About Breen
Hi, I’m Nellie.
I’m the photographer behind Moments by Breen.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by photography—not just because it captures what something looked like, but because it preserves a moment that will never exist again. A single photograph has the power to take us back to a feeling, a place, or a season of life we thought we’d forgotten.
That’s what inspires me every time I pick up my camera.
My Journey
Growing up across Hong Kong, Malaysia and Australia, I was incredibly fortunate to experience different cultures, landscapes and ways of life. Travelling taught me to notice the little things—the changing light, the beauty in everyday places, and the stories written in people’s expressions. It gave me a different perspective on the world, one that I still carry with me today.
When I eventually settled in England, life became busier. Like so many of us, I found myself caught up in work, routines and the pace of everyday life. It wasn’t until I looked back through old photographs that I realised just how quickly time had passed.
Becoming a mum changed everything.
After having my first daughter, I was balancing motherhood, work and trying to find my feet. Looking back, I realised I hadn’t fully appreciated those early days because I was so focused on simply getting through them. Then one day I looked through photographs and thought, “When did she grow up?” Those tiny hands, sleepy cuddles and everyday moments had quietly become precious memories.
When my second arrived, my perspective shifted. I became intentional about capturing the little moments—the ones that might seem ordinary at the time but become extraordinary as the years pass.
That is why Moments by Breen exists.
My Passion
I believe photographs are so much more than images.
They are reminders of who we are, the people we love, and the moments that shape our lives.
They allow us to pause, reflect and relive memories long after the moment itself has passed.
My hope is not just to take beautiful photographs, but to help you see the beauty that’s already there.
Through my lens, I want to inspire a different perspective.
Finding joy in the ordinary, preserving the fleeting, and creating timeless images that tell your story.
Because life moves quickly, but photographs let us hold onto the moments that matter most.