Choosing the Right Perth Location for Your Family Portraits

Prefer the open space and sunset colour of the beach, the calm of the Swan River or a leafy park where young children can run? I’ll help you choose a Perth location that suits your family, the season and the style of photographs you love.

Point Walter

Point Walter’s lawns, river views and sandy shoreline make a relaxed Perth setting for family photography.
Best for: young children / large families

Cottesloe Beach

Cottesloe Beach offers stunning sunsets and wide-open space for relaxed family portraits. Best time: sunset / late afternoon. Check for strong sea breezes.

A family of five walk across Cottesloe Beach in a portrait by Fisher Photography
A family of five walk across Cottesloe Beach in a portrait by Fisher Photography
A family of three generations at Matilda Bay portrait by Fisher Photography
A family of three generations at Matilda Bay portrait by Fisher Photography

Matilda Bay

Matilda Bay is a favourite late-afternoon spot on the Swan River near Crawley. Parking and walking: easy.

Kings Park (Saw Ave)

Kings Park has vast open grassy areas and native bushland. It's easy to find a quiet location on Saw Avenue.

Minim Cove

Minim Cove is best for: young children / large families/dogs. Parking is limited.

3 generations pose in Kings Park for a Fisher Photography portrait
3 generations pose in Kings Park for a Fisher Photography portrait
Family walk by the Swan River at Minim Cove Mosman Park
Family walk by the Swan River at Minim Cove Mosman Park
Attadale by the Swan River is a great location for a portrait with your pet.
Attadale by the Swan River is a great location for a portrait with your pet.

Attadale Dog Walk

A perfect location. Best for families with dogs. Accessibility: mobility-friendly, good parking.

Not sure which location will suit your family?
Tell me the ages of your children, where you live and the look you prefer. I’ll recommend two or three locations and the best time of day.

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Geoff Fisher - Fisher Photography
Experienced family photographer based in Attadale, WA, Perth

Service area: Attadale and surrounding suburbs. Western Suburbs - Cottesloe - City Beach - Mosman Park - Melville - Bicton - Applecross - Mt Pleasant - South Perth.