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Gold Coast QLD Newborn Photographer | Miley’s Cake Smash

15/08/2022 No Comments

Gold Coast QLD Newborn Photographer | Miley’s Cake Smash

We love Cake Smashes – Gold Coast QLD Newborn Photographer | Miley’s Cake Smash

We love cake smashes at Dreamy Moon Photography! When Jana got into contact with me about her baby girl ‘Miley’s’ first birthday coming up. Of course we had to organise a cake smash photoshoot! With this photoshoot jana wanted to incorporate Miley’s special birthday dress. So of course we picked some props to compliment it. Think cream, pink and lace. With a few bouquets of florals and a prop we put together the perfect set up for the shoot!

Miley came through on Saturday to capture her first birthday Cake Smash Session. She was beautifully dressed in her little pink dress that her big brother (age 3) purchased for her when she was younger. Miley had the most beautiful curly brown hair and big brown eyes. She communicated so well through her actions.

The set up

We set up the studio with a whimsical and Lacey set up. A tiny bed draped in a lace layer and some beautiful dried flowers enhanced the overall look. First we captured some milestone photos with Miley in her special pink dress. Then we did an outfit change for a little bit of variation. We did a quick outfit change into a white lace romper so Miley’s special dress would get ruined.

Adding in a beautiful cream cake in, Miley enjoyed smashing and tasting all the different flavours. When given the cake. She was super expressive with her face and gave the cream sponge cake a decent tasting! Which was absolutely adorable. Photographing the most candid moments, we snuck in some giggles and smiles! After shooting some milestone photos and the cake tasting. It was time for the splash bath to conclude the session!

The perfect way to celebrate…

Cake smashes are the perfect way to celebrate that first year of your baby. They are getting bigger and more independent. Their little personality is more defined and is so beautiful to be captured at this age. Dreamy Moon Photography has a range of props, backdrops and outfits for your session.

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South Gold Coast Newborn Photographer | Tips for surviving the 4th Trimester

02/07/2022 No Comments

South Gold Coast Newborn Photographer | Tips for surviving the 4th Trimester

Congratulations mama!

You did it, you survived 3 trimesters of pregnancy and birthed your baby. But have you ever heard about the 4th trimester? A scientifically researched method that starts immediately after your baby is born and last for the first 12 weeks (the newborn phase). The 4th trimester is a time for your baby to not only physically but emotionally adjust to being on the outside world. They will eventually identify that mama and baby are not one but two separate things. This can be a challenging time for your newborn, however there are a few tips and tricks to help this transition.

Tips for baby

Swaddling your baby – in utero they are constantly warmed and secure, swaddling aims to mimic the womb. It will also help with the startle reflex so they don’t wake themselves up accidentally
Feeding on demand – if breastfeeding feeding on demand is an amazing way to help nourish your baby and make them feel comfortable and full.
White noise – this will help with the strange and sharp noises they are adjusting to earth side. White noise is an amazing tool that helps mimic sounds in the womb.
Skin to skin, there are so many amazing benefits to skin to skin such as calming your baby, releasing happy hormones and even regulating your baby’s temperature.
Waking up every two hour is normal in the 4th trimester. Your newborn is biological wired to have different sleep cycles than older babies. Read all about it here: Newborn Sleep

For mama

a tribe that will hold and nurture you
Nourishing and warming foods – now is the time to warm your womb.
Rest, rest, rest!
Sun light to soak in all the vitamin d

The first 40 days is an amazing book to reference postpartum needs.

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Gold Coast QLD Newborn Photography | What to pack in your hospital bag

27/06/2022 No Comments

Gold Coast QLD Newborn Photography | What to pack in your hospital bag

You’re in your third trimester and patiently waiting for your bubba to arrive. You’ve spent the time creating Pinterest boards, scrolling through Instagram for inspiration. The nine months leading up… You have spent so long planing, envisioning and organising everything to do with bringing your baby earth side. But there is one more thing lurking on the to do list. The dreaded hospital bag. It can be overwhelming, when it comes to packing your hospital bag. Especially as a first time mumma. What do you bring? You don’t want to over pack, especially if you aren’t staying for long. But than you don’t want to under pack and not have everything you need. Or worse forget something important like a phone charger or important documents.

This list will help ensure you have just the perfect amount of things to pack In your hospital bag…. Without over or under doing it.

For mama

comfy loose clothes (trackie set)

Pj set (buttons up for breastfeeding)

Robe

Slippers or fluffy socks (it can get cold in the ward)

Thongs (for the shower)

Face, body wash, shampoo and conditioner.

Phone charger and phone

Snacks and drinks

Important documents (Medicare card and ID)

Pads or adult diapers

Herbal after birth tinctures

Nipple balm

Haaka pump

Essential oils

Affirmation cards

For birth partner

phone

Entertainment

Caffeine

Snacks

Water

Comfy blanket

Pillow

Socks

Comfy clothes

For baby

Swaddles

Nappies

Singlet

Zip onesie

Sleep gown

Bonnet/ beanie

Mittens (most onesies have them built in)

Cute little name sign

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Newborn Photography Gold Coast QLD | Belly to Baby

25/06/2022 No Comments

Newborn Photography Gold Coast QLD | Belly to Baby

Okay, you just got that positive pregnancy test and a million emotions and scenarios are running through your head. You want to plan everything revolving your pregnancy and baby.

Firstly mama, I feel you. I have been there too! My suggestion is to first process your emotions and than write a list “haha”. Of course we should probably tell our partner too. If photography is something you value. Than it will be so important for you to capture your growing bump and eventually little baby.

But when should you book?

At dreamy moon photography we would love to be able to photograph every single baby. But we would need all the time in the world. And unfortunately we only have limited availability.

We highly encourage our clients who are expecting to get in contact with us 2-3 months prior to there due date. This will give us the ability to allocate a flexible time slot to ensure we can photograph your newborn. A flexible booking like this will guarantee you will get your session. You will have reassurance knowing that, we have all your photography needs covered. You will receive a detailed preparation guide to plan in advance. You also don’t have to stress about getting pictured in time. Because I will be organised well in advanced.

Another amazing factor to booking 2-3 months in advanced is our prepayment service.

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Gold Coast QLD Newborn Photography | Why do a Cake Smash?

13/06/2022 No Comments

Gold Coast QLD Newborn Photography | Why do a Cake Smash?

You’ve done it!

You’ve survived the first year of your baby’s life! The long nights, the cuddles the laughter and the tears. The mere heart attack that little baby can give you but ooh when you stare at them sleeping you hear skips a beat with so much love. It’s time to celebrate. Celebrate your parenting achievements, but also the celebration of your little baby turning one!

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There is nothing better than to capture those first moments on camera

Their first birthday cake, exploring tasting and smashing. A cake smash is such a fantastic way to show case how big your bubba is but also how little they really are in comparison to the big world. Your baby will have the opportunity to explore and have a full sensory experience with their very first birthday cake.

We will capture some milestone moments in their little outfit. Showcasing their little personality. Afterwards a beautifully decorated cake will be placed in front of them. So they can go ham! Some baby’s love smashing into it whilst other simply dip their little finger in and explore the different textures.

After your little one has had the best time exploring their cake, we will swap out the cake for a bubbly splash bath! This is another opportunity to get some of the cutest little photos of your one year old baby! They can make a splashy mess and blow bubbles everywhere.

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The best part…

The best part about doing a cake smash with Dreamy Moon Photography is we clean up all the mess and offer a full service experience!

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Gold Coast Newborn Photographer | What to expect during your session

11/06/2022 No Comments

Gold Coast Newborn Photographer | What to expect during your session

The consultation

When you decide to book a session with Dreamy Moon Photography, you will receive a consultation phone call. Here we will discuss all of your needs, wants and session goals. We will discuss any decor details and session plans. You will also receive a detailed session and investment guide. Showcasing behind the scene videos, artwork and what our studio has to offer.

The studio

When it comes time for your session, we will greet you out the front of the studio. You’ll be chauffeured into our dimly lit coastal inspired studio. There is a beautiful seating area for those wanting to relax. Alternatively you can be involved in the shooting area as-well.

The session

We are specifically trained in handling your baby and children safely. Dreamy Moon Photography holds a working with children check. We take pride that our clients always feel relaxed during their session knowing their babies and children are in the best hands. Your session will be already set up and ready to go with decor, backdrops and outfits. Depending on your session type, time durations range from 30 minutes to 3 hours.

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The viewing appointment

After your session is all finished we will arrange one more date for you to come back to the studio to view and select your favourite images. We will have the big screen on display and have nibblies available. Prepare to have some tears and laughter seeing your beautiful baby or children’s images. Dreamy Moon Photography will guide you through the selection process and ensure you get the best heirlooms for your family’s needs and wants

The reveal!

Yay, our favourite part. The reveal of your family artwork! A complete finished art piece for you to treasure and pass down for generations to come.

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Newborn Photography Gold Coast QLD | Easter Sessions

11/04/2022 No Comments

Baby Girl Easter Mini photography session Gold Coast QLD

Newborn Photography Gold Coast QLD | Easter Sessions

Each year we photograph a handful of newborns and create Easter themed images for their families to love and cherish for years to come! It’s so beautiful to see how little they are the first year earth side. Their tiny toes and hands and how they can literally fit into a nest of fluff! Best of all when parents bring their bundles of joy back each subsequent year and we get to witness the growth of these little humans.

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The Sessions

Each Easter Session mini is unique to the babies newborn photography session. We base the accessories from their styled session. From cream and oatmeal wraps to flower crowns and bonnets. Of course we love the little natural shots too. So we can capture their tiny toes! Some of the babies loved being wrapped and cozy as it mimics the womb. But also as we are entering the cooler months, so the love for being snug is even stronger! We do however shoot in a studio that is 27 degrees, the perfect temperature for babies that are all natural. This ensure that they are babies are kept warm at all times and are at a comfortable temperature.

The safety and comfortability of our littlest clients is our number one priority at Dreamy Moon Photography. We are continuously evolving our skills and training to ensure we are kept up to date with the latest photography newborn safety. We have mentored along side some of the best national and international photographers. Such as Sarah Scott, Josie Tan, Natasha Galley and Emily Wilcockson.

Our Easter Mini Sessions run once a year and book out fast.

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