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Robina QLD Newborn Photographer | Hide and seek children’s market

03/12/2022 No Comments

Robina QLD Newborn Photographer | Hide and seek children’s market

The day of the Christmas Mini Markets:

We had so much fun photographing everyone’s Christmas minis at Hide and Seek children’s markets. It was so lovely meeting all of the children and their families and of course making incredible memories to finish up 2022.

The day started quite early at 6:30 but gave the Dreamy Moon Team plenty of time to set up and make everything perfect to start taking pictures at 8:00.

We have a variety of families come through and get their Christmas pictures taken. Enjoying use of our Christmas client closet.

Our first clients were absolutely adorable! Little cousins all dressed up in their Christmas outfits. Once’s warmed up they were full of little giggles. We got the sweetest little family photos of them! All dressed up in their little cohesive outfits was big brother Cooper and his baby sister Milly. Capturing the biggest smiles!

We photographed the most sweetest little siblings. Dressed in the most beautiful maroon Christmas dress and the little crochet baby onesie from our client closet. Florence and her brother Ezy were making every swoon with their cute expressions!

Getting out and meeting the community is always such a pleasure and we can’t wait to do it again in December!

If you missed out on Christmas Mini Sessions, we are hosting one more round on the 11th of December: ‘

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Palm Beach QLD Baby Photographer | Popular Questions

29/11/2022 No Comments

Palm Beach QLD Baby Photographer | Popular Questions

In today’s blog I wanted to go through some of our most popular questions we get asked and answer them in detail for you. That way you will always have this blog to refer back to. But if in doubt, ask about…!

Q. Are photos included in your session fee?

A. Our session fee includes access to our client closet, props, accessories, backdrop, studio space/ destination travel, administration, your viewing appointment and photographers creative fee. Prints and images are sold separately.

Q. How long do sessions go for?

A. It totally depends on the session. Our newborn sessions are our longest sessions due to the nature of them, ranging from 2-3 hours. Most other sessions that we offer range from 45-1 hour long.

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Q. Do you offer digital only packages?

A. We definitely do, but most of our clients end up falling in love with the prints and products (which include a matching digital copy anyway).

Q. Is your pricing negotiable?

A. Our pricing is a reflection to our cost of running a small business. We set our prices accordingly and they are not negotiable. However we run an amazing referral program where you have the chance to get $100 off your prints and packages!

Q. Do we get to customise our collections?

A. Yes! They are completely tailored to your wants and needs. You can add images on to your collections or choose all al la carte.

Q. Do you offer payment plans?

A. We definitely do. We offer both payment plans and afterpay!

Q. Can we choose the setup/ decor for our session?

A. Of course, we love having your in put and can definitely customise your session to the theme you want!

We would love to know if you have any questions, feel free to ask via our contact link…

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Mermaid QLD Newborn Photography | Tips to prepare for your Maternity Session

23/11/2022 No Comments

Mermaid QLD Newborn Photography | Tips to prepare for your Maternity Session

Congratulations mama, you’ve made it this far in your pregnancy. Surviving the first trimester sickness, second trimester glow and now you are in the final crunch of the third trimester. The home stretch! And it’s time to celebrate, with a beautiful maternity photoshoot to capture and preserved these everlasting memories of your pregnancy.

In today blog I am going to share with you all the tips and tricks that we tell our maternity clients at Dreamy Moon Photography to best prepare for their maternity shoot.

Tips and Tricks

Book your photographer early 2-3 months is a great amount of time. This will ensure that you get to be photographed by your dream photographer who may book out quickly! Your photographer should be very accommodating if you need to reschedule or cancel if anything arises.
Plan out with your photographer exactly what vibe you’re going for. Is it studio or outdoor photography? Neutrals or lots of colours… Do you want solo shots or with your partner and other children. This will ensure that you get the best outcome of the day.
If you’re photographer doesn’t provide a client closet. Put together some outfits and show your photographer to get a professional opinion. At Dreamy Moon Photography we have a range of maternity outfits and a dress guide if you would like to put your own outfit together.
Mama this is the time for you! Get pampered, we suggest getting your hair and makeup professionally done which we can provide in our studio. This will just take any pressure off you. It will allow you to truely relax and enjoy your shoot. I know that pregnancy can make you feel a little bit your self and we want you to feel as beautiful as possible!
And last but certainly not least! Have fun, relax and enjoy the shoot. Trust your photographer they will only capture the best angles and really make you feel like a star on the day. You’re creating beautiful moments and soon enough you will meet your baby.

If you have any tips to share, we would love to hear them in the comment section down below!

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Best Newborn Photographer on the Gold Coast | Why Your Photographer Charges Their Prices

17/11/2022 No Comments

Best Newborn Photographer on the Gold Coast | Why Your Photographer Charges Their Prices

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Prices VS Quality

There is a very large spectrum of quality and price ranges when it comes to photography and more specifically Newborn photography. Have you ever wondered why that is when every other industry is more consistent with their prices and standards. Well in todays blog I thought it would be a wise idea to break down, Best Newborn Photographer on the Gold Coast | Why Your Photographer Charges Their Prices.

Industry standards

Firstly lets talk about the industry, as this will give you a bit of a foundation into the way photographers choose their pricing models.

As there are no regulations and pre qualifications to get into photography. It is actually a really easy business to just start. You can simply, create a Facebook business page and literally start charging clients. But that does not mean you can run a sustainable and legitimate business! These amateur photographers who are charging very cheap sessions and are just starting out. Most likely have very little to know experience or skills when it comes to handling your newborn. Which can be a major risk to your baby’s safety.

I have actually wrote a whole separate blog on ‘Questions you should be asking your Photographer‘, to help you choose a fully qualified, safety trained newborn photography studio.

Best Newborn Photographer on the Gold Coast | Why Your Photographer Charges Their Prices

Education, safety and legal requirements…

A photographer who has invested into their education, safety training, equipment, sustainable business plan, insurances and other legal requirements. Will be charging a higher amount in comparison to someone who is just running cheap Facebook photo sessions. When you choose an experienced and established photography business, you are paying for a specialist. You are also paying for guaranteed safety and consistency in quality.

When choosing a photographer, look beyond the price… Are you selecting an established and reputable business?

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Tweed NSW Cake Smash Photographer | Why Your Photos Need To Be Printed By a Pro

15/11/2022 No Comments

Tweed NSW Cake Smash Photographer | Why Your Photos Need To Be Printed By a Pro

They come out grainy and discoloured…

Have you ever gone to Kmart or Big W to print off some pictures from your iPhone and they come out totally poor quality, grainy and the colours are all muddy? I have out of convenience and I regret it every time! Tweed NSW Cake Smash Photographer | Why Your Photos Need To Be Printed By a Pro

That is because of a few reasons;

The machines are designed for fast pace and not quality.
The ink and paper that is used is cheap and convenient
Your images a probably not formatted correctly to be printed directly from your phone. Quality is lost
Your phone is not calibrated with the printer meaning the colours have a high chance of being off.
They are not really designed to print large images.

Tweed NSW Cake Smash Photographer | Why Your Photos Need To Be Printed By a Pro

Quality Pieces

Firstly, when you choose tor print your images with a professional photographer you are guaranteed high quality heirloom artwork. Especially when you capture your memories with Dreamy Moon Photography.

Secondly, ensure that each image is of highest standards. Each print product goes through a thorough print process to ensure you are getting the best of the best. And if by any chance it is not up to standards in quality, then we will replace it. Our heirloom pieces are made to last! To be handed down to the next generation. Our collaborating craftsmanship company uses archival and museum grade materials.

Finally, your artwork deserves to be a high quality finished product and when you print with a professional you are guaranteed to receive that!

Want to view some of the products we offer?

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Mermaid QLD Newborn Photography | 6 Month Milestone Sessions

13/11/2022 No Comments

Mermaid QLD Newborn Photography | 6 Month Milestone Sessions

6 months old!

It is the phase where they are not quite moving yet but not quite so little anymore. The time when the rolly-polls are getting bigger and their independence is trying to shine through. Can you believe it half way to one! Six months old is such a sweet age and an age that is often overlooked for photos. But I promise you won’t be disappointed if you get them done! Mermaid QLD Newborn Photography | 6 Month Milestone Sessions

We will capture your baby’s personality and development for you to remember. Most babies aren’t quite sitting independently yet at this stage, but thats okay because we have plenty of props to assist. And of course tummy time shots are just the cutest!

Dreamy Moon Photography has a full extensive client wardrobe for your little ones, ranging from itty bitty 0000 all the way up to size 2. Click here to get a sneak peek.

Arnhem-Sol’s milestone session

Recently we captured Arnhem-Sol’s milestone pictures. She was so enthusiastic and bubbly during the shoot. So many giggles and activity going on. We did two outfit changes. Firstly she wore a little gingham romper that showed all her rolls off! The second outfit was a two darlings onesie in the colour mint. I really feel like green is her colour and always try to dress her in that.

We managed to capture some really cute pictures for her 6 month old milestone session. If you would love to schedule your baby’s 6 month old photos in, Click Here…

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Cake Smash Photographer Gold Coast QLD | Why your Photographer won’t give you raws

11/11/2022 No Comments

Cake Smash Photographer Gold Coast QLD | Why your Photographer won’t give you raws

Cake Smash Photographer Gold Coast QLD | Why your Photographer won't give your raws

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Cake Smash Photographer Gold Coast QLD | Why your Photographer won’t give you raws

Disclaimer: Every baby, child and person is beautiful before & after editing. Editing is used as a tool for artistic enhancement.

Let’s talk about raw files!

I know this is something that is super controversial in both the photographer and client world. But I wanted to use today’s blog to educate you on the reasons why most photographers will not actually give you the raw files.

Firstly let’s talk about what a raw file actually is. So a raw file isn’t just the unedited version of the picture but is actually a huge file of unprocessed and processed data. It’s uncompressed data that is used in an external program such as lightroom or photoshop. Which is used to process an image to its fullest potential.

With that in mind you need a program to even open a raw file. Sending and receiving raw files requires a huge amount of space which most people don’t have unless they work in photography or digital media etc.

Most photographers won’t send through raw images for both of the reasons above however there are a few more reasons why they won’t either. A raw files is not a true representation of the photographers work. Photography is an art and a raw file is an unfinished canvas. It’s the bare minimum.

It’s like being sold an unfinished product.

As a fellow photographer. We want your experience with photography to be a completed process. For you to receive quality artwork at the end. For your experience to be ingrained in the final products.

So please don’t get offended when your photographer won’t give you the raw image as you’re hiring them to create art for you and an enjoyable experience.

Hopefully this blog gives you a little bit of insight as why most togs avoid giving out raw images.

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Varsity Lakes QLD Newborn Photography | Tips for Gorgeous Outdoor Photos

09/11/2022 No Comments

Varsity Lakes QLD Newborn Photography | Tips for Gorgeous Outdoor Photos

Varsity Lakes QLD Newborn Photography | Tips for Gorgeous Outdoor Photos

So you may recognise our brand as predominantly studio photography. But we love a great outdoor photoshoot from time to time and have plenty of experience and tips to share!

So before we get into our tips, we just want to mention that you can apply all these tips and tricks but nothing beats an experienced photographer. Quality over quantity is key!

With all that said, let’s get into the tips!

Time of day is so important for flattering photos. We love shooting really early in the morning or of course sunset in the golden hour hues. This will give your subject the most beautiful complexion in comparison to harsh light and heavy shadows.
Choosing a photographer who knows how to make the most out of the environment allows for creativity to flourish. At Dreamy Moon Photography we love incorporating the nature into your photos and getting creative with the lens, bokeh, foreground and background.
Your environment matters! It’s not pretty to take images in front of rubbish, heavy distractions like crowds of people etc. Even if you are in a busy or distracting area, the right photograph will be able to capture the best angles that avoid all those distractions.
Clothing and cohesiveness go a long way, your outfits and appearance will be a reflection of the vibe of your final image. Avoid bright colours, obnoxious logos and heavy patterns! You don’t have to be matchy, matchy but cohesiveness is key. Think same tone family, an item that ties everyone together. A theme like boho, clean, modern, minimalistic, rustic etc.
Finally being open to letting your photograph take the lead and allowing that creative control to flourish. Trusting the process allows for some of the most amazing and beautiful images.

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Gold Coast QLD Baby Photographer | Christmas Mini Sessions were a Jolly!

05/11/2022 No Comments

Gold Coast QLD Baby Photographer | Christmas Mini Sessions were a Jolly!

Gold Coast QLD Baby Photographer | Christmas Mini Sessions were a Jolly!

This previous weekend, some of our Christmas Mini families came into the studio to view and select their favourite images. Turning them into Albums, Prints, Folio Boxes and so much more… To create timeless memories for years to come.

We all had so much fun creating everlasting memories of Christmas 2022. The children were so excited once they saw the warm lights, aspen Christmas trees and all the festive decorations!

Each family came in for their mini session, where we spent 10-15 minutes capturing all the joys and laughter. Ages ranged from 3 months old to 8 years old and of course some of the parents jumped ion for photos too. We had bubbles and Christmas music playing and at the end the kiddos received a special Dreamy Moon Photography gift bag. Their faces lit up when the saw the little pressie.

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If you missed out on booking your Christmas Mini Session. Don’t worry we have a surprise for you! Stay tuned for out next blog to find out what it is…

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Currumbin QLD baby photographer | Tips to creating an easy photoshoot with toddlers

25/10/2022 No Comments

Currumbin QLD baby photographer | Tips to creating an easy photoshoot with toddlers

It can be overwhelming for everyone when it comes to the day of family photos. Especially for toddlers and young children. But here at Dreamy Moon Photography, our aim is to create the smoothest experience for you and your family. So here are a few of our favourite tips and ticks to creating an easy photoshoot! Currumbin QLD baby photographer | Tips to creating an easy photoshoot with toddlers.

Tips

The best thing you can start with is gently preparing and building up excitement for your toddler. Explain to them that you’re going to get pictures taken. Let them play with a toy camera or a real old one if you have that on hand. Get them involved! This will help build up anticipation and excitement and give your toddler an element of control and security.
We suggest planing something fun to do after the shoot, for example getting an ice cream. This helps those young children who don’t really want to participate have something to look forward to, because let’s face it. Everybody loves ice cream (we recommend the cream at donut time in Burleigh)!
Now we definitely have a few studio tricks up our sleeve and that is setting up a fun bubbly atmosphere. Here at Dreamy Moon we love playing your Child’s favourite music. Getting the bubbles out and even our little squeaky to that seems to make all the kiddos laugh!
Finally our biggest tip is to stay calm and surrender to the outcome. Children are their own individual autonomous beings. Sometimes truely and autheicallyl capturing the moment makes for the best photos to cherish and look back on! We love a good candid picture over here, something that documents the phase of life that you’re in.

I hope that these tips help you not to stress too much about getting the perfect shot! We love making things easier on your end. And will do everything we can to support that.