• A woman with long reddish-brown hair wearing a sleeveless black top and white wide-leg skirt stands outdoors near a large tree, holding a young blonde boy wearing a white shirt and beige shorts in her arms. The scene is set in a lush, green wooded area with tall grass and dense foliage.
  • An maternal photoshoot in the beach during sunset.
  • Three people, a child in the foreground and two adults in the background, walking outdoors on a path surrounded by greenery, with the child smiling and laughing.
  • A pregnant woman in a white suit posing against a plain light-colored background, with her hands gently resting on her belly and looking upwards.
  • A pregnant woman with long, dark hair and a man with short hair and a beard, both smiling and touching foreheads, in a black and white photo.
  • A family sits together outdoors in a wooded area, surrounded by fallen leaves and trees.
  • A pregnant women in a premium maternal shoot in the beach.
  • A family of three, a woman, a man, and a young boy, smiling and enjoying a moment together in a lush outdoor setting.

Where life slows and stories stay

The Modern Still offers editorial family and maternity photography across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast.

Every portrait within The Modern Still is a quiet study in familial connection. Unhurried, sincere, and artfully composed.

Modern in tone, timeless in form.

An image of a young family photographed in Brisbane Australia.

The Collections

Each session within The Modern Still explores light, composition, and connection. A modern portrait experience guided by creative direction and designed for ease and authenticity.

Family

A timeless reflection of connection and belonging, captured with warmth and a refined editorial eye.

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A family of three, a woman, a man, and a young boy, outdoors among green foliage. The woman has long red hair, the man has short dark hair, and the boy has blond hair. They are close together, smiling and looking at each other, creating a warm and affectionate scene.

Couples

A study in rhythm and intimacy. Gestures, glances, and the ease between two people.

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Black and white photo of a couple embracing outdoors, with the man gently kissing the woman's forehead, both smiling with eyes closed.

Maternity

Soft, sculptural, and intentional. An ode to creation, captured with sensitivity and strength.

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Heritage

Generations gathered, stories intertwined.
A portrait of lineage, crafted for legacy.

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The Reprise

A post-wedding portrait session created for calm, presence, and artful direction. A space to return, to reimagine, to breathe. Because love deserves its own encore.

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The Archive

A curated glimpse into The Modern Still. Each collection explores connection, tone, and emotion through design-led composition.

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Kate Karanges

Founder and Creative Director

With a background in brand and visual storytelling, Kate Karanges brings an editorial eye and creative direction to portraiture.

Her approach blends clarity and emotion. Guided by tone, form, and the stories that live between them.

Every session is shaped by her instinct for design and her belief in presence over perfection, composition over chaos, honesty over polish.

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