Of course, we couldn’t help to use this beautiful light for a few quick family shots as part of our birthday coverage.

Happy Birthday Elise. Enjoy the photographs.

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Candid and stylish family photography in Melbourne

The location chosen was the Docklands near the Melbourne CBD – an area which transforms very quickly and gets busier and busier by the day. It still offers plenty of great places for family photography in Melbourne and it gives you the modern and urban look. The harbour setting allows to have plenty of simple family photos with a plain sea backdrop or maybe one of the luxury yachts (we need to use one on our future photo sessions).

Melbourne Family Photos – Urban look

The light is very important for the success of your family photos in an outdoor location. Usually, sunset or an overcast day is the best light for great photos. Be aware that sunset is pretty late in the Melbourne summer and it might be way past bedtime for younger kids. You know your kids best and can decide on the times where they are the most active.

Simplicity and your own style – What location to choose?

It’s not only about the backdrop and the location … it’s about your family. So sometimes the simple locations work very well as it keeps the centre of attention on the family and not the amazing backdrop. Choose what you like best. Melbourne gives you a wide variety of different photography locations for your family photography. Urban street graffiti in the laneways, wonderful green and lush parks, stunning city backdrops, amazing beaches or even your own home. Just keep it simple. You have a choice.

Our own Family Portrait

Each year we have our own family portrait taken. It’s something which is special to us, to celebrate each year we have together. We’re always taking photos of each other but getting photos of all of us together is special. We pick out the best ones, print them out and hang them on our wall so that we can gaze upon them daily.

Being photographers, it’s hard to get photos which are just the way we want them. Our solution for that – grab one of our photographer friends and get them to take our photos with our equipment to snap away at us. It’s not the easiest gig, it’s a rather nerve-wracking experience I would presume! But our lovely friend, Michelle, stepped up and took the position as our assistant for the photos. It’s hard to take a photo of all of us (we are sure she would love to keep the Canon 5D we gave her for some shots. We’re very happy with the results.)

Family Photography in the Docklands, Melbourne

For this year’s family photoshoot, we went of something a little more glamorous. The Docklands of Melbourne was the perfect choice as a stylish backdrop for us. Dressy, yet simple clothing in black and white gave us the clean look we were after. The kids were pretty obliging with a compromise of sneakers instead of dress shoes for the smallest one.

He’s very photogenic and easily bribed to stand in photos with promises of a new Lego set to add to his collection (it’s a big collection now!). The older one lost interest quickly but she had her phone with her and obliged for the whole family portrait moments. Children need coaxing to pose for photos so have something ready up your sleeves! And sometimes it just happens naturally…

Tips for preparing your Family Photo Shoot

• Since 30 minutes before sunset is the best time for light and it’s a late sunset during summer, make sure your kids are fed well beforehand!
• Take along something to drink in case they get thirsty. It’s not advisable to give them snacks during the photoshoot as it can get messy (but when you can’t avoid it take some “clean” food.)
• Know where the toilets are located! Yep, we had a little toilet issue during the photoshoot which made things a little difficult. We just couldn’t find a toilet! Unbeknownst to us, we were right next to it at the beginning of our shoot and kept walking away from it in the search for one.
• Take along a toy for the little ones to keep them occupied.  A favourite toy or a vintage camera makes for a cute photo prop. Remember to keep the colours coordinating with your choice of styling.
• Keep the photoshoot to a reasonable time frame. With really little ones, an hour will be maximum. You might be able to stretch it out an hour longer if they’re a little older. If you have babies, you’ll know how long they will last so let the photographer know and they will be able to work out the best time and place for your family portrait shoot.
• Always have comfortable shoes in case you have to walk some distance, as we did while looking for a toilet! I wore heels for the photos but I was clever and had some flat shoes waiting on the side.
• Replacement clothes. A spare shirt or pants in the car will help you in case there is a little accident or it’s just too hot.
• Keep all your stuff in one bag. Your Family Photographer in Melbourne might need to carry the bag for you at times (as you don’t want it in your Family photos) … so keep it easy and only carry necessary things.

Hope these little tips help you a bit to prepare for your family photography session in Melbourne.

Book a family or kids photography session with freshphotography in Melbourne!

When you love our photos and style (have a look at our family and kids portfolio) we offer a very simple photography package for a family photoshoot in Melbourne. Contact us and send us your ideas … we are looking forward to photographing your family and create some lifelong lasting memories.

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Family Photography in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne

We chose a park in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne for our photo session. Just some kangaroos watched us. With all of our family photography, we like to keep it natural and relaxed – unless the family makes a request for something special. The only suggestion was to bring some of the kid’s favourite toys as children of his age get easily bored and restless. Some photo props create lovely scenes for us to capture – as you can see in our photoshoot!

Outdoor family photographer in Templestowe

The Templestowe park had some beautiful open spaces and some amazing trees and long grass as well. It was near sunset so we got lucky and, to the delight of the little one, some Kangaroos hopped across our path! It had been pretty cloudy for most of the day. The sun peered out when we arrived at the park and stayed with us for the whole shoot, allowing me to capture some stunning photos in great light. It would have been lovely to stay until the sun was lower and over the horizon but it would be too far past the little one’s bedtime by then! When it comes to small children, speedy shooting is required.

It’s also a great idea to take someone along to your family photoshoot who can help mind the child at times when they are not needed in the photos. Luckily for us, grandpa came for a little walk in the park and kicked the ball with the little one during this photoshoot.

Natural Family Photography in Melbourne

Natural family photography means that we capture you in the moment, looking relaxed and unposed. With Liza and Warren, it was just about photographing them as they enjoyed some time with their little boy who was just a treat! Their only brief was to dress casual for the park and try not to clash with the colours and patterns of their clothes. Most guys love that they can come barefoot or in thongs to their photoshoot!

It also looks great if a family wants natural family photography in a park or a beach, wearing more formal clothing. We photograph brides, grooms and their bridal parties at these locations all the time with stunning results! It’s all about personal preference. We’re happy to do your family photo shoot to suit your personalities.

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Outdoor Family Photography

It can get a little tricky with the weather when it comes to outdoor family photography. Whether the sun is shining or the rain has dampened the ground, we will adapt to, and embrace the conditions to produce the beautiful photos which you should have of your beautiful family! The sun isn’t always going to co-operate but some of our stunning photography has been produced in cloudy, windy, even rainy days.

Our favourite place for outdoor family photography is down at the beach. Kids require minimal equipment to keep them occupied at the beach as they’ll be entertained with the infinite amount of sand, seashells and seawater lapping at their feet. We’ll still suggest you take down some sand toys for your little sand-digging enthusiasts. The beach works for sunny or cloudy days. For sunny days, we avoid the harsh sun and head out at sunset for a softer, more forgiving light. If you’re lucky, the sky will be lit up in beautiful shades of orange or pink – which doesn’t always happen!

Melbourne beaches – Ideal for family photographers

For this particular photoshoot, we headed down to Half Moon Bay as it’s one of our favourite Melbourne beaches to take families down to as there is such a variety of spots to photograph at! We headed down there on a beautifully warm day at sunset, which unfortunately meant that nearly every inch of the beach was taken up! Everyone was out to enjoy the sunset as well. Fortunately, we know that to one side of Half Moon Bay, there aren’t so many people due to the rock formation there. This rock formation is fabulous for photos and it was easy to avoid the few people who were hanging around.

Explore the beach – Melbourne Outdoor Family Photography

Little Felix was kept pretty happy and occupied, constantly exploring the beach. Young children never stay still for too long, so it’s just running along with them and capturing their little antics. He was happy to occupy himself in the sand when I took some time to photograph his parents alone. When he saw that his parents were giving each other too much attention, the little character wanted in on the action too and created some very funny moments for me to capture.

Our session didn’t end there! A friend brought down his stand-up paddleboard and everyone enjoyed some time frolicking and floating around in the warm sea. Look here for more pics.

Styling a family photoshoot

Being a Melbourne family photographer, I take it upon myself to help my clients with styling. Clothing and colours are important for any chosen location to produce photos that are not only fun, but they are also stylish and harmonious. This family was kept pretty casual, and we worked around Martina’s dress when it came to styling the boys. We picked the colours from the dress and went with that. The main aim is not to clash patterns or colours. Florals and stripes clash. Too many different patterns are not great either. It all draws too much away from what the focus should be on – the family.

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