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Guides for families, newborns and the wall.

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.

Silhouette maternity portrait, black and white
Maternity Photography · 9 min read

What to Wear for Maternity Photos

What to wear for maternity photos: why fitted beats flowing, which fabrics hold a bump, what goes underneath, and the partner's outfit. From a…

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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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Father holding his newborn, black and white
Newborn Photography · 10 min read

When to Book a Newborn Session (and What If Baby Is Late)

When to book newborn photos in Sydney: reserve a window at 28-34 weeks, shoot at days 5-14, and what actually happens if your baby…

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Three brothers lying on grass, black and white
Prints & Wall Art · 10 min read

Will a Printed Photo Fade? Archival Printing Explained

Archival photo printing explained for Sydney homes: pigment vs dye inks, cotton rag vs RC paper, UV glazing, and why direct sun beats every…

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A family running together in an open field
Pricing & Planning · 9 min read

Digital Files vs Prints: What Should You Pay For?

What "all images included" really means, the resolution you need to print big, and six questions to ask a Sydney photographer before you pay…

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Toddler in a yellow dress walking through grass
Baby & Milestone · 11 min read

Cake Smash Photography Sydney: A First-Birthday Guide

Cake smash photography in Sydney: what a session costs, why sponge and buttercream photograph best, and how to pick icing that suits the backdrop.

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Laughing baby sitting in a plain studio
Sydney Local Guides · 11 min read

100-Day Baby Photos: A Guide for Chinese Families in Sydney

100 day baby photos in Sydney: what the hundredth day means, what to photograph, and how to plan the shoot around grandparents visiting from…

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Expectant mother in a green dress, studio maternity portrait
Maternity Photography · 9 min read

When to Book Maternity Photos: The Best Week

Weeks 30-34 is the best window for maternity photos, earlier for twins. A Sydney studio explains the timing, the exceptions and when to reserve…

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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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Newborn wrapped and asleep on a dark blanket
Newborn Photography · 9 min read

Why a Newborn Session Takes Three Hours

How long a newborn session takes and why: an hour-by-hour breakdown from a Sydney studio, where the time really goes, and when a short…

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