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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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From Prep to Print

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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Do you need help planning for family photos, what to wear or where to go?

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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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Families at home are my fav. #melbournefamilyphoto Families at home are my fav. #melbournefamilyphotographer
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CLOSED. Would you like your child to be a part of CLOSED.

Would you like your child to be a part of a kids clothing photoshoot? A fun afternoon and beautiful photos for your time! 

We are looking for:
3x babies 00-1 (MUST be sitting)
3-4 Toddlers size 2-3

To apply you need to fill out the expression of interest form which you can find at the link in my bio or copy paste this: https://forms.gle/F69hSdA9Aoe7qDRv7

DO NOT MESSAGE me to apply. I cannot track these. 

Brand will choose which mix of kids they’re after :) 

Mont Albert location, Nov 9th (afternoon). 

Share with your friends with kiddos.
And I photographed this beautiful session recently And I photographed this beautiful session recently for Anie who is launching @alieoau soon - offering very cute, high quality baby clothes perfect for everyday and for gifting. Her family background is in textiles and she was talking me through how some of their early samples didn’t cut it with the print making the fabric feel wrong so they revisited a different process and now they are super soft!
Itinerary. Last Japan post here. Some touristy t Itinerary. Last Japan post here. 

Some touristy things, some coffee things, some stationery shopping, food for someone not wildly into seafood. Lots of walking. Around about a 10k budget from Australia (went a bit over- spent far less on food than expected and maybe a bit more on shopping 😅) I would say we mixed in a few more expensive experiences with a fairly budget trip. 

Note some of these things you should check dates on as not always open eg Toji Flea Market. And you need to book ahead for a few of the experience type things. No kids allowed in Saihoji Moss Garden (such an incredible place) 

Expect 20k steps - a few days we tipped 30k but we chose to do some legs via walking because backstreets were so interesting (if you’re pooped get a cab)

We flew Qantas (again not cheapest but direct flight and I didn’t want to mess with delays as our trip was short)
Ubigi for eSIMs
Suica Card on Wallet
Pre booked Shinkansen and Romance train
Expedia for accomodation bookings 
Tabecheck or direct for bookings for some food 

Enjoy! 
(We got our flights before oil prices sent them skyward…) 

Only thing we missed that I really wanted to get to was the Pampas Grass Fields

Only surprise letdown was Fushimi Inari (I know I know 👀) but it was full of other tourists even at 7am

I would return to: Wife and Husband, Saihoji Moss Garden, Gyoza Enen, Kichijoji area in a heartbeat (but mostly everything).

Underrated online but we’re great: Edo architecture museum and bikes through Showa Kinen Park - so fun! 

Fav shop: Loft 😅
Some recent images for @cicely.the.store featuri Some recent images for @cicely.the.store 

featuring clothes from  @_zoekratzmann @kinga_csilla @palm.noosa @alemais.official @featherandnoise @cartelandwillow @lollyslaundry and @freepeople and food from @natures_cakes and @kitchenandbutcher and flowers from @shortacrefarm

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