"Multi-national and international award winning photographer"

Baby Sophie – Forster Newborn Photographer

May 02, 2016 / Shane Chalker Photography / Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
It was so nice to have this lovely family in the studio again. We have captured so many different milestones  for them from pregnancy, Charlie’s newborn and many other sessions of Charlie. What a very proud big brother Charlie is to Sophie. Thank you Travis and Chloe for allowing Mel to capture these beautiful photos […]
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Kristy and Michael’s Wedding Day

Apr 14, 2016 / Shane Chalker Photography / Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Michael and Kristy were married at the Taree Race course on the 19th March 2016 by celebrant Sandra Osborne. It was a beautiful sunny day , the bridesmaids dresses matched the cloudless sky. It was quite a nervous Michael that waited for his wife to arrive but seemed relaxed once the vows were exchanged and […]
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Alisha and Andrew’s Wedding Day

Mar 24, 2016 / Shane Chalker Photography / Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Alisha and Andrew were married at Tallships Reserve, Tinonee on the 5th March by celebrant Sandra Osborne. It was a beautiful sunny day with hardly a cloud in the sky. Alisha got ready at her parents’ house in Wingham and all the girls seemed really relaxed. Andrew on the other hand did look a little […]
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Alyse and Tim’s Pre Wedding Session ~ Forster Engagement Photographer

Feb 25, 2016 / Shane Chalker Photography / Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Included in our wedding packages is  a complimentary pre wedding session/ engagement shoot. It’s such a good time to get to know Shane or Mel before your big day plus you get some fantastic photos to keep as well.  Here are a few photos from Alyse and Tim’s pre wedding session, Shane is really looking […]
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Renee and Dave’s Pre Wedding Session

Feb 06, 2016 / Shane Chalker Photography / Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Shane caught up with Renee and Dave just two days before their big day to have their pre wedding session and to finalise details for their wedding day. The braved a few showers of rain to have these beautiful images taken at Pebbly Beach. All the best for your special day. ~ Rhonda  
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Forster Family Portrait Photographer

Jan 28, 2016 / Shane Chalker Photography / Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Shane photographed big brother Daniel when he was a similar age as Henry down at Burgess Beach, so it was wonderful Shane could capture Henry at this similar age. It was also wonderful that Kate and James decided to have some family photos this time. Thanks Kate, we hope you love your photos. ~ Rhonda […]
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Baby Angus

Nov 23, 2015 / Shane Chalker Photography / Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Little baby Angus came all the way from Maitland for his newborn session. It was so lovely to see this family grow as Mel captured his big sister Sienna newborn session. Wow what a beautiful little girl Sienna is and she was so patient and well behaved throughout the whole session. Thanks Adrian and Stacey […]
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Kylie and Chris Wedding Day

Nov 13, 2015 / Shane Chalker Photography / Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Kylie and Chris were married on the 30th of October on the shore of Wallis Lake under the trees of the green cathedral. Their ceremony was performed by Cathy Keech which was full of laughter and watching down from above was Chris’s dad Arthur. The photos were taken by the water of the stunning Elizabeth beach […]
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Shelly And Luke’s Wedding Day

Nov 09, 2015 / Shane Chalker Photography / Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Shelly and Luke were married at the outdoor learning centre near The Tanks in Forster on the 24th October 2015 by celebrant Sarah Julian. Shelly and the girls got ready up in the penthouse of The Strand and enjoyed watching the whales jumping out in the bay off Forster for the morning. The room was […]
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Kira and Wayne’s Wedding Day

Nov 05, 2015 / Shane Chalker Photography / Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Kira and Wayne were married on the 24th of October 2015 at the old outdoor pool area on the sunny banks of the Manning valley . Their beautiful ceremony was performed by the lovely Sandy Osborne. The bridal party arrived to the ceremony in style in 4 big amazing trucks. The photos afterwards were taken […]
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Baby Audrey’s Newborn Session

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Rachael And James’s Green Cathedral Wedding

Oct 26, 2015 / Shane Chalker Photography / Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Rachael and James were married at the Green Cathedral on the 10th October 2015 by celebrant Francis Crompton. The girls were all ready to go when I arrived and after a few shots around Rachael’s parents home they loaded into the stretch Dodge Limo they hired for the day and were headed for the Green […]
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Leisa and Stephen’s Wedding Day

Oct 22, 2015 / Shane Chalker Photography / Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Leisa and Stephen were married on the 3rd of October at Pebbly Beach, Forster. Mel said it was so beautiful to see Leisa’s girls helping their Mum get ready. They had a beautiful ceremony by the amazing Wendy ballard. Stephen could not wipe the smile off his face when Leisa walked down the isle. The […]
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Karina and Ryan’s Wedding

Oct 21, 2015 / Shane Chalker Photography / Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Karina and Ryan were married by the lake at the Tiona conference centre on the 9th October 2015 by celebrant Sarah Julian. It was a perfect setting and day for their wedding as the sun shone down and a light wind blew. The bride and her bridesmaids didn’t disappoint as they arrived in a very […]
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Charlie

Oct 13, 2015 / Shane Chalker Photography / Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
We can’t believe how much little Charlie has grown! We have captured a lot of different milestones from pregnancy, newborn, Christmas mini session and now his 3rd Birthday. Thanks so much Chloe it was lovely to see you again and to watch Charlie grow. ~ Rhonda
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Baby Evelyn

Oct 03, 2015 / Shane Chalker Photography / Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Baby Evelyn came all the way from Newcastle for her newborn session, what an amazing effort by their lovely parents Brock and Rowena. Thanks so much guys for coming up, we hope you love your sneak peek. ~ Rhonda
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