Capture your special moments with the 5 best family photography studios in Melbourne
One thing we have to face is that life moves quickly — the kids grow, our hair turns gray, and moments slip faster. That’s why I totally get it when most of the parents I know love taking pictures of every moment.
But if you’re having a hard time capturing the family in one good shot, professional photographers know how to wrangle the chaos and turn it into a beautifully captured moment.
So, if you’re thinking of booking a shoot, here are some of Melbourne’s most trusted family photography studios that you should check out!
How much do family photography services cost in Melbourne?
A session of family photography can cost between $200 and $1,000 or more. It depends on the package inclusions and service fee.
1. Natural Family Photography
Phone: +61 1300 790 838
Business hours: Monday to Sunday, 8 AM–7 PM
Natural Family Photography is run by a husband and wife team who are internationally awarded and skilled photographers and creatives. They’ve been offering professional family photography for 14 years, and their services are in huge demand in Melbourne.
The family photography sessions last for 40–90 minutes and are limited to immediate family groups of up to 6 people.
Aside from that, they also do newborn, baby, wedding photography, and more.
One feature that’s worth mentioning is that they’re devoted to capturing the people in places or situations that hold personal significance. So if there’s a place, like parks or playgrounds, that’s meaningful to your family, it would be the perfect background for your photos.
They even have connections with architects and interior designers in case you need to set up a space for your session.
With that said, it’s also worth noting that their services are on the pricier side. In addition to the initial session fee, the image purchase fee is separate.
Ross provided us with a truly excellent experience and product
“My brother and I wished to get a family portrait for our mother’s 60th birthday, and Ross provided a very reasonably priced package that accommodated my, my brother’s, and my mother’s different and difficult schedules. He was very organised in terms of communicating dates/times/requirements, and despite the fact that none of myself my brother, my mother are particularly fond of cameras, he ensured that we were all comfortable and therefore that we received a high-quality photo. The finished product is of exceptional quality, and Ross even offered to drop it off personally (as opposed to my having to pick it up from the Natural Family Photography office). Unlike many other photographers, Ross’s photos don’t look “fake” or surreal—instead, they’re just a really beautiful photo that is (as his business name would suggest) natural-looking. I would highly recommend Ross for any family photography needs.”
Arjun Pathy, Google Reviews
We could not have been happier with Ross
“He was so easy to work with and made the whole experience fun. We had six children ranging in age from 2 to 11, and he managed them all perfectly. They giggled the whole way through and created beautiful photos.”
Georgia McInerney, Google Reviews
2. Portraits R Us
Address: 45A Glenferrie Rd, Malvern
Phone: +61387867316
Business hours:
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–7 PM
- Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM–4 PM
Portraits R Us provides a range of expert and non-traditional photography services, capturing stunning portraits with genuine emotions.
With their tailored services and professional team, you can be assured of achieving the perfect lighting conditions, stunning backdrops, and exceptional service.
For their family photography, they offer a range of packages, from full family portraits to maternity shoots and children’s photography.
In fact, family photography is their specialty, and they always aim to capture real joy and intimacy between family members. Their extensive experience allows them to create a fun and friendly atmosphere, so the unique personalities of each family member shine through the photographs.
While their services are studio-based, the photographer brings an editorial and fashion background, so many customers praise their portraits for having a refined and artistic look without looking unnatural.
We had such an amazing experience with the team
“I had booked a family photoshoot with my 2-month-old baby, hubby, and in-laws. Tim captured the most memorable moments with my family. I will highly recommend Portraits R Us. My pictures are absolutely stunning. Thank you, Tim for capturing the most precious time in my life with my baby and our single portraits as well and my beautiful prints.”
Melissa Naidoo, Google Reviews
Great portrait photo studio in Melbourne
“Tim is an exceptional photographer. He is so good at taking the children’s pictures. He is also flexible and we can customise according to our needs. Highly recommend this studio for anyone who is looking for family pictures.”
Raghavendra Krishna, Google Reviews
3. Picture Moments
Address: 204 Dryburgh St, North Melbourne
Phone: +61393288599
Picture Moments specializes in pet, newborn, and family portraits. They offer both digital images, printed collections, and wall art.
Their photography sessions are tailored to every individual or family’s needs. Many would describe their sessions as “fun, natural, and exciting,” as a result of a relaxed and friendly environment.
A photography session with Picture Moments can be done either in their studio or at your preferred location.
The team’s photography style relies on what emotions are let out by the clients. So it could be exploding with movements and raw emotions, or more still and quieter. Either way, they’ll work closely with you to create an ambiance that suits you best.
On the downside, elaborate setups, like a bigger family size or multiple outfit changes, can incur additional costs.
Would recommend
“I came across Picture Moments when I was looking for an affordable yet exceptional photography experience to capture my son’s two-year-old milestone. I first spoke with Shirley over the phone and her patience in explaining all my questions was phenomenal. Then on our appointment day, My wife and I were nervous as my toddler has a stranger anxiety; however, Gary put an extra effort to establish trust in my toddler and make him comfortable. Gary was so patient with us and helped us to bring out our most natural laughs. We were so pleased to see the result of our photoshoot when Gary displayed them on his TV screen. I would certainly recommend Picture Moments for family photography.”
Saeed Dadvar, Google Reviews
Wonderful to deal with
“Garry did an incredible job with our family photoshoot. He was patient and helpful. He managed to get some good shots of my 10-month-old baby, which we will treasure forever. Highly recommended for a family photoshoot.”
Mavis Liew, Google Reviews
4. The Melbourne Portrait Studio
Address: 14a Kearney Ave, Altona
Phone: +61483909588
Business hours:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 AM–7 PM
- Tuesday and Thursday, 9 AM–8:30 PM
- Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM–6 PM
Melbourne Portrait Studio is highly commended for having a warm and welcoming environment. The team is professional, attentive, and patient.
During the photoshoot with the team, you’ll be taken care of by their hair and makeup artists, and the photographer will thoughtfully guide you through the poses to capture your family’s best moments.
Afterward, the portraits will be presented to you, where you can select and order the ones you love!
Aside from family photography, the studio also offers boudoir and self-portrait photography sessions.
And here’s a helpful tip: if you book their services online, you’ll get discounts on their packages.
However, since their sessions are fully studio-based, it can be disadvantageous to those who are living outside of Altona.
It was such a pleasure
“She was warm and patient with our baby and large dog and knew her stuff so well with working with clients to get the best shots. She’s very responsive and was great at advising us on the right clothes. Her studio setup is lovely and the photos themselves are gorgeous (even before any processing). She’s fantastic at helping to select the right photos and compositions for the art pieces as well. Can definitely recommend.”
David Maxwell, Google Reviews
Fun
“Our family photoshoot with Jude was enjoyable, relaxing and fun. Jude did not just take professional photos but guided us on how to post and encouraged us all to smile naturally and laugh out loud, which I love personally. We are happy with our photoshoot experience with Jude and the photos taken. Highly recommended.”
Paul Palis, Google Reviews
5. Shmily Photography
Address: 128 Bridge Rd, Richmond
Phone: +61394216683
Business hours: Monday to Sunday, 9 AM–5 PM
Shmily Photography provides family photography services at any location that clients prefer — whether it’s indoors or outdoors. They have talented photographers who can capture any special moment between the family members.
They use the “fine art” photography style, which focuses on soft textures, warm hues, and posed shots.
While family photography isn’t their signature service, it’s still a vital part of their service menu, as it can serve as an additional or extension to the newborn/maternity photoshoots.
For example, their newborn package includes siblings, parents, or pets at no extra cost. This alone can be a big cost-saver.
On top of that, their images are high quality and they provide many options for the final products.
Thanks
“Thank you, Gavin, for capturing these newborn moments for both our sons! The photographers are very skilled at handling newborn babies for outfit changes and poses. We love that you are able to shoot in our home; the photos were all exceptional quality. Highly recommended.”
Carolyn Tran Teo, Google Reviews
Happy
“We are SO happy that we asked Gavin at Shmily to take a cake smash photography for our son’s 1-year-old birthday. Gavin was so great at making my son feel relaxed and smile throughout the session. He was flexible with our requests and we also had fun watching (and dancing behind Gavin to make our son smile) the photo shoot. The photos came out amazing and he sent all of them to us. We truly recommend Shmily for the cake smash photography session.”
Chiaki Ota, Google Reviews