Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Portrait Photography Melbourne Perfect Venues

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.

While the modern skyline of the city is a work of art in itself, especially at night, the city also has many structures from the 19th century that would serve as interesting backdrops to your personal photographs. Flinders Street Station, constructed in 1854 and became the first city station in the country. The current design of the station was inspired by the French Renaissance style of architecture and includes a clock tower and a large dome.

The Shrine of Remembrance on St Kilda Road was originally built as a memorial to the soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. Today, it memorializes all soldiers who served in all wars. It is one of the largest war memorials in the country. Based on classical style, its Greek roots are unmistakable. You can clearly see elements of the Parthenon in Athens and the Tomb of Mausolus.

What sports fan wouldn't want to incorporate Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) into his portrait. Cricket whites are compulsory. The stadium itself is located in Yarra Park, right off the river. To get an idea of the massive scale of the ground, compare it to the Olympic Stadium situated due south and right on the Yarra River. Compared to MCG, it looks the size of a high school swimming pool.

The Melbourne Royal Exhibition Building was built to contain the Melbourne International Exhibition in the late 19th century. It is one of the last remaining buildings of its kind in the world and was granted UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2004. The best time of year to be photographed here is when the impressive tulip field is in bloom, near the fountain on the south side of the building.

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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