Highland Cow Photography.

Capture the Magic: Unforgettable Photoshoots with Highland Cows

Discover Koolah Creek Highlands - cuddle adorable calves, meet the herd of Highlands, & create cherished memories, with every special moment of the unforgettable experience captured by professional photographers.

Adorable Highland Cows.

Get up close & personal with our friendly Highland Cattle!

During your photo session, you will have the opportunity to meet, pat, brush & cuddle the Highland cows. Each with their own unique personality, these gentle hairy cows are ready to make your photoshoot extra special.

Unique scenic location.

Lush pastures, pristine old-growth Eucalypt forests, the rustic dairy parlour and an ancient fig tree - all at the foot of the Lansdowne Escarpment.

The farm is located in Langley Vale, NSW - between Taree & Port Macquarie on the Mid North Coast of NSW, only 10 minutes off the Pacific Highway. It is an easy two hour drive from Newcastle, and three hours from the northern edge of Sydney.

Talented photographers.

Lyn & Sarah from LySar Photography are fantastic local photographers, who will make you feel instantly at ease during your photo session. These ladies love what they do and it shows! Let Lyn & Sarah capture your special moments for lasting memories.

Photosession Packages.

The Ultimate Highland Cattle Photoshoot Experience

This Experience is 1.5 hours of pure Highland cow magic, with every special moment captured by LySar Photography. You’ll experience an enchanting connection with the Highlands, as you meet, befriend, brush, feed and pat Highland cows and calves at various scenic locations on the farm, with candid and posed photos throughout the unforgettable experience.

The Ultimate Highland Cattle Photoshoot Experience can be tailored for special occasions like proposals, weddings, maternity & family photos. Please include as much detail as possible in your booking notes!
Locations include lush pastures, the fig tree, waterlily dam, bluegum forest, and the dairy parlour.

  • Photo Package 1 - $940

    • Professional photography for up to 1.5 hours - capturing every magical moment!

    • 20- edited high resolution digital download images via private online gallery

    • 6- 7x5" matte premium traditional lustre photographic prints

  • Photo Package 2 - $760

    • Professional photography for up to 1.5 hours - capturing every magical moment!

    • 10- edited high resolution digital download images via private online gallery

    • 3- 7x5" matte premium traditional lustre photographic prints

  • Book your unforgettable photoshoot at the end of this page!


The Highland Cattle Experience + Mini Photo Session

This package includes our 1.5 hour private Highland Cattle Experience tour, and a mini photo session with young Highlands during the Experience. Package price - $580

  • Mini photo session package - $580

    • Professional mini photo session of up to 20 minutes

    • 7- edited high resolution digital download images via private online gallery

    • 1- 7x5" matte premium traditional lustre photographic print

  • Book your unforgettable photoshoot at the end of this page!

Photography for all packages above is provided by LySar Photography.
Location hire may be available to selected professional photographers.

Custom Packages

  • Contact us for custom packages if the packages above do not suit your needs, for example extended sessions (greater than 1.5 hours) or large groups. What ever you have in mind, we’ll make it happen! Please include as much detail as possible in your enquiry.

  • Please note, packages above are the minimum prices for photoshoots.

Remember, we are working with living animals with their own thoughts, moods and feelings. The exact duration and shots possible will always be dependent on the demeanour of the cattle on the day.

What is the Koolah Creek Highland Cattle Experience? A truly unique opportunity to get up close & personal with our fluffy family of Highland cows! The Experience is offered as a private tour only to ensure it is personal and intimate, tailored to your own interests. It is modelled on the natural flow of taking our own friends & family through the farm to meet our Highlands. During your Experience you will have the opportunity to: befriend, brush & cuddle our friendliest Highlands, meet our herd of breeding cows, learn each of their names, personalities & stories, and see our newest additions: the baby calves!

Photo Session Bookings.

Select a package then press ‘Book’ to view availability, then select your session date & time.

  • Photography Experiences are structured slightly differently to our regular Highland Cattle Experience, tweaked for optimal photo opportunities. The Experience will include posed photos with the cows in different locations on the farm, as well as candid moments of you interacting with the cows during your visit. Mini Photosession packages take place at the beginning of The Highland Cattle Experience, at the Figtree backdrop location.

    We work hard to ensure our Experiences are safe & enjoyable for both you and our beloved animals! Our Highlands are living animals with their own personalities, thoughts, moods and feelings. The exact duration of the photoshoots, the level of interaction with the cattle, and which shots are possible will always be dependent on the cattle on the day. Children are welcome, and your visit will be adapted to ensure it is safe and enjoyable for groups of all ages.

    All of our sessions are personalised for our guests' safety, and exactly which shots are possible will depend on the demeanour of the cattle on the day. Depend on your groups, we'll take extra precautions as needed. For example, for sessions including young children or maternity photoshoots we may use unobtrusive temporary fencing between yourself and some of the cows, as we determine is necessary for safety on the day.

    LySar’s style is to shoot wide open, which means a shallow depth of field where one part of the image is in focus, but the rest fades out of focus. Most of your candid moments will be this style. The posed photos depth of field won’t be as shallow, so everyone is in focus. If you have a particular photo that you've seen & would like LySar to take something similar please email info@lysarphotography.com with a copy of the image. While LySar is more than happy to do this, please be aware we are working with animals & it may not be possible on the day.

    • Koolah Creek is located between Taree & Port Macquarie on the New South Wales Mid North Coast, just 10 minutes off the Pacific Highway.

    • We are just two hours drive from Newcastle, and three hours from the northern edge of Sydney. We are also near other popular destinations on the Barrington Coast, such as Forster, Gloucester, Barrington Tops, & Seal Rocks.

    • After booking, we will send you detailed directions to the farm with your confirmation.

  • After your photoshoot, all images from your session will be edited by LySar Photography and then uploaded to your private, password-protected online gallery. From the gallery, you can select your choice of images for high-resolution download, and printing (the number of digital downloads and prints depends on your chosen photo package).

    The turnaround time for editing and digital album upload is 2-3 weeks. Additional digital downloads and prints from your photoshoot can be purchased from LySar Photography.

    Print times may vary - please contact LySar directly.

  • If a session date/time is listen in our booking calendar, you can book directly here.

    If your preferred date is not available, then scroll down to our Booking Request Form.

Photo Session Booking Requests.

  • Saturday 5th of October
    Fully booked
    Sunday 6th of October
    Fully booked

    Sunday 13th of October
    Fully booked

    Sunday 20th of October
    Fully booked

    Saturday 26th of October
    Fully booked
    Sunday 27th of October

    Fully booked.

  • Saturday 7th of September
    Fully booked

    Sunday 8th of September
    Fully booked

    Sunday 15th of September
    Fully booked

    Friday 20th of September
    Fully booked

    Saturday 21st of September
    Fully booked

  • Saturday 3rd of August
    Fully booked

    Friday 9th of August
    Fully booked

    Friday 30th of August
    Fully booked

    Saturday 31st of August
    Fully booked

  • Saturday 6th of July
    Fully booked

    Saturday 20th of July
    Fully booked

    Sunday 21st of July
    Fully booked

If you have a date in mind that is not listed in our calendar, please don’t hesitate to submit a booking request and we will do our best to accommodate!