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Engagement session for a young couple at Matapouri Beach taken by Whangarei Photographer Tracey Morris

And what it’s like to have one at Matapouri Beach There’s this sweet spot after you get engaged — before the wedding spreadsheets and seating charts take over — where life feels full of excitement, possibility, and just the two of you. That’s what engagement sessions are really about. Not the wedding. Not the dress […]

Why Engagement Sessions Matter (Even If You’re Not Planning a Wedding Yet)

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Spoiler: It’s relaxed, beautiful, and surprisingly easy. If you’re dreaming of natural family photos with your kids but worrying about logistics (or just feeling awkward in front of the camera), let me tell you about this sunset session at Woolleys Bay. We had four kids in tow — from a curious 9-month-old to a fun-loving […]

What a Family Portrait session at Woolleys Bay can look like

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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.

What to wear for your family photos

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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

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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

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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

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