I’m a self-confessed true romantic at heart who loves raw emotions with all their ups and downs.
And for as long as I can remember, I’ve had a camera on hand to witness this incredible rollercoaster of life.
When I was a little girl, my 4-month-old baby sister sadly passed away and left a big hole in our family and in my heart. And sadly we have less than ten photos with her as a family.
It was my dad who gave me my first camera - a Minolta x-700, 35mm film camera. And together we changed our approach and went on a mission to preserve as many family memories as we could. That involved turning our family garage into a makeshift darkroom.
So many fond memories right there!
So when I decided to support my passion for photography with the ACTUAL formal skills it took me on a journey of self-discovery and didn’t come as a big surprise to those closest to me.
Little did I know this was going to be the start of an incredible journey that has seen me shoot 450+ precious moments with couples, families and precious individuals all across Sydney and beyond.
And over the past 10+ years I’ve seen it all:
- Horses photobombing a shoot
- Torrential rain that turned out as a blessing in disguise
- Cliff-edge destinations with someone scared of heights
- Surprise proposals disguised as a couple shoot
Which means that anything you THINK could be an issue, won’t phase me in the slightest.
As a professional photographer, I take genuine pride in my work.
And that shows in the meticulous details that go with every shoot―before, during and after.
Details that will make your priceless memories extra special.
"On the day of the shoot we all felt so relaxed with Nerissa and felt we were in safe hands - she knew exactly where to shoot and she would move around us to capture our best angles and best light. In short, if you're looking for a photographer who is punctual, diligent, exudes positivity and warmth AND brings you the touch of magic - look no further than Nerissa!"
SANJANA K. - Sydney