Family Photoshoot in Singapore – Where Should You Do It?

When it comes to family photoshoots in Singapore, there are many different locations that you can choose from. As we all know, when it rains, it pours. When it’s dry, it’s hot and humid in tropical Singapore.

Family photoshoot in Singapore are usually done at home, in a studio, or outdoors. Each place has its own benefits and drawbacks. With some understanding of each of your family member’s circumstance, it’s easier to come to a decision on the best place to do your family photoshoot. After all, Tomato Photo started our photography business by doing family photoshoots outdoors and in client’s home in 2008 and we have first hand experience is all of them.

Family Photoshoot – Studio

Let’s start with family photoshoots in a photo studio. Studio is the most popular location of choice for family photoshoots in Singapore.

1. Photo Studio – Controlled Temperature, More Comfortable

With the hot and humid, rainy weather in Singapore, it is more comfortable to have everyone in the photo studio in a controlled cooling environment, removing the uncertainty of weather changes.

Also during the regional haze situations in 2013 & 2015, photoshoot in studios provided a much safer & comfortable setting to have kids and family photoshoots done.

2. Dedicated Studio Space Specifically for Family Photoshoots In Singapore

Studio settings gives the assurance or predictability in the type of images you’ll be expecting. It also allows the photographer to use studio lights to create the look and the mood that you’re after. The classic formal, or the lifestyle casual looks.

Tomato Photo Studio is designed specifically with our clients in mind. Our clients ranging from a few days old baby on a pram, physically challenged individuals to elderly with knees and mobility concerns and not forgetting the elderly family pets. The studio caters to small to large extended families.

3. Multiple Backdrops, Indoor and Outdoor in the comfort of studio.

With the proliferation of digital and printed backdrops, there are no shortage of backdrops bringing the outdoors in, allowing families to have outdoor looking images captured minus the heat & humidity. Its good to have options!

I love the responsiveness from the team at Tomato Photo. I had tons of questions regarding the shoot and Hazel was very prompt in her replies. Very helpful too!

During this pandemic, restrictions were finally lifted to have 20 pax in the studio and I’m glad my family did it with Hart!! He is very professional, clear with his instructions and straight to the point. We love the turnout of the photos for sure!

And lastly, we got the softcopies for viewing just 1 day after the shoot. How fast was that!!!

Overall a good experience for my family, would definitely recommend 🙂 – Jocelyn Ng, Dec 2021

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Tiffany V

September 13, 2023.

From my initial inquiry to the enjoyable photoshoot experience and the prompt delivery of the final photos, my journey with Tomato Studio was nothing short of extraordinary. The team displayed exceptional professionalism, offering a truly personalized and seamless experience. They answered every question I had and prepared all the outfits for me in a snap. I was able to book my session and receive the final photos in just about 1 week! I was a little nervous going into the studio as it’s my first photoshoot ever, but Master Photographer Hart’s calmness, patience and easy-going personality made me feel very comfortable. I had also brought my chihuahua to the studio to be photographed, and even he was calm around Hart! The studio was also very clean and cozy. Hart guided me on how to pose and identified angles that accentuated my best features, which was very helpful for a first timer like myself. He was also very patient during my multiple outfit changes and really put me and my dog at ease, making the whole experience really fun and efficient. Hart’s proficiency extended to the post-production phase, as he was able to edit all the photos within 2-3 days! They came out so stunning, and I am so thrilled with the results that I have been wholeheartedly recommending Tomato Studio to all my friends. I look forward to working with Tomato Studio for my next milestone photoshoot, confident in their ability to deliver another exceptional photography experience.

YC Chong

August 22, 2023.

3rd timing engaging Hart to take our family photos. He has a knack for engaging the children and makes them at ease during the photography session, so the photos turn out GREAT. We always look forward to receiving the final product (photo edit and the prints)! 😊

Fong Yee Chye

August 12, 2023.

Worked with Hart for the first time this month for a newborn and family shoot. Hart was able to communicate with my toddler who cooperated on posing photos with us and our newborn. The photos that came out were really nice, candid, and professional - everything that we expected from the shoot. The session also was not draggy and everything was done quickly with really good photos. The photos were also well edited quickly and we received the preview within a day. Thank you Hart!

Shawn Heng

August 9, 2023.

Hart is just brilliant with kids. He’s able to engage and quickly make the kids feel comfortable with him, that they actually follow instructions… most of the time. He’s also extremely gentle with newborns and gives you every confidence he knows what he is doing. The result? Amazing family photos!

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July 16, 2023.

We were taking a family photo after so many years . Hart made us very comfortable and relaxed . Result is amazing . Thanks

Patrick Er

July 16, 2023.

Hart was excellent. Our baby was so relaxed and the whole shoot was a quiet and sweet affair. Thank you for helping us capture the memories!

Tiffany Goh

July 13, 2023.

If you are looking for a photographer to capture beautiful moments with your extended family, look no further than Master Hart and Tomato Photo Studio. From making enquiry to booking to the actual photo session and receiving the final photos, it is definitely a seamless, hassle-free and pleasant process. Master Hart is friendly, thoughtful and very accommodating. He is able to put everyone at ease during the shoot so that everyone will be able to have their best moments captured. Thank you so much for the fun and enjoyable photo session, Master Hart! Highly recommended - Tomato Photo Studio!

Wee Kai Tay

July 11, 2023.

Did a multi-generation shoot of 25pax with Hart, a seemingly daunting task that Hart handled with such ease. He gave us time to relax and settle, and took effort to know each of us so he could suggest placements and positions. He is deft at handling kids, bringing out their natural smiles, and patiently coaxed a crying toddler into smiles. He may not be the cheapest but he brings out the best of the subjects, through a very enjoyable experience.

Jee Min Hee

June 25, 2023.

Hart strives to know your preference and style right from the beginning which is great as it helps clients to envisage the type of outcome they would like to achieve. The entire experience was fast, smooth and comfortable as you would expect from a very experienced photographer. Importantly, the outcome is awesome and is something I would cherish for many years to come. Thanks Hart!

Family Photoshoot – Home

Next up, let’s talk about family photoshoots at home. It’s the comfiest family environment that you know compared to other places for photoshoots.

1. Convenience

Doing a family portrait at home allows easy access to your family member’s clothes, accessories and even food should they need a snack while posing for their family photo shoot! It is weather proof with easy access to washrooms and changing rooms all within reach.

You need not need to have a logistics plan in place because the shoot will be at home and you won’t need to travel!

2. Safe & Familiar Environment for Young Kids

For young kids, home to them is their safest and most familiar place. Furthermore, the memories of the kids in their family home, where they are at ease the most makes the photoshoot more meaningful. Some families engage us to do their family photoshoots at their newly renovated home, or just before they move out of their matrimonial home so they can have beautiful memories of it.

3. Space? How Important Is it?

In Singapore, most of the apartments are surrounded with greenery. That’s why Singapore is a Garden City! There are no shortage of manicured green patches and playground in and around our living spaces.

If space is a concern, we often do a hybrid family photoshoot session that start in the home, and if weather and kids permit, we move on to the gardens, pool or playground around the common areas within walking distance. You’ll be surprised at what Hart can achieve in a home shoot (see more below).

I engaged Tomato Photo for a family photo session after looking at various studios’ portfolio and styles. I chose Tomato Photo because the studio’s style and approach fits perfectly as to what I was looking for.

We are really happy that Hart was so friendly and chatty! He was great with my 8 month old son who was experiencing separation anxiety! We wanted to take some pictures of just the adults and Hart carried my son whilst taking our picture! He even showed him the pictures from the camera and my son was so entertained by Hart. We felt really at ease and it clearly showed in the pictures.

We also loved how fast we were able to view the pictures (same day!) and made the selection really quickly despite being spoilt for choice! The highlight was being able to discuss the edit and package for the photos with Hart and he was really accommodating.

To summarise, we are really happy to have Hart and Tomato Photo for our family photo session. ☺️ – Callie, December 2021

Outdoor Family Photoshoot in Singapore

One of the main benefits of doing a outdoor family photoshoot in Singapore is that the city is incredibly beautiful. There are many different scenic locations that you can choose from, including beaches, parks, gardens, historical precincts as well as the urban city skyline. All of our outdoor family photo shoots are done very early in the morning; or in the late afternoon for optimal weather and lighting conditions.

1. Fun Family Day Out

If you want to do it outdoors, you’ll have the advantage of being able to go for a family walk in a park or the beach while taking family pictures. The benefit of doing outdoor photoshoots for your family is that the vast landscape is your backdrop. Check out the top outdoor family photoshoot locations in Singapore!

2. Memories of Singapore

If you live in Singapore for a short period of time, you’d be interested to take some family portraits against Singapore’s iconic landmarks as memories of your time here. If you have been here long enough, you might even take annual family portraits against different landmarks that are uniquely Singapore, such as the the historical precincts, the Singapore Botanical Gardens if you spend lots of your time with your kids there; or even the many parks and beaches around the city.

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Finally there is no hard and fast rules. All families are different, but there is one thing that they all have in common – the need for quality family photos.

If you’re looking for a place to take family photos in Singapore, your options are plentiful. Studio photography is great if you want an environment that can be controlled and staged exactly how you imagine it will look on the day of the shoot. Family photo shoots at home offer more flexibility, convenience and familiarity for young kids. And finally, outdoor shots provide natural light which lends itself very well to capturing special moments like children running or playing happily together at home or out in nature (although there may be restrictions based upon what’s allowed by law).

Which type of setting do you think would work best for your upcoming photoshoot?

Get in touch now so we can help guide you.

Give us a call at 8858 0088 or WhatsApp us to have a chat on how to make your family photoshoot happen!

My experience with Tomato Photo has been extremely positive the entire way. We had some scheduling limitations and they were very accommodating to our last minute and odd requests.

Detailed guidance was given on what to wear, and how to prepare for the shoot. Hart is a true professional and was wonderfully superb in managing our troop of young children! We were expecting to have to bribe and coax for smiles but it was surprisingly painless and easy. We just stepped out of the way and let him do his magic. He knew all the tricks to make them smile naturally, and we are so pleased with the results. They were all like best friends by the end of the session.

The location was easy to get to with lots of parking options. Lift takes you straight to the right floor, without stairs, so it was great for the older folks. Viewing of images was done really quickly after the session too. Would highly highly recommend Hart and Tomato Photo with two thumbs up!

Sharon Yeo, December 2021

Having done out first maternity shoot with Hart of Tomato Photo, we knew we had to go back to Hart when we had our second child!

We had our reservations about having a session with a 2.5 year old toddler but Hart had everything under control and our session which went absolutely amazing!

The patience he showed with the little one when she was not co-operating being around an umfamiliar person, she slowly warmed up and eventually did not want to leave the studio after the session was over! As with our first session, Hart had understand what we wanted from the session and provided us with more than what we had expected! We cannot wait for the second newborn to come and have our newborn session with Hart!