Your story creatively captured:
A photo session documenting this moment in time with yourself, your family or your significant other.
Embracing it all - The style
The most meaningful photographs always capture the essence of your story.
My approach is a mixture of documentary and portrait photography, which will lean either way depending on the type and flow of the session you choose.
With children, my style leans towards documentary. I can offer my eye to document this moment in your lives. My favourite way to do this is to come into your home and capture you in your comfortable space.
At times I may direct you and at other times follow what unfolds. We’ll talk about what you’re comfortable and any ideas we want to play with before our shoot.
The type of photographer I’m not is one who focuses on perfectly posed and polished photographs. - I love true expression and real moments shining through.
Your Photographer
My photos explore a love for documentary with its ability to freeze a story in time, - and portraiture which allows us to be bravely front and centre- A dance with vulnerability and creativity.
I have a relaxed approach, often being told I have “gentle” energy (but can turn into a creatively excited child when we get in the flow.)
I care about the quality of my work and give both the capturing and editing careful attention to ensure we create the images that are satisfying and meaningful to you.
My interest in maternity and motherhood photography comes from a curiosity towards healing and childhood, the act and sacrifice of mothering, nurturing and the individuality of every families story.
Every session and every woman, couple, family are different, so I will adapt how I shoot to each session. Whether you’re up for a more relaxed session or down to get creative and vulnerable with storytelling, I’m looking forward to telling your story.
Read more about me here on my website.
Pricing and Offerings
Storytelling Session
Up to 2.5 hour full storytelling session
- Up to 2 locations
- 100 edited images of our time together
- Photos delivered via online gallery in print and web resolution
Want to experience a photo session in it's fullness?
This session allows for a spacious 2-3 hours to get comfortable and create a wider variety of images. A combination of portrait, documentary and the little details in between. And the best part - time to play more with creative ideas if you’d like to, more documentary moments captured.
2.5 hrs $520
- Travel outside of Golden Bay will incur a travel fee
1 hour Session
- 1 hour photo session
- 1 location
- 40 edited images with the option to upgrade to the full gallery
- Photos delivered via online gallery in print and web resolution
A shorter session at home or in nature, allowing for us to capture images in one location as the time allows.
A gallery of edited images will be sent for you to download your favourite 40 images.
With the option to upgrade to the full gallery of images for a further $90. This allows for an affordable starting fee for those who need it - or your gallery in it’s fullness.
1 hour $350
- Travel outside of Golden Bay will incur a travel fee
Making it easy - The Process
Step 1: The right fit
This is it! If you’re reading this information, you are hopefully getting more of a feel for how a session with me will look and feel. If you’re still unsure if I’m the right photographer for your story, or you have more questions, feel free to book in a call with me here, I’m super friendly!
Step 2: Lock in a date
Once we’ve found a date that works for both of us, I will send you through two things - A deposit invoice for $150, and a photography contract which keeps everything super clear! Returning both will allow me to hold your date in my calendar.
Step 3: Questionnaire
I want to get to know you to capture your essense and what makes you unique, so when you’re booked in, you’ll receive a questionnaire that will help me understand your story, and other important questions, including if you have a location already in mind.
Step 4: Prep
I’ll send you a link to help you prepare. Helpful colours to wear, what to expect.
Step 5:
Shoot day!
Step 6: Your gallery is ready!
You’ll receive an edited online gallery of images within 2 weeks with all of the information you need.
FAQ’s
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Yes, if the weather is really rainy or windy the next day and we're set to shoot outside and moving inside isn’t an option, we can set another date. Overcast grey days or a light sprinkle however are great for moody or diffused lighting.
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Before our session I'll send you some recommendations for what to wear - colours etc that will work best photographically and with my editing style. I encourage you to embrace your individual self and style, or even pick out pieces that tell a story. Be you, and be comfy above all. Be sure to let me know if you have any creative ideas involving clothing or costume - I'm all for it.
If you can send me some photos of what you might wear before our shoot even better. -
Somewhere special to you is always a good place to start. If travelling feels too much, how about a session centered around your home and daily life? We can make that as creative or documentary-like as we want to.
Is there a special place in nature you have spent time? This photo to the right is not just a forest - It's a location with lots of history, very dear to the couple in the picture.Different locations bring different colours and moods to the photographs.
Within nature locations we will pick a few of the best areas where the best light and nature meet and focus our creative attention there.
On our longer sessions, we can choose a mixture of photos in nature and at home. -
Yes, I’m open to paying your session off over 4 or 6 weeks from the shoot date or booking.
($150 deposit is due upon booking)
“I’m awkward in front of the camera”
I hear those words all the time. Me too.
These sessions are for everyone, even if you haven’t stepped in front of the camera before.
My focus is making you relaxed and at ease. Your main task on the day will be to focus on connection to self or your loved ones above all and I can help with suggestion on prompts and direction as it flows.