The school holidays are upon us again and while it felt like the kids only went back three weeks ago - wait, they did only go back three weeks ago #facepalm, #COVIDlife… Okay, so by now you are very familiar with what it means to have the kids around to keep fed and entertained and how to juggle and balance it all. And I don’t blame you for dreading it, but on the up-side there isn’t home schooling to contend with (well hopefully not again *fingers crossed*) What have you got planned to keep the kids busy? While we were in the height of lock-down my daughter and I became masters of crafting. S ..read more

Bringing your Newborn home is such a special moment. Being home finally allows you to settle in and get to know one another. Home is where you find your groove with your little one. You’ll be going through so many emotions - from the explosion of love that shatters and rebuilds your heart like you could never imagine, to sleep deprived exhaustion, overwhelm (thanks hormones) as well as moments of intense love, pride and joy! Your home is your safe place, where your post-partum body will heal and recover from childbirth and where you’ll be spending most your time getting to know your little one ..read more

Doing things with kids is hard. It hardly ever goes how you envisioned it. When you are rushing, they put on the brakes. When you surprise them with something they then decide they want to do something else. I mean if you want a walking, talking and breathing definition of egomaniac, just point to a kid! However, no matter how hard they tend to make our lives we love them more than anything we thought possible. And an outdoor lifestyle family photoshoot is a great way to preserve the love you feel for them at this moment in time, however, based on the sentiments above I can understand if you’r ..read more

Expecting a baby is such an exciting time but also involves a lot of planning. In some ways nine months can seem like an eternity, however, ask any Mama at the 35 week mark and they’ll tell you that the end of their pregnancy has caught them a bit off guard. There is a lot to prepare! As small as Newborns are, they turn your world upside down - and that’s before they’ve even arrived! Strollers, car seats, cribs, décor decisions not to mention how many different brands of bottles and teats (with various sized holes and sizes, I might add) there are to choose from! Well when it comes to the abov ..read more

If I can give you one piece of advice for preparing for your lifestyle photo shoot it is this: Don’t do what I did! Towards the beginning of the year, before 2020 turned into the mess it currently is, we had our family photos taken while away on holiday. You would think, with me being a Melbourne Family Photographer, I would know how to prepare my family for a photo shoot… well let me take you through the disaster that was the lead up to our Lifestyle Family Photography Session. How I prepared for my Family’s Photo Shoot First and foremost, the weather threw the biggest curve ball which result ..read more

With stay at home restrictions starting to ease, it’s wonderful we are getting small freedoms back! Sitting in a café enjoying brunch is literally back on the table (in a couple weeks) - yay! However, I do wonder how it’s all going to pan out… What will the new normal look like as businesses begin to reopen while still implementing social distancing? Social Distancing for my Melbourne Family and Newborn Photography Sessions What will the new normal look like for family photography sessions? Well I can’t speak for the local high street café but I can fill you in on measures I am taking in my ph ..read more

Product photography is so much more than just taking a couple of pretty photos! It’s about showing your products in the best possible way that appeals to your audience and ensures your brand and business looks professional. It's not only required for your ecommerce store but is also a big part of your marketing! And when you think about it, it's an extension of the product itself. So, if your product photography is subpar, your audience are going to form the same opinion of your products! When just starting out many small businesses don’t have the budget for product photography, especially whe ..read more

The silly season is back and for those of us in Melbourne we’re so glad to be out of lockdown (let’s not talk about omicron right now…) So why not get into the spirit of the festive season with a sweet digital e-card to send to friends and family (or start collecting what photos you want to put in the e-card so it’s ready to send on Christmas morning). Create a Digital eCard in Minutes using your photos I’ve created a template for you to use with the Free online design software Canva. It’s super easy: Click on the link to open the design in Canva (create a Canva account if you don’t yet have ..read more

The countdown to the clocks winding back is on! And, while the idea of the resulting shortened days isn’t the most appealing, the earlier sunsets are actually a real bonus if you’re wanting beautiful golden-lit family photos. What is Golden Hour and why do Photographers love it so much? The best time for outdoor lifestyle photography is at golden hour - the hour before sunset or the hour after sunrise. During these times, the sun is low in the sky and the resulting sunshine is soft with beautiful warm tones. This type of light is a photographer’s dream and the reason why so many photographers ..read more

Traditionally, there are two camps in photography – Team Digital and Team Prints & Products. Some photographers offer only digital files and leave it up to you to print and display your photos while others are all about creating wall art and only provide premium print products rather than digital files. Now there is no right or wrong when it comes to either of these two kinds of photographers, you just need to make sure you know what kind of photographer you’re booking based on what you want. I’ve always been a team digital photographer because I feel in the digital age there is a big want ..read more