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Family portrait of family sitting at the beach by Whangarei photographer Tracey Morris.

Newly pregnant and thinking about maternity or newborn photos? Find out when the ideal time is to book your session.

When to Book Your Maternity and Newborn Photography Sessions

Maternity, Newborn

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Family photos in the water at Whangarei beach.

Planning for a family photo session at the beach can be both exciting and a bit daunting, especially when it comes to choosing the right outfits. I have a super simple method for helping you figure out what to wear so everyone looks their best. We go over this in your Zoom Planning Call before […]

What to wear for your family photos

Beach

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Newborn photos of baby Marki by Whangarei photographer Tracey Morris

If you’re a Mum, then there’s a good chance that you are also the memory keeper for your family! The one who documents every precious moment of your baby’s life, the cute things they do and the stages as they grow. The one that photographs baby’s first bath while Dad is holding them, the first […]

Tiny fingers and curled up toes

Newborn

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Home studio maternity image by Whangarei photographer Tracey Morris.

If you’d love to capture this very special stage of your life, but you’ve only seen high glamour studio portraits, then I’d love to welcome you into my warm and stylish home studio for something a little bit different. With my two babies all grown up, I have taken over their playroom and created a […]

Not all maternity portrait sessions need to be full on glamour and sparkles!

Maternity

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Family portrait session with Whangarei photographer Tracey Morris Photography.

I always ask families if there’s anything specific you want me to capture and Deborah’s answer really tugged at my heartstrings. She wanted to capture an individual, special moment with each child for both her and her husband.

Capturing special moments with your children

Beach

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Host a slumber party at home.

Planning a birthday party for your kids can be exciting but it can also be so stressful! Sometimes it’s just easier to hire somewhere so you can keep the chaos and party games out of the backyard (or living room). So here are a few suggestions of places to check out.

Party hire and venue options for kid’s parties in Whangārei

Adventures

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View of Smugglers Bay

If you’re looking for a fun day out with the kids, then the Smugglers Loop Track in Whangārei, is an excellent choice. This scenic trail is a popular spot for families as it offers an easy(ish) walk that can be completed in just a few hours. Here are some tips and advice to help you make the most of your day out.

Smugglers Bay Loop Track at Whangārei Heads is perfect for an adventurous family day out

Adventures

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Not all beaches are created equal in Northland when it comes to shooting family photos there! Here are 4 key things I think about when choosing a beach to make it an awesome experience for your family.

Why Matapōuri Beach is a perfect location for family photos

Beach, Products

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Photographer Tracey Morris holding an album of family photos

We all seem to have people in our lives that we love to buy Christmas gifts for, but we can never think of anything they don’t already have. Here are 3 Christmas gift ideas which might come in handy this year if you have people like this on your list.

3 Christmas gift ideas for those “hard to buy for” people in your life

Products

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Cover of a stunning Family Portrait Album.

When I am designing an album for my clients, I love to include a really good variety of different shot types. Here are 5 of my favourite types of album shots taken during a family portrait session at Ocean Beach, Whangarei.

Ocean Beach Whangarei – Perfect location for 5 epic family shots to include in your album

Beach, Big Kids, Products

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