I’m Benee, the creator of Light & Lens—your photographer, your ultimate hype team, and more than likely, your new friend.

 

Choosing a photographer is about more than just beautiful images; it’s about trust. That trust shapes your experience. When you feel comfortable, when you feel seen, that’s when the real magic happens. That’s when we capture the raw, unfiltered, breathtaking moments.​ We are so much more than written words can justify, but I'll give it my best go so you can get to know me!

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I’m a country girl through and through. Give me rolling hills, fresh air, and even a bit of hay fever over city chaos any day. I grew up in country Victoria, and it will always have my heart. Those crisp autumn leaves, the golden sunsets, the way the seasons painted the world around me—that’s what first made me fall in love with photography. I wanted to freeze those moments, hold onto them forever.

 

Now I call Karratha home. There’s something spectacular about the rugged landscapes, the textures of the red earth, and the way the night sky stretches endlessly above that fuels my creativity. I’ve always been drawn to the little details and the way space can make you feel small but connected to something bigger.

 

Like most photographers I know, I’ve been at this since I was a kid. I used to rope my siblings and friends into “model” shoots on film (they weren’t as thrilled as I was). When I got my first digital camera, I became that millennial at every gatho, documenting everything always! Looking back, photography was never just a hobby. It was my way of holding onto time.

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I've been and done it all in my young life in terms of careers/jobs. Hospitality, Sales, Community Services and Nursing - none of them stuck and the only constant was photographing! It truly is my calling.

 

Fast-forward to today, and I’m living the dream that 12-year-old me manifested—telling stories through photos, making memories last forever. But more than anything, my greatest inspiration are my two gorgeous girls. Motherhood has changed the way I see everything. I feel time moving—one second, it’s chaos, the next, it’s sleepy cuddles. One moment, they’re tiny; the next, they’re growing into their own wild, wonderful selves. That’s why I do what I do.

 

Because these fleeting moments? They need to be remembered.

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My style is a mix of candid and cinematic, so your photos feel effortless but also a little bit like a movie scene. I want you to look back and feel every emotion, every little detail, all over again. The sessions are child led mostly and I allow you to be free moving as you want with your family, however I achieve the 'cinematic look' by personalizing the prompt and poses I may direct you with.

 

When you book with me, you’re not just hiring a photographer. You’re inviting someone who sees you, who gets you, and who is just as obsessed with your story as you are.

Light & Lens is a space where everyone is welcome, seen, and celebrated.

 

Your story matters to me and I’d love nothing more than to capture it in a way that feels true to you!​​​​​​​

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