Outdoor sessions really add a lot to your family photos. Finding the right family photography locations which suit your family’s personality is key, and can really elevate your photos to look just spectacular! I spend a lot of my time finding the most gorgeous outdooor locations for your Family Photos to take place. Whilst this isn’t the complete and exhaustive list, these are my top go-to spots to suit the vibe you are looking for. Take a look!
Golden Field Vibes
This Golden field in Springfield is super popular with my clients, and for great reason! It is private, features a rolling hill type feel, and if it is an open-sky sunset, it spills golden light all over your gorgeous photos. It is pet friendly as well! Here, take a look…
✔ Pet Friendly
✔ Breastfeeding Friendly
✔ Private
Lake Spot
One of my favourite places. This is an Ipswich Lake which has such a gorgeous feel. With mountains in the background, it really creates such a gorgeous, grand landscape for your photos. It is usually quiet and private as well. If you time it well, the full moon may even feature in your photos! Something you will need to be aware of is that there is a 20 minute dirt track walk (which my husband described as a hike but totally isn’t) and some is up an incline. So if you suffer from any conditions which make movement hard then this may not be the best spot for you.
✔ Breastfeeding Friendly
✔ Private
X Pet Friendly
✔ Bring a towel if you intend to get wet
✔ Bring some water-shoes in case of any shallow water running onto the pathway
Creek Spot
I’ve had many maternity and family sessions by this little creek which is on the way to Mt Tamborine. It is a great pick for an outdoor Family Photography Location.
It is especially great in the summer when things warm up a little bit as you can wade through the clear water.
✔ Pet Friendly
✔ Breastfeeding Friendly
✔ Private
✔ Bring a towel if you intend to get wet
✔ Bring some water-shoes to protect your feet in the creek
Gold Coast Beach
This is a great spot for full family sessions on the northern end of the Gold Coast. It is however pet friendly, so if the kids are afraid of dogs we may need to negotiate a different beach. The light is absolutely stunning as the sun goes down, and its a lot of fun to run on the beach with the little ones.
✔ Pet Friendly
✔ Breastfeeding Friendly
✔ Bring a towel if you intend to get wet
North Brisbane Beach
This Brisbane Northside location is excellent for family sessions, maternity sessions and outdoor Newborn sessions. The landscape is so interesting and there are lots of cool mangrove, landscape areas for your photos. Perfect fro the whole family (including, fur-babies).
✔ Pet Friendly
✔ Breastfeeding Friendly
✔ Bring a towel if you intend to get wet
✔ Bring water-safe shoes as some of the ground is spikey with the mangroves
The address of these locations will be disclosed upon booking. This is how I keep these areas nice and private for clients 🙂 x
Have a different idea in mind? I’m always up for discovering new places to shoot! And, in fact some of my favourite locations have been at the suggestion of clients. Just let me know where you are thinking and we can go from there!
Rocky Gold Coast Beach
This Gold Coat Beach Photography spot, close to Currumbin features large rocky beaches which, depending on the tide, can be climbed. It is a beautiful spot for some vibey shots!
✔ Pet Friendly (on leash)
✔ Breastfeeding Friendly
✔ Bring a towel
The Reserve West Brisbane
This West Brisbane spot is quite popular with photographers, and people walking their dogs. However there is plenty of secluded space to capture your family shots. We had our own family photos this year and just loved getting to run up and down the hill together when the kids had a bit of extra energy. There are no big hills however to get to this spot so it is perfect if there are any family with mobility issues or you don’t want to walk too far!
✔ Pet Friendly
✔ Family Friendly
✔ Easily Accessible
Brisbane Bayside
There are some beautiful photography spots at Brisbane Bayside. This particular location both features still, shallow water which is great for splashing in, and sand as well as green mangroves. So you get beautiful variety in your gallery. It is also super fun for the kids to climb in the trees!
✔ Pet Friendly
✔ Breastfeeding Friendly
✔ Bring a towel if you intend to get wet
✔ Bring water-safe shoes as some of the ground is spikey with the mangroves
Springfield Twin Trees
I love this spot for something easy for locals to access. Featuring two, beautiful, old trees. Depending on the rainfall it may be super green, or the grass may be a more golden hue. Let’s make some memories under the old trees! Not suitable for exposed Maternity photography as cars are visibly driving by, but at a fair distance.
✔ Pet Friendly
✔ 2 min short walk to the location, up a hill
X Not super private, cars visible driving by, but at a distance
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