We’re Samie & Chris
Hi there! We’re the duo behind Lowe & Co Photography, based in West Melbourne, Victoria. Husband and wife. Parents. Photographers. Professional jugglers of school runs, work, kids, cameras and whatever else life throws at us.
A Little About Us
We met back in 2019 by complete chance and instantly clicked. From our very first conversations, it was clear we both shared a love for photography & camping. That shared passion soon grew into Low Key Photography, which we have since rebranded to Lowe and Co, Photography where we focus on creating natural, candid, and storytelling-style images for families, couples, and even your fur babies.
We’re a blended, beautifully chaotic, neurodivergent family and our kids have taught us that family life doesn’t always look like the picture-perfect version you see online.
And honestly, we wouldn’t want it to.
We know the big feelings, the sensory overload, the kids who definitely aren’t interested in sitting still for a photo and the days where absolutely nothing goes to plan.
We photograph families, newborns and weddings, and we believe the best photos happen when you can just be yourselves.
No judgement. No pressure. Just your people, your story and all the beautiful chaos that comes with it.
Photography is personal for us.
We lost our daughter Charlotte when she was born sleeping in 2021, and Chris lost his dad far too young.
The photographs we have of them are some of the most precious things we own.
It’s a big part of why we photograph the way we do.
The real moments. The connection. The chaos. The love.
Because one day, these photographs might mean more than you ever imagined.
What to Expect
We know having your photo taken can feel a little awkward especially if you’re not a “photo person”. And with our own blended, neurodivergent family, we genuinely get that family life doesn’t always go to plan.
Our sessions are relaxed, fun and never about forcing everyone to sit still and smile.
We’re comfortable with the big feelings, sensory overload, shy kids, kids who need to move, kids who need a break and the moments where absolutely nothing goes to plan. There’s no judgement here.
And it’s not just families. We bring that same relaxed approach to weddings too.
Wedding days can be full-on, emotional and sometimes completely chaotic. We’ll help you feel comfortable in front of the camera, keep things moving when you need us to and blend into the day when you don’t.
Whether we’re photographing your family, your growing bump, your wedding day or a big milestone, we’re looking for the real stuff the belly laughs, the quiet hugs, the happy tears, the wild moments and the little in-between moments you might otherwise miss.
We’re not chasing perfect.
We’re here to capture you.
What We Photograph
We photograph the moments that make up your story:
Why Book with Us?
We genuinely love what we do and we think that comes through in the way we photograph people.
For us, photography has never been about creating the perfect picture. It’s about capturing the people, the connection and all the little moments that make your story yours.
So, why us?
Real, relaxed photography
We’re all about natural moments, genuine connection and images that actually feel like you. No awkward posing or forcing everyone to smile at the camera.We get the chaos
We’re parents in a blended, neurodivergent family ourselves. We understand that kids might need to move, take a break, get overwhelmed or completely ignore our plans. There’s no judgement here.We’re more than just your photographers on your wedding day
Wedding days can be a lot. There are timelines to keep an eye on, family members to round up, nerves to settle and moments where you suddenly realise you have no idea what you’re supposed to be doing next. We’re there to help with all of that. We’ll guide you when you need direction, help keep things moving, fix the little things we can, wrangle the family photos and give you a moment to breathe when things get hectic.We also know when to step back and let you enjoy it. Our goal is for you to spend more of your wedding day actually being with your people not constantly worrying about the camera.
Two photographers, two perspectives
With both of us there, you get more of the story. While one of us is capturing the big moment, the other can be looking for the little moments happening around it — the grandparents watching, the kids running around, the nervous hands and the reactions you might otherwise miss.Photos you’ll actually want to keep
We take the time to create beautifully edited images that feel timeless without taking away what made the moment real in the first place.
If you’re looking for a family photographer or wedding photographer in Melbourne and the western suburbs, we’d love to tell your story.
