So you would like to some family photography but wondering where?  You want to know what are good locations for family photography in Melbourne? We are so spoilt for choice in Melbourne! Choosing the location for your family photography does depend on the feel the feel that you would like from the images. Duet Images is based in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne and we travel around to many of the beautiful parks and gardens nearby.  These include some with lots of native trees such as Jells Park in Glen Waverley.  Other gardens include more European styling and some even ..read more

When is the best time for Family Photographs ? The key to great photography is lighting and timing.  For photographing people, gentle natural daylight is usually a lot better than the midday to early afternoon sunshine.  In the middle of the day there are extremes of light and shadow on everyone’s faces.  Timing is also important for newborns and toddlers.  A recently fed and rested young child is likely to be more patient and engaged with the rest of your family.  Eyes literally ‘pop’ in your family photos when they are wide-open and gently lit. Not everyone is the s ..read more

How does a Family Photography Session work? Well, a family photography session is a great excuse to get your loved ones together.  It allows us to portray you all doing what normally comes very naturally.  After all, we’re sure that your family love interacting and having fun with each other.  Even better, we will be doing all this in an inspiring setting. You may be surprised to learn that in a recent consumer survey, less than a quarter of Australians have ever experienced a photography session.  And of those families who have had any such session, the vast majority were ..read more

Due to some great feedback from our hectic short-season of pre-Christmas photography, we have thought this through long and hard, and decided to release FOUR Family Photography sessions, just for Melbourne families getting together on Boxing Day ? Full details here: https://duetimages.com/festive-photos-dec-2020/ With Christmas now so very close, and we really really REALLY need to celebrate being together at-last … woo-hoo!   It’s a bit of an under-statement to say that a lot of extended families haven’t seen each other in a while – so for Christmas 2020, we are opening up FOU ..read more

  I met up with this fabulous family and had so much fun! Their photography session was at the The Tim Neville Arboretum in Ferntree Gully.  This was filled with lush lawns and roses and is a perfect location with heaps of photography opportunities! Thank you for booking me to create these images for you … it was a pleasure meeting you all! To see more beautiful families and fur-families by Melbourne’s family pet photographer, take a browse through our portfolio.   We would love to hear from you, and create a fun-packed and creative family photography session. Book ..read more

Christmas Mini Photography Sessions 2020   Who’s starting to feel ‘Christmassy?! I’ve already heard from you about our Christmas mini sessions this year … GOOD NEWS!  As pictured, we have already created a gorgeous new set! Christmas Mini Photography Sessions are on SALE … NOW! Book here: https://duetimages.com/christmas-mini-photo-sessions-2020/ Cheers Vanessa The post Christmas Mini Sessions 2020 appeared first on Melbourne Family Photographer, Pet Photography ..read more

What is a Christmas Mini Photography Session ? Within 20 minutes, we use our purpose-built Festive location as the backdrop for a packed photography session that involves the whole family.  We have plenty of fun-props on-set for children of all ages to engage with, including those very cute canine members.  It a lot of fast-paced fun, and means that even the shortest attention-spans can have grinny laughs throughout ? Why a “mini” session The whole idea of Christmas time is that everyone is buzzing around seeing everyone else, and getting ready for the biggest day of the year.  ..read more

  In between the Melbourne lockdowns I met up with this gorgeous human & canine family.  The photography location was Hedgeley Dene Gardens in Malvern East and its a fabulous location with heaps of photography opportunities! Thank you for booking me to create these images for you … it was a pleasure meeting you all! To see more beautiful families and fur-families by Melbourne’s family pet photographer, take a browse through our portfolio.   We would love to hear from you, and create a fun-packed and creative family photography session. Book your session here&n ..read more

National Family Portrait Month has returned for July 2021 Let’s face it .. ALL parents have heroic moments.  Balancing work/life commitments while being attentive, kind and patient with their little angels as they teach all of life’s lessons one-by-one-by-one.  Parents also have Superpowers .. they know everything !   But some families, well – their Parents are Superheroes.   Their kids have endless trips to Doctors, Clinics and Hospitals.  Sometimes they have repeated treatments and lengthy surgery, lasting weeks, months or even years.   They are t ..read more

                Thank you for booking me to create these images for you … it was a pleasure meeting you all! To see more beautiful families and fur-families by Melbourne’s family pet photographer, take a browse through our portfolio.   We would love to hear from you, and create a fun-packed and creative family photography session. Book your session here and lets create some beautiful images for you too! Cheers, Vanessa Duet Images 03 9562 5003     The post Family Photography Wheelers Hill Autumn 2021 ..read more