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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.

 

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Photography workshops Australia 2020

As a photographer, not only is it very important to be working on improving the quality of the images you provide to clients, it is also extremely fulfilling to grow in your profession & improve your skills. A great way to do this is to invest your time & money into photography training with industry...

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  • Carly sindenNovember 18, 2019 - 3:40 am

    Thanks for sharing all of these brooke, really helpful and as you do, i always set aside budget for training, its so IMPORTANT! I’m super excited to be doing anja Mcdonald’s workshop in FEBRUARY and hosting sujata of but natural photography in march! roll on 2020!ReplyCancel

    • SandpiperPhotographyNovember 18, 2019 - 3:55 am

      So exciting! I would love to see Sujata & do training with her again. I hope to see you at Anja’s workshop xxxReplyCancel

  • Joanne LewisNovember 20, 2019 - 7:04 pm

    Ah these all look like fabulous courses. I loved Sujatas. ReplyCancel

  • LisaNovember 20, 2019 - 8:25 pm

    Wow some great options for workshops. Thank youReplyCancel

  • SelinaNovember 20, 2019 - 8:41 pm

    Wow, so many amazing workshop opportunities! ReplyCancel

  • JillNovember 20, 2019 - 9:18 pm

    ThEse all sound amazing. ReplyCancel

  • jay saundersNovember 20, 2019 - 10:41 pm

    What an amazing list of workshops! so many i would love to train withReplyCancel

  • AmyNovember 21, 2019 - 12:15 pm

    Abso love tHe look of that outdoor one, wish i lived in australia!ReplyCancel

  • MADELEINE ROGERSNovember 21, 2019 - 9:56 pm

    i wish i could come do a workshop over there!ReplyCancel

  • LouiseNovember 21, 2019 - 10:24 pm

    Wow, such amazing training OPPORTUNITIES for a photographer!ReplyCancel

  • NatalieNovember 22, 2019 - 12:57 pm

    So many good training courses to choose fromReplyCancel

  • Clare PerryNovember 25, 2019 - 9:22 am

    SUch amazing photographers – Training is so important too!ReplyCancel

  • SharonNovember 26, 2019 - 3:53 pm

    Looks like there is loads of options for photography training in AUSTRALIA.ReplyCancel

  • Sarah OsborneNovember 26, 2019 - 3:56 pm

    Wow!  I wish I lived in Australia as these workshops look amazing!ReplyCancel

  • Kathryn hillNovember 26, 2019 - 9:48 pm

    I’ve Looked up winni & mini, great insta feed! Really great blog ReplyCancel

    • SandpiperPhotographyDecember 1, 2019 - 4:05 am

      Yeh she is awesome! her newborn photography is so adorableReplyCancel

  • MyaNovember 26, 2019 - 11:28 pm

    Now I wish i was at The sunshine coast to attend some of these classes!!ReplyCancel

  • kirsty kaulfussNovember 27, 2019 - 11:19 am

    it be a dream to be trained by you ReplyCancel

  • Hannah willisNovember 27, 2019 - 2:18 pm

    Wow what a fantastic read. And amazing photographers to train with!ReplyCancel

  • LAUREN renNovember 27, 2019 - 5:10 pm

    Wow, some amazing training avaialble there. I really recommend Maggie Robinson IPS training myself ReplyCancel

  • Emma SohlNovember 27, 2019 - 6:36 pm

    It’s great to see all these options for photographers who are keen to further their work. I LOVE training!ReplyCancel

  • Nicole WhyteNovember 27, 2019 - 7:08 pm

    So many great training options ReplyCancel

Sunshine Coast pregnancy gift ideas

Well since this is a photography blog, the first gift idea I have for a pregnant friend, colleague or relative would be a gift voucher for a photoshoot with a Sunshine Coast professional pregnancy photographer. But how about if you want some other options of things a pregnant lady would love that are available on...

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  • sharonNovember 13, 2019 - 7:28 pm

    Great ideas, thanksReplyCancel

  • AmyNovember 13, 2019 - 7:33 pm

    Great Ideas, i love your beautiful photos!ReplyCancel

  • AmyNovember 13, 2019 - 7:33 pm

    Great ideas! I love your work also!ReplyCancel

  • JillNovember 13, 2019 - 8:30 pm

    your work is beautiful – Vouchers woUld be the best giFt!ReplyCancel

  • LouiseNovember 13, 2019 - 8:47 pm

    Stunning images and such great gift ideasReplyCancel

  • MADELEINE ROGERSNovember 13, 2019 - 9:18 pm

    l love you work. ReplyCancel

  • LaurenNovember 14, 2019 - 5:59 pm

    Love these ideas, i would have been so happy with any of These! ReplyCancel

  • MyaNovember 14, 2019 - 9:12 pm

    Love this!!ReplyCancel

  • Natalie MossNovember 15, 2019 - 9:43 am

    Some great suggestions.  Love your pictures – so beautiful. ReplyCancel

  • KatNovember 15, 2019 - 6:00 pm

    Stunning PHOTOGRAPHS & great ideas ReplyCancel

  • Emma SohlNovember 15, 2019 - 8:43 pm

    Great gift ideas!ReplyCancel

  • Sarah OsborneNovember 16, 2019 - 10:54 am

    Great ideas!ReplyCancel

  • selinaNovember 16, 2019 - 7:07 pm

    Lovely ideas, thank you!ReplyCancel

  • jayNovember 17, 2019 - 6:09 pm

    your images are always so beautiful!ReplyCancel

    • SandpiperPhotographyNovember 18, 2019 - 4:01 am

      many thanks Jay, I love maternity photographyReplyCancel

  • Joanne LewisNovember 20, 2019 - 7:05 pm

    Oh a spa day. I really need one of thoseReplyCancel

  • LisaNovember 20, 2019 - 8:46 pm

    Great ideas. Thank youReplyCancel

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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  • 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

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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  • 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

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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  • 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

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I am a family photographer based in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast specialising in children's & family portraits, maternity and newborn photoshoots.

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Sunshine Coast Family, Maternity & Newborn Photography