Melbourne Family Photography | Family Portraits | Emma Pender Photography

 

Introducing Family Sessions and Mummy n Me sessions

 
Melbourne Family Photography | Emma Pender Photography


After doing so many maternity sessions out in the beautiful hills around Sunbury, we decided to start offering Family and Mummy n Me sessions to our repertoire.
Lets be honest, we all worry about how our children are going to behave during a photoshoot! That’s why we aim to photograph more natural shots and capture their personality, rather than posing them.
Here’s a couple of tips though that can help get the best photos of your little ones :)

Plan on doing something enjoyable after the session

As a reward, it can be a good idea to plan on doing something enjoyable after the session such as going to the playground, getting pizza or ice cream. Something that will will look forward to after the session has finished.

 
Melbourne Family Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Family photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Family photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Family Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Family Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Family Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Family Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Family Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Family Photographer | Emma Pender Photography

Let them shine

Children feed of our energy so it’s best to try to be as positive as possible prior and during the session. Let them relax and show their natural personality, while we capture the moment. Letting children be themselves, will keep them engaged for longer during the session.

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Talk to them aboutt what to expect

Children will do best if they know what to expect. Talking to them about how they are going to meet with a photographer at a park, how long it will take, how important it is to have photos of the family all together, will help your child be in the right mindset.

 
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Melbourne Newborn Photographer | 5 Questions to Ask Your Newborn Photographer

 

5 Questions to Ask Your Newborn Photographer

With so many newborn photographers to choose from these days, it’s not easy to decide on who will capture your little bundle of joy! But, before you hire a photographer, make sure you ask these five questions to ensure that you’ll receive photos and an experience that you’ll treasure for years to come.

 
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Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Baby Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Newborn Photography | Emma Pender Photography




Newborn Photographer Question 1: What Experience Do You Have?

 

Every year there are more and more newborn photographers available to choose from but it is a job that requires years of practise, patience and expertise. An experienced newborn photographer will know about flattering lighting and posing, colour co-ordination along with the most important thing - keeping your baby safe!

 
Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography

Newborn Photographer Question 2: How Will You Keep My Baby Safe?

 

Newborns are fragile, and when you’re the first time mum, you want to know that your baby is safe throughout their session. It is essential that your newborn photographer has an assistant. Babies have a startle reflex and you just never know when they will flinch. This is why an experienced assistant is so important as they act as a spotter and second pair of eyes over your baby.

 
Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography




Newborn Photographer Question 3: How Much Time Will You Set Aside for the Session?

 

Photographing newborns is really unpredictable! Some babies just sleep throughout their session and others need a lot of time and feeding to calm them. This is why we only allow for one newborn session per day,: we don’t want to rush your session, we want you to feel relaxed as this will help your baby relax. However, on average the session will go for approximately 2-3 hours.

Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Baby Photographer | Emma Pender Photography


Newborn Photographer Question 4: May I See Some Examples of Your Work?

 

Most photographers have a certain style which should be clear on their website and social media. You should have a clear image in your head of what your photos will turn out like. Make sure you choose a photographer that is going to give you photos that you love!

Melbourne Newborn Photography | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
 



Newborn Photographer Question 5: What Props Do You Have on Hand?

 

An experienced newborn photographer will most likely have a vast array of props and accessories to choose from. In our case, we make a lot of our own bonnets, headbands and wooden props as we love creating new and beautiful accessories for our sessions. There are some things that we can’t make ourselves and we source them from some amazing vendors in the USA and UK. We just love the look of their props and can’t help ourselves buying more for our newborn sessions :)


Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne newborn photographer | Emma Pender Photography
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Why you should consider having a maternity photo shoot ?

 
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Oh my gosh, that beautiful light….

 

We've been blessed with lovely weather for our maternity sessions lately, which is a bit rare for Melbourne! Right here in Sunbury we have access to these beautiful spots with lovely, long grass. We think everyone looks just so photogenic in these settings!
Prior to a maternity session, we like to show the mum-to-be all of our dresses so that she can choose one or more to wear at the session. Having access to gowns for the session helps take the stress and rush out of trying to find something suitable to wear :)

 
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When should I make a newborn booking? | Emma Pender Photography

When should I make a newborn booking?

We only take a certain amount of bookings per month so we recommend booking after your 12 weeks scan your to ensure availability.


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Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
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Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
 


When is the best time to photograph newborns?

For our style of photography we recommend doing the newborn session in the first 12 days after birth.

As we don't know exactly when your baby will arrive, the actual day of the session is decided once your baby arrives.


 
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Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Newborn Photography | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
Melbourne Newborn Photographer | Emma Pender Photography
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Time passes so quickly when you have a newborn and they will never be so small and sleepy again.

 
 

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