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As a full-time photographer, the question I hear most is: “What camera should I buy for the kids, holidays and family memories that is easy to use but gives great photos?” So rather than answering like a professional recommending specialist gear, this blog explains what I would buy if I wasn’t a photographer but still cared about good photos . In this blog I focus on: • Which cameras actually deliver good family photography • What they cost (Australia approximate pricing) • P

Phone photos are perfect for quick snaps. They freeze a moment, but often lack the feeling that a real camera captures. When I photograph my families, one of the first things I tell them is to avoid what I like to call “the phone smile and the hip pop”. You know the one standing in a line, arms around each other, a little tilt, and that practiced smile we’ve all perfected the moment a phone comes out.

Whether you're a photographer wondering how others do it or a family preparing for your own session, understanding the key elements of light