Artistic Self Portrait Lizzie Dove Gold Coast Photographer swimming through a sea of bubbles

Lil Dove

Photography

Gold Coast Newborn and Family Photographer

Capturing the magic of childhood and connection for Gold Coast families through relaxed, playful, story driven photography sessions...

Story driven photography for Gold Coast families or those visiting who want more than perfectly posed photos. I photograph in a way that feels honest, connected and full of life. Creating imagery that feels like the quiet in-between moments, the chaos, the laughter and the little details you never want to forget.

Sessions

Newborn Sessions

Those hazy first days go by in a blur. My newborn sessions are relaxed and baby-led, documenting the connection, tenderness and tiny details you'll want to hold onto forever. Where in hospital during a fresh 48 session or at home with your family settling into this new chapter.

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Newborn sibling gently patting baby at home on the Gold Coast

Family portrait relax and comfortable on parents bed in Gold Coast family home.

Birthday Celebrations

I love to focus on the joy of newborn and first birthday celebrations. "Zero birthday" celebrations honour your baby's actual birthday during their newborn session. A chance for the whole family to celebrate, sing happy birthday and welcome your newest addition together. They're especially beautiful for siblings adjusting to life with baby.

First birthday celebrations are about to throe than just a cake smash for your little one. A cake is included for the whole family to take part in the celebration together, whether your child gently explores it or fully dives in.

For intimate family birthday celebrations I'll bring the cake and capture the memories as your family enjoys this unique experience together.

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Family Sessions

Family sessions are playful, relaxed and centred around genuine connection rather than stiff posing. we'll lean into the things your family naturally loves be it cuddles, games, exploring, Gold Coast beach walks or slow moments at home. Creating images that feel like your real life, only beautifully preserved.

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newborn baby next to zero themed birthday cake while family sing happy birthday

Lizzie Dove

Capturing the chaos and the magic

I'm Lizzie, a Gold Coast lifestyle photographer capturing families as they really are, playful, messy, loving and full of personality. I love documenting the little in-between moments and creating sessions that feel relaxed, fun and natural rather than overly posed.

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Packages start from $650 including 15 edited images

Most families spend around $1,000 depending on their family size, what moments we capture and what artworks they want printed to cherish forever.

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The Warm & Fuzzies | Testimonials

Family photos where children give each other piggy back rides on the Gold Coast

"Lizzie photographed our newborn session, so having her capture Rory’s first birthday felt like such a beautiful full-circle moment. Her cakes are absolutely delicious and it meant so much to celebrate such a special milestone with just our immediate family in such an intimate way.

The photos she delivered are simply pricelss. They perfectly capture the giggles, smiles and uniques personality of our family. They’re memories we’ll truly cherish forever.

Lizzie also has an incredible gift for connecting with little ones and keeping them engaged throughout the session which made everything feel so natural and relaxed.

I honestly can’t recommend her highly enough."

Lana,

First Birthday Celebration

Family casual outdoor photo on the Gold Coast

"Our family shoot with Lizzie felt so casual and effortless, yet she somehow perfectly captured everyone’s personalities. The photos are beautiful and will be such special memories for us as the kids grow up. We can’t recommend Lizzie highly enough."

Genny,

Family Photos

Photographing Families Across the Gold Coast

As a Gold Coast local, I love capturing families across the Gold Coast in homes filled with love, along quiet beaches at sunset and in the places your family feels most like themselves. My families are always introducing me to new corners of the coast, allowing me to experience it in a whole new way through their stories and connection.

Sessions are available across locations including Burleigh Heads, Currumbin, Palm Beach, Tugun, Coolangatta, Robina, Broadbeach, Coomera and more.

Sessions are also available in select Brisbane and Northern New South Wales locations for an additional travel fee.

From the Journal

Ring Master Hugini

Ring Master Hugini presenting Sir Fuzzy Reginald performing the guinea pig cannon ball and Sir Fluffy Gustavo the greatest speed eater you'll ever see!! We adore our pet guinea pigs and love to include them in our play. Hugo checks on them every evening before bed and cuts up fresh cucumber for them as it's their favourite. Hugo was very excited to take this picture. He helped me set everything up just so and ensured the guinea pigs had their hay, lettuce, cucumber and fresh

P365 2026

Photo a day 2026! This is my second year of doing a photo a day year long project. At the start of the year I thought I would not continue with this large project this year and lighten the load whilst trying to focus on career outside of photography and creative photographic projects. BUT For a week after deciding this I was very glum until I realised why. I value so much the photos I took last year of my little boys. The moments that I felt at the time weren’t “artistic” eno

12 Days of Aussie Christmas

Hello! In the lead up to Christmas I see so many beautiful images of winter Christmas traditions of snow and dark evenings with twinkling lights but our reality is sun bright evenings and sand trekked through the house. I was looking for inspiration of what to shoot of our family. I was inspired by the 12 days of Christmas. I decided to create a photo for each of the 12 days based on our family traditions during our Australian summer Christmas on the Gold Coast. We had lots o

You might be wondering...

Father and child playing hop scotch on their street in the Gold Coast

That's completely okay

Some of the most meaningful images come from movements, play and connection rather than perfectly posed moments. As part of your session we will try to incorporate movement and quiet moments so your little can get their jitters out.