FAQS

The most simple and honest answer is that I am so incredibly passionate about what I do! I have always loved photographs…. Their inherit way of intimately freezing a moment in time. I want to document those moments for your family that showcase who you are and your love for one another…. Those real, raw, tangible moments that are uniquely yours. I work to provide authentic, emotive, joyful and timeless heirlooms… Images you will cherish that will stand the test of time and tell your story.

I’m a natural light, lifestyle photographer. What this means to me is, instead of taking photos of you all looking picture-perfect, smiling cheesily at the camera, I will guide you to be your natural selves and will capture the genuine love, emotion and connection between you and your family. Perfectly posed and forced photos are not what I’m about – capturing the real you in a meaningful way.

Expect to have fun with one another! Expect to laugh, cuddle, kiss, play with one another! Forget about telling your kids to behave themselves and cooperate, forget about trying to force them to stay still and look at the camera! Let them explore, play and be silly – embrace the chaos and the crazy WITH THEM and let's capture moments that you will look back on that will make you smile, laugh and cry! During the session, I might guide you into different positions, ask you to cuddle into one another or move you into spots where the light is the best – but that is about the extent of my involvement in directing you.

For indoor sessions, the time is pretty flexible. I always like to suggest a morning time (around 10am) as babies/young kids are usually a bit more relaxed and happy in the mornings. But if you prefer afternoons, that's ok too.

Outdoor sessions are another story. These take place during golden hour, which is the time of day just before sunset – where the light is beautiful, flattering and, well, just generally pretty damn magical! The time of this obviously changes quite a lot depending on the season, and in summer, this can make the start times either really early in the morning or much later in the evening.

The possibilities are honestly endless. – There is so much to explore in and around Darwin and suburbs and even rural areas! The first thing I would suggest doing is thinking of somewhere that is meaningful to you as a family. Do you live for beach days? Do you love going on walks together at a local (or not-so-local) park? Do you love the country as much as I do and love a dust dirt road? Or do you have a favourite café that you visit every day for coffees and treats?

If you have some ideas, but want to talk more about a specific location – I’m more than happy to chat more and make some suggestions! HERE is a link to a blog post I have with a few to have a look at.

Firstly, YAY! In-home sessions are THE BEST! There is something so special about capturing your family in your own cosy and unique space.

When I arrive at your home, I’ll have a quick walk through your house to find the rooms with the best natural light – we’ll generally use 2-3 rooms; often the master bedroom, living room and sometimes a kid’s bedroom – but this really depends on where the light is. Please don’t feel like you need to spend days cleaning and preparing your home – it is helpful if you can do a bit of decluttering in the rooms mentioned as we don’t want anything too distracting in the images. Your house doesn’t need to look like a show home!!

I don’t do posed newborn sessions and I don’t bring props. My focus is on capturing what unfolds naturally in front of me. I am absolutely more than happy to include any special mementos, blankets or toys you have for your little one that are important to you and your family.

The best time to book in for a newborn session is during the first 6-12 days – but because lifestyle sessions do not depend on bubs sleeping through, we can schedule a session for anytime in the first 3 months after baby is born. Sessions almost always take place in the morning, (around 10am) as babies tend to be more settled in the morning and start losing the plot come afternoon – if your baby is the exception to that rule, don’t worry, we can do a different time! I like to allow 1.5 hours for newborn sessions so we have time for nappy changes/feeding/settling. Be prepared to do some extra feeds on the day of your session as a baby with a full tummy is generally so much more content – well I mean, aren’t we all 😉

I get asked this all the time! The ultimate goal is that you FEEL amazing in whatever you wear, which means you also need to be comfortable. But, without a doubt there are choices you can make about what to wear that will make your session that little bit extra special to look back on.

SOME TIPS:

• Neutrals are timeless!

• Flowy skirts / maxi dresses or simple, classic basics matched with textured overlays (scarfs, kimonos, cardigans) photograph really beautifully.

• Pretty, pretty please don’t wear shirts with big graphics / logos, / lettering – or mixing too many different patterns… and most importantly… please ditch the classic matching white or black t-shirt and jeans combo

• It’s always nice if your family can wear complimentary colours – but not matchy-matchy!! Mum, it’s great if you can pick your outfit first (take this opportunity to go out and buy yourself something you love and feel AMAZING in!) and coordinate the rest of the family around YOU.

• Try to avoid blacks and really dark colours if you’re having an in-home family or newborn session OR if you’re having a maternity session (as black can hide your beautiful bump!)

• For newborns, keep it simple – a plain white onesie (which doesn’t cover their tiny little fingers and toes) paired with a beautiful swaddle or blanket. Oh, and for newborn sessions, always safe to have a couple of backup outfits – for you and bubs – just incase…

• Consider the location where you will be having your photo session when choosing your outfit – eg. shoes and socks for a session at the beach are not going to be practical!

• I highly suggest – Tan, Beige, Khaki, Olive, Rust, Rose, Mustard, Wine, Burgundy and Whites as colours. It suits the locations and looks fantastic on everybody.Still stuck?

• Pinterest is your BEST FRIEND – I have started a “what to wear” inspiration board to help you out – Check it out HERE!

There is always a chance it can be raining or overcast, No matter if you book your session in any season! If the forecast looks wet, if it’s rain we can reschedule your session. If the forecast looks wet, we can either make the call the night before or play it by ear and wait until morning. I’ll be in concat in the days leading up to the session to chat anyway.

We’ll reschedule if you guys are sick, and we’ll also reschedule if I’m sick! Given we’re living in a time of a global pandemic, it is more important than ever to reschedule in the event of illness – however mild the symptoms are.

Within a few days I will share 2-3 photos from your session as a sneak peek onto Instagram / Facebook. Feel free to tag yourself or share with your friends/family.

Within 3-4 weeks of your session, you will receive your secure online gallery. You will be able to view all images from your session and from there you can either select the included images you wish to receive as part of your original package, or upgrade to purchase the entire gallery (please note, I always strive to deliver images within 3-4 weeks, however during busy periods this may occasionally take a week or two longer).

No problem! Please send me a message and I will happily answer any questions you might have.

Yay! Send me through a message and I’ll be in touch to work out all the fun stuff!

Once I have a few details off you, I’ll send you through an invoice for the session fee, to secure your session date. I’ll also send you out a little questionnaire to help me get to know you a bit better before your session – this way, your session can be tailored to suit your wonderfully unique family!