About Playtime Portraits

Trusted. Experienced.
Established.

A Western Sydney studio built on more than 30 years of early childhood education and photography experience, bringing calm, professional photo days to the centres and families we love.

Chett Rawson, founder of Playtime Portraits, in her studio
Founder story

Meet Chett Rawson.

Chett founded Playtime Portraits in 1993, bringing together 30+ years of experience across early childhood education and professional photography. As a former early childhood teacher and Director of a Uniting Childcare Centre, she saw first-hand how rushed and impersonal traditional photo days could be.

From traditional film through to modern digital techniques, Chett has consistently prioritised quality, care and authenticity, and built Playtime Portraits to combine professional photography with real childcare experience.

The result? Calm, organised photo days and natural portraits that families truly value.

What we believe

Four things we never compromise on

Patience first

We work at each child's pace, no rushed smiles, no forced poses.

WWCC compliant

Every photographer holds a current Working With Children Check.

Professionally refined

Every image is edited for consistency, quality, and a natural finish.

Seamless delivery

A streamlined process from session day through to final delivery.

Process

Calm, considered and on schedule

  1. Step 01

    Enquiry

    Tell us about your centre, session type, and preferred dates. We'll provide tailored package information and availability.

  2. Step 02

    Planning

    We confirm schedules, backdrop selections, group photo requirements, and logistics with your centre. Family information, reminders, posters, and ordering details are provided ahead of photo day.

  3. Step 03

    Photo Day

    Our team arrives fully prepared and works efficiently within your centre's routine to capture individual portraits and class photos with minimal disruption.

  4. Step 04

    Delivery

    Images are professionally edited, packaged, and delivered through a streamlined process designed for fast and reliable turnaround.