Hey there, I'm Jo.


I'm a lover of all things family. I have a knack for seeing the beauty in others and a fascination for stories.


Essentially, I'm here to remind you of what you have, and how lucky you are.


This is why I do what I do.

Jo from Joanna Kate Photography in Ashgrove seated in her kitchen in front of her own family portrait

Life is to be lived, and remembered


Experiencing heartache means you've loved hard. Each hurdle is an opportunity to experience life to its fullest and put faith in yourself and others.


I think the sweet moments feel more intense when we've endured struggle.


Whether it's your journey through physical or mental illness, or the heartache from loss of a loved one, the one thing that brings meaning to life is connection.


Celebrating milestones, showing gratitude for each other and making joyful memories is what life is all about!

Adventure is in my blood


Growing up as a kid in New Zealand I scaled cliffs to fish with my family, rode motorbikes and horses, built cubby houses out of hay bales and slept beside a campfire while my parents boiled pippis on our three-legged BBQ.


I have a great appreciation for nature and the outdoors and I crave adventure! So if you're not sure about a location for your photo shoot, chances are I will know the perfect backdrop!

Selfies don't cut it


As you can see, I'm not the best at family selfies. My short arms, perhaps? Thankfully I'm really good on the other side of the camera.


If your selfies aren't measuring up to a decent photo memory, it's time to book in a family shoot. Let a professional capture your family, with ALL family members inside the frame.

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