The SUGAR TREE PHILOSOPHY
GENUINE. FUN. PASSIONATE
As your photographer, I am passionate about what I do and an essential part of that is to make your photoshoot an enjoyable experience. I believe the end result of your session should be photos that capture YOU … your joy, your laughter, your relationships.
A photoshoot is not just about the photos that come out of it – it’s about the entire experience. Your photos are important, but first and foremost – YOU’RE important! So I strongly believe that having your photos taken should be a happy experience with no stress or discomfort. I aim for fun, relaxed sessions that are full of joy and laughter, especially if kids are involved. This is what I bring to all my sessions, no matter what the occasion.
One thing you’ll learn about me is that I’m all heart. Achieving excellence and meeting your expectations with love and care are part of that. I will give you genuine, classic images that you will be able to share with your family and friends for years to come.
God has blessed me with the opportunity to do what I love as a career, and through that He brings amazing people into my life that I have the honour of capturing with my lens.
the COLLECTIONS
COLLECTIONS
Senior Formal sessions are a fabulous opportunity to get images of your teens as you seldom see them. Sessions are outdoors and begin with one and a half hours of coverage.
Your senior formal session pricing begins at $630.
Your Newborn session is done in the first two weeks of your baby's life, while your newborn is still teeny tiny & super sleepy. Sessions are indoors, at your home and usually last about three hours.
Your Newborn session pricing begins at $520.
Family sessions are all about documenting the love and connection your family has for each other. Sessions are outdoors and last approximately one hour.
Your Family session pricing begins at $350.
Base pricing is listed for each type of available session. Please click the "get in touch" button to request comprehensive pricing options.
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Hey there! I'm Mandy. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you stay a while and look around. I'm so glad you found my little space on the web and look forward to connecting with you.
Born in South Africa and just recently moved to North West Sydney. I fall a little more in love with my new home country everyday!
I'd call myself an "eternal optimist" ~ see change as an adventure and I'm always excited to meet new people and capture their uniqueness with my lens.
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I love to read... give me a good book and I can disappear for days.
My family is my everything. Being a mom of 2 very loud, energetic teen boys is a source of constant laughs, interesting conversations... and shouting to do chores.
Music is my love language. There is always a tune of some sort playing in my head.
I love tomatoes...I can eat them anyway they come.
I collected watches when I was young.
I love taking pictures of pretty shoes.
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My amazing job has taken me around South Africa from Cape Town and Ballito for sunrise weddings, afternoon family shoots and a newborn session or two. Beautiful small inland towns to capture intimate family weddings and Magnificent Switzerland, with quick excursions into Italy and France...to capture amazing memories for families and businesses!
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THE VARRIE FAMILY, BELOVED FANS OF SUGAR TREE PHOTOGRAPHY
Our laughter, joy, love and affection for each other could be clearly read in each photo taken. Mandy has a special gift of making one feel at ease, and allowed us to be unpretentious. Her quality of work and attention to detail is amazing, her professionalism coupled with her bubbly personality made every photoshoot enjoyable. Thank you Mandy for your amazing work, the pictures tell a story. We were blessed to have you share these moments, and to have you capture them in your special & unique way
OUR PICTURES CAPTURED THE ESSENCE OF OUR FAMILY
Mandy has captured all our family celebrations. That been said, I just have to praise the way she went above and beyond to capture all our special moments....Mandy is AMAZING!!!! Talented, patient, creative...not to mention the NICEST person ever! Can't wait for your next trip to South Africa for another family shoot. Good Luck with your new adventure in Australia... you are truly gifted!
Mandy is amazing
Elisa calasa
michelle cerusini
You are an amazing photographer Mandy, thanks for our wonderful family photos! I just wanted to let you know that a friend of mine here in Switzerland said she has never seen such natural, warm photos from a shoot before. She has been looking for a photographer for years to capture her family...I said you could come on holiday and do them for her.
thanks for our wonderful family photos!
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