Iris Photography Australia is an independent iris photography studio based in Sydney, servicing all of New South Wales. Using specialised macro photography, we capture the colours, patterns and textures of your iris — the coloured part of your eye — and turn them into a museum-quality piece of art you'll want on your wall. No two irises on earth are the same, and once you see yours at this scale, you understand why.
At Iris Photography AU, this isn't just a job — it's a passion. We're a small, independently owned and operated business in Sydney, Australia, where every session is personal, thoughtful, and rooted in a genuine love for art and human connection.
We've spent years refining our technique, investing in professional macro equipment, and perfecting every stage of the process — capture, hand editing, printing and framing — so the piece you take home genuinely does your eye justice. Every artwork is made from a real, high-resolution photograph of your actual iris. Nothing is AI-generated, nothing is mass-produced, and every image is edited by hand.
The session itself takes less than a minute, it's completely safe and non-invasive, and it works for adults, children and even pets.
Who we are
“I always knew my pupils were shaped differently, but because my iris appears so dark in person and because I've had bad vision my entire life, I could never really see them.
44 years old, and I now get to see them for myself. Such a unique and personal image to possess, this will be going on display in my home.
Thank you!”
-Katie
Why people choose Iris Photography AU
Real photography, not AI. Every artwork starts as a real macro photograph of your eye.
Unmatched quality. We pride ourselves on giving our customers some of the best quality iris photos in the world.
Hand-edited, every time. No filters, no templates, no batch processing.
Safe and non-invasive. Professional equipment made for iris photography — and yes, clear contact lenses are fine.
Fast. Under a minute in the chair. Digitals typically within 7 days; custom framing around 10 working days.
Local. Locally owned and operated, with products made locally.
We come to you. Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, all of NSW, and pop-ups nationwide.
FAQs
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We are based in Sydney however we regularly come to Wollongong and Newcastle, we also do pop-ups across Australia!
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Home Studio Session/Pop up price around AUS for bookings (You come to us!)
1 person $89
2 people $79 each (For example a couple booking is $158)
3+ people: $69 each (For example for a family of 4 is $276)
*Discounts are available for large group bookings (8+ people) please contact us for a custom quote
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Only takes less than a minute to take the photo, editing and printing takes about a day, depending on the backlog of orders! Custom framing takes about 10 working days.
Digital copies are sent within 7 days after taking the photos. However it may take a little longer depending on the backlog of orders! If you haven't received your artwork please double check your spam/junk folder sometimes it goes there.
Please reach out to us via email in case you haven't received your digital artwork
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Yes! Our process is completely safe and non-invasive. We use professional equipment designed for iris photography.
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As long as they are normal clear contact lenses, it is fine and causes almost no difference to the final image!
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No- just make sure everyone is on time!
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Yes, it is possible at any age but we recommend it for children aged 2 or 3 and above, as they need to sit still for a clear capture. In some cases, we may be able to photograph younger children if they are cooperative. They just need to sit still for a few seconds and open their eyes as wide as they can. Sometimes the younger the child the easier it is!
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We offer digital images, high-quality prints, acrylic frames and customised framed artwork, perfect for display or as a unique gift.
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Yes! We can do pets as well!
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We don’t use AI to create fake or generated iris photos. Every artwork is made from a real, high-resolution photo of your actual iris, then edited by hand and enhanced for the best final result.
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Dont worry! We may come to your area for a short time if we have enough people interested! Register your interest below ! and we will contact you first if we have anything planned in your part of Australia!
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Our Digital Images can generally be printed up to A1 size without losing any detail.
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We can create a piece with 1 to 10 irises in one frame. For larger families or groups, we can discuss custom designs.
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Feel free to email us and we will be more than happy to help!