FAQs
WHAT ARE YOUR COVID SAFETY MEASURES?
I am fully vaccinated and more than happy to provide my vaccination certificate. When needed and if you prefer, I can also wear a face mask during your session.
HOW DO I BOOK A SESSION WITH YOU?
That’s easy! Submit an enquiry via my contact page and I will be in touch with you shortly to organize a date and time. Once we lock in the details, I will email you your invoice, contract and questionnaire to fill in before your session. Your booking is secured only once your deposit is paid and contract signed. This enables me to decline other potential clients for your chosen date.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK?
To ensure availability, the ideal time to book in your maternity and newborn session is during your first or second trimester. Having said that, if your desired date for a session is sooner than a few months away please still reach out - I'll try my very best to find a date that suits. Most sessions are recommended to be booked at least 3 months in advance. Again, if your desired date is sooner than this, please still reach out and I will see what we can work out.
WHAT DO WE WEAR?
Clients should have an idea as to what they are looking for in their session. If you still need inspiration, I am happy to help with settings, props, and clothing choices. I HIGHLY suggest wearing solid colors that will look nice in your home decor. Stay away from busy prints, graphic images, and messy/wrinkled clothing. Sometimes these things can be edited out in post production but it makes it very difficult. Please come prepared with changes of clothes when necessary (will we be shooting near or in water? Extra clothes and/or water friendly shoes. Are babies involved? Bring diapers, wipes, burp cloths, and extra sets of clothes. Will it be hot or raining? Bring makeup for touch-ups. Hot sunny day? PLEASE WEAR SUNSCREEN). I can provide some props and will bring them if I think it suits the shoot, but if you want something specific, you will be responsible for those items.
HOW LONG ARE YOUR SESSIONS?
Each session is at least 1 hour unless stated or otherwise chosen. I do not do mini sessions so unless we individually work something out, sessions will be at least an hour.
WHERE IS YOUR STUDIO LOCATED?
I do not shoot from a studio as of now but instead come to you or will meet you at a specified location for the perfect individualized setting.
DO YOU TRAVEL?
As long as I am able, I am willing to travel anywhere! Added pricing will of course be added for any further than a couple of hours away and we can totally discuss that when necessary.
I'M NERVOUS BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW HOW TO POSE FOR PHOTOS
There is no need to pose! All I need from you is to come prepared to be yourselves because that is what we want to capture. I will gently guide you into natural 'poses' or use prompts that bring out a range of emotions and real expressions.
WHAT TIME DO YOUR SESSIONS USUALLY START?
Sunset/evening sessions during daylight savings are around 7:30pm as this is the golden hour with the most suitable light for outdoor photography. I understand that this can be your children's usual bedtime however they might surprise you! From my experience photographing children at this time, they absolutely love it if it means playing outside with their parents past their bedtime! If nighttime is out of the question though, we can do early morning sessions or shoot in a location with lots of shade. Just keep in mind that sunshine causes squinty pinched faces and harsh shadows.
HOW MUCH ARE YOUR SESSIONS?
Sessions range in prices, and are listed in the Investments page. Any questions about pricing can be discussed privately with me.