5 best beach locations - Family Photographer Hobart
When deciding on family photoshoot location, it’s important to select a spot that is meaningful to you and your family. If you’re after a fun and relaxed vibe where your kids can run around and be themselves, then a beach photoshoot is the perfect option for you!
Hobart, Tasmania, is blessed with an array of stunning beach locations, each offering its own unique look and feel. As a Hobart-based family photographer, I've had the pleasure of capturing countless special moments on these sandy shores. In this article, I'll share with you my top 5 Hobart beach locations for family photoshoots.
1// Seven Mile Beach
As the name suggests, Seven Mile Beach boasts seven miles of uninterrupted coastline, making it one of the most picturesque spots for a beach photoshoot.
Located around 20 minutes out of Hobart, the soft, golden sands of Seven Mile beach stretch as far as the eye can see, allowing plenty of room for the kids to run and play.
The sunsets over the sand dunes, creating the perfect opportunity for beautiful backlit group shots of you and your loved ones.
Seven Mile Beach is a dog-friendly, making is a great option if you want to include your fur-baby in your family photoshoot. This beach also has access to public bathrooms.
2// Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach offers a unique blend of sandy shores and rocky outcrops, creating a varied and visually appealing backdrop for your family portraits. The rugged beauty of the rocks, smoothed by years of crashing waves, provides a dramatic contrast to the soft sands.
This beach is particularly beautiful during low tide when you can explore the tide pools and capture the reflections of the sky on the wet sand. While it’s located a little further out, Clifton Beach is definitely worth the 30-minute drive and, like Seven Mile Beach, there is plenty of room for the kids to run around!
3// Hinsby Beach
Hinsby Beach is a beautiful beach just 15 minutes out of Hobart in Taroona. This secluded beach is known for its soft sands and calm waters, offering a peaceful setting for your family portraits. The waters here are often crystal clear, allowing you to capture stunning reflections of the sky and surrounding landscape in the tranquil shallows.
What sets Hinsby Beach apart is the small row of boat sheds. These iconic structures add a touch of nostalgia to your photos, creating a unique and backdrop for your family portraits.
4// Roches Beach
Located 20 minutes out of Hobart in Lauderdale, Roches Beach is quiet and dog-friendly beach perfect for your next family photoshoot. The beach is framed by vegetation covered sand dunes and dark dramatic cliffs, creating the opportunity to capture a variety of different shots within one location.
Roches Beach faces the east, making it ideal for sunset backlit shots. It is also sheltered from Tasmania’s predominant south westerly winds and has access to public bathrooms. Roches Beach is an ideal location for capturing candid moments and creating a relaxed, beachy vibe for your family photographs.
5// Boronia Beach
Boronia Beach is a true hidden gem. It’s located 15 minutes south of Hobart along the coastline between Kingston and Blackmans Bay. Nestled between rugged cliffs and tall pines this beach is a great spot for family portraits.
The towering sandstone cliffs give you the feeling that you found something special tucked away from the rest of the world, making it a truly secluded spot to capture intimate photos with your loved ones.
Getting down to the beach requires a 1o-minute walk down a fairly steep track, but it’s definitely worth it (just make sure you wear comfortable shoes). Please note, Boronia Beach is located on a wildlife reserve and therefore no dogs are allowed.
Beach photoshoots are a popular choice with the families I photograph as they allow kids the freedom be themselves - to run, jump and play in the sand. If you’re after the relaxed vibe of a beach family photoshoot, then look no further than these stunning locations.
These 5 beaches offer a diverse range of landscapes and atmospheres, from vast and serene to rocky and dramatic. Consider the unique character of each beach and choose the one that best suits your family's style and vision. No matter which you choose, these stunning Hobart beaches will undoubtedly provide the perfect backdrop for capturing cherished memories with your family.
Interested in booking a beach family photoshoot? Reach out today!
