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Robina QLD Newborn Photographer | Surviving a Family Photoshoot

20/02/2023 No Comments

Robina QLD Newborn Photographer | Surviving a Family Photoshoot

Surviving a Family Photoshoot

It’s that time of the year again when you need to update your family photos. You may be looking forward to it or you might be feeling totally overwhelmed about where to even begin.

We hope that’s not the case if you decide to book with Dreamy Moon Photography as we strive to take the pressures out of planning and organising your dream shoot.

But we also know what it’s like to juggle multiple kiddos and get them to all be happy on the day.

Tips!

So here is a few survival tips that we recommend to ensure your family photoshoot runs as smoothly as possible!

Work with a professional photographer – this will honestly make the world of a difference if you are working with a professional as they will have a streamline work flow and provide you helpful things such as detailed dress guides and instructions for your session. A professional photographer will keep your shoot concise and know how to manage situations where kiddos are a little overwhelmed.
Book at least 1-2 months in advance. This will give you plenty of time to work out a location with your photographer, outfits and hair & makeup
Arrive at your session 30 minutes early. Allowing you time to find a car spot. Fix up any last minute outfit dilemmas. Meet your photographer. And go into your shoot stress free!
Lastly enjoy this moment. It’s meant to be fun not stressful. Your mood will truely reflect in the photos.

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Mermaid qld newborn photography | Central Cyanosis

06/02/2023 No Comments

Choosing a Newborn Photographer

When it comes time to choosing a photographer to handle your newborn baby it is so important to consider the safety and qualifications that the photographer holds. It is so much more than just a “budget”.

Your baby’s safety should be the number one priority. When you choose to work with a professionally trained newborn photographer, the risk of injury is greatly decreased.

Have you ever heard of Central Cyanosis?

It is blue discolouration in the lips and chest area and visible mucous membranes occurs when there is an inadequate amount of oxygenation. This can be increased if baby is posed in an incorrect position or if there is an underlying condition.

If your photographer is not trained correctly to identify things such as central cyanosis, there is a higher risk of serious conditions for your newborn. At Dreamy Moon Photography we take your baby’s safety extremely seriously. We have done adequate training to:

1. Correctly pose your baby in the safest way possible and

2. Identify underlying birth issues such as central Cyanosis. Which then we can best recommend you to follow it up with your chosen health practitioner.

When you hire a professional photographer you can have reassurance knowing your baby is in the safest hands possible. That their safety comes before a perfect image. But don’t worry, we have confidence that we can achieve both!

If you’re pregnant or know someone expecting, please share this blog with them and the importance of choosing a professional photographer who is trained to identify birth injuries and issues such as central cyanosis.

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Tweed Nsw Cake Smash Photographer | Oliver’s Smash Cake

05/01/2023 No Comments

Tweed Nsw Cake Smash Photographer | Oliver’s Smash Cake

It was time for another first birthday shenanigan!

We love first birthdays at Dreamy Moon Photography! Because that means it’s cake smash time for all the newly one year olds that come visit us at the studio…

The sweetest little boy, Oliver came in for his first birthday cake smash session. Malin his mum, got in touch with the studio to organise a green, blue and neutral session for Ollies first birthday.

With intentional planning we came up with the perfect set up! Several helium balloons floating in the back ground both blue and green. The little rattan chair for a milestone session. A very tall mini naked cake to be smashed! And lastly two outfit choices, green and neutral.

When the day of the shoot arrived, Ollie came through and did amazing! Having his sister join in on the milestone part of the session. We captured some timeless memories of them together! Then it was time for cake! Ollie wasn’t quite sure what to do with the cake, so we cut him off a slice to eat. Wrapping the session up with a splash bath!

Do you have some first birthdays coming up in the new year? Click here to book you shoot in!

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Instagram Give Away Currumbin QLD Baby Photographer

23/12/2022 No Comments

Instagram Give Away Currumbin QLD Baby Photographer

It’s almost Christmas Eve which means the count down is on Dreamy Moon Photography’s first official Instagram give away!

This amazing give away includes a full private shoot in any of the follow categories.

Maternity, for the mummas that want a chance to capture their bump with a professional photographer.

Newborn, a wrapped 1 hour mini session to create precious memories of your newborn.

Milestone, an under rated age, but milestone session are absolutely adorable. Traditionally done at 3,6 & 9 months old.

Cake smash session for a first birthday!

Or lastly a traditional family session to capture your family for 2023.

To enter you must…

To enter you need to be following Dreamy Moon Photography on Instagram: Click here.

Join to our mailing list: Click here.

Tag your friends in the give away post on our feed.

And share the post on your stories.

(All the steps and links are over on our Instagram page for you to follow). Good luck to all the participants!

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Gold Coast QLD Baby Photographer | Milestone Session

19/12/2022 No Comments

Gold Coast QLD Baby Photographer | Milestone Session

9 Months Already!

Can you believe Arnhem-Sol is already 9 months old! This years has truely gone so fast and I can’t stress enough the importance of getting at least one professional photoshoot done with your little one. If you’re anything like me, you want to preserve this time as much as possible! And the best way to do it is by capturing the moment. To have something to hold and look back on is so magical.

We were inspired to do this milestone session after a cakesmash session that I did earlier. I had a bunch of balloons left over and thought it would be cute to do a dressed splash bath. So I tied the bouquet of balloons to the little tub and dressed Arnhem in her little white romper. Safe to say she loved it!

So much splashing and laughing! We captured the cutest smiles. Arnhem, now being 9 months old was throwing some bold moves in there! Pulling herself up and standing had me on my toes. Of course Luca was there to spot her.

Safety

Safety is our number one priority at Dreamy Moon Photography. In fact we just recently updated our first aid training with Tiny Hearts Education. Tiny Hearts Education is an amazing resource for both parents and professionals, bringing real life first aid situations and applying the skills needed to address them in their courses.

But back to the milestone shoot! We captured some very sweet photos and wrapped it up with some cuddles….

If you would love to book a milestone shoot in with Dreamy Moon Photography, to capture your baby:

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Mermaid QLD Newborn Photography | Mini Session Vs Custom Photography

13/12/2022 No Comments

Mermaid QLD Newborn Photography | Mini Session Vs Custom Photography

Let’s discuss all about the differences a mini photography session will get you versus a custom session, tailored towards you and your needs!

Hello! Welcome, I am Tiana, founder of Dreamy Moon Photography… I specialise in creating custom, heirloom art pieces for your family to cherish for years to come. But with all that aside let’s get straight into the blog!

Okay, Okay… Starting off with the Minis! Mini Sessions are great, they are a lot of fun. Fairly fast paced and a great taster into the Dreamy Moon Experience. This type of sessions is perfect for you if you are okay with a specific theme, want something short and fast, are flexible with dates and times. These session are generally discounted or offered in a cheaper bundle and are only offered 1-2 times a year. For example Christmas Mini Sessions.

Now that we have talked about the mini sessions, let’s talk about why a customer session might be a better fit for your families needs. Custom sessions, well they are completely tailored to you, “the name says it all.” There is so much more flexibility when it comes to a custom session. You have more of a say on location/ studio, date & time (depending on availability), theme, props, outfits and so much more! Dreamy Moon Photography will work along side you to create a unique experience. These sessions generally cost more and offer the full luxury experience.

So, there you have it! Mini Session Vs Custom Photography, which one would you choose?

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Gold Coast QLD Baby Photographer | Creative Gender Reveal Photoshoot Ideas

09/12/2022 No Comments

Gold Coast QLD Baby Photographer | Creative Gender Reveal Photoshoot Ideas

We always get asked as photographers for the most Creative Gender Reveal Photoshoot Ideas. So in today’s blog I am going to put together a list of some of our favourites gender reveals that you can take inspiration from! Gold Coast QLD Baby Photographer | Creative Gender Reveal Photoshoot Ideas

Smoke cannons! These create incredible gender reveal photos. The smoke photograph so well and looks absolutely stunning! Here is a link to our favourites cannons to use: Click here
We also love a good confetti reveal. These also look amazing in photos. You could organise to have the confetti in a balloon or a popper.
The box unravel! This is such a cool unique way to do a gender reveal. Your box will show case both pink and blue coloured ribbon that you will pull until the final colour reveals the gender. The anticipation and excitement is next level!
Um fireworks! Go big or go home they say. This will create a show stopping reveal and pretty much speaks for itself!
The baby reveal closet! Either all pink or all blue clothes and accessories will be placed inside an armoire closet where the reveal of your baby will be revealed!

Hopefully you feel inspired by some of our favourite gender reveal ideas. We can’t wait to help capture your reveal!

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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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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

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?