Where are you based?
What locations do you shoot at?
When should I book? - Maternity
When should I book? - Newborn
When will I receive my images?
Can I purchase more images?
What should we wear?
Do you have a payment plan option?
What time do sessions take place?
Is there anything we need to do to prepare for our session?
I'm really awkward in front of the camera and don't know how to pose.
We don't want our images on social media -is this OK?
My light and airy studio is based in Kurunjang, Melbourne.
I have several beautiful locations I love to shoot at, with all locations being in Melbourne's West.
I suggest booking your maternity session during your second trimester. Those beautiful bumps are best captured between 30-35 weeks pregnant when you are still comfortable. This also allows us plenty of time if we need to reschedule due to the weather!
I suggest you book your newborn session with me during your second trimester. I have limited newborn session availability each month, so the sooner the better to avoid disappointment!
We book a tentative date roughly 1/2 weeks after your due date. Once baby has arrived we then confirm the date or schedule it on a different date if needed.
I love to capture newborns when they are still very sleepy and fresh. Ideally this is within 5 to 14 days of birth
Once our session is complete, I will upload all the best (unedited) images from your session into a selection gallery. You will receive an email with a link to a private online selection gallery where you can choose your favourite images from the session.
Once you have made your selections, I aim to complete your gallery as soon as possible & am just as excited to see the final product as much as you are! Most galleries' turnaround time is 2-3 weeks. Once I've edited your selections, you will receive an email containing a link to download your final gallery of images edited with my signature style, in full resolution.
Yes absolutely! Once you have received your selection gallery - you can decide to upgrade to the full gallery (always a minimum of 40+ images) for $199. I can also happily arrange a payment plan for your full gallery upgrade.
My client closet is forever expanding, I have plenty of options in my client closet for mums, with most being flexible in size. I also have options for dads and a very large range of beautiful children's clothing and accessories from newborn up to size 5.
If wearing your own clothing, I do ask that you please try not to all match. e.g - don't all wear the same colour as different colours in different outfits looks amazing!
Yes! I am more than happy to help you set up regular payments to pay off your session! Feel free to reach out to organise a payment plan, and we can tailor it perfectly just for you!
Studio sessions take place in the morning and at midday. I am a natural light photographer and rely on when the studio is most lit during the day.
Sunset/location session take place 1 hour before sunset - the exact time varies throughout the year from month to month.
In the lead-up to your session, you will receive an email from me discussing how to prepare for your session with a session-specific preparation guide.
The guides cover important information such as what to expect during the session, how to prepare children for our session, how to dress baby on arrival to their session (for a newborn session), and how to prepare at home on the morning of the session, etc.
You may be surprised to hear that 90% of my clients feel this exact same way! Don't worry, I am here to help. From the moment we meet, I'll be chatting away with you, helping you settle in and feel more comfortable in the space whilst getting to know each other! When it comes to capturing images, I will help and guide you in which way to sit, stand, pose and angle. I know you can't see what I'm seeing through the camera, so I am here to be your guide.
Lastly, as nice as it is to have images where everyone is perfectly posed and staring down the barrel of the lens, my favourite moments to capture are the beautiful and natural ones that happen in your every day lives. I will encourage you to talk and look at each other, tickle, kiss and cuddle your little ones and be completely and authentically you! These images are always everyone's absolute favourites!
This is your session! I want you to feel 100% comfortable and if you are uncomfortable with your images being shared on my social media platforms, just let me know. I respect all of my client's wishes, always.