What are the best outdoor locations for family photography in Sydney?
It’s not everyday that you decide to hire a professional photographer to take photographs of your family! Once you finally choose the best photographer for you, it’s then time to choose the ideal location to have your session. Luckily, in Sydney we have an amazing array of outdoor photography locations to choose from. Choosing the right location helps the photographer to capture your family’s personality and create some beautiful, genuine images.
When you think of key places for family photos, you might immediately think of places like Centennial Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbour Bridge, or popular beaches like Balmoral or Bondi.
While we love taking photographs in all of these locations, we have also carefully crafted a list of unique spots in and around Sydney to take our family clients. We choose them based on their scenery, lack of crowds and that feeling of getting off the beaten path. Many families are surprised when we suggest locations that they have never been to, despite having lived in Sydney for their whole lives.
Beach locations:
We love taking families of all ages to the beach! With little ones, it’s the ideal way to get them playing and being themselves, splashing in the waves or running along the sand. Beaches in Sydney often have a variety of backdrops, such as rock faces and cliffs, natural bushland and of course the waves and ocean itself. Some of our favourite secret beach locations are in the Northern Beaches, where the crowds are sparse and you can often have a large section of beach all to yourself!
Bushland locations:
Sydney’s natural bushland makes a perfect backdrop for family photographs. We can often find a large secluded section of bushland very close to populated areas, however in your images, it will appear as if you’re in the middle of nowhere. These, along with more manicured parks, are especially great for larger family groups and family sessions that include more elderly family members.
Manicured Parks:
Many parks around Sydney have beautiful landscaped gardens, showcasing some of the amazing plant life that flourishes here. One example is the Jacaranda trees that bloom in spring. We’ve found some parks that are unique and offer a variety of backdrops, making them ideal for family sessions.
Parks with Harbour and Water Views:
The best of both worlds, we have located some fantastic parks with both manicured and more natural gardens, as well as access to Sydney harbour or Parramatta River. Many of these are centrally located and easy to get to from all across Sydney.
Urban settings:
Sometimes there’s no better place than your own neighbourhood for your family session. Many of Sydney’s suburbs have an amazing amount of charm, especially those in the inner west. The CBD also offers some interesting backdrops for more edgy family photographs.
Bonus idea - A family photography session in your own home:
There is no place more unique for family photos than your own home or backyard! Children are often more comfortable in their own homes, and are lovely spaces to capture memories of their childhood. Sometimes simple is best!
Want to create some amazing photographs of your family? We’d love to hear from you! Give us a call on 89575757 or 0434934766, email us at nick@skippingstone.com.au or fill out our contact form. We’d love to share some of our secret locations with you!
Nick & Lindsey
