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Family Photography

Practical, honest guides from the photographers at TZ Portraits in Epping: what to wear, when to book, what it costs, and how to turn the photographs into something you live with.

Three brothers lying on grass, black and white
Family Photography · 10 min read

Studio vs Outdoor Family Photos in Sydney

Studio or outdoor family photos in Sydney? How the two compare on weather risk, children's ages and the finished look — and how to decide which suits you.

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A family running together in an open field
Family Photography · 9 min read

Three-Generation Family Photos: How to Plan One

How to plan a three-generation family portrait in Sydney: timing for 12 people, who to photograph first, seating for grandparents and what to wear.

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Four siblings photographed together, black and white
Family Photography · 10 min read

What to Wear for Family Photos in Sydney (Season by Season)

What to wear for family photos in Sydney, season by season — the one-person palette method, what linen does at 30 degrees, and what…

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Three generations of one family photographed together
Family Photography · 10 min read

How to Get Kids to Actually Smile in Photos

How to get kids to smile in photos: the lines we use in our Sydney studio, why "say cheese" ruins a face, and how…

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Three brothers lying on grass, black and white
Family Photography · 9 min read

How Often Should You Book Family Photos?

How often should you book family photos? A Sydney portrait studio's honest view: tie sessions to real change, not to a yearly calendar habit.

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Two girls running, black and white
Family Photography · 11 min read

Family Photos With Toddlers: How to Survive One

How to survive family photos with a toddler in Sydney — timing it around the nap, bribery that actually works, and what a realistic…

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Four siblings photographed together, black and white
Family Photography · 9 min read

Family Photos With a Baby Under One

Planning family photos with a baby under one in Sydney? Book around the nap, feed on arrival, dress them last — here is how…

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Three generations of one family photographed together
Family Photography · 10 min read

Family Photography Prices in Sydney: What to Expect

What family photography really costs in Sydney in 2026 — session fee bands, why the photos are priced separately, and how to compare two…

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Two children lying on grass, outdoor family portrait
Family Photography · 10 min read

The Best Time of Year for Family Photos in Sydney

The best months for family photos in Sydney, month by month — why autumn wins, why we avoid January, and when to book to…

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