About Susan

Welcome

Hey there!

I’m Susan – a Dalby local, born and raised on my family’s farm just outside of town (and yep, I’m still here soaking up the good farm life!). Most days, you’ll find me behind the computer adding a creative spark to an image, out on the farm lending a hand where needed, or in the veggie garden pulling weeds and wondering where I’m going to squeeze in that 99th plant I somehow brought home… again.

I’m incredibly passionate about my faith, my family, farm life, and capturing photographs that truly connect. Images that speak a thousand different stories to a thousand different people. I’ve been told I’m full of surprises, easy to chat with, and that my laugh tends to leave a lasting impression!

Life on the farm? It’s busy, unpredictable, and full of heart. While photography is my full-time passion and profession, I offer limited sessions each month, because I’m also a mum and a farmer’s wife, and that’s a big part of who I am. Around here, farming is a family affair. My husband and I help my parents run their three certified organic properties. The home block based near Dalby and two others 2 hours west of Dalby, a total of 11,500 acres (or 4654 hectares). The home block, called Hereward is where I grew up on. It’s a broad acre farm with roughly 620 sheep and 30 head of cattle on a rotation between our grain crops. Further west, we concentrate on our cattle operation, growing our certified organic cattle with the help of two fantastic blokes, Mac & Kevin, we have living out there.

Every school holidays, we dive into the big jobs like mustering cattle or shearing sheep and yep, the kids are right there with us, pulling long shifts up to 5 days in a row, with surprising enthusiasm (and minimal complaints!). They love it just as much as we do, and those are some of our favourite memories made together.

Still here? Amazing – let’s connect!

If you’re ready to invest in meaningful, heartfelt photography – whether it’s for your brand, your family, a wedding or something in between – I’d truly love to hear from you.

Warmly,
Susan

Connect with Susan

Sitting outside for a few hours with the family hoping we would catch a glimpse this far north of the Aurora like in May 2024. This Geo storm was only a G4 and a Kp of 7.33 not visible to the eye (in our area) in comparison last May 2024 it was a G5 and Kp of about 8 and visible to the naked eye. Sure we don’t get those spectacular colours and formations like the southern states, we make the most of what we can get by sharing a common interest between us chatting, laughing and eating last night’s bread and butter pudding. Fortunately I managed to photograph a slight aurora colour around 8:30pm on the horizon and then the fading Aurora when the clouds decided to disappear.

Home time.

A way of saying you have been shearing sheep without saying it. (More to come...one day, haha)

New bull joining the herd and the old superior showing who is boss.

Those mustering days.

Taking delivery at 5:30am Friday morning of our next lot of merino wethers. A valuable part of our production team in our rotation. Travelled all the way from Quilpie to Dalby. #merino @auctionsplus @elders_limited #ForAugAg #sheep #sheepfarming #lovewesterndowns #farming #australianfarming #farmlife #dalbyphotographer #familyfarm #experiencewesterndowns #australianagriculture #australianfarmers @nationalfarmers #lamb #aussiefarmers #countrylife #rural

There had to be that one cow…lol #musteringcattle #farmlifebestlife #certifiedorganiccattle #certifiedorganic #herefordcattle #farmlife #australianfarmers

Part of our holidays has been mustering, branding, weaning and weighing cattle. Big days starting at 5am and only getting inside around 7pm. Kids have held up so darn well and have done amazingly on their motorbikes navigating all the terrain. We’ve had our fair share of calf wrestling. They can dodge you very well! I’ve probably taken less photos this round, was rather busy getting in on the action. Although very exited to get home and edit what I have captured. Huge thanks to those who have helped. Nathan, Lockie, Mac and Christine with their daughter Kylie and of course Ben and the kids. . #certifiedorganiccattle #mustering #australianfarmers #lovewesterndowns #cattle #farmlife #livestock #lifeontheland #organicbeeffarming

Life at the moment. 🥰. #australianfarmers #certifiedorganiccattle #mustering #lovewesterndowns #herefords

| Merry Christmas | 2024 year has been yet another incredible one. Although it brought many learning curves and figuring out the family/work life balance (which I now think I have sorted). With very little downtime in the past years, something and at some point it was all going to give out. I guess this year was my year to slow down a little bit and figure out the balance, so I can keep serving you all into the future. While I don't post a great deal anymore of my sessions I wholeheartedly love every single one of those who have chosen me to capture their special moments. This year was still full of lovely families, weddings and businesses! Thank you, Merry Christmas and blessed New Year!

It’s coming up to another round of mustering, branding and weaning. Always exciting and always best enjoyed with our fellow mates and colleagues and most importantly our children.

Growth and Reward. The growth of the seasons showcasing our wheat. All the hard season work that grows into a blessing and reward for the Australian Farmer. Happy National Ag Day 2024. #agdayau #australianfarmers #organicwheat #certifiedorganic

Our last wheat paddock, the Milky Way and the comet passing though. 😄

Finally we have started on the wheat. Took fooorrreeevvveeer for the moisture to come down. Getting some of the footage I hoped for. #organicwheat #farmingfamily #experiencewesterndowns #dalbyphotographer #lovewesterndowns #aginfocus #lifeontheland #australianagriculture @kickin_up_dust #thankafarmerforyournextmeal #ruralroom #forausag #elderslimited #ruralaustralia #australianfarmers #allthingsagriculture #anotherdayinag #droughtsnfloodingrains #countrylife #lifeonthefarm #aussiefarmers

Wheat looking great. Love farm life.

Pastoral beauty of the sunset landscape with the rugged work of managing livestock. #mustering #certifiedorganiccattle #experiencewesterndowns #forausag #dalbyphotographer #lovewesterndowns @auctionsplus #australianfarming #beefcattle @kickin_up_dust #organic #rural

Sitting outside for a few hours with the family hoping we would catch a glimpse this far north of the Aurora like in May 2024. This Geo storm was only a G4 and a Kp of 7.33 not visible to the eye (in our area) in comparison last May 2024 it was a G5

| Merry Christmas |

2024 year has been yet another incredible one. Although it brought many learning curves and figuring out the family/work life balance (which I now think I have sorted).
With very little downtime in the past years, something and a

Growth and Reward. The growth of the seasons showcasing our wheat. All the hard season work that grows into a blessing and reward for the Australian Farmer. Happy National Ag Day 2024.

#agdayau #australianfarmers #organicwheat #certifiedorganic

Finally we have started on the wheat. Took fooorrreeevvveeer for the moisture to come down. Getting some of the footage I hoped for.

#organicwheat
#farmingfamily
#experiencewesterndowns
#dalbyphotographer
#lovewesterndowns
#aginfocus
#lifeonthelan

Susan Jacobs is a rural photographer and videographer based in Dalby, Queensland, Australia. She specializes in capturing weddings, family portraits, events, and personal and commercial brand photography and videography. Her work is characterized by a love of natural light and the Australian agricultural landscape. She serves clients all across the local Western Downs region, including neighbouring regional towns such as Toowoomba, Kingaroy, and Roma.