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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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Baby Photos Gold Coast QLD | Hide and Seek Markets

07/11/2022 No Comments

Baby Photos Gold Coast QLD | Hide and Seek Markets

Baby Photos Gold Coast QLD | Hide and Seek Markets

If you missed out on booking your Christmas Mini Session. Don’t worry we have a surprise for you!

This year we are collaborating with the Hide and Seek Children’s markets at The Well in Upper Coomera on the 19th of NOVEMBER & the 10th DECEMBER From 8am-1pm.

So what does that mean….
You will have another opportunity to capture your families Christmas Photos with Dreamy Moon Photography on these two dates if you missed out on the weekend!

We will be offering the same set up at the markets. And will have our afterpay eftpos machine for easy payments! A simple scan of our QR code , a fill in of your details and desired package. And time to start shooting your Christmas mini. You will still have creative freedom to select your favourite images via an online gallery too.

Baby Photos Gold Coast QLD | Hide and Seek Markets

Hide and Seek markets is the perfect place to pick up local and sustainable children and baby items. From handmade goods such as unique clothing items, essential oils, bows, bibs and everything in between! Located at The Well in Upper Coomera once a month from 8:00-1:00pm.

Read all about the hide and seek children markets here:

We are so excited to see you there at the markets, make sure you come and say ‘hi’!

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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.

tweed nsw Santa 2022 photos Gold Coast QLD Baby Photographer | Christmas Mini Sessions were a Jolly!

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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View our Christmas mini behind the scene video.

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Best Newborn Photographer on the Gold Coast | Questions you should be asking your Photographer

03/11/2022 No Comments

Best Newborn Photographer on the Gold Coast | Questions you should be asking your Photographer

Best Newborn Photographer on the Gold Coast | Questions you should be asking your Photographer

When choosing a photographer to photograph your newborn baby it is so important to choose someone who is correctly qualified for the job! The last thing you want is someone inexperienced handling and potentially harming your newborn baby! So in today’s blog post I’m am putting together a bunch of questions you can ask your potential future photographer to assure they are the best person for the job! And if in doubt, book in with Dreamy Moon Photography because we have you covered!

Question to ask…

What is your qualifications when it comes to photography. (Is this photographer self taught or do they have qualifications or mentoring, under their belt).
Do they hold a first aid certificate, (we love working with tiny hearts education!).
Do they hold a WWCC, ABN etc? (This will really help differentiate amateur to professionals).
Have you got a studio with flash lighting or do you work with natural light?
Are you a lifestyle newborn photographer or do you specialise in newborn posing portraiture?
Do you include a client wardrobe, props and accessories?

By asking these questions or researching your photographer thoroughly you will be able to distinguish between a qualified, trained photographer who is experienced in their field against someone who is just starting out with little experience.

Price is also a good indicator whether or not you’re working with a fully qualified newborn photographer. If they have years of experience, training, all the equipment, accessories, props and everything else that goes into running a business. Then it is expected that their price will reflect that. Rather then someone who is just starting out offering super cheap sessions!

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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.

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Cake Smash Photographer Gold Coast QLD | The best part of what we do!

23/10/2022 No Comments

Newborn Photography Gold Coast QLD | Why we love quality over quantity

Cake Smash Photographer Gold Coast QLD | The best part of what we do!

The best part

Ahhh! Where to begin, where to begin… Can I just sum up this blog and say the whole thing. 😂

Just kidding. Of course we will get into the nitty gritty!

There are so many avenues I can go with this but let’s start off with the most important!

There is nothing, and I mean nothing! More special than creating timeless memories for people to cherish. And without getting to cumbersome, those memories that I’ve captured are especially special when there is significance behind them. Such as a family member passing, rainbow baby, capturing love! A new baby even!

Those meaningful relationships

When it’s time to choose the images with our clients and they’re balling their eyes out from love and joy, that! Is a feeling that I just can’t explain.

It’s so much more than snapping pictures, it’s building meaningful relationships with people. Being apart of their life story and adding genuine meaning to them!

Photography is so much more than the art, it’s the service and that is something really special.

I’m am so honoured and blessed to be in this industry and create connections. Walk along side families and capture heirloom art pieces to be handed down for generations to come!

Contact here if you would love to schedule a shoot in!

Cake Smash Photographer Gold Coast QLD | The best part of what we do!

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Miami QLD Newborn Photographer | Arnhem & Theo’s Christmas Mini

21/10/2022 No Comments

Miami QLD Newborn Photographer | Arnhem & Theo’s Christmas Mini

The session

Arnhem and Theo love getting photos taken, well Theo more than Arnhem…. But you know how temperamental babies can be. One minute they are all for the photos and the next they need their mama and dada. But that is why investing into an experienced baby photographer is key.

I can guarantee that we can turn any sour situation into timeless captured moments of your little one!

The outfits

For Arnhem and Theo’s shoot they wore neutral complimentary outfits. Arnhem was dressed in a plain white, ribbed romper paired with a muted pink bow and an oatmeal bonnet which we switched up in the middle of the shoot.

As for Theodore, he wore light blue jeans and an oatmeal linen long sleeved shirt. Of course he wanted to throw a bit of personality into the shoot, as five year olds do. So we accessorised with his favourite green sunglasses.

The little moments

Theo is always so happy to get photos taken. He is always asking to be in front of the camera and poses so well. From contagious smiles to the cheekiest expressions.

Arnhem took a little while to warm up. She wasn’t happy at first but after a quick little milk break she was ready to jump in and pose for the photos.

Arnhem is just starting to sit so we popped her in the sleigh with Theo behind and then on her tummy for some floor shots.

The photoshoot was so fun and the memories are truly timeless and everlasting!

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Baby Photos Gold Coast | The difference between DMP & other togs

19/10/2022 No Comments

Baby Photos Gold Coast | The difference between DMP & other togs

Baby Photos Gold Coast | The difference between DMP & other togs

We are spoilt with choice on the Gold Coast, when it comes to family, baby and newborn photographers. There are so many different styles from lifestyle, to studio, fine art and so much more!

But it can definitely be a little overwhelming when choosing the photographer that will be best for you and your family!

So in today’s blog, I wanted to share with you some handy tips to choosing the best photographer for your needs. And the difference with booking into Dreamy Moon Photography in comparison to everyone else on the Gold Coast.

Photoshoot type?

Firstly it’s important to know what type of shoot you want. Whether that be newborn, cakesmash, family, wedding ect. The list goes on.

Once you have that down pat, you can have a little think about what style you gravitate towards. Do you love indoors, outdoors, light and airy, moody, creamy, high end.

This will give you a great visual representation on who you should gravitate towards. Style is the most important thing in my opinion!

Next you should discuss a budget. Is this a once in a lifetime photo shoot opportunity such as newborn photos (they’re only young for so long), where you should splurge a bit.

Do you want a full tailored experience…

Where all the planing and printing is organised for you. All you have to do is turn up and have fun! Or are you happy with a fast paced digital only shoot, where you do have to put more effort into it?

Once you have those things in mind you can go onto choosing your ideal photographer.

Dreamy Moon Photography is an experience that takes all the stress out of organising photos. We work alongside you for every little detail from the initial consultation, wardrobe and prop selections to hand selecting the best images that will suit your family’s needs and be presented on the walls of your home!

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Miami Qld Newborn Photographer | October Haul!

17/10/2022 No Comments

Miami Qld Newborn Photographer | October Haul!

Miami Qld Newborn Photographer | October Haul!

New props

We can’t start the month of October off without getting a few little props! Or in our case accessories. We love supporting local vendors and small Australian businesses. Which is why we always try to shop as local as possible!

I feel like when you run a business that involves babies, it’s so easy to continuously upgrade the client closet because everything is so cute! Of course we want to also have new upgraded things for our clients to use too!

So let’s jump straight into the little haul!

We were really vibing the blossom and pear range at the moment. So we got on the band wagon and purchased the sweetest little over sized bow in the colour muted pink. This is such a versatile piece for newborns all the way to cakesmash babies. It has the perfect amount of stretch to accommodate for most baby sizes.

This little head band will be perfectly paired with a little white romper or dress. Or even a neutral coloured newborn wrap! We can not wait to use it in our next photography session.

All the accessories!

The second little accessories that we purchased was the sweetest little hand knitted bonnet. In the colour beige. This will be perfect for 6 month old sessions and sitter milestones. It will pair perfectly with any neutral outfit or even the cord knitted onesie that we have in our client closet.

We also went a little over board on Christmas mini decor but you’ll have to read our Christmas blog to find out all about the goodies!