Bec Parsons on Simple Beauty, Majorca Memories & Her Selfless Bond with Olive

Bec Parsons, celebrated for her cinematic photography and honest portraits, invites us into the quieter moments of her life as a mother. Now living in the Southern Highlands, she balances the intensity of her creative work with deep presence and connection to her daughter, Olive. From her clean-lined wardrobe to her love of massage and the mountains of Majorca, Bec’s view of motherhood is rich in tenderness, simplicity, and strength.

Name: Bec Parsons
Date of Birth: 25 April 1981
Place of Birth: Sydney, Australia
Occupation: Photographer

1. What do you love about being a mother?
I love everything about being a mother! I’ve never experienced such a selfless love—strong, tender, and full of joy. Watching how present Olive is brings me so much happiness.

2. What do you find the hardest thing about being a mother?
Leaving her when I travel for work. It’s super difficult—she gets very distressed when I go.

3. What are your go-to beauty products and favourite brands?
I use Dermalogica moisturiser, an eye cream from The Beauty Chef, and Weleda’s body moisturiser and calendula cream. I’m obsessed with Weleda—they cure everything!

4. How do you manage to stay in shape?
I’ve always done yoga, but after a back injury I started working with a personal trainer. Strengthening my body has made such a difference.

5. How do you find time to rest and relax?
My work is either hectic or quiet—so when I’m quiet, I sit in my garden, reflect, or go for a massage to relax my nervous system.

6. Where are your favourite places to go in Sydney?
We live in the Southern Highlands, so we love bike rides, local markets, and the south coast beaches. In Sydney, it’s the Paramount Hotel, Bills, and Fratelli Paradiso.

7. What are your favourite things to do together?
We love snowboarding together. The beach is Olive’s favourite thing—she could stay there for hours.

8. Any travel tips with small children or a new baby?
We waited until Olive was four to travel overseas. Always stop overnight on long trips—it makes such a difference.

9. Where is your favourite place to vacation with your family?
Majorca. It’s my dream to go back there again with Olive.

10. What is your signature style and favourite fashion brands?
I prefer simple, clean lines—jeans, tees, dresses in soft colours, and comfortable shoes. My favourites are bassike, Jac + Jack, Levi’s, Acne Studios, Ganni, and Bottega.

Bec wears Two Letters & Diamond Heart Necklace here