Grounded Goods.

Family photography rooted in connection and place.

A man with a beard and tattoos on his arm holding a duck, standing in front of a white fabric backdrop.

I’m Lachlan Dale, a family and documentary photographer based in the Lockyer Valley, working with families across Ipswich and South East Queensland.

I document real moments for families and values led brands who want imagery that feels honest, calm and true to who they are.

How I approach my work

  • Sessions are calm and unhurried, with gentle guidance so families never feel pressured or posed.

  • Every session is shaped by light, environment and season, whether at home or outdoors.

  • I observe and respond rather than direct, allowing real moments to unfold naturally.

  • With over a decade of professional photography experience, I work intuitively and with care from start to finish.

The Station, Fortitude Valley

A white exterior wall with a sign that reads 'The Station' hanging near a door with beige curtains. Part of the blue sky is visible above.

“His photography feels thoughtful and intentional, capturing not just moments, but the emotion within them.”

A person standing barefoot near a sliding glass door with patterned tile flooring and shadows cast by a metal window grille.
A woman holding a baby in a room with beige curtains and a window showing buildings outside. There is a skateboard with cartoon cat on the wall and a smart pet feeder on the floor.
A woman holding a small dog standing near a window in a living room with white curtains, framed pictures on the wall, and a skateboard leaning against the wall.
A man holding a baby in his arms and a woman looking at him inside a home, standing in a doorway with a kitchen in the background.

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