Hey there! I’m Darcy.
Mum,
photographer,
yogi,
traveller,
nature lover,
dog person,
wine drinker
&
adventure seeker
I’m a mum to three little ones: Josie, Andie and Bowie. So while many of my days are spent taking photos and running a business, there is also a lot of nappy changing, swing pushing, block building, song singing, learning to navigate LOTS of emotions (mine and theirs), Bluey watching and cuddles. I’m in that season of life where I wish time away while simultaneously wondering where it went. Motherhood: a crazy, messy, beautiful blur.
It’s through my own journey into motherhood that I found my passion for photographing it. I love having the opportunity to help other women and families preserve what I now know to be so fleeting, yet so precious and beautiful. I am so thankful to have gorgeous photos of my own pregnancies and babies, and to be able to create this keepsake for other families is such an honour. I also find this period in life to be so unique and magical - and I truly believe that if there is a time in life worth documenting, it’s now.
The Birth of Darcy Simpson Photography
For the last 15 years photography has been a part of who I am. I started out developing my own film and creating prints in the dark room which became my happy place; where time disappeared along with the outside world. I then learned how to shoot digitally - which is primarily the method I use today. I’ve taken numerous courses in photography over the years, during which time I’ve entered and won various photography awards. In my mid-twenties my passion for photography led me to obtain a Bachelor Degree in Communication Design, after which I worked for a packaging design agency in Sydney. 2 years into my career as a designer, my daughter was born that my true passion finally became clear. I loved the path to motherhood and wanted to be a part of other women’s journeys to it, including the chaotic beauty of motherhood itself. I combined my love of photography with this desire and Darcy Simpson Photography was born.
I primarily use natural light and my goal is to make the sessions effortless and enjoyable, whether you enjoy having your picture taken or not. I absolutely love capturing the real, unposed moments that represent the true essence of who you are right now. However, my goal isn’t only to create beautiful photos, but to give you an easy, seamless experience from the moment you contact me until your personal, online gallery is delivered to your inbox.
The Process
Fully understand your journey to this moment and why you’ve chosen me
Listen to your specific wants and needs and uncover the ways in which I can best capture YOU
Organise a fun and effortless photo session
Be present - Shoot intentionally - Capture real, yet beautiful moments
Receive meaningful photos you can cherish for a lifetime
Preserve your memories so you can revisit them time and time again
This process is specifically designed so that we can break through the surface and genuinely get to the heart of YOU. I want to give you authentic, meaningful photographs that capture the present moment as it truly is for you - whatever that may be. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. With every photo session I aim to shoot from a uniquely informed perspective that is guided specifically by you and your story.