Melbourne maternity photoshoot, at Sandringham Yacht Club

A very special maternity photoshoot for these two Melbourne-based sailors, who are pregnant with their first little baby!

After chatting to Jade, it was very obvious that the only place we could do the photography session was on their most recent yacht project at Sandringham Yacht Club in Bayside Melbourne. Jade was 38 weeks pregnant at this point so I was keen to capture her maternity session ASAP, and somehow with some juggling (and a lot of luck in the weather department), we pulled it off. Naturally I was very uncool about the session and ransacked my whole wardrobe for any nautical attire that would help me look the part on a flashy yacht ;)

I can’t wait to do their newborn photoshoot, and see how they have decorated their baby’s nursery. I am hoping the nautical theme extends to their home too!

If you are based in the Bayside area in Melbourne and would like me to capture a maternity or newborn session, you can contact me below and we can chat further :)

Jo x

An extra special couples engagement photography shoot- Mornington Peninsula

This session! How could I say no when Adam contacted me for a surprise engagement, followed by a photoshoot, in their favourite Mornington Peninsula location.

I don’t many requests for couple-only or engagement photoshoots, but I have to say I loved every minute of this. And Melbourne even managed to turn the weather on in winter for us.

If you are based in Melbourne or the Mornington Peninsula and want a couple/engagement session, reach out and we’ll chat!

A maternity photoshoot on the Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne.

This Melbourne- based couple wanted a maternity shoot before their first baby made their way into the world. This is your typical summer night in Melbourne, and I particularly wanted to showcase this Mornington Peninsula location during this season.

This Melbourne spot has the perfect combination of long yellow grass, the ocean in the background and even a rocky beach down below the cliff. This is one of the most popular Mornington Peninsula location choices for photography (particularly maternity photography) and it’s easy to see why.

If you live in Melbourne or the Mornington Peninsula, and would like to enquire about a maternity, family or newborn photoshoot, hit the button below and we’ll chat! :)

Booking an extended family photographer in Melbourne

Hi there! After a lot of requests for extended family photoshoots, I thought I would write a quick blog on what you might need to consider before booking one- especially if you live in Melbourne!

I have also documented an example extended family photoshoot below, so you can see what to expect if you decide to book one yourself.

Extended family photoshoots are a bit more complicated than immediate family sessions. For this reason I am going to bullet point the main points for consideration:

• Who is going to be the person coordinating the extended family photoshoot? This is the person that will maintain communication with the photographer every step of the booking process, and then on the night of the extended family photoshoot.

• Can everyone agree on a date for the extended family photoshoot? This is often the biggest hurdle for families.

• Melbourne weather. We can’t not discuss this! Melbourne has an uncanny knack of giving us sunshine in the morning and rain in the evening. And vice versa! For this reason I suggest to the family that they choose two dates, and use the second as a back-up for their extended family session. Check what policy your extended family photographer has for bad weather.

• Money can be a tricky subject among extended families, so the budget would need to be agreed upfront before starting to search for the right extended family photographer, as would how the session cost is going to be split.

• Choosing your extended family photographer! This can be quite a subjective choice, as a preferred style can differ from family to family. In addition to agreeing on the budget, all family units would need to agree to liking the style of the photographer that is chosen.

• In the event that someone gets sick on the day, does your extended family photographer have availability if you need to re-schedule? And what is their policy on cancellation where sickness is the reason?

  I hope this gives you some food for thought when planning your extended family photoshoot. It’s not as straightforward as people think, but certainly can be a smooth process if your photographer has everything covered.

  If you are based in Melbourne, or on the Mornington Peninsula, and would like to enquire or book an extended family photoshoot, click on the below and I can send you some more information. Happy viewing!
  

Newborn photoshoot- Frankston South, Melbourne

This beautiful family live in Frankston South, Melbourne and wanted relaxed photographs of their baby Arlo in his own environment, including photos of him with 11 years old big brother Angus.

We had a lovely chilled afternoon together in their beautiful Frankston home and chatted non stop! Sometimes it can feel more like visiting an old friend for a cuppa instead of doing a job for a client.

For anyone wanting a relaxed family-newborn photoshoot in the comfort of their Melbourne home, contact me >>here and we’ll chat.