm vibe (and maybe a spare nappy), and captures your family just as they are — you’ve found her. Let’s do this. Let’s bottle up the beautiful, imperfect, heart-full magic of your family — just as you are, right now.
