A guide to your session.
Six kinds of session, all of them unhurried. Pick the one that fits, or scroll down for the bits that apply to all of them: what to expect, what to wear, what to bring.
Choose a session.
Each session has its own page with timing, location, what to bring and a few example portraits. Pricing for all of them lives on the investment page.
What to expect.
Each session is tailored. Before we shoot, I'll ask about your children's temperaments and what they're like at particular times of day, then plan around naps and meals. The photographs are the goal, but the experience is what you'll remember.
Pace and breaks
Children set the pace. Snacks, nappy changes, outfit changes. Please take your time. I use only positive reinforcement; if the children aren't happy, it shows in the photographs, so we keep things light.
Outdoor weather
For on-location sessions, we stay in touch as the date approaches. If the forecast turns, we either reschedule or move indoors. There's always a plan B.
After the session
From the hundreds of photos taken, I carefully select the best and professionally retouch each one, some in colour, some converted to black and white. Your private online gallery is ready within two weeks and stays live for one month for downloading and sharing with family.
What to bring
For newborns and babies: wipes, nappies, a towel, extra milk or formula, a pacifier, a soft blanket and an extra shirt for each parent.
For older children: a comb, snacks, water, wipes, sunscreen for outdoor sessions, a small toy or two, and a change of clothes.
For parents: water, a brush, a small make-up bag, sunscreen, and an extra shirt.
What to wear.
Coordinated tones, simple cuts, no busy patterns. I've put together a full guide with examples; it covers colours, what to avoid, and how to think about props.
Read the clothing tips guide →
Location options.
For outdoor sessions, I shoot at favourite spots across Brisbane's Northside and beyond: Forgan Park at Lake Samsonvale, Sweeney Reserve, Eatons Hill creek, Samford Valley, the bayside at Sandgate and Shorncliffe, the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha, and the Sunshine Coast hinterland. We can also shoot somewhere meaningful to you, your backyard or a favourite local park.
Ready when you are.
Send me a note about who's in the photographs and roughly when you're hoping to shoot. I reply within a day.
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