THE 5 TIPS ID LOVE YOU TO KNOW ON HOW TO GET THE MOST REAL AUTHENTIC BEAUTIFUL FAMILY PHOTOS.

AUTHENTICALLY YOU.

Just be your lovely selves! and I will capture that, as you are! all you have to do is get dressed and show up and that is it! then just relax and be present, its these moments that pass us by so quickly a small moment in time that you will have all to yourselves, don't t stress the small stuff if the kids aren't in the best mood do not worry, you will still get incredibly beautiful photos .

WHAT TO WEAR.

I always recommend dressing for you! in what makes you feel most comfortable and confident. something you can move in freely and be able to bend over and play with your kids. Don't feel like you all need to match and please feel free to contact me and we can
talk through your options for you and your family, getting the wardrobe right can sometimes make all the difference!

LOCATION LOCATION.

Where do you and your family love to spend time, is there somewhere special to you that sparks a joyful emotion or memory, it could be at home on a Sunday morning making pancakes or perhaps the beach getting your feet wet or in my case with children just jumping in fully clothed (which is why I always have a spare set of clothes with me) or even the family farm at sunset around the fire roasting marshmallows, these are the times we will remember and want documented. It could even be as simple as taking the dog for a walk in a luscious green paddock. Let me know your story it helps to tie everything together through precious photos.

IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA.

There is nothing worse than being in front of a camera and feeling uncomfortable, I can assure you that won’t be the case with me, I find its best to just be present with your loved ones in a family session, no awkward posed photographs and just enough direction so you are not wondering what on earth you are supposed to do, this is where finding an activity or a tradition, something that’s is unique to your family so that you are focusing on that and not the camera.

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS.

Sometimes I think staying at home for your entire session or even just half of it is such a great idea, its where you are most comfortable and where so many memories take place, cozied up in bed, cooking in the kitchen or having a cup of tea, its also a great idea if your children take a little bit to warm up to having their photo taken. I love finding beauty in the smallest of things and your images will be unlike anyone else’s and hold a special place in your heart for years to come.

Step by step guide on how to prepare & book in for your photo shoot.

Capturing simple life moments and building a legacy through family photography is what I’m all about so, I’m not here trying to sell you anything, you either want professional family photos or you don’t and that’s totally fine.

I’m here talking to the people that want them but there are always reasons why you never seem to get around to booking them in, you can’t fit them into the budget? I know! I too feel like once I save some money then I will book it in and a whole year has gone by, and I never got around to doing it and now I can’t get that time back all those beautiful phases my kids went through, and I missed documenting it.

So, for a year I put away $20 a week, I stopped ordering my usually cup of coffee out and I started making it at home before I left the house, (I must say I’m pretty good at making them now, so it doesn’t even feel like a compromise). It was incredibly easy to do because I wanted it. I have now booked in my family shoot and have enough money to also buy a print or a photo book!

Here are a few tips that have helped my clients in the past and may help you in going ahead with booking in your family shoot.

1.      Booking your session well in advance.

‘Whilst at the time I thought it was expensive, it was worth every penny. I decided to book our shoot in with plenty of time to save and that made me less stressed about the outlay of money and gave us the extra time to pick the perfect location and make the shoot authentically us. It was truly an investment for myself and my family to have these memories captured.’

 2.     Get all family members on board.

 ‘After such a beautiful laid-back shoot my husband told me how easy and simple it was and that he would happily book in again knowing how comfortable the process was. After we had the photos printed and were put up on the wall, we were so happy to see them up and beautifully framed and are always commenting on them and it takes us right back to when the kids were younger and that beautiful time in our lives. We plan on booking a family photo session every year now.’

 3.  Organization is key.

 ‘It was crazy getting all the kids out of the house but the photos we received captured our personalities perfectly. I just love all the in-between shots, the non-posed raw moments, they are my favourite and because we did the sunrise session we were up and ready for the rest of the day. It was so nice.’

 4.    There is no better time than now.

 ‘I’m so overwhelmed with the photos I just received I feel like I could cry. The photos really show the love I have for my children and I’m happy with how I look/feel in the photos. I couldn't be happier that I didn’t wait until I lost weight. These are so special.’

 Yes, they are expensive and for good reason, I want quality photos (and editing) that I exist in and of my good angles not my bad ones that my husband seems to find every time I ask for a quick photo with the kids.

They are a luxury yes, an investment not just for you and for your children and their children its apart of an incredible legacy that someday you will leave behind.

I know that deep in my soul that when my daughter or son are showing their children one day the adventures they once had as children with me their mum, that the money I spent on quality family photography that is timeless was money well spent.

I personally love framed and printed family photos because I love filling my home with amazing memories that I can get joy from daily. Photobooks are an incredible way to pass the memories down through generations and exactly why at times they can be at a higher price point, not to mention a bit of a tedious task to create and get printed but defiantly worth the labour of love.

I’m happy, hubby is happy I’m not hassling him to take photos, and my children who will be adults one day I can guarantee will be happy too that once a year I’m making a beautiful investment for my whole family.

Maybe you don’t drink coffee? Maybe it’s a bottle of wine or eating in more, perhaps buying a few less pieces for your wardrobe throughout the year and living more sustainably?

CB

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About the Bianchi Blog

The most important role I have in being a family photographer is capturing the beautiful and authentic connection between you and your loved ones, in an intimate and relaxed setting. It is such a privileged role and one that I have a deep love for.

I also have a deep passion for family life and embracing all that it involves.

Therefore, I created this blog as a meaningful accompaniment to the moments in time I capture for families. This blog showcases some of the beautiful families I’ve had the opportunity to capture, and provides a platform for families to share glimpses into their own family life.

Learn about the fun ways families love to connect, get local hang out recommendations, gain some meal inspo, and enjoy words of wisdom - from family to another.

Grab a cup of tea, and enjoy.

The Brown Family

We are the Browns and here’s a glimpse into our family life in 2022.

Who we are:

Chantell (Mum), Alex (Dad), Billie (aged 6), Mac (aged 4), and Daisy (our 6 month old pup).

Our favourite way to connect as a family:

One of our fav ways to connect as a family at the moment is to spend a day out on the water in our boat. We fish and let the kids explore our coastline from a different perspective. Alex, my husband, is such a great teacher so Billie and Mac now love fishing and boat life since moving to the Central Coast (NSW). The way their faces light up when they catch a fish … is priceless! We like to head over to Lobster Beach and enjoy a picnic lunch before heading home and cooking up our catch. These are our best days.

Our favourite meal to share together:

I can’t say the kids will agree with me on this the one, but Alex and I are big seafood lovers. So, whenever we have fresh fish or crabs, we will keep it quite simple and grill them on the BBQ with olive oil, garlic, chilli and herbs. We’ll then dress them with fresh lemon and enjoy a beautiful glass of white wine while sitting on our deck and enjoying each other’s company. This is our heaven.

We also love what the Central Coast has to offer in the way of fine dining - the options are incredible. We can’t go past Yellow Tail in Terrigal and Bells at Killcare.

Our favourite local hang out:

If we aren’t at our favourite restaurants, you will find us at one of the many local beaches. We love running our pup Daisy at Avoca Beach where the kids will have a play in the water. Here, everyone is happy. We spend most Sundays at Copacabana doing nippers followed by grabbing a coffee from the Post Office Café in Kincumber.

Our favourite place to getaway:

Now that Billie and Mac are a bit older, it’s becoming easier to travel. We are hoping to soon plan a short trip to Tasmania or up to Brisbane to see family. The kids are so excited to get back on an airplane since our last trip a couple of years ago to Fiji with some close friends. The kids haven’t stopped talking about how much fun they had and we just love being able to give them those beautiful memories.

What we are looking forward to as a family:

We are definitely looking forward to finishing some house renovations in the coming months and spending some quality time at home. I’m imagining roasting marshmallows in the backyard all rugged up coming into winter; having family visit; and just taking it easy. And, if we get a chance to explore our own beautiful country that would be the cherry on top!

Words of wisdom from our family to yours:

I would say keep it simple, sometimes the most last minute throw together days that have been the most memorable, when we aren’t stressing to be anywhere at a certain time or worried about if all of our outfits are coordinating, I know its corny but its TIME, the time we share together that is so so precious we don’t know how long we have on this earth so making sure that we hug kids and tell eachother how much we love them.