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celebrating the extraordinary in everyday life

Hey, I’m Lou.

I love to witness the meaningful ways family connect. I seek to photograph the beautiful chaos of motherhood and real life from Millicent, Mount Gambier, to Adelaide and beyond.

Mount Gambier photographer Louise Agnew, with long blonde hair smiling as she carries her child on her shoulders against a clear blue sky with the moon visible.
Meet lou!

I love to photograph families authentically. I am inspired by the deep and honest connections felt between those we love and aim to bottle up the unique parts we adore about a person.

I’m hanging out for the gappy grins, spilt milk, loungeroom dance parties, skin-to-skin cuddles and scraped knees. I'm even there there when old-mate drops the lip after getting caught out in beach cricket. Throw in some retro grain, my artistic eye and some nostalgic tones and we are on our way.

I’m in the business of celebrating the unfiltered, the candid, and the wonderfully domestic – because real life, with all its mundane madness, is where the good stuff is. These truths may seem insignificant today, but trust me, they're the heartbeats of your story.

If this sounds like your vibe, let’s connect!

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family photography Southend. Two boys are seen through a mirror, smiling and playing on a wooden bench inside a brightly lit bedroom.
A child with curly hair wearing a beanie hat, and an older woman with short light-colored hair, both outdoors, with a flower held in front of them. Photographed on 35mm film in Mount Gambier.
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fine art photography by Limestone Coast artist Louise Agnew - blue flowers distorted and abstract. Prints available
A woman and a person sitting on a textured brown carpet, with a newborn baby lying between them. The woman gently touches the baby's head, and they are all dressed in light-colored clothing.
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A welcome mat with floral design and the word 'WELCOME' in the center, viewed from above, with two tan work boots placed over the W and E
A man tossing a young child into the air on a rocky beach during sunset photography session.
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A rural dirt road with trees and a fence on the side, illuminated by a warm, golden sunset or sunrise.
A young girl and a woman, likely her mother, are outdoors in a garden with colorful flowers. The girl is touching a flower, and the woman is also looking at the flowers, possibly picking one. There is a white shade or sheet behind them, and the sky i
A young boy lying on a blanket, smiling and playing with his toes, in black and white.
A family of three enjoying an outdoor moment in the fall. The girl is kneeling and leaning back, smiling as adults affectionately interact with her; one adult is gently touching her forehead while the other stands beside them. The scene is set agains
A glowing jellyfish with long, trailing tentacles illuminated in blue against a dark background. Louise Agnew was shortlisted as a finalist in the Australian Photography awards with this image.
A newborn baby peacefully sleeping outdoors, wrapped in a striped blanket, with greenery and leaves surrounding. Photographed on 35mm film.
A family holding hands walking along a beach shoreline with rocks and grass, under a clear sky during sunset.
Children playing on a playground swing set during sunset, with sunlight creating lens flares and a rainbow effect in the air.
A black and white photo of a man kissing a baby on the cheek while the baby is being kissed on the cheek by a woman, all with their eyes closed or open, showing affection.
Close-up of a baby lying on a colourful fabric with indigenous artwork print, photographed during a newborn baby photography session in mount gambier
Bare tree branches with a bird perched on a top branch against a clear, blue sky.
A child with long, curly blonde hair is holding a snail on their outstretched hand. Capturing the curiosity of childhood.
An abstract photograph of the freedom of childhood, jumping on a trampoline, distorted by the movement of play. Photographed in Millicent South Australia.
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Family enjoying in a backyard with autumn leaves, a woman holding a child, a man standing, and a boy playing on the grass. Family Photography session in Coonawarra South Australia.
A boy is seen through a semi-transparent curtain, with a chain-link fence visible on the left side of the image.
A family sitting on a brown leather couch in a living room, with children running, blurred around them. A guitar and a potted plant are on the left side of the scene. Photographed during a newborn photography session, depicting the chaos of family.
A young boy with messy hair sitting on a bed, reading a book. There is a bookshelf filled with colorful children's books beside him, and a green blanket on the bed. The room has a plain white wall with sunlight casting a shadow.
A bathroom wall with a toilet paper roll and a small Spider-Man toy hanging from the toilet paper holder. Fine Art Photography by Millicent photographer Louise Agnew
A black dog standing on a wooden fence with two children in front, outside in a garden near a shed under a clear sky.
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A woman holding a baby stands in a field near a barbed wire fence during twilight, with a crescent moon visible in the sky above.
Child running with a colorful cloth on a clothesline in an outdoor park with trees and a clear blue sky.
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Logo for the 20th annual International Photography Awards (IPA). Louise has won awards in the IPA
Text in bold red letters reads "AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS" on a white background. Louise has been a finalist in this prestigious award.
Louise was a NYLAND Finalist - here is the logo with large letter N, the year 2022-2023, and the word Finalist
Vogue magazine logo - Louise has been featured in this publication numerous times.
Blue text spelling 'CLOS' on a white background, the application Louise Agnew uses to photograph people remotely. 
photographs you can feel

What I offer

  • A quirky viewpoint by Louise Agnew, during a family photography session in Penola. The group of people are framed with one young boy crouching on the ground, viewed from underneath a large dog in the foreground.

    Family Photography

    Family portraits that capture what makes your family special, whether the kids are swinging from the rooftops or cuddling on the couch.

    • Motherhood, maternity, birth, fresh 48, newborn, babies

    • Family

    • Lovers / couples / engagement

    • Portraits - ie debutantes, uni / school graduates

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  • Two children photographed on 35mm film at Port McDonnell, photographed on a beach holding surfboards. They are facing the ocean during sunset or sunrise.

    Film Photography

    My aim in photography is to create honest, lifelike moments. Film seems to preserve memories in a more authentic way to digital with all its nostalgic, grainy goodness. Film shoots are perfect for:

    • Couples

    • Pregnancy

    • Family/newborn

    • Motherhood

    • At home sessions

    • Business branding if that’s your style

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  • A woman lying on a brown leather couch with a young boy on her chest, in a cozy living room with minimal decor, including a large potted plant and an abstract framed artwork on the wall.

    Remote Photography

    Shot entirely on a smart phone from anywhere in the world, I connect to the camera on your device and direct the shoot remotely.

    • Remote shoots can be done for families, newborn, maternity, and couples

    • Also a great solution for branding and corporate photography if you live in a rural area, all we need is internet connection!

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  • Group of Realestate agents, in formal attire, photographed for branding content photography for their business and headshots in Mount Gambier.

    Business Photography

    Personal branding photos that capture your spark, perfect for service based professionals, local businesses and property.

    • Headshots

    • Lifestyle shoots at your business

    • Restaurant, bar and café photography

    • Social media content shoots

    • Lifestyle property photography (ie air bnb)

    • Corporate photography

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  • “Lou the beauty of your work simply goes without saying, it isn’t just what you do, what you produce, it’s who you *are* and that is reflected in every single picture we see"

    Alison

  • “Being photographed can be daunting but Lou is down-to-earth and helped us relax into it. We are beyond happy with the final gallery!”

    Toni - Newborn Shoot

  • “You are incredible. I’ll be ugly crying at this gallery for the rest of my life”

    Laura - Maternity Shoot

  • “Thanks again Lou... you can turn any unphotogenic family into superstars! You... are the superstar”

    Kendall - Family Shoot

A framed photograph of Louise Agnew's fine art prints - a seascape photographed on 35mm film at Southend, South Australia. 
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See my most recent work on instagram @louiseagnew

Earlier this year, I had the joy of photographing this incredible family, and honestly, narrowing the photos down to just 10 felt impossible. I’m obsessed with every single photo, so I’ll start sharing chunks of 10 here on Instagram and m
An elderly woman once told me the devastating story of losing her daughter, along with “I will always think of her when the Pom Pom trees are dropping their petals”. Many years later, her sentiment has stayed with me. The physical remin
This year, the weather gods neglected to bring us rain and in return brought the sheep very little feed. Our hand reared lambs could see (quite literally), that the grass was greener on the other side of their fence… in our garden. Hand rear
The toddler wrangle. Iconic. I’m just over here making sure you remember the magic of now. #thetoddleryears #familyphotographer #memorykeeper #35mmfilm #dadgoals
I asked my husband what it’s like to work as a farmer: “farm fresh air is different to other fresh air” 🤣 followed by “I love working with animals and planting a little seed and watching it grow in to a nice big crop”
Wendy, Flynn + Hudson, sharing a quiet moment…. watching the sun set over Rivoli Bay. Beachport, October 2024. Oh I do love to be by the sea 🌊