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Field Notes from a Wandering Photographer Episode 3 | 2026: The Lola Era
Field Notes from a Wandering Photographer Episode 3: The Lola Era. The week I picked up my van, Lola. A branding shoot at Twyllo Flower Farm. Front Door Sessions finally happening after last year’s car accident. A formal wedding at Duntroon House in Canberra and the launch of After the Yes for newly engaged couples. Cinematic, editorial, documentary-style wedding photography across East Gippsland, Canberra and wherever the story takes me. Now booking 2026 and 2027 weddings, f

Hello Ro Photography
5 days ago6 min read


Field Notes from a Wandering Photographer Episode 2 | 2026: She’s Back
Field Notes from a Wandering Photographer Episode 2, 2026: She’s Back! Featuring my First wedding of 2026. A Viking-inspired celebration at the National Arboretum in Canberra. A newborn session at Miss Arlo Studio. A rooftop creative shoot in the middle of a car park. Cinematic, editorial, documentary-style wedding photography across East Gippsland, Canberra and wherever the story takes me. Now booking 2026 and 2027 weddings, limited elopements, family sessions an

Hello Ro Photography
Feb 176 min read


Field Notes from a Wandering Photographer Episode 1 | 2026: 39 and a bit Existential
Field Notes from a Wandering Photographer: 39 and a Bit Existential is a personal essay from an Australian wedding and lifestyle photographer documenting the start of 2026. Set between Canberra and East Gippsland, this episode reflects on New Year’s, recovery after injury, body image, friendship, and creative work, alongside current bookings for 2026–2027 weddings, elopements, and lifesty photography sessions. She specialises in soft, editorial, documentary-style photography

Hello Ro Photography
Jan 156 min read


Field Notes from a Wandering Photographer – A Love Letter to 2025
A reflective year-in-review from an Australian wedding and lifestyle photographer. From front-door sessions and heartfelt weddings to travel, healing, and creative growth, this is a love letter to 2025 and the moments that mattered most.

Hello Ro Photography
Dec 20, 20256 min read


Field Notes from a Wandering Photographer – Week 7: My Recovery Era
From photographing heartfelt weddings to navigating recovery after a life-changing accident, this season has reshaped how I see connection, presence, and storytelling. A behind-the-scenes look at healing, creativity, and resilience through the lens of an Australian lifestyle and Canberra wedding photographer.

Hello Ro Photography
Dec 12, 20255 min read


Field Notes from a Wandering Photographer – Weeks Five & Six: Life is a miracle disguised as a routine drive home.
From photographing a romantic coastal elopement to navigating a life changing accident, these last weeks have taught me so much about connection, storytelling, and resilience as a Canberra wedding photographer. Holding onto love, community and the magic in everyday miracles.

Hello Ro Photography
Dec 5, 20256 min read


Field Notes from a Wandering Photographer – Week Four: Saying Yes To My New Life, Front Doors, Barns and East Gippsland Magic
This week as an East Gippsland wedding photographer looked like Canberra front door sessions, a beautiful wedding at The Barn in Wallington, a Marlo elopement, long drives, yoga in Fitzroy, glamping in my backyard and the biggest milestone of all — finally matching my old public service income through photography.

Hello Ro Photography
Nov 21, 20255 min read


Field Notes from a Wandering Photographer - Week Three: Last-Minute Calls, Big Feelings and The In-Between
This week’s field notes: A behind-the-scenes look at wedding photography, Front Door Sessions and life between Orbost, Canberra and Melbourne, with honest reflections from a wandering photographer.
rowenaellenhains
Nov 14, 20255 min read


Field Notes from a Wandering Photographer – Week Two: Thunderstorms, Nostalgia & Too Many Matchas
This week’s field notes: a pre-thunderstorm Front Door Session at Four Daughters Farmstead, an emotional visit to Canberra, sewing on my grandma’s old machine, and the small wins that make the creative chaos feel worth it.
rowenaellenhains
Nov 7, 20254 min read


Field Notes from a Wandering Photographer – Week One: Dust, Deadlines & Detours
This week’s field notes: editing marathons, golden-hour weddings at Barwon Edge, a family Front Door Session in Canberra, and a car half-packed for the next trip. Honest glimpses into life behind the lens with Hello Ro Photography.

Hello Ro Photography
Nov 1, 20254 min read
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