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The Batblog is where I show off my favourite Melbourne family photo shoots, share the real stories behind them, and pass on tips for parents who want better photos of their kids (without the awkward forced smiles). New posts whenever inspiration strikes, which is often.

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Feb 17
Family Portraits - All

Portrait Location Series – Nature

17 February 2020
By far, most of the portrait sessions we do are outside. Kids love it outside, being able to run about, explore and get into all sorts of adventures. There are so many options, especially around the Bayside area for great family and children portraits. Before each session I love to...
Feb 14
Pets

Amber+Jack+Skittles – Beach Couple Sunset Session Edithvale

14 February 2020
Sunset, one of the best times to wander along the beach, especially accompanied by the two people you love (Yes I'm including Skittles in this as a human)Jack and Amber regularly head down to the beach so it was the perfect spot to grab a few shots with the ever-curious...
Feb 06
Family Portraits - All

First Day Hogwarts Family Portrait

6 February 2020
School's back and for some lucky wizards and witches, it's time to board the Hogwart's Express for their first year at the magical school.Imagine how happy Xander was to receive his owl and how proud his parents are to see him carrying on the family tradition. They actually met in...
Jan 21
Analogue Photography

Mystery Film Processing

21 January 2020
I've had a roll of film sitting on the shelf for ages, and finally decided to get it processed. I couldn't remember where it was taken, or why. It's just been hanging about for a while. On a slight hunch, I did a little bit more digging through the cupboard...
Jan 14
Family Portraits - All

2020 – Week 1 and 2

14 January 2020
The challenge was "1 black and white photo a day for 7 days, real and raw, no captions" Let's see if I can get 52 weeks in a row.
Dec 18
Family Portraits - All

Hanging with Grandpa | Generation Portrait Session

18 December 2019
Ashley picked up a portrait voucher and being the awesome person she is, she decided to use it to get a portrait that was very important to her. Of her extended family especially her grandfather Alan and the home that she has such fond memories of. See below to check...
Dec 17
Uncategorized

6 Christmas Gifts You Didn’t Think Of, and 1 You Did

17 December 2019
It's getting pretty close to a man in a suit coming down a chimney or through the reverse-cycle air con (I think that is how he gets in here)Here are some great last minute ideas for Christmas gifts, most of which you can order online and still have to give...
Dec 10
Behind the scenes

The most important thing you can do with your photos now

10 December 2019
It’s really heartbreaking to see the news of the bushfires all over Australia. So many houses already lost this summer and we aren't through the worst of it.While alot of us are safe, it is a timely reminder to check on how you are doing with your backing up of...
Oct 25
Family Portraits - All

Ezra had ideas… | Family Baby Portrait | Launceston

25 October 2019
Ezra decided Daddy needed a touch of colour to his outfit. Such a thoughtful little guy
Oct 22
Uncategorized

Portrait Albums

22 October 2019
It's been a while since I offered albums with portraits, but it seems that people want them as I've had a few requests lately, so here they are! The new Photobat Portrait Albums! Portrait albums are a perfect way to tell a complete story with your photos. Each album is...
Oct 20
Family Portraits - All

Lloyd Family | Urban Family Portrait | Beaumaris

20 October 2019
While I love the beach... getting into some urban portraits is pretty fun... until you introduce a puppy who LOVES how loud she can be when there is a big echo to play with! Ruby is such a big dog with her echo, it was pretty cute seeing her bark...
Oct 12
Family Portraits - All

Flo and Verity | Family Portrait | Black Rock

12 October 2019
I've said it before... and i'll keep saying it. I love watching kids grow up. I met Florence when she was in the belly of her awesome mum and Verity was pretty exicted to be jumping into the big sister role. Big hats off to Lisa for the styling of...
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