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I see the light that
makes you shine.
Now let’s show the world.

Images you will love.

Nice to meet you.

I’m Gray, the owner and principal photographer behind Simply Gray.

I create space for you to pause, celebrate, and truly see yourself, whether it’s capturing the essence of who you are today, the love of your family, or the heart of your business.

Together, we’ll create images that reflect your beauty, strength, and story … even if you can’t see it yet.

My sessions are relaxed, purposeful, and full of heart. Whether it’s a personal milestone, a professional brand, or a transformational journey, I’m here to help you capture what matters most. I look forward to creating something powerful and meaningful with you. Let’s start the conversation!

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WISE WOMEN 2025
Calling 40 Women in their 40s, 50s & 60s

Following the success of the 50 & Wiser Project and Wise Women 2024, we are thrilled to introduce Wise Women 2025.

This exclusive project is limited to 40 remarkable women aged 40 and over, offering a rare opportunity to celebrate
your strength, courage, and the journey that shaped you through a powerful portrait experience, plus a feature in the
Wise Women 2025 Online or Special Edition Printed Magazine.

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Magazine cover titled 'Wise Women' featuring a woman in a pink dress. Text highlights confidence, strength, wisdom, and beauty. Includes phrases like 'It's empowering to know.' Features "Mithzay Pomenta 55" and a quote: 'Everything you need is already inside of you!'"
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What do I offer?

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50 & Wiser Club

I set out to prove there is no fear in turning fifty; that life is far from over. What I learned through these women is we are powerful beings!
We have the dual benefits of the life we lived and the time ahead of us to make a difference.

Do you need inspiration?

The 50 & Wiser Book is now available.
A great present to any soon to be 50 year old - 99 year old! Inspiration never gets old!

Other Offerings

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  • "Gray, you take the best photos and it’s so fun to get your make up done and 'play' for the afternoon. Thanks for making me feel so comfortable. I love my pics."

    ♥️ Meaghan

  • “Gray, thank you so much for our beautiful photos. We love them! The Milestone Session is a lovely idea and we’re so pleased to have had you photograph this time in James’ life. You have really captured his essence and every time we look at our photos in the years to come we will be reminded not only of the way James looked as a 12 year old but of all his passions and interests at this age. It was exciting waiting to receive our proofs and then difficult to make our selection with so many photos to choose from! Then our gorgeous photos were delivered to us and they were so beautifully presented. You took so much care with their packaging. Thank you for capturing this special time for us.”

    ♥️ Suzette, mum of James

  • Thank you Gray, I thoroughly enjoyed my session and being a part of the 50 & Wiser Club project. You are an absolute ⭐️ and this experience has had such a positive impact on me.

    ♥️ Tara Anderson

  • I just wanted to say a huge thank you, for the beautiful photos I received in the post last week. They were amazing. You made me look so glamourous at a time when I felt so low and not at all sexy, after my chemo and radiation treatment. I can look back at that time with gratitude instead of trauma. For this I will be forever grateful.

    ❤️

  • As a 50+ woman looking for some new fresh pics for my website and I had heard about Gray through some connection. Booked in and off I went, I was so relaxed and comfortable with Gray taking the shots, we laughed far too much and had some moment of quiet solitude as Gray was shooting but these all came about from Gray being a magnificent director of her subject and getting the most out of you in the shoot. Thoroughly enjoyed the process and the connection.

    ❤️ Julie Doyle

  • “I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am with my photo wall! We put it up this morning and each time I walk into the lounge room I smile. I absolutely love it so much!“

    ❤️ Kim, Children and Family Session

  • “I tried really hard to resist looking at them until Pete and I could sit down together…. But I couldn’t wait and had a sneak peek! They are AMAZING, I’m so happy. However I have no idea how we’re going to choose between them, they’re all so good!!”

    ❤️ Sarah, Children and Family Session

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