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Newborn Photography Gold Coast QLD | Our Favourite Props

04/07/2022 No Comments

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Newborn Photography Gold Coast QLD | Our Favourite Props

In today’s blog I’m going to talk about all of our favourite studio props!

Because who doesn’t love a good ol’ prop! Of course we have to start with the favourite and most requested prop. The rattan rectangle basket. In natural toned bamboo, this prop is the perfect size for a newborn or sitter. Used in both our newborn and cakesmash sessions. The natural rattan basket is the perfect edition for a touch of boho or rustic to your shoot! Newborn Photography Gold Coast QLD | Our Favourite Props

Another highly requested prop is the timeless moon prop! A hand built wooden box in the shape of a moon, painted creamy white. Perfect for minimalist or themed photo shoots. Used in both cake smash, milestone and newborn shoots. This prop is beautiful when paired with a textured wrap.

Newborn photography Brisbane QLD blue wrap and beads

The classic woven basket is one of our favourite newborn props to use during our sessions. It is the perfect size for a little bean to be placed in so cosily. This prop was one of Dreamy Moon Photography’s original props and still stands classic with the change of time. This prop is amazing for anything and everything, really… It is super versatile and matches almost all themes.

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Last but not least, the iconic wooden box! A beautiful chocolate colour. This box is great for sitters, cake smashes, newborns and milestone photos. You can get super creative and even turn this box upside down for older children to sit on or stack with decorations. The wooden box has been used for many different shoots, from Santa mini’s, siblings, newborns, cake smashes and even used with milestone sessions.

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Gold Coast QLD Newborn Photography | Why we love studio photography

03/07/2022 No Comments

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Gold Coast QLD Newborn Photography | Why we love studio photography

If you are new to studio photography and all the terms. Don’t worry we will fill you in. Firstly studio photography is based indoors with either windows or studio lighting. On a variety of backdrops or props.

Studio photography is the best! Now let me tell you why…

There is just something so magical about what you can create in a studio. The control over the environment allows for our photography team to be very intentional during our studio photography shoots. We are able to bring visions to life with the ability to adjust our lighting, backdrops, props and outfits. You will always be in a comfortable environment as we can control the temperature and always have snacks and beverages on hand.

In our personal opinion, a majority of photographers specialise in outdoor photography. Don’t get us wrong we absolutely love outdoor photography too and shoot outdoor on request. However we can kindly say that Dreamy Moon Photography has the skills to work with both studio and outdoor photography.

So wether you love a beautiful sunset or an intentionally setup studio shoot. Dreamy Moon Photography can deliver you an exceptional experience from start to finish. We will work alongside you to plan and organise your dream session. Once your session is finished, we will than organise a viewing appointment to select your favourite images to be turned into artwork.

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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 Baby Photographer | Our Winter & Spring Availability

01/07/2022 No Comments

Gold Coast QLD Baby Photographer | Our Winter & Spring Availability

Thinking about booking in with Dreamy Moon Photography?

We specialise in a one of a kind experience that is individually tailored to suit your family’s goals. By bringing beautiful keepsake art pieces to life with your families memories. You’ll have an heirloom to pass down for generations to come. There is nothing more special than capturing the moment and freezing it in time! Life goes so quickly and within a blink of an eye, time flies! Gold Coast QLD Baby Photographer | Our Winter & Spring Availability

Gold Coast QLD Baby Photographer | Our Winter & Spring Availability

Finding a photographer that is the right fit it so important. That is why we love having a phone consultation prior to you booking. To make sure you resonate with our experience.

We typically book out two months in advance. So if you are expecting and plan on doing a maternity or newborn shoot with Dreamy Moon photography. Please reach out sooner rather than later. So we can have availability for you. If you have left it a little later, of course get in touch with us and we can check if we have a time slot to squeeze you in.

If you love studio newborn and family photos and want to have a tailored experience from start to finish.

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Our current availability

4 spots left for July

4 spots left for august

6 sports left for September

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Tweed NSW Newborn Photography | Tips for a successful home birth

29/06/2022 No Comments

Tweed NSW Newborn Photography | Tips for a successful home birth

We love everything about birth, babies and beyond! But homebirth has a special place in our heart and we want to share all the tips for a successful homebirth.

First a little back story, in February we gave birth to our healthy baby girl in the presence of our doula safely at home. It was such an amazing, empowering and peaceful birth! There was nothing more empowering and magical than birthing on our own terms.

But back to what this blog is all about and that is all the helpful tips you need!

Okay it’s all about preparation and I’m talking about mental preparation. It is so important to go within and address any fears or concerns prior to going into labour. By releasing any blockages you’re truely surrendering to the experience.

Having great support is key!

A doula is an amazing emotional rock to have throughout your pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I honestly couldn’t of done it without both our doulas. They will hold your hand when your birth partner needs a breather. They will nurture and carry both the parents through this life changing transition.

Have tools on hand that will get you through the hard parts.

Affirmation cards
Combs or banksia sea pods for pain relief (acupressure)
Water for pain relief (shower or birth pool)
Nourishing food for early labour (to fuel you)
Birth ball
Essential oils
Practice deep breathing (for relaxation)
Hypno birthing audios
Scarf jiggling (robozo) for pain relief

Really work out what you will need during this time!

Have a birth plan and go with the flow. It’s great to have a guide but be open to whatever unfolds.

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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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Tweed NSW Newborn Photography | The Best Cake Smash Photographer

26/06/2022 No Comments

Tweed NSW Newborn Photography | The Best Cake Smash Photographer

Tweed NSW Top Cake Smash Photographers…

Capturing the authentic and candid moments of your baby. Freezing this precious moment in time

We love photographing cake smashes at Dreamy Moon Photography! In fact we just did a whole new rebranding series for cake smashes, utilising natural, earthy and minimalistic themes. Clients have been loving the new series! Of course we still can set up a classic balloon arch on request, if that is your thing.

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Your cake smash session will include use of props, cake stand, outfits, backdrops and splash bath. We will also guide you with the best recommendations on cakes makers.

One of most popular client requests are milestone photos of their babies before delving straight into cake! This allows for a timeline of images which are perfect for an album or folio box. Cake smashes are meant to be fun, so rest assured. You can leave all the planning and cleaning up to our team… You can sit back and enjoy your precious little one.

At Dreamy Moon Photography we focus on capturing the candid moments of your baby. Those little smiles, first steps and even tasting cake for the first time. On the side we will also create a little Instagram reel for the memories.

We love filming behind the scenes too and have a collection of videos that capture our cake smash sessions. Check them out here…

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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 Newborn Photographer | Newborn Safety

24/06/2022 No Comments

Gold Coast Newborn Photographer | Newborn Safety

Safety is the foundation

Firstly safety is the foundation for everything we do at Dreamy Moon Photography. We undergo numerous amounts of training. And are continuously updating our skills and knowledge in the industry. It is of utter most importance to our company that we provide you and your precious little ones with a safe and calm environment. By demonstrating and practicing safety throughout our sessions. Constantly updating, adjusting and tweaking our safety method strategy. We can guarantee that you and your family will have a safe and secure session.

Training

Secondly Dreamy Moon Photography commits to regular training each year. Thus forever expanding our knowledge on newborn and children photography safety. We hold a working with children’s check and have updated first aid training.

Our sessions are planned safely for you…

Thirdly our sessions are always hand on and meticulously planned around the safety of your child or baby. Newborn sessions always have a spotter onboard, whether that be Tiana, our assistance or parents. We always choose appropriate poses according to your baby. As not all babies like every pose. There are a number of poses that are photographed as a composite (this means two images combined into one, hand on at all times!). Poses such as froggy, potato and head on hand in a poser. When shooting cake smashes we always check in with any known allergies, to minimise risk.

Preparation Guide

Lastly When you book a session with Dreamy Moon Photography, you will received a detailed preparation guide that elaborates on studio safety and preparation. To ensure you have the best and smoothest experience in our studio.

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Gold Coast QLD Newborn Photography | Why Homebirth

23/06/2022 No Comments

Gold Coast QLD Newborn Photography | Why Homebirth

Homebirth!

An amazing, beautiful and empowering experience… Something that I wish all expecting mamas would consider. Of course know that wherever you birth does not matter if you feel safe to birth there.

Home birth is an incredible option to bring your baby into earth side. They will be birthed into the comfort of their own home, surrounded by their loved ones.

But let’s talk about the real nitty gritty benefits of home birthing.

Your home is full of yours and your baby’s microbiome. This means that you basically have an ecosystem of bacteria, fungal, viruses and germs that you, your family and baby are exposed to. Birthing your baby at home minimises the exposure to foreign germs.

When you choose to homebirth you are also minimising your risk to unnecessary intervention. Women who homebirth have a lower rate of 3rd and 4th degree tears. Have higher success rates for VBAC and more personalised care.

So why do women choose to home

Birth?

You have the ability to choose whatever positions you want to birth in.
Familiar surroundings
Previous hospital birth trauma
Desire for a natural birth
Choice with who is involved in your birth.
Minimising intervention

If home birth is something that speaks to you, there are plenty more resources to look into and find out more information such as HomeBirthAustralia.Org

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