Portrait Photography That Empowers & Elevates

Looking for a Gold Coast photographer who can help you feel confident in front of the camera? You’re in the right place, because you deserve to feel incredible and every type of lovey-dovey squishy feelings when you look at images of yourself.

But if you’re like most people, you might feel a little (or a lot) awkward or uncomfortable having your photo taken. I get it. That’s why my sessions are designed to help you relax, feel supported, and rediscover your confidence.

Many of my clients have found their photoshoot to be a transformative experience –

Looking for a Gold Coast photographer who can help you feel confident in front of the camera? You’re in the right place, because you deserve to feel incredible and every type of lovey-dovey squishy feelings when you look at images of yourself.

But if you’re like most people, you might feel a little (or a lot) awkward or uncomfortable having your photo taken. I get it. That’s why my sessions are designed to help you relax, feel supported, and rediscover your confidence.

Many of my clients have found their photoshoot to be a transformative experience –

helping them embrace self-love, boost self-esteem, and see their beauty in a whole new light. Let’s just say, happy-tears are a regular occurrence…

At Sundara Productions, I create natural, lifestyle-inspired images that showcase your personality, rare beauty, and this beautiful yet fleeting chapter of your life. 

You deserve to do something amazing for yourself. 

helping them embrace self-love, boost self-esteem, and see their beauty in a whole new light. Let’s just say, happy-tears are a regular occurrence…

At Sundara Productions, I create natural, lifestyle-inspired images that showcase your personality, rare beauty, and this beautiful yet fleeting chapter of your life. 

You deserve to do something amazing for yourself. 

PHOTOGRAPHY
STYLES

Empowerment & Model
Portfolio Shoots

Embrace the spotlight with confidence and create striking images for your personal or professional portfolio. Whether you’re breaking into the industry or want to celebrate yourself, this is YOUR moment. We’ll guide you every step of the way, from posing to expression, so you can step in front of the camera feeling empowered.

 

Couples Photoshoots

Celebrate your love story with dreamy, natural portraits that reflect your genuine connection. Whether it’s a sunset beach shoot or a cosy at-home session, I’ll make your photos feel authentic, romantic, and timeless.

  

Pet Photography

Because our furry friends are family too! I specialise in Gold Coast pet photography that captures their personality and your unique bond. Pet portrait sessions can be an adventurous outdoor session or relaxed in-home portraits – whatever feels more you.

Branding & Product Photography

Your brand deserves professional imagery that makes an impact. As a Gold Coast branding photographer, I create stunning visual content that tells your story and connects with your audience. Whether you need personal branding portraits, product photography, or lifestyle brand imagery, I’ll help you stand out.

User-Generated Content (UGC) &
Travel Photography

Looking for high-quality, engaging content that feels natural and authentic? I create scroll-stopping UGC that helps brands connect with their audience and drive real engagement. Whether you’re a travel brand, Airbnb host, hotel, resort, campervan rental company, or a business looking for genuine lifestyle content, I deliver visually compelling imagery that tells your story and showcases your brand experience.

If you need content that inspires, converts, and makes your audience take action, let’s bring your vision to life.

The Experience – Relaxed, Guided & Designed for You

Worried about feeling awkward in front of the camera? I hear you.

My Gold Coast portrait sessions are relaxed, supportive, and fun —I’ll pose you, direct you, and hype you up so you feel natural and confident throughout your shoot. Whether you’re after a bold, editorial vibe or soft, candid moments, your session will be completely tailored to your vision.

Why Now? Because Time Won’t Wait

Life moves fast, and moments slip away before we realise their significance. The laughter, the milestones, the quiet in-between moments—they’re all worth capturing.

Investing in photography isn’t just about having beautiful pictures; it’s about preserving memories. You’ll never regret celebrating and capturing this chapter of your life so you can relive and relove it for years to come.

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, growing your brand, or simply want to feel empowered, investing in professional photography ensures you’ll have beautiful images to cherish forever. Because the best time to capture your memories is now.

Your trusted Gold Coast Photographer

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Available from the Sunshine Coast to Northern NSW

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ABOUT
MONIQUE

Based on the Gold Coast, I offer portrait photography, branding photography, and couples photography from the Sunshine Coast down to Byron Bay and Northern New South Wales. Whether you’re dreaming of golden-hour beach portraits, creative branding sessions, cozy at-home moments, or a professional studio photoshoot, I bring your vision to life with natural, heartfelt imagery. From outdoor adventures to carefully curated studio setups, I ensure every session reflects your personality, story, and style.

On the blog:

my work

Mindfulness, Movement & Creativity,

A collection of some short films and client work I’m the most proud of. For even more feel free to check out my Youtube channel on ChelseaKauai and drop me a line about future videos you’d like to see me make!

  • Gold Coast model with mirror
    I loved shooting with Monique. Not only is she an amazing photographer, she is warm and makes you feel incredibly comfortable. She is great with giving direction and whilst very professional, she also made the shoot so much fun. Would highly recommend working with Monique. The images were beautiful and she captured my personality and vibe perfectly!
    Allira
    Gold Coast, Aus
  • Model in red bikini on beach, Big Island Hawaii
    Monique is a true artist in her work. This is abundantly clear from her vision for each shot: the way she considers the subject, the angles, to the composition and lighting. However where she absolutely shines is her consideration of the feeling and energy behind the moment. She captures and frames this beautifully in each image. I cannot say enough what a wonderful and fulfilling experience it was to shoot with her. Not only is she gifted in her skill, but she is a warm, respectful and kind human being, I felt very comfortable throughout the entire project collaborating with her. There is a joy to working with Monique that is at once both lighthearted and meaningful, she is a rare talent.
    Winona
    Hawaii
  • Moni is such an attentive and organised photographer. It was my first time doing a bikini photoshoot and she made me feel very comfortable. She made me feel at ease and gave me great tips for posing which in turn gave me confidence. I enjoyed my photoshoot, it was a lot of fun. Not only did she really dedicate her time to make me feel and look amazing in front of the camera, she really brought great energy. She also took photos for my sister’s 21st and was so lovely. Her personality is amazing and she really brings great energy to every shoot. I guarantee that you will feel comfortable around her and would love her work. She has given me some of my best photos and she is a photographer that I highly recommend. I will be shooting with her again definitely. She is the kind of photographer that will go above and beyond to get the results that you are after. She also genuinely cares that you are feeling comfortable and enjoying your time in front of the camera. I am grateful to have met her this year.
    Zeta
    Gold Coast, Aus
  • Model on Gold Coast beach
    "My experience with Teller and Told Photography was absolutely extraordinary. Monique made me feel so nurtured, beautiful and welcomed into her space of creating magic as soon as I met her. Whenever I was stuck for ideas, outfits and poses, she instantly helped, the creativity just pouring out instantly. My photoshoot did not only exceed my expectations, but I believe is one of the reasons that lead to me being scouted by an agency today. The photos were of highest quality, I could tell Monique edited it to perfection, never retouching/editing bodies to look unrealistic, but in fact enhancing what I thought was merely average. We not only got photos, but endless BTS content which was edited creatively and posted in the days after the shoot, Monique always checked with me in advance and tagged me in all these posts which I found extremely thoughtful and respectful! I left my shoot feeling so confident and instantly recommended Teller and Told Photography to all my friends. I will definitely be getting more photos shot by Teller and Told Photography, one of my favourite photographers yet!"  
    Kel
    Gold Coast, Aus

Let’s Create Something Beautiful Together

Your story deserves to be told through stunning, heartfelt photography. Let’s chat about your vision and make it happen!

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