Family Portraits

The love in this family shone straight out of their beautiful smiles. It was such a pleasure to watch the dynamics between mum, dad and the kids. There seemed to be a peace that radiated from them all, even with their gorgeous girl tearing around and enjoying the wide open space!

We look forward to seeing this family in the new year for a very special ceremony to welcome their little man.

Family Portraits - On the move

One of the most common complaints we hear from parents is that their little ones won't sit still long enough to have their photo taken. While it is true that toddlers have better things to do than smile for the camera, it doesn't mean that you have to rule out family portraits, quite the opposite!

Capturing a family means much more than smiling for the camera - it means following the kids around and watching them play, letting them interact with their siblings and their mum and dad just like they do every day. If you're lucky, you'll be able to snatch a few quiet and peaceful moments when the little ones slow down and take a breath...

Pampered Pets

The splashing stopped and Duke looked up at us with mournful eyes as if to say "What have I done?" The urge to explore the rock pools disappeared quickly, just as he was halfway out of the water, his front paws touching dry land and his back legs refusing to budge.

The first few minutes of this pet photography session very nearly spelled disaster. Mum and dad got a little wet retrieving Duke, but the combination of a short walk and a hot day meant that both Duke and his companion Prils were soon dry and happy again.

Family Portraits

Family portraits sure have changed since the days when dressing up in your Sunday finest, popping down to the local department store, standing in a line across a dull backdrop and saying 'cheese' was the norm.

Today's family portrait is one that captures your family as they are, just as you see them. Relaxed or posed, dressed up or dressed down, indoors or out - the most important goal of a family photo session is to capture a real and true image of your loved ones. An image that will make you smile every time you see it. Sounds corny but it's true!

Family Portraits - Baby Blues

No need for Photoshop here folks, those baby blues are au naturale. It's unsurprising to hear that strangers often compliment these little ones on their eyes, and they sure do know how to bat their long lashes in return.

Under the watchful eye of a posse of stuffed animals this little man impressed us as one of the most patient toddlers we have ever photographed. Thanks go to this lovely family, the shoot was lots of fun!

Family Portraits - Pet Edition

Around 65% of Australian families own a pet and we love them dearly. We pamper them with treats and toys, we groom them and exercise them, we let them live inside our homes and sleep at the foot of the bed. Pets are very much a part of the family, so why wouldn't we include them in a family portrait?

Buster was a well behaved and exuberant subject. With the aid of a few squeaky toys and some tasty treats we were even able to get a few shots of him with his tongue inside his mouth...

Photo tip: It is particularly hard to photograph animals with black or dark fur indoors, and using a flash doesn't often do them any favours. Lots of natural light is a must, and you'll need to increase your shutter speed if they are on the move!

Newborn Photography - Welcome to the Silver Eyes family

Being on the other side of the camera for a newborn and sibling photography session was a learning experience - I now understand what it's like for mums who want to poke and prod and twist and turn their little ones into that 'perfect' pose.

We can certainly say as photographers that any session taking photos of babies will be guided by the baby (sorry mum and dad). If you're lucky they will sleep for some of the session and tolerate the rest. No matter what, your precious bundle is beautiful just as they are, and that's what we hope to capture for you during a newborn session.

A voucher for a newborn photography session is a lovely gift for a mother-to-be.