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Sunshine Coast Photography Blog

The Journal

Welcome to the journal, a space dedicated to storytelling, inspiration, and photography education for both clients and creatives. Here you’ll find behind-the-scenes thoughts, portrait and boudoir photography tips, styling advice, prop and wardrobe guides, creative planning ideas, and practical resources to help you feel prepared and confident in front of the camera.

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Behind The Lens
Locations
Photography Education
Portrait Tips
Styling Guide
Woman reclining on leather sofa in black top and shorts, holding sunglasses with long dark hair.

13th May, 2026

The Ultimate Prop Guide

Styling Guide
A brindle and white pit bull dog with a red collar sits up playfully in a forest setting with tongue out.

4th May, 2026

Camera Settings Basics

Photography Education
Woman in black dress, patterned tights, and glasses poses with large disco ball in studio.

30th April, 2026

Why Real Photography Still Matters

Photography Education, Behind The Lens
Blonde woman in orange bikini top and sheer black pants posing on rocky beach with ocean waves behind her.

29th April, 2026

Lightroom for Beginners

Photography Education
Close-up of green ivy vines climbing a textured tree trunk in a dark, moody forest setting.

29th April, 2026

How to Choose Photoshoot Locations

Locations
Rider in black helmet and jacket poses on white Kawasaki sport motorcycle inside a dark tunnel with forest background.

28th April, 2026

Finding Hidden Photoshoot Locations

Locations
Aerial view of a bustling city skyline with modern buildings, tree-lined streets, and a dramatic blue sky with clouds.

28th April, 2026

Finding The Best Urban Photoshoot Locations

Locations
A shirtless man lifts a woman high above rocky coastal shoreline at dusk with ocean waves in the background.

28th April, 2026

Photography Feels Vulnerable

Behind The Lens
Close-up of delicate white flowers blooming on a dark green leafy shrub in moody natural lighting.

28th April, 2026

Why Photos Matter After the Moment

Behind The Lens
A mother and young child sit together on rocky shoreline, waves crashing behind them on a sunny day.

27th April, 2026

Best Family Photo Locations Sunshine Coast

Locations
A vibrant red rose in full bloom stands out against a monochromatic background of gray roses.

27th April, 2026

Why I Created This Experience for Women

Behind The Lens
Two women share a tender moment on a sandy beach, one cradling the other near a calm river.

27th April, 2026

What Makes a Photoshoot Feel Safe and Natural

Behind The Lens
Decorative ceramic house number 3 tile with floral design surrounded by lush green ivy leaves.

27th April, 2026

Why One Expression Isn’t Enough

Portrait Tips
A young woman in a purple off-shoulder top gently pets a dark bay horse in a moody forest setting.

27th April, 2026

Protect highlights & skin

Photography Education
Heavily tattooed couple posing with a black motorcycle, man wearing skull mask and tank top, woman in black lingerie.

27th April, 2026

Natural Skin Tones

Photography Education
A brown and white paint horse walks through ocean waves on a sandy beach under a cloudy sky.

27th April, 2026

Simple composition tips

Photography Education
Black and white photo of a tattooed woman leaning out of a white car window, long dark hair, bracelets.

27th April, 2026

What to Do With Your Hands

Portrait Tips
Woman in black strapless dress holding gold and red roses poses dramatically in a sunlit forest setting.

27th April, 2026

Photoshoot Hair & Makeup Guide

Styling Guide
Couple lying on sandy beach gazing at each other with ocean waves in background.

27th April, 2026

Maternity Photoshoot Styling Guide

Styling Guide
Couple sitting together on a rocky beach in black and white, one leaning on the other, both barefoot at sunset.

27th April, 2026

Couples Photoshoot Styling Guide

Styling Guide
A smiling dark-haired woman sits outdoors in grass holding a laughing blonde toddler girl in a pink dress.

27th April, 2026

Family Photoshoot Styling Guide

Styling Guide
Sunshine Coast Photographer Woman photographer reviewing camera settings outdoors at golden hour with scenic landscape in background.

26th April, 2026

The Purpose of Feminine Photography

Behind The Lens
Sunshine Coast Photographer A shirtless blond man and woman embrace romantically against rugged rocky cliffs in an outdoor setting.

26th April, 2026

Guide To Posing Natural Portraits

Photography Education
Woman in white dress kneeling in tall grass field, head tilted back with eyes closed, surrounded by lush green vegetation.

26th April, 2026

Solo Women Styling Guide

Styling Guide
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