Emily B.

“Lachlan has a way of making you forget the camera is even there. What he captured for our family feels honest and deeply personal, moments we didn’t even realise were happening at the time. These are images we’ll hold onto for years.”

Kristina T.

“Lachlan has a great eye for detail and a creative flair in his photography style. He has captured photos of our family during three important milestones in our lives and the reason we keep coming back is because he is great with kids and has a calm and kind-natured presence making it easy to feel comfortable.”

Honest stories, naturally told

Grounded Goods exists to document life as it truly unfolds. The quiet, unfiltered beauty of everyday moments. Families gathered close. Children moving freely through open space. The hands and intentions behind small businesses built with care.

What began as a desire to document life on our land has grown into a photography practice shaped by patience, observation and connection. Nothing forced. Nothing rushed. Space is created for stories to unfold naturally.

I work with families and values led brands across the Lockyer Valley and Ipswich who want imagery that feels honest, warm and true to who they are.

2026 bookings now open.

Family Photography

Family, to me, is not about posed smiles or perfect light. It is about the fleeting moments that unfold in between.

The sun falling across the paddocks. Children running through tall grass. Laughter carried on the breeze. A hand resting on a shoulder. These are the moments I photograph. The ones that linger long after the day has passed.

Each session is shaped by your family. Some begin in the garden. Others at the dam or beneath the gums. There is no rush and no expectation. Just space to slow down, to be together, and to let me quietly document what unfolds.

I work with families across the Lockyer Valley and Ipswich who want photographs that reflect connection rather than performance. Images that grow more meaningful with time.

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  • For individuals, couples or families wanting a quiet moment captured — short, considered, and full of feeling.

    • 20–30 minute session

    • Selected rural or natural location

    • 15–20 edited images

    • Private online gallery

  • For families who want to capture a golden afternoon together — short and simple, yet filled with life.

    • 30-50 minute session

    • Selected rural or natural location

    • 30+ edited images

    • Private online gallery

  • An unhurried, documentary-style session that tells the full story of your family and the land you call home.

    • 60-90 minute session

    • 50+ edited images

    • Private online gallery

    • 3 x archival matte prints

    • Optional short-form video moments included

    • Pre-session phone chat to plan locations, animals and light

A happy couple embracing outdoors during sunset, with a grassy field in the background.
A couple standing on a grassy field during sunset, embracing each other and smiling.
A black-and-white photo of a young boy gently holding a person's leg in an outdoor setting during sunset, with trees in the background.
A man and a young boy sitting on the grass outdoors, with the boy holding a flower and looking at the camera, in a black and white image.
Family sitting on the grass, sharing a joyful moment during sunset, with a woman on the left, a man on the right, and a boy in the middle leaning into the man.
A family sitting on the grass in a field, with the mother, father, and young boy smiling and holding hands.
A woman and a young boy sitting outdoors in a grassy field during sunset, with a hand showing a flower.
A family of three sitting on grass in a field during sunset, with the father showing something to his son, while the mother looks on.
Family of three sitting on grass in a field at sunset, with two adults and a child, engaging in a game or activity together.
A family of three, a woman, a man, and a young boy, sharing a moment outdoors during sunset, with the sun behind them, surrounded by greenery.
A woman and two men helping a young boy walk through tall grass outdoors in the late afternoon sunlight.
A man is carrying a young boy on his shoulders outdoors in a grassy field during sunset.
A boy is being playfully pulled in opposite directions by two adults in a grassy field during sunset.
A family of three holding hands and walking through a grassy field in the late afternoon or early evening.
Two people holding hands outdoors on a grassy field, black and white photograph.
A woman and a boy holding hands and walking on a grassy field, with rolling hills and trees in the background under a clear sky.
Shadows of two people cast on grass in an open field, with rolling hills and trees in the distance.
A woman and a boy holding hands and walking outside on grass during sunset. The woman is wearing a long dress and the boy is wearing a short-sleeved shirt and shorts. There is a fence and some bushes in the background.
A woman and a young boy outdoors at sunset, with the boy jumping and reaching out towards the woman, who is holding a small object, on grassy field with fence and trees in the background.
A woman holding a smiling young girl outdoors during sunset, with trees and other children in the background.
A woman and a young girl in a field of flowers, with sunlight behind them, captured in black and white.
A woman and a young girl standing in a field of tall grass and wildflowers, with trees in the background and sunlight shining from behind.
A man with glasses and a beard carries a young girl on his shoulders in a sunlit outdoor setting with tall grass and trees.
A family of five stands on a dirt path in a rural area with tall grass and trees, under a clear blue sky, during sunset.
A family of five walking hand in hand on a grassy trail through a wooded area during sunset.
A young girl with blonde hair in pigtails, wearing a light-colored floral dress and shoes, walking on grass during sunset, casting a long shadow.
A woman lifting a young girl into the air outdoors during sunset, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
Three children, a girl and two boys, running in a grassy park on a sunny day with trees in the background, smiling and enjoying themselves.
A woman holding a young girl in a field with two children playing and trees in the background during sunset.
A smiling woman holding a young girl with pigtails, while a boy reaches towards her; they are outdoors in a field with trees and sunlight in the background.
Three children standing together outdoors under a tree with sunlight streaming through the leaves, on a grassy field.
Family of five standing under a large tree in a park on a sunny day. The father has a beard and glasses, wearing a light-colored shirt and shorts. The mother has dark hair, wearing a green dress, holding a young girl in a white dress. Two boys stand
A man and a woman riding horses in a grassy field during sunset, with trees in the background and a small dog lying in the grass nearby.
A woman in a white dress riding a light-colored horse in a grassy field during sunset, with another brown horse nearby.
A man and woman riding horses in a grassy field at sunset, with trees and hills in the background.
A man and a woman are riding horses in a field during sunset, with the woman on a light-colored horse and the man on a darker horse, holding the reins and facing each other.
A family of five outdoors, a woman and a man with three children, standing in a grassy field during sunset.
A woman holding a smiling toddler in front of a horse in an outdoor field, black and white photograph.
A woman with long blonde hair sitting in a grassy field during sunset, holding a young child with short blonde hair, and two horses in the background, one on each side.
A child sitting on a horse being held by an adult man in a grassy field.
A black and white photo of two women on a farm or countryside, one walking ahead and the other riding a horse, under an open sky with sparse clouds.
A woman and a young girl with curly hair riding a horse in a grassy field on a sunny day, black and white photo.
A young girl in a white dress sitting on a horse with a saddle, outdoors during sunset.
A young girl riding a white horse in a green field, accompanied by a woman holding the horse's reins and a puppy walking nearby, during sunset.
A young girl in a white dress riding a light-colored horse in a grassy field, with a woman in a white dress standing nearby, holding the horse's reins, both smiling and looking at each other during sunset.

Branding Photography

Behind every business is a heartbeat. A story shaped by vision, persistence and purpose.

My branding photography is about documenting that story honestly. Creating imagery that helps your audience feel the intent behind your work, not just see it.

I work with makers, growers, designers and creatives who value natural, story led imagery. The early starts. The quiet details. The rhythm of a workspace. These are the moments where your brand’s story lives.

Together we capture the atmosphere of your business. The light across your space. The texture of your materials. The energy behind what you have built. The result is imagery that feels lived in, grounded and real.

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  • Perfect for small businesses needing a strong collection of natural, storytelling images to share their brand.

    • 45-minute session on location or your workspace

    • 30+ edited images

    • Product, lifestyle and portrait mix

    • Private online gallery

  • For brands ready to go deeper — to capture not just what you make but the spirit of it.

    • 1.5 - hour session

    • 60+ edited images

    • Behind the scenes, portraits, products and space

    • Pre-session planning call to align on story and goals

    • Private online gallery

    • Optional video content for social media channels

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A young woman with short brown hair sitting indoors, wearing a light pink hoodie and gray sweatpants, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.
Young woman with hair in a bun sitting cross-legged outdoors on a wooden surface, wearing a striped shirt, with a natural green background and trees.
A young woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a brown long-sleeve top, looking sideways at the camera against a plain light background.
A young woman stands on the edge of a small backyard pool, wearing a bikini and a partially unbuttoned shirt, with lush trees and potted plants in the background.
Close-up of cream-colored curtains with sunlight casting shadow on concrete floor.
Photography studio setup with backdrop, studio lights, and white brick wall.
Young woman in a yellow dress standing barefoot indoors next to a door, looking at the camera.
A young woman with long hair sitting by a window, reading a book, in black and white.
Young woman with long dark hair wearing a dark blue denim jumpsuit with a zipper and belt, standing outdoors in daylight with shadows from a slatted structure behind her.
Close-up of a white building corner with a sign that reads 'THE STATION' hanging near an open entrance with curtains, under a clear blue sky.
A modern living room with a black leather couch, a glass coffee table with a vase of dried beige pampas grass, a black circular chair with a patterned cushion, a white brick wall with a simple abstract artwork, a wooden serving cart with books and cu
Young woman with dark hair sitting on a gray couch, wearing a gray hoodie and sweatpants, near a window with white blinds in a cozy interior.
Interior of a room with a black leather couch, a potted plant, and a large whiteboard on wheels, with a window with curtains and a textured floor.
Young woman in a beige sleeveless dress standing outdoors among green bushes with a cloudy sky and ocean in the background.
Young woman with her hair in a bun, wearing a striped blazer, sitting outdoors near greenery with her eyes closed.
A woman with long blonde hair in a sleeveless tan dress standing outdoors among trees and greenery near a body of water.
A woman in a long dress stands by an open door, looking outside, in a room with a framed picture and a lamp on a table.
A dark interior space with a hanging ceiling light, a curtain partially covering a doorway, and a black textured surface on the right side.
Studio setup with a large red backdrop and a studio light on a tripod in front of a white brick wall.
A cozy interior with chairs, a sofa, a glass top coffee table, paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling, a large curtain, a potted plant, and a rolling cart, all with a warm, natural decor style.
Interior of a room with dark curtains, a hanging lamp, a ceiling fan, exposed roof beams, and track lighting.
A young woman in a dress and wide-brimmed hat standing by a lake with trees in the background, in black and white.
A woman with long blonde hair sitting on a decorative stone bench in a lush garden, wearing a white bra and a striped shirt draped around her waist.
A young woman with long blonde hair standing against a stone wall, wearing a black and white sleeveless crop top and black shorts.
Young woman with long blonde hair leaning on black metal railing, wearing sleeveless black top and light blue jeans, in an outdoor setting with rocks and a curved staircase in the background.
Black and white close-up portrait of a woman with straight hair, wearing a white top, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.
A young woman with long blonde hair standing against a stone wall outdoors, wearing a black sleeveless top and denim shorts, looking at the camera.
A black-and-white photo of a woman with long hair, wearing a sleeveless top, standing near a window, looking at the camera with her hand touching the glass.
Young woman with long dark hair, wearing a denim jacket and pants, standing in a sunlit area with shadows of a staircase on the wall.
A young woman with long hair standing in a living room, wearing a loose, sleeveless white outfit, with a serious expression, looking directly at the camera.
A woman relaxing on a poolside chair, wearing sunglasses and a striped bikini, with a book and seashell beside her.
A young woman with long blonde hair standing outdoors near green bushes and trees, wearing a striped crop top and white pants, under a blue sky with some clouds.
Young woman with long blond hair wearing a sleeveless navy blue shirt with white trim that says 'Friends' and light-colored pants, standing outdoors with sunlight and trees in the background.
A young woman with long dark hair sitting cross-legged on a bench, wearing a t-shirt and ripped jeans, looking at the camera, in black and white, with a blurred outdoor background.