Family Spring Sessions!

My friend's daughter always jumps at the chance to have a photo session with me and now that Spring has arrived we thought we'd show you how Spring is such a glorious time for family photography!

When preparing for your session wear layers - t-shirt, cardigan, scarf, etc. so each family member can peel off, or add, as they see fit and remain comfortable throughout the shoot.  Spring is a bit finicky where the weather can change especially here in Melbourne.

I will liaise with you about a great location, maybe your local park (all those buds popping up from the ground), beach or anywhere that's special to your family. 

Time is right.  Book in now or you may miss out on those Spring buds. 

Red Hat!

Oh that red baseball cap

I snuck it

It fitted right on my head

Something about a red baseball cap

But Dad said I had to give it back!!!!

Best Friends Forever!

What better way to spend a day on your school holidays than have a photo shoot with your best friend.  The girls loved trying on different outfits and had a ball modelling in front of the camera.   They were little troupers, never complaining once especially with the cold! 

Children seem to come out of their shell in front of the camera and naturally be themselves.  If you're thinking about having professional photos taken don't be put off that it's Winter. 

Family Lifestyle Photo Shoot at the Park!

It might be cold here at the moment but when the sun comes out what better place to have a family photo shoot than down at the local park playing with the ducks, looking for fairies and playing on the swings.  

Family Bonfire!!

What better way to spend a chilly Autumn evening during the school holidays than toasting marshmallows in the fire pit in the backyard.  Children love to do this (and get's them off the video games without too much hassle)!! 

A Boy's Dream to Ride a Vintage Motorbike!

"If he's riding, he's happy"!

"A Child's Tale"

I love it when clients ask to organise a more concept shoot of their children.  I get so excited as it brings out my creative ideas!  A photo shoot that captures who their child is at a particular stage of their life!   Introducing "A Child's Tale", where children can bring their imaginations to life and design a photo shoot around their passion!  This is one shoot that this gorgeous girl and her friend wanted to do...to use her favourite vintage dresses and create an almost whimsical, dreamlike land.  

This is a great idea for a gift for a child's birthday or keepsake.  To make a booking contact Jenn on 0400 841627 and create a lasting memory for your child.

Summer Photo Opportunities!

Summer is almost here, well officially and I thought I'd suggest some different activities for your family photo sessions.  When you think of having a family shoot you picture slightly more posed shots and everyone looking their best.  To really capture the essence of who your family is, it's great to organise a few activities not only to keep the children entertained but give a more relaxed feel to your photos and really bring out those natural smiles.  Some ideas are:

Photograph your family playing in the Sprinkler

Yep, you guessed it, bathers, water, plastic toys, wet hair, chasing each other with the hose, all out fun!  The children will be having so much fun (and so will you) that they won't even notice the camera. 

Head to the beach

We can take photos of your kids building sandcastles, jumping waves, giggling, burying themselves in the sand, etc.  The list is endless!

Picnic at your local park

Load up the kids with a picnic lunch, throw in your picnic blanket and have a play date at your nearby park.  There's so many great parks around that also have lakes with ducks and play equipment to keep the kids entertained for hours.

Don't worry about if the kids getting wet, as long as they don't get a chill, let them have a ball jumping in puddles and even playing in some mud.  I love these photo opportunities.  These are the memories that they and you will cherish from their childhood. 

Favourite Things!

One way I get to know children and to help them feel relaxed with me is to ask them what their favourite things are.  It's a great idea to have photos of their favourite things at a specific age to look back on as of course they change as they grow.  Little 'L' couldn't wait to show me her favourite bracelets and the special necklace that her Mum gave her. 

Family Beach Photo Shoot!

I love it when I catch up with returning client's and see how much their children have grown.  It's been two years since this family's last photo shoot and these boys have grown so much!

We had lot's of fun down the beach, jumping in the huge puddle that the previous night's downpour had left, building sandcastles and playing in the playground.

We Are Family!

A preview from a previous photo shoot of a gorgeous family.....