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Family Portraits and How Important they can be

  • Looking over Mum and Dad's shoulder

 

Family Portraits and How Important they can be

Many people are easily overwhelmed by the thought of preserving their family history. You may not know where to start as you stare at the family photos piled up in your living room. You are not alone in this; preserving family photos and making them heirlooms can be a daunting process for anyone.

How would you feel if you look at your family portrait ten years from now with your grownup kids and see no picture? It’s hard to imagine, but that’s what happens when you don’t make the effort to record your family in that moment of time. That is the primary goal of family portraits – to transform images into heirlooms that can be treasured forever. We all want to treasure our family as it is right now, and create memories that will last for a lifetime.

Imagine looking at your family portrait, and all you see is a special place and time you once cherished in your life. You see the memories, the connection and emotions rushing back in like the waves of the ocean. You see the ones your heartbeat for staring back at you. Yes, that is the feeling an ideal family portrait helps you to nurture.

For those that have lost their loved ones, staring at a well-captured family portrait might prompt them to say, “Each time I look at these photos, I feel dad is still with me.” Or maybe it’s all about remembering how cute and little your children were back then.

Family photographer Adelaide
Family photographer Adelaide

Family Portraits as Heirlooms

As a professional family portrait photographer, I have a keen interest in storytelling using images and words. Family portraits can become heirlooms when there is a secure connection between the family photo and the story behind it. Years to come, as you share these portraits with other family members, you subconsciously create more stories that deepen the connection and unite the family even more.

Family portraits connect us to those who were born before us. When we go through these photos, we are reminded of the things that matter. It makes us travel back in time and discover details that were long forgotten about our family history. As we hold these photos close to our hearts, we desire to pass them on to other generations. Thus, we are preserving our family history subconsciously out of love.

Heirloom photography is not an old-fashioned phenomenon. The timeless quality they possess radiates more meaning as time passes. You can use it to capture special moments in your family history, and show it to others. So when you look back to it, you can’t help but cherish how far you all have been together as one united family.

Family photography
Family photography

A Family Photographer That Knows You

Are you searching for a family portrait photographer whose mission is to create memories? Then, search no more! I love heading out with a family and conducting fine art portrait sessions they will cherish. Moreover, I deliver studio portraits to families in their own homes, along with newborn and children photography if desired.

The physical products I can produce to showcase your family portraits in pride of place on your wall are second to none and are guaranteed on lasting for generations.

Because quality matters and most families will go the extra mile to get it, I strive to build a robust relationship with my clients before the actual photoshoot session begins. My job is not just to take photos but also to prepare the family in what to expect and how best to prepare for the best possible photographs.

Heirloom family portraits and photography is an investment that is worth every cent spent. I know your quest to preserve your family history is unending. You are not alone in this journey. Fortunately, I’f be happy to help out! Hire a professional family portrait photographer that will help you to preserve those precious moments forever.

 

July 13, 2020
New Born, Family, Photoshoot

Hadley’s First birthday shoot

  • Hadley sitting pretty

 

Hadley’s First birthday shoot

I got to meet up with little Hadley for her first birthday shoot after having shot her newborn photos a year ago! She’s all grown up and as cute as ever!

Even though the weather wasn’t fantastic early in the morning, Hadley and her Mum and Dad were still keen to head out to a small forrested area nearby my house for some family photos in amongst the beautiful greenery that’s about at this time of year.

I was keen on heading back here after bringing my own little one out for a walk this way to make use of the nifty reflective duck pond, the wonderfully thick gum trees and swatches of clover and thin grass that makes for a lovely backdrop for family shots like these!

It’s sometimes hard to get people out on days like this one to take photos as generally little knees get muddy and everyone gets home wet, but the fact is that this kind of weather really brings out some lively, and intimate colour tones which suit timeless family photogrpahy like this!

Now Baby Hadley and her Mum and Dad will have a proper heirloom of amazing photos of this special moment in time! 🙂

Happy baby in grass
Happy baby in grass
Hadley in the grass
Hadley in the grass
Hadley with Mum and Dad
Hadley with Mum and Dad
Family portrait
Family portrait
Hadley and her family
Hadley and her family
First birthday photoshoot
First birthday photoshoot
Hadleys first birthday shoot
Hadleys first birthday shoot
Hadley sitting pretty
Hadley sitting pretty
Thumbs up!
Thumbs up!
Look
Look
Family photography
Family photography
Looking over Mum and Dad's shoulder
Looking over Mum and Dad’s shoulder
Above the duck pond
Above the duck pond
Walking together as a family
Walking together as a family
Family shot
Family shot
Happy bub in the grass
Happy bub in the grass
Mummy cuddles
Mummy cuddles
July 9, 2020
Interesting, ideas, Wedding

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer

  • Groom picking up bride through window

 

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Wedding Photographer

With your big day’s date set, your bridesmaids and groomsmen chosen, venue picked out, and invitations sent, much anticipation will come in the days leading up to your wedding.

As something that you’ve probably dreamt of ever since you were young, tying the knot with the love of your life is undoubtedly an unforgettable experience that should be done right.

Now that you’ve got almost all your arrangements in order and some deposits made, you may still looking for a professional wedding photographer.

Why it matters to choose wisely and what mistakes to avoid

Among all the different parts of your wedding ceremony that need to be sorted out, the wedding photographer you hire is especially important because they’re responsible for capturing the memories you’ll want to look back on in the years to come.

From the time before you walk down to the aisle to the first dance you have as a married couple, a photographer will be there to capture everything they need, and they’ll do it well.

Unfortunately, many couples end up overlooking this important detail and end up choosing poorly, only to find out that the photos they recieved didn’t quite capture the magic of the event.

Inglewood Inn Wedding Photo
Inglewood Inn Wedding Photo

Avoid These 3 Mistakes When Choosing a Wedding Photographer

Thankfully, making sure that your wedding coverage is in the right hands doesn’t have to entail going on some adventure or spending more than half of your wedding budget on a “pro-rated” shutterbug. In this article, we will share with you three mistakes to avoid when choosing your wedding photographer:

  1. Going for the cheapest photographer

Look, I dont like to say it, because it really doesnt hold true 100% of the time, but when it comes to your wedding photography: ‘you get what you pay for’. Going cheap, or asking uncle Bill with his fancy camera to take your photos may seem like a good way to save a few thousand dollars, but you’re more than likely going to regret it after.

Seeing that a wedding is a special event that you’ll never have again in your lifetime, it should make sense that going for a cheaper option is a tragedy waiting to happen. There are stories like this almost monthly on those horrible shows like Today Tonight. It happens, and dont think it wont happen to you.

That said though, you can do your own personal vetting, and you may find some very talented individual on the cheap as they might be startingout or something. I wouldnt risk it though.

During your search, it’s important to note that you should invest a bit more money into a team that has many good reviews, positive testimonials, and engaging shots. Try not to book a photographer without having looked through an entire album of a completed wedding they have done previously.

  1. Not having a meeting before the wedding itself.

Any professional photographer knows the importance of setting up a meeting with a couple before their big day because it gives a chance to iron out any requests and considerations. As a photographer, it also allows me to guage the kind of personality of the couple and work with that in order to produce images that perfectly reflect that couple’s day.

Overlooking the need for a meeting is a mistake to avoid when choosing your wedding photographer because you’ll go into your wedding day without any coordination or proper expectation of how your shots are going to look like.

By meeting up with your chosen wedding photographer, you’ll be able to make sure that you’re both on the same page in terms of style to ensure that they’re getting the shots you’ve always wanted! You can also browse previous weddings the photographer has shot and possibly samples of albums.

  1. Not checking out reviews

An easy mistake to avoid when choosing your wedding photographer is going for the very first option they see without first considering reviews. The beauty of the internet is that you’re able to gain access to many review sources of any wedding vendor written by previous bridal couples. Be sure they are from a reputable source though as some review sites can be exploited with fake reviews.

ABIA is one such review site with a good reputation as they thoroughly vette each review they recieve.

Thanks to the Internet, you can find out everything that you need to know about a particular professional, how they work, and what experience you should expect with them. With a quick search on the web, you can learn more about the past experiences and reviews that previous clients and couples have had with a particular professional and work up from there.

Photo of the year contest JessChris
Photo of the year contest JessChris
Bride and groom amongst gum trees
Bride and groom amongst gum trees

As one of the most important parts of your big day, the photographer that you hire can make a huge difference in how it goes. This makes it even more important to avoid common and crucial mistakes along the way.

Thinking of these mistakes to avoid when choosing your wedding photographer, you won’t have to break a sweat over worrying about whether or not you have made the right choice!

Our team of professional wedding photographers based in Adelaide also services weddings in Darwin, Canberra, and Hobart. Schedule an appointment with us today to see how we can help!

July 5, 2020
ideas, Wedding

Wedding Services That You Should Invest In

Bride and groom sharing a kiss at night
Bride and groom sharing a kiss at night

Wedding Services That You Should Invest In

It’s a universally known fact that weddings can be quite expensive. Some people spend thousands upon thousands of dollars to experience their dream weddings, and you can’t really blame those people who only want the best for their special day. If that’s the way they want to celebrate their love, then everyone should let them be!

When planning for your wedding, you can do anything you want. However, if you want to save money while getting the best out of your wedding, you should be smart about how you spend your money. There are a few items that can be cut while not having much of an impact on your big day, but then there are wedding services that you should invest in.

Smiles in the vineyards
Smiles in the vineyards

I feel as though these three wedding services that you should invest in are the most important when considering your budget and perhaps leave these three items aside from any cost cutting you may end up doing.

Wedding Services That You Should Invest In

  1. Professional Wedding Photography

As a wedding photographer, I may be a little biased here, but your wedding is one special moment in your life that you will hopefully cherish for the rest of your life.

There’s nothing wrong about getting someone from your friend group or getting one of your family members to take your wedding photos. However, getting a professional wedding photographer on your wedding day can bring more personality and professionalism to your photos.

Having a photographer that is not directly a part of your wedding day alone can justify your wedding photography costs, but they also bring a multitude of different benefits other than of course the wonderful photos they produce.

  • A professional photographer is tasked soley with taking photos of your day and wont be distracted by partying and catching up with guests.
  • The experience a professional brings will show in the final product they produce – far and away from Uncle Bob with a nice camera.
  • A professional will have better understanding of the flow of a wedding day as they will probably have atended hundreds before yours, and therefore able to capture more heartfelt moments.

Ten years after your wedding, you would want to see photographs of your wedding that bring back the same emotions that you felt on that very same day. It would be nice to have something truly beautiful that you and your partner can reminisce on.

Bride and groom on Maslins Beach
Bride and groom on Maslins Beach
  1. Wedding Video Coverage

Aside from your wedding photos, making an investment in a wedding video is something that augments your memories in a way that a sinlge photo cannot do. Some people may think of it as unnecessary, but if you are the type of person who loves sharing your precious moments with your friends or who prefers visual keepsakes for re-watching in the future, then you should hire a videographer.

Aside from capturing the highlights of your wedding, it also allows you to relive moments that you may not rememeber from your wedding day due to it being such a whirlwind of emotion. Perhaps a clip of:

  • Your friends wishing you a happy marriage
  • Epic moments on your wedding that no one expected
  • Your maid of honour’s and best man’s wedding speech
  • You and your parent dancing from other people’s perspective
  • And more!

Another really cool wayu to relive your wedding day is via Virtual reality technology where you can wear a VR headset and rewatch your ceremony or first dance from the perspective of your guests. It just so happens I offer this as part of my usual photography packages.

If photos capture precious, intimate moments, a video captures incredibly fun and memorable moments on your wedding day.

  1. Wedding Coordinator

Personalizing your wedding can be pretty exciting, and hiring a wedding coordinator may not usually be on a list of wedding services you should invest in. But hiring a wedding coordinator that understands your needs and wants can significantly affect how you prepare for your wedding. When you hire a professional to do miscellaneous stuff for your wedding, you’re allowing yourself to savour each moment that passes by, and you get to focus on yourself and your partner.

DIY-ing your wedding can save you a lot of money, but the downside with that is that sometimes you don’t get to enjoy the excitement of your wedding because you were too stressed out planning everything on your own. It can be a lot of fun, but sometimes you need that little bit of help with someone who has done it all before.

Most importantly, you can better enjoy your wedding as you’ll be more grounded in the present during the wedding, instead of worrying about how the event is going. When you hire a wedding coordinator, you wouldn’t need to worry about little things that go wrong, allowing you to cherish the moment.

hugging bridal couple
hugging bridal couple

Weddings can be more expensive than you can imagine. The average cost of a wedding in Australia in 2019 according to EasyWeddings was $32,940. If you want to save money, you should be smart about where to cut costs. Ask yourself what exactly it is you want to prioritize.

More than the material things, please do consider not ckimping out on these wedding services that you should invest in. They may make or break your big day and the nenories that you were looking forward to creating just wont be what you imagined they might be.

July 1, 2020
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