Sarah Churcher - Muka Portraits - Family Photographer Melbourne

Focused on what's important

I had these little square photos on my wall years ago, one image from every golden moment I had since leaving school. They took me on a journey, every time I looked at them. They had a way of keeping me focused on what was important … so on those days when you are pretty sure you made all the wrong life decisions, they helped remind me otherwise. As the years passed they became so much more precious to me. That is when Muka was born, that is when my photography business focus shifted from delivering only digital images into so much more. I want artworks on your walls, I want you to walk by them everyday and glow from the inside, flooded with precious memories and reminded of the most important thing in this crazy life we live.

The importance of belonging

I am fascinated by family structure and the importance of belonging. This is what I strive to photograph with every family who comes in front of my lens. Family photography is everything to me, I hope to spend the rest of my life developing my art with families as my subject.

I acknowledge the Boonwurrung/Bunurong and Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which I live, work and study. I would also like to pay my respects to Elders both past and present.

I am an inclusive business with a commitment to diversity. I embrace all cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing experience for all my clients.

My Family

My treasures include my 7 year old son, Henry, who is a creative, an observer and a very funny boy. And Flo, who is 4 and is constantly astounding us with her way in this world. We also have a dog, Molly, who I think might be the most stubborn of the tribe, and more recently have added two fish, named Bear Bear and Ronaldo.

Why Muka

In Maori mythology the harakeke (flax) plant represents the whanau (family). The rito (shoot) is the child and it is protectively surrounded by the awhi rito (parents). The outside leaves represent the tupuna (grandparents and ancestors). Muka is the fibre taken from the strongest leaves and woven into kete (baskets). The perfect symbol of family structure and connection.

Connect with me

Ready to take your dream images?
Let’s Chat!

Fill in the form here to get in touch. Let's start this process and create some beautiful images that celebrate your precious family.

Muka Portraits is very much about the complete experience. I simply want you to have the very best time, from the moment you enquire, through to hanging the artworks of your family on your walls.