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What to Wear for Your Family Photos: Real Tips for Real Families

Wondering what to wear for your family photos in Melbourne? You’re not alone, and I get it! Figuring out family photoshoot outfits can feel overwhelming. But here’s the truth: your photos should reflect who you are, not just what you’re wearing….
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Planning a session but feeling unsure about a few things, like what to wear for your family photos? Or maybe you just want photos that feel natural and real, something that reflects your family as you are, not stiff, awkward, or overly posed. You’re in the right place. This blog is packed with helpful tips, outfit ideas, and real session inspiration to make the whole process feel easier. You’ll also find practical advice on what happens after your session, including how to choose your favourite images and ways to get them off your screen and onto your walls with printing and display options that actually suit your home.

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Not sure where to start when it comes to planning your family photos? If you’re wondering what to wear for family photos, how to choose a location, or just want the whole thing to feel a bit less stressful, you’re in the right place.
This blog is a great starting point. You’ll find plenty of practical advice on how to prepare, what works well on camera, and ideas for pulling outfits together in a way that feels like your family, not a catalogue. There are tips for keeping things relaxed, choosing a setting that suits your crew, and getting everyone (including partners) on board.
Take your time exploring the posts above. And if you’re planning a session with me, I’m always happy to chat through any questions so you can feel confident going in.

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Hello friends. What’s this, a new photo of me, sli Hello friends. What’s this, a new photo of me, slightly underexposed but composed very well by my six year old (!) taken on my Fuji - maybe she’s the one I need to be taking the photos… she told me very kindly it was because “well, my mum is a photographer”. I’m contemplating a chatting to the camera series but maybe about some more doozy photography topics: AI, death etc etc. does that sound fun? Open to suggestions. What’s do you want me to talk about?? This is a real question pls comment 😅 it doesn’t have to be so gloomy.
The most beautiful birth. My twin sister had her s The most beautiful birth. My twin sister had her second little boy in the early hours of yesterday morning. 

Late Tuesday a commercial job (on the weds) that I couldn’t move (the only one I told my sister was too hard to move so please don’t have a baby then 🤪) had a sudden time change due to weather a literal two minutes after this decision was made my sister texted me saying things were kicking off. Incredible timing - much better than me shooting a job on zero sleep 😅

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Some cousin chickeny goodness 🐓 #melbournefamily Some cousin chickeny goodness 🐓 

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One day your kids will pass you in height. My elde One day your kids will pass you in height. My eldest tells me I’m short a lot and I think the second will have me by next year. 🤪
I’ve done a few new things lately. I joined a frui I’ve done a few new things lately. I joined a fruit and veg co-op check out @boxdivvy guys they’re all over VIC and I’ve been super happy with the produce. Bit better than a random fruit and vegetable box as you can actually order what you’ll use. It’s kinda nice to make some neighbourhood connections. I also bought a myself a Manga to try after a tv show I stumbled to on Prime was just super delightful and I found out was based on a book, it’s called Hirayasumi and is gentle and slow and about daily life, connections to work and living - basically just normal people figuring out life. It’s wonderful! And reading back to front left to right is a kinda fun challenge.  Sooo yes after a bunch of the school mums were like check out “off campus” I found this subtitled gem instead 😆🤣
When I was little, whenever stayed at my grandpare When I was little, whenever stayed at my grandparents my grandpa used to tuck us into bed SO tight - basically straight jacket style (because apparently that’s how you’d best sleep if you couldn’t roll around…) so my sister and I would lay there pinned under a sheet and an itchy woollen blanket in the most perfectly made bed and as soon as he was gone we’d start the enormous effort of wriggling free. He’d probably roll over in his grave to see my current sleep habits (although perhaps he’s tucked in far too tight 🙊) anyhoo… he was also possibly on to something. Grandparents are cool. And sometimes they have weird habits. Have photos with your people, people.

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