About - Ruk Rose Photography

Meet the Team

We are two mums whose children attend the same childcare centre, sharing a passion for photography and a commitment to supporting other mums. We believe in working together and empowering women.

Tina specialises in couples, family and children’s portraits, as well as in school or childcare environments, using Nikon. At the same time, Josie works with Sony and provides her own branding services for corporate or business clients. Josie helps with children’s portraits, while Tina focuses on behind-the-scenes work, including administration and editing, though she still does photography.

Tina Chongko

Owner & Photographer

Josie Westerlund

Photographer

More about Tina!

I am a photographer and compositor in the VFX industry with a keen interest in business analytics. I’m also a proud mother to our beautiful daughter and a devoted wife. My life’s journey has taken me from Thailand and Belgium to New Zealand and now Sydney, Australia.

Creativity and technology are at the heart of my daily life. I love being both artistic and a tech geek, and I’m constantly surrounded by different forms of art. My husband is a talented comic artist (www.instagram.com/m_snail_art/).

Photography has been a passion of mine since childhood. My father gave me my first camera, and I spent countless hours capturing moments until it finally wore out. As life grew busier, photography took a back seat, but in my 30s,

I rediscovered its importance. I realised how fleeting life is and how essential it is to preserve beautiful memories for myself and those around me. People move in and out of our lives, including those we love, which makes photographs invaluable reminders of the joyous times we share.

For parents’ peace of mind, I hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC).

I’m not very active on social media due to the nature of my work with children, but you can always reach me through my website. Whether you’re looking for family, children, couples, individual portraits, engagements, or pre-wedding photography, I would genuinely love to hear from you.

More about Josie!

I am a photographer, artist and graphic designer who enjoys many forms of creative expression. I have a deep love for learning and a background in marketing and communications. I am currently studying a visual arts degree at The University of Sydney and feel grateful that my days are filled with such a broad range of creative activities. In the past, I have completed courses in graphic design, animation and web development and hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC)

I especially love an opportunity to capture that special something that lights a person up from within. It's one of my favourite aspects about working with children, as they are so effortlessly connected to everything that lights them up. It is beautiful to be able to capture moments like this on camera, so that you can hold onto some of that magic a little longer.

In addition, I am a mother of two sweet boys who love to join me on our many outdoor adventures, exploring the beautiful rainforests and shorelines that Sydney offers. I grew up in Brisbane, Queensland, surrounded by nature and wild summer weather. I absolutely love thunderstorms. One of my favourite childhood memories was lying on a broken trampoline in the backyard, eating fresh mangoes, while watching lightning dance across the horizon. It’s moments like these that inspired me to pick up a camera and a paintbrush.

You can find me on Instagram @creating.momentum as I continue to experiment with my creative endeavours and capture cherished memories.