At home by the sea. Fascinated with the sky and at peace in nature.
Captivated with creating. 

about lisa

BEHIND THE LENS

Lisa x

Photography sets my soul on fire and I'm obsessed with capturing love and connection - all kinds of love, for couples, families, and those on their self love journey. I love capturing moments that tell a story of who you are, right there, in the present moment. A glance, a cheeky smile, tears, an embrace. I'm all about the precious in between, the moments you didn't know mattered so much, until you realise you never want to forget them. 

I'm at my best creating an environment where you feel comfortable to be yourself - silly, passionate, fun, you name it. I welcome your wild ideas and give some as well! The thing is, I get it. I've been there, and know how it feels to feel awkward and frozen, like a deer in the headlights, not knowing what to do. That's why I want you to know that you don't need to feel that way, I've got you!

I have such broad experience that I'm comfortable working pretty much anywhere and can make locations that look like nothing, into something gorgeous and completely unexpected. I'm here to guide you, to help you plan and dream up experiences. I'll capture you in the most flattering and considered way, while shining a spotlight on the things that matter to you, so that in the years to come, you can look back and remember, exactly how that moment in time felt.

A bit more about me.. I live by the ocean in the stunning coastal area of Halls Head, just south of Mandurah. It's an amazing place to live and work, allowing easy travel throughout Perth, the stunning Margaret River region and everywhere in between. I love to explore, I'm at home in nature and I'm in constant awe of our beautiful surroundings. Being able to play with light and capture those moments where the sky opens up and the colours are truly beautiful is a gift that I'm beyond grateful to share. 

I'm a wife to my amazing husband Michael, and mother to our two gorgeous girls, Lily and Summer, who are our world. Our family can be chaotic, and our home is often full of loud music, love and laughter. We love going on adventures and exploring our beautiful coast and bushland. I'm an animal lover and I absolutely adore dogs. Side note - I always encourage you to involve your fur babies if you choose to! I'm obsessed with golden retrievers and we are hoping to finally welcome a puppy into our family soon. 

It is my goal to help you create memories that you absolutely love, and I invite you to experience working with me. 

Hey there, I'm Lisa! 

I achieved my Associate Level Professional Photographer accreditation through the prestigious International Portrait Masters awards and accreditation program in 2021.
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Achieving Associate accreditation was a huge goal I'd set for myself. I am proud, honoured and beyond grateful to achieve it, and to be recognised within this group of professional photographers dedicated to producing the highest professional level of work from all over the world gives me tingles. I can't even begin to describe the feeling of hearing my name called out when the announcement was made. It was surreal to say the least and I remember bursting into tears of happiness and relief, because I worked insanely hard for this.

My work has been judged and awarded by a panel of incredible master photographers from around the globe - photographers that I have admired and learnt from - Richard Wood, Susan Stripling, Sue Bryce, Tony Hewitt, Nikki Closser, Peter Rossi and Charmaine Heyer to name a few. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

In 2022, I submitted my work into the Wedding Portrait category of the Portrait Masters with my standard level of editing that I provide all my client with and I'm thrilled to share that all images entered were awarded Bronze.

What does this mean for you? It means that you don't need to worry about your photography when you choose to work with me. My work has been thoroughly tested and assessed. I constantly put the hard work in behind the scenes to ensure I'm providing you the absolute best quality I can and I'm  constantly educating myself further, refining techniques, and improving my overall service, so that you can have the best experience ever. 

See if you can find me on The Portrait Masters Accredited Photographers map and view my profile here


Associate Level Professional Photographer

ACCREDITATION

New WA Museum Boola Bardip

RAC Arena Perth

Published Book - Western Australia Land of Opportunity

The West Australian Newspaper

Destination Perth website

Visit Mandurah website

Flothemes Best Australian Photographers Websites feature

Sue Bryce Education Associate Accredited Photographers

The Silver Store website

Petherick Cottrell Lawyers Mandurah website

Emerson Raine website

The Bridge Family Practice website

Clough website

Clough website article: Meet Lisa Watson

Clough Corporate Head Office, Alluvion Building, Perth

Clough Offices - Sydney, Brisbane, Houston, PNG

Clough 100 Years Exhibition, Perth Town Hall

Published book - Celebrating a Century of Clough

Clough Corporate Brochures, Presentations, Marketing Materials

The West Australian Newspaper, Weekend West Magazine

WA Business News

Acuity Advisors Office, Perth

Mandurah and the Peel Region 2021 Visitor Guide

Mandurah and the Peel Region 2020 Visitor Guide

Mandurah and the Peel Region 2019 Visitor Guide

Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Tourism Strategy

LillyCo Australia Melbourne Trade Show 2019 Catalogue

LillyCo Australia 2019 Christmas Catalogue

LillyCo Australia 2020 Fine Jewellery Catalogue

LillyCo Australia 2020 Pink Collection Catalogue

Vivid Art Gallery, Mandurah

Blackboard Cafe, Mandurah

Future Food Systems: Peel's new roadmap for local food and beverage producers

Wedding Suppliers WA

Top Nature Experiences in Mandurah

AS SEEN IN

THE PORTRAIT MASTERS 2023
(INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION - JUDGED BY 5 MASTER PHOTOGRAPHERS)
8 X BRONZE AWARDS (HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARD) IN THE WEDDING PORTRAIT, CHILDREN'S PORTRAIT AND FAMILY & GROUP PORTRAIT CATEGORIES

THE PORTRAIT MASTERS 2022
(INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION - JUDGED BY 5 MASTER PHOTOGRAPHERS)
12 X BRONZE AWARDS (HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARD) IN THE WEDDING PORTRAIT CATEGORY

THE PORTRAIT MASTERS 2021
(INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION - JUDGED BY 5 MASTER PHOTOGRAPHERS)
19 X BRONZE AWARDS (HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARD) IN THE CONTEMPORARY PORTRAIT, TEEN + SENIOR PORTRAIT, CHILDREN'S PORTRAIT, FAMILY & GROUP CATEGORIES

THE PORTRAIT MASTERS 2021
(INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION - JUDGED BY 5 MASTER PHOTOGRAPHERS)
8 X BRONZE AWARDS (HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARD) IN THE CONTEMPORARY PORTRAIT CATEGORY

THE PORTRAIT MASTERS 2020
(INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION - JUDGED BY 5 MASTER PHOTOGRAPHERS)
8 X BRONZE AWARDS (HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARD) IN THE CONTEMPORARY PORTRAIT, FAMILY & GROUP PORTRAIT AND TEEN PORTRAIT CATEGORIES

CAPTURE MAGAZINE AUSTRALIA'S TOP EMERGING PHOTOGRAPHERS 2019, COMMENDED, LANDSCAPE CATEGORY

MANDURAH PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PRIZE, FINALIST 2019

CAPTURE MAGAZINE AUSTRALIA'S TOP EMERGING PHOTOGRAPHERS 2018, HIGHLY COMMENDED, LANDSCAPE CATEGORY

AWARDS + ACCOLADES

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