How would I describe myself?
I’m a jeans-and-a-beer kind of girl, always up for a good chat and a laugh. These days, I like to go out early enough to be home in time for a cup of tea and my pyjamas—because let’s be real, nothing good happens after 9pm (except when I'm snapping the fun on a dance floor at a wedding!). I keep things real, relaxed, and full of heart—both in life and behind the lens.
I’ve always been more of a listener (professional head nodder), and somehow people love telling me their life story. I must give off that "therapist with a camera" energy. But honestly? I love it. It means people feel comfortable around me—and that’s exactly the vibe I want, and that's exactly how I get those meaningful genuine moments. I love meeting new people—getting to know my clients is half the fun! Plus, it means by the time the big day rolls around, you’re not posing for a stranger with a camera.
I’m a wife to Sean (aka Prawn) because I will nickname everyone. I'm a Mum to two amazing humans, and if you follow me on Instagram, you’ll also meet my third child: Pluto (Plutsy, Plutes, a$$hole), see? Everyone gets a nickname! He's our elderly English Springer Spaniel who will happily eat his own dinner, then proceed to stare at you with the intensity of a thousand suns until you cave and share yours. So entitled. He’s my shadow, a professional snorer, and deeply committed to the role of “mum’s sidekick.” He’s 13 now, aging like a fine cheese (a little stinky, but much loved), and currently providing background snoring as I type this and maybe a few 'not so appreciated' odours.
My love affair with photography started in high school, back when cameras didn’t come with a handy "delete" button. I shot my first wedding in 2004 with a film Pentax (yes, film—you had to pray to the photography gods and wait for the lab results). It was actually terrifying now that I think about it. But the bride was happy, I learned loads, but knew I had so much to work on.
I started shooting weddings full time in 2010 and went out on my own in 2013.
Fast forward to today, and weddings + family sessions are my happy place. I chase light like a caffeinated moth and thrive on the energy of a wedding day—the joy, the tears, the proud parents dabbing their eyes, and the couples who pull me in for a hug at the end and thank me for making the photography so easy. I live to catch those blink-and-you-miss-it moments so you can relive all the magic through your gallery later.
From day one, I wanted to give my clients more than just beautiful photos—I wanted to give a genuinely positive experience. That means no ghosting, quick replies, helpful info, and yes, lots of sneak peeks (because I get just as excited as you do!). Oh yeah, ghosting - my pet hate. Just saying!
Fifteen years later, I’m still doing a happy dance after every wedding, and the fact that clients keep coming back or sending their friends my way? That means the world.
Thanks for being here. I can’t wait to capture something magical for you—I promise I'll leave the smelly spaniel at home!
jodie reardon - owner
A little about me
Me and my girl in Nara, Japan
The Elderly Springer - Pluto
