Brunswick East. I only run specific studio dates in this space, so please get in touch to know more about availability.
What to Wear?
This is the main question I get asked, so we’ll start here and move onto some other questions you might have a bit further down this page. Once you book your photography session you will receive a lot more information to help you with what to wear and what to expect, so this is just a start.
Most importantly, I want you to feel wonderful. This is essential to my process. So that’s step one. Find something you feel fabulous in. You need to be comfortable and able to move around easily, I want you free and ready to play without needing to adjust what you are wearing.
Once your outfit is chosen then you can worry about everyone else. Choose complimentary colours that flow with your clothing choice. Just to be super clear, you do NOT want everyone in white tops and blue jeans. We are leaving this style of family portrait far behind us in the 90’s and will never be revisiting it again.
Aim for simple, avoid anything with writing or logos. These can be really distracting but can also date your images really quickly as fashions change. Look for textures, it photographs so well. Thick knits and anything linen will personally keep me happy forever. When possible instead of black go for charcoal or dark blue, and instead of white try for cream or beige. This helps soften the contrast in your images which can sometimes be really distracting.
Yes to outfit changes, whatever you want. This is your session. I want to see your style!
What to Expect
The photography sessions are relaxed and about you and your family interacting and being your wonderful selves. I’m there to document you, your family, your story, so you can remember and treasure this time forever. I just need you to be you, nothing more.
In saying that I know it can be hard to relax with a camera pointed at you. I promise you that I have never had a client call me up to make a booking and tell me they love being photographed, ever. It is a challenge for most people, but trust in my process, it is something I have been developing for 20 years and I get beautiful images every single session.
I will give you direction and guidance to a point, positioning you in the best light, asking you to look at each other, setting up games and cuddles but mostly I am just creating a space and opportunities for connections to happen naturally.
If there are small people involved in the session, they are almost always perfectly unpredictable and totally in charge. That’s the way I want it. Please just let that flow. The more you allow that, the more opportunities I have to capture their wild and free selves. I want to find the beautiful moments within the chaos, that’s where the magic is.
During your session my goal is to get all the different combinations possible within your family. If you’ve got any ideas before the session of what you’d like, please let me know.
Props can often overcomplicate things but I love a good rug or picnic blanket. This is your story so if you have something in mind then let’s chat.
FAQs
Where will my photographs be taken?
I photograph on location or in-home anywhere between Mentone and Preston. I am happy to travel further however travel costs may apply. I have a range of beautiful locations I have found over the years that give you not only diversity in your images but also a really lovely experience. I also have a studio space in Brunswick East.
Should I bring props?
Props can overcomplicate things and distract small children, but I love a good rug or picnic blanket.
Bad weather …
I am flexible when it comes to weather, and will reschedule sessions if your session is outdoors and we get a rainy day. Alternatively, we can move the session to your home or my studio. If you are organising a large group of people and rescheduling the session is not an option we can choose a location that has some cover.
What happens if one of us is sick?
We’ll reschedule. I want everyone feeling their very best.
What time would my photo session be?
My outdoor sessions are either in the morning or later afternoon as this is when we will get the very best light. If you would like a session in your home then the times are more flexible. Studio sessions are run on Saturday mornings.
What days are the photography sessions?
I operate by appointment, so if you have a particular date in mind please let me know. Generally photography sessions are on Saturday and Sunday, as this is easiest for families.
How many photographs are taken during the session?
I have no set number of images that I take during your photography session. I continue to photograph you until I know I have a beautiful range of images, generally this takes an hour.
When will I get my images?
Purchase appointments are through zoom the following week after your session and you can expect to receive your artworks within three-four weeks of ordering.