Sunshine Coast Maternity, newborn, family Photography Blog

Check out some of my recent blog articles! They are split into separate categories so you can browse the ones you are interested in by clicking the required links above: maternity / pregnancy, newborn & family photography.

If there is a photography topic you would like me to blog about, or you have a suggestion to collaborate on a blog project please contact me!

11.05.19

Sunshine Coast pregnancy photoshoot preparation

So you have booked a Sunshine Coast pregnancy photoshoot & would like to know whats next ? Take a quick read of the guide below to help get the best results from your maternity photoshoot. Before the photoshoot you will have your hair & makeup done by one of my preferred stylists. This takes approximately...

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15 comments

SelinaNovember 6, 2019 - 8:34 pm
I love this, its so useful thank youReplyCancel
MADELEINE ROGERSNovember 6, 2019 - 9:26 pm
Wow…..ReplyCancel
JoanneNovember 6, 2019 - 9:45 pm
Such Beautiful photosReplyCancel
LisaNovember 6, 2019 - 10:10 pm
Beautiful images. Thank you for the infoReplyCancel
Natalie MossNovember 7, 2019 - 9:51 am
Some useful information. Beautiful image.ReplyCancel
LouiseNovember 9, 2019 - 3:05 pm
Your maternity photoshoots are stunning! great prep tipsReplyCancel
Emma SohlNovember 9, 2019 - 3:23 pm
I just love your maternity images. they are beautiful!ReplyCancel
Hannah willisNovember 10, 2019 - 1:26 pm
I really wiSh i lived closer to you!! I would book in now!ReplyCancel
LaurenNovember 10, 2019 - 7:38 pm
Some great tips to help prepare x ReplyCancel
JiLlNovember 11, 2019 - 7:58 pm
Wow these are stunning!! ReplyCancel
Clare PerryNovember 13, 2019 - 11:28 am
your maternity images are so beautiful!ReplyCancel
Sarah OsborneNovember 14, 2019 - 9:54 am
This must be really USEFUL for your clients xReplyCancel
MyaNovember 14, 2019 - 9:13 pm
BeautifulReplyCancel
jay saundersNovember 17, 2019 - 6:24 pm
brilliant tipsReplyCancel
jay saundersNovember 17, 2019 - 6:25 pm
brilliant tips and adviceReplyCancel

10.30.19

How to capture beautiful family photographs everyday

My mum had four children. She created four albums. One for each of us and they all start in the same way – a pixie photo of us taken in our hospital crib. The albums continue on from there, documenting our lives. First birthdays, first days at school, easter hat parade, Christmas, or just simply...

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22 comments

CarliOctober 30, 2019 - 2:38 pm
Such a great guide to some professional tipsReplyCancel
SelinaOctober 30, 2019 - 7:25 pm
This is great information, thank you!ReplyCancel
Claire ButlerOctober 30, 2019 - 7:26 pm
GREAT TIPS AND BEAUTIFUL IMAGES. THANK YOU. ReplyCancel
jay saundersOctober 30, 2019 - 8:07 pm
great tips! i will be using these! thank youReplyCancel
MarieOctober 30, 2019 - 8:34 pm
Beautiful images. Thank you for the tipsReplyCancel
KirstyOctober 30, 2019 - 8:47 pm
Thank you for some reallg wonderful advice xxxReplyCancel
NicoleOctober 31, 2019 - 6:06 am
Such a great article thanks for sharing xReplyCancel
Sarah OsborneOctober 31, 2019 - 1:32 pm
Great advice!ReplyCancel
Hannah willIsOctober 31, 2019 - 11:05 pm
Oh my you have some teally amazing tips here! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ I am trying to capture my children more too. Its not easy is it? ReplyCancel
- SandpiperPhotographyNovember 4, 2019 - 11:11 am
  Yes, I really need to get more printed & onto my walls xReplyCancel
Emma SohlOctober 31, 2019 - 11:55 pm
THis is a great guide for parents! THanks xReplyCancel
KathrynNovember 1, 2019 - 10:15 am
I have the same problem, need to get those photo albUms soRted!! ReplyCancel
jillNovember 2, 2019 - 5:47 pm
sUCH GREAT advice – brilliant tipsReplyCancel
Andrea BradleyNovember 2, 2019 - 5:51 pm
So informative thank you xReplyCancel
LouiseNovember 3, 2019 - 9:22 pm
Some fantastic advice!ReplyCancel
Natalie MossNovember 4, 2019 - 1:19 pm
Such great tips. Thanks for sharing. ReplyCancel
amyNovember 5, 2019 - 2:59 pm
Great guide, thank you!ReplyCancel
Clare PerryNovember 5, 2019 - 3:18 pm
Amazing tips! Love this blog so much!ReplyCancel
LisaNovember 5, 2019 - 10:07 pm
great advice, thank youReplyCancel
JoanneNovember 6, 2019 - 9:48 pm
Brilliant tips for family photographersReplyCancel
MyaNovember 14, 2019 - 9:14 pm
Great tips!ReplyCancel
JAYNovember 17, 2019 - 5:45 pm
sUCH USEFUL TIPSReplyCancel

10.21.19

Noosa activities for kids

Having 4 kids, I’m always looking for fun things for them to do around the local area. While there is plenty to do outdoor, nature wise, like bush walking, swimming, and standup paddle boarding, there are also some great structure activities available. Below are some of my favourites: Peggy Panda music class Peggy Panda is...

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23 comments

CarliOctober 23, 2019 - 5:03 pm
Wow love those outriggersReplyCancel
Claire ButlerOctober 23, 2019 - 6:36 pm
OH THIS BRINGS IT ALL BACK. i LOVED VISITING NOOSA AND i LOOK FORWARD TO RETURNING SOMEDAY WITH THE KIDS. gREAT READ!ReplyCancel
- SandpiperPhotographyOctober 23, 2019 - 9:05 pm
  So cool to hear you’ve been to Noosa before!! Glad to hear you loved it! 🙂ReplyCancel
KatOctober 23, 2019 - 6:39 pm
Looks beaUtiful, the horse riding sounds gReatReplyCancel
MADELEINE ROGERSOctober 23, 2019 - 6:44 pm
What a lush place to live!!ReplyCancel
Natalie MossOctober 23, 2019 - 6:52 pm
What a beautiful place to live. Such fun things for the kids to do.ReplyCancel
SelinaOctober 23, 2019 - 6:54 pm
some really great ideas, thank you for sharingReplyCancel
Nicole whyteOctober 23, 2019 - 7:31 pm
What an amazing selection of things to do ReplyCancel
KirstyOctober 23, 2019 - 7:35 pm
Oh my gosh so many wonderful ideas <3ReplyCancel
JillOctober 23, 2019 - 7:37 pm
What a beautiful place you lIve x ReplyCancel
Hannah willisOctober 23, 2019 - 8:05 pm
Wow looks like so much fun!ReplyCancel
LisaOctober 24, 2019 - 8:06 am
Great udea thank youReplyCancel
LouiseOctober 24, 2019 - 9:52 am
You have so many amazing things on your DOORSTEP. What a fab place to beReplyCancel
jay saudndersOctober 24, 2019 - 6:16 pm
what a beautiful place! i would love to visit one dayReplyCancel
amy biggarOctober 24, 2019 - 7:36 pm
Looks so much fun!ReplyCancel
marie myersOctober 24, 2019 - 8:15 pm
wonderful ideas and such a beautiful locationReplyCancel
JoanneOctober 24, 2019 - 11:04 pm
I had a great time when I was in Noosa. ReplyCancel
TiannaOctober 25, 2019 - 9:15 pm
All this makes me want to move to AusReplyCancel
TiannaOctober 25, 2019 - 9:16 pm
Amazing!ReplyCancel
myaOctober 26, 2019 - 9:38 pm
wow!! So much variaty to do!! I love the outdoors too!!ReplyCancel
LaurenOctober 27, 2019 - 8:05 am
These look like great activities ReplyCancel
Clare PerryOctober 29, 2019 - 11:08 am
Such great activities one offer!ReplyCancel
Sharon nicholsonOctober 30, 2019 - 9:57 am
great ideasReplyCancel

10.16.19

Noosa photoshoot hair & makeup

When you book in for any of my photoshoots, you will notice that the package includes professional hair & makeup for one person. Whether you are having a family, newborn, or maternity photoshoot, professional hair and makeup can make a huge difference to the final images. Makeup can help to accentuate features, contouring the face....

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24 comments

kirstyOctober 16, 2019 - 5:04 pm
Wow what incredible photographs, such a lovely blog <3ReplyCancel
MarieOctober 16, 2019 - 5:22 pm
What a fantastic IdeaReplyCancel
HAnnah willisOctober 16, 2019 - 5:32 pm
Gorgeous styling. Thanks for sharing ReplyCancel
KatOctober 16, 2019 - 5:34 pm
Sounds lovely and relaxing ReplyCancel
CarliOctober 16, 2019 - 6:03 pm
Wow, just gorgeous xxReplyCancel
AmyOctober 16, 2019 - 6:08 pm
What a great idea! Love a pamper!ReplyCancel
TIannaOctober 16, 2019 - 6:10 pm
Oh I love how she is having her hair done on location <3 lovely blog! It can really change the look and feel for the Mum xReplyCancel
- SandpiperPhotographyOctober 17, 2019 - 10:34 pm
  She really felt pampered for her Sunshine Coast photoshootReplyCancel
MADELEINE ROGERSOctober 16, 2019 - 6:55 pm
Wow what a fab idea. love those images too! ReplyCancel
jayOctober 16, 2019 - 7:13 pm
what a brilliant idea!ReplyCancel
myaOctober 16, 2019 - 7:25 pm
I love getting pampered for a photoshoot too. definitly adds to the expierance, thanks for sharingxReplyCancel
- SandpiperPhotographyOctober 19, 2019 - 10:58 pm
  Yes, the clients really enjoy it and it gives them more confidence for the session xReplyCancel
Nicole whyteOctober 16, 2019 - 7:41 pm
Oh how amazing does this look. What stunning photographs ReplyCancel
JillOctober 16, 2019 - 7:51 pm
Beautifully styled! Such stunning work ReplyCancel
SelinaOctober 16, 2019 - 7:59 pm
I love that you’ve added this to your sessions, it really Does make all the difference.ReplyCancel
Emma SohlOctober 16, 2019 - 8:19 pm
These images are just so beautiful Thank you for sharing ReplyCancel
Clare PerryOctober 16, 2019 - 9:04 pm
Such a lush touch to make a mumma feel special!ReplyCancel
JoanneOctober 16, 2019 - 9:30 pm
Oh I’d love to be pampered like thatReplyCancel
LaurenOctober 16, 2019 - 10:42 pm
I’ve never thought to add hair and makeup to a newborn shoot, lucky mummies ReplyCancel
Sarah osbOctober 17, 2019 - 10:40 am
Lovely images xxReplyCancel
LIsaOctober 17, 2019 - 6:50 pm
Great styling. Really help makes the experience ReplyCancel
LouiseOctober 17, 2019 - 8:36 pm
I just love your images and perfect stylingReplyCancel
sharon NicholsonOctober 18, 2019 - 7:58 am
Lovely imagesReplyCancel
- SandpiperPhotographyOctober 19, 2019 - 10:59 pm
  many thanksReplyCancel

10.09.19

Sunshine Coast Pregnancy Photoshoot styling

Wondering what to wear for your maternity Photoshoot ? If you hire me as your professional Noosa maternity photographer there is no need to worry about buying a new outfit for the shoot. I have a range of gowns in flexible sizes for my clients to wear, ranging from casual style to ultra glamorous depending...

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21 comments

emmaOctober 9, 2019 - 7:08 pm
these suppliers have some gorgeous dresses – how lovely that your clients can choose from them!ReplyCancel
Hannah willisOctober 9, 2019 - 7:17 pm
I love Mii Estilo. Stunning maternity wear!ReplyCancel
SelinaOctober 9, 2019 - 7:50 pm
I LOve these suppliers, such gorgeous gowns!ReplyCancel
JillOctober 9, 2019 - 8:05 pm
Wow what lucky Clients! Gorgeous suppliersReplyCancel
sharon nicholsonOctober 9, 2019 - 8:29 pm
Stunning dresses from these suppliersReplyCancel
Sarah osborneOctober 9, 2019 - 8:50 pm
How lovely to have such a range of choice xReplyCancel
JoanneOctober 9, 2019 - 9:04 pm
Wow, some beautiful dresses from those designersReplyCancel
Clare PerryOctober 9, 2019 - 9:42 pm
Amazing suppliers!ReplyCancel
jat saunders photographyOctober 9, 2019 - 10:05 pm
Katharina Hakaj Couture & Mii-Estilo are my favs!ReplyCancel
myaOctober 9, 2019 - 10:36 pm
Great list for any one looking for maternity dress for a photoshootReplyCancel
Natalie MossOctober 10, 2019 - 7:38 am
Love Mii Estilo. Beautiful dressesReplyCancel
LosaOctober 10, 2019 - 8:27 am
those dresses are beautiful. Thank you for thr links ReplyCancel
- SandpiperPhotographyOctober 13, 2019 - 10:40 pm
  Yes, they make stunning maternity dressesReplyCancel
Louise FergusonOctober 10, 2019 - 8:58 am
Your maternity images are stunning. Great styling!ReplyCancel
- SandpiperPhotographyOctober 13, 2019 - 10:39 pm
  many thanks Louise, I love doing maternity photographyReplyCancel
MADELEINE ROGERSOctober 10, 2019 - 10:58 am
So gorgeous!!ReplyCancel
Kathryn HillOctober 10, 2019 - 11:11 am
Great to know!ReplyCancel
TiannaOctober 10, 2019 - 1:23 pm
These are some of the best suppliers for maternity wear needed for sessions. Amazing!ReplyCancel
AmyOctober 10, 2019 - 1:53 pm
Beautiful Dresses!ReplyCancel
kirsty kaulfussOctober 10, 2019 - 3:59 pm
Fantastic blog, Thank you <3ReplyCancel
marie myersOctober 10, 2019 - 7:53 pm
GORGEOUS ReplyCancel