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Gold Coast doula and photographer Kirby Hood guiding maternity client during relaxed lifestyle shoot
Kirby Hood, founder of Olive Juice Lifestyle Photography, smiling in natural light at Hope Island studio

I am Kirby

I’m Kirby, a 36-year-old soul with a deep passion for supporting families and capturing life’s most cherished moments. Raised in the bush by a single mother, I carry with me the lessons of resilience, self-reliance, a love of nature, and an unshakable devotion to family. As the saying goes: you can take the girl out of the bush, but you can’t take the bush out of the girl. These values continue to shape me as a woman and a business owner. In 2010, I moved to Brisbane, beginning a new chapter that would eventually lead me into my own matrescence journey. While it has held its share of grief and heartache, it also gave birth to Olive Juice Lifestyle, and for that I am forever grateful. Founded in 2018, on the due date of my first baby who never made it earthside, Olive Juice became the sacred outlet where I poured my heart while navigating the longing to grow my family. From those humble beginnings, it has blossomed into a soul-led, luxury business I am incredibly proud of today. Olive Juice Lifestyle is dedicated to all my babies and reflects everything I love most. When I’m not behind the camera or walking alongside families as a doula, you’ll find me watering my plants, cuddling my fur babies, or grounding myself in the garden. As a photographer, videographer, and doula, I weave stories with both my lens and my presence, holding space in ways that allow families to feel truly seen, supported, and celebrated. Whether you’re booking family photos or doula services, you can trust that your experience with me will be relaxed, memorable, and deeply meaningful.

Hello Queen 

Kirby Hood, certified newborn photographer through The Academy of Newborn Photography ANPI Gold Coast
Award-winning Gold Coast photographer and doula Kirby Hood, Olive Juice Lifestyle Photograph
Award-winning Gold Coast photographer and doula Kirby Hood, Olive Juice Lifestyle Photograph
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Born at home documentary film featuring Olive Juice Lifestyle
Award-winning Gold Coast photographer and doula Kirby Hood, Olive Juice Lifestyle Photograph
Kirby Hood with photography awards and certificates displayed at Olive Juice Lifestyle studio
Kirby Hood with photography awards and certificates displayed at Olive Juice Lifestyle studio
Award-winning Gold Coast photographer and doula Kirby Hood, Olive Juice Lifestyle Photograph
Kirby Hood certified with The Academy of Newborn Photography ensuring safe newborn posing
Holistic birth mapping session setup with tea and journals at Olive Juice Lifestyle studio.

some of my favourite things

Gold Coast photographer Kirby Hood arranging flowers and props for newborn photoshoot.

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Gold Coast doula and photographer Kirby Hood guiding maternity client during relaxed lifestyle shoot

PLACENTA'S

Kirby Hood capturing newborn session at Olive Juice Lifestyle Photography studio

MY PEOPLE

Gold Coast photographer Kirby Hood arranging flowers and props for newborn photoshoot.

MY CAMERA CANON EOSR6

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Bragging Rights

At Olive Juice Lifestyle, my awards and achievements reflect my unwavering commitment to excellence as a Gold Coast birth photographer, family photographer, videographer, and doula.

I am proud to have received industry recognition and customer satisfaction awards, which highlight the trust families place in my work. These acknowledgements are a testament to the way I hold space for families, offering both professional expertise and heartfelt support.
 

Every award represents more than just a milestone it reflects my dedication to providing the best photography and doula services on the Gold Coast, from capturing raw and real birth moments to creating timeless family portraits.
 

When you choose Olive Juice Lifestyle, you’re choosing an award-winning Gold Coast photographer and doula who is passionate about delivering exceptional service, meaningful experiences, and memories your family will treasure for a lifetime.

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Born at Home

One of my biggest achievements is hitting the big screen in 2024.
 

Born at Home has impacted people all over the globe. 

This film showcases birth as the beautiful, powerful and transformative rite of passage that it is. It encourages women to take ownership of their pregnancy journey and birth. It shows women how sacred and transformative the energy of birth truly is and that it is our birthright to have that powerful experience undisturbed and respected.

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The film also helps partners understand and witness their role in the birth space. It celebrates birth workers and reignites the passion these women have for their work. Midwifery students have shared with us they feel renewed in their studies and excited to go in this direction with their career. 

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My Sacred Studio

LOCATED @ HOPE ISLAND, GOLD COAST

Studio Features:

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  • Unlimited Wi-Fi for your convenience

  • Access to our curated Client Closet

  • Private restrooms for you and your family

  • A kids’ playroom to keep little ones entertained

  • Hair styling tools available on site

  • Professional “magic lighting” setup for picture-perfect results

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Whether you’re here for maternity, newborn, family photography, or a doula consultation, our Hope Island studio offers everything you need for a relaxed, enjoyable, and memorable session.

Photographer and doula Kirby Hood surrounded by client closet pieces at Olive Juice Lifestyle
Gold Coast photographer and doula Kirby Hood standing in boho-inspired studio space

READY FOR WHAT'S NEXT?

 let's work together!

It all starts the moment you decide to try for a baby or see those two lines. I’m here to walk alongside you from the very beginning

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Kirby Hood creating brand photography for Gold Coast wellness and lifestyle businesses.
Olive Juice Lifestyle Photography brand collaboration featuring local Gold Coast creators
Home birth qld membership badge for Kirby hood Olive Juice Lifestyle
Kirby Hood, certified newborn photographer through The Academy of Newborn Photography ANPI Gold Coast.
Olive Juice Lifestyle Photography in collaboration with Tiny Hearts Education, supporting informed birth experiences on the G
Partnership between Olive Juice Lifestyle Photography and The Pink Elephants Support Network raising awareness for pregnancy
Kirby Hood, Gold Coast birth photographer and doula, aligned with Pink Elephants for loss awareness and motherhood advocacy
Spinning Babies trained doula support education
Birth Mapping framework used by Kirby Hood, Doula and Photographer at Olive Juice Lifestyle Gold Coast.
Gold Coast placenta encapsulation specialist certified through APPA Placenta Association
Certified Placenta Specialist with APPA Placenta Association — Kirby Hood, Olive Juice Lifestyle Photography Gold Coast.
Hypnobirthing Supportive Caregiver Certified
Olive Juice Lifestyle Photography featured by Tiny Hearts Birth Course online

Kirby Hood holding camera and smiling during family photography session on Gold Coast.
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Let's connect Queen!

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