Speaker Session 4:00pm
Anna DeBenedictis
Family
Learn how to create authentic family photographs that celebrate connection, personality, and the real moments that make every family unique.
Family photography is about more than simply taking portraits—it’s about preserving connection, personality, and the moments that matter most. Join Anna DeBenedictis as she shares her approach to creating authentic family images that tell real stories.
In this session, Anna will explore how to capture genuine interactions between family members, work naturally with children and pets, and create an environment where people feel comfortable being themselves in front of the camera. She’ll discuss storytelling, location choices, building emotional connection, and finding beauty within everyday moments.
Drawing on over two decades of experience, Anna will provide practical insights into creating family photographs that feel honest, timeless, and deeply meaningful for the people in them.
Biography
Anna DeBenedictis is a Perth-based family photographer and visual storyteller with more than 20 years of experience behind the camera. After studying photography at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and working throughout the United Kingdom, Anna returned to Australia to build a photography business centred around authentic connection and meaningful storytelling.
Known for her candid and heartfelt approach, Anna specialises in documenting families, children, and the special bond between people and their beloved dogs. Through her business, The Lifestyle Phodographer, she creates imagery that celebrates real moments, genuine relationships, and the beauty found within everyday life.
Driven by a passion for preserving memories, Anna’s work focuses on capturing families exactly as they are – raw, honest, and full of personality.