By Helene Norris


Are you planning portrait photography Melbourne. Step out of your comfort zone and have your photo taken outside the studio. Not directly outside, unless it is an area of special beauty. Melbourne has so many novel locations, be they period architecture from the 19th century or an outdoor nature scene. Let your picture stand out from the others.

The City of Melbourne is the capital of the Australian state of Victoria. The greater metropolitan area, with a total population of some 4.5 million, takes in 30 municipalities in addition to the state capital. Situated in a sheltered nook off Port Phillip Bay. Looking out over the Bass Strait, you can see Tasmania on a clear day.

The city's modern skyline is a work of art in its own right, especially when it is lit up at night and you can see multicolored lights reflected in the bay. Among the architectural delights is Flinders Street Station, the first-ever city station in Australia, built in 1854. The structure, inspired by French Renaissance design, includes a large dome and a clock tower.

Another lovely building is the Shrine of Remembrance on St Kilda Road. It was built in the first instance as a memorial to those soldiers who had given their lives in the First World War. Today, it honors all of Australias soldiers who have served in all wars. One of the biggest such memorials in Australia, it was inspired by the Tomb of Mausolus in Halicarnassus and the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Both of these edifices are clearly represented in this starkly beautiful structure.

For sports fans, having a photograph taken at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is a definite must. Dressing in cricket whites is also mandatory. Compare the ground with the Olympic Stadium, located due south and on the north bank of the Yarra River, which looks the size of a high school football field by comparison.

The ideal time to have your photograph taken at the Melbourne International Exhibition is when the tulips are in bloom. The perfect backdrop is in front of the fountain on the southern side of the building. The building was erected in the late 19th century in order to hold the Melbourne International Exhibition. Because it is one of the last such buildings of its time, it was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.

While the city is rife with beautiful period buildings, the city has so much more to offer. Williamstown Botanic Garden is a beautiful natural setting to have a portrait photographed. With such a huge range of exhibits, it could be difficult to single out just one for the occasion. One alternative would be to locate your favorite tree or flowering plant and have the photo taken there. Otherwise, you can just wander around and stop, point and click when you feel inspired.

Even if none of these ideas for portrait photography Melbourne doesn't quite suit you, at least you have an idea of the broad range of alternatives that the city has to offer. Try one. It is infinitely more creative than sitting in front of a blue background grinning like an idiot in a photographic studio.




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