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Why should I engage a professional photographer?

Can I just send an email and organise everything that way?

Is it possible to just buy the digital files?

What if I'm shy, or not happy with my appearance? Do I have to be in the photos?

Do I have to have my hair and make up done professionally?

What will we go over in the planning consultation?

What should I/we wear?

How long will the photo shoot take?

Can you plan for my child(ren)/family member who has special needs or are very energetic?

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Where will the photos be taken?

What if I'm not comfortable with my images being shown online?

Can my fur babies be involved?

May I add extra friends or family to my session?

Why don't you have your full price list on your website?

Professional photographers have different business models, experience, creative styles and offerings. It can definitely be tough to navigate.

I guess the best advice I can offer, in answer to this question, is why would you choose me?

If you answer 'yes' to the following, then you're on the right path.

Do you like the images you've seen on this website or in your friend's/family's homes?

Can you possibly view yourself and/or your family as your own personal work of art and deserving of a being displayed in your home as such?

Are you looking for images that will celebrate the connections you have?

Are you prepared to invest the time to ensure that your vision is realised?

Do you want quality products that will last for future generations?

Do you want someone who has the technical, creative and people skills to give you an experience that you can enjoy and be confident in the results?

We all lead busy lives and I completely understand the convenience of email. However, professional photography is about more than booking in, turning up and clicking a shutter to get a great image.

Connection, communication and planning are essential.

As mentioned on the Experience Information page, the planning phase is vital to ensure the very best experience and successful outcome for your session. It's also what allows us to offer you a money back guarantee.

A printed image is the final step of the photographic process. Purchasing just a digital file would leave the process unfinished. It would be like going to a beautiful restaurant and ordering an amazing meal and they delivered the recipe to your table telling you to go cook it at home.

There are so many variables in printing and what sets me apart from a lot of photographers is that I understand those variables and am able to navigate them for you.. understanding calibration, profiles and resolution, knowing how the editing process needs to be adjusted to suit the substrate being printed on. These are all things that are part of engaging a professional and crucial to beautiful, lasting images.

Because of this, I don't offer digital only products. Every printed product comes with the matching digital file.

I lived the fashion faux pas of the 80's so, if anyone can look back at photos and cringe, it would be me. but I don't. I smile, I remember moments and, more than anything, I wish I had been in more photos.

My children could be forgiven for thinking I didn't exist when they were young, because I was always behind the camera. I always thought my hair was too messy or I wasn't dressed well enough or I carried a kilo or two extra, etc, etc. I get it, I really do.

As I've matured, I've realised that none of it matters. I look back at the very few photos that I do exist in and see how lovely I was - messy hair and all.

take into account that, as a professional, you can be confident I will be wary of every detail and make sure you look your best,

Therefore, I encourage you to participate. your children WILL want to see you. The worst that will happen is that, in years to come, you'll look back and laugh, or maybe be super proud that you lost those extra kilos etc. You don't have to post anything on social media or even show anyone else, if you don't want, but have them. #existinphotos

It's entirely up to you if you want to have your hair and make up done by a professional. If you do, I recommend someone who understands photographic makeup which is very specialised.

Even when you do your own hair and makeup, it's important to keep it timeless.

This is one of the areas we cover in our planning consultation.

As already mentioned, this is the most important part of your whole experience.

We'll talk about your interests, what you want to communicate about yourself and relationship with other participants, in your images.

We'll talk about styling, grooming, locations, how you want to display the final products etc.

Once you are booked in, you will receive the link to an online, client information portal that covers everything.

styling is really important in your photos for a couple of reasons.

first, wearing clothes and accessories that are comfortable and represent your personality, is important to the pleasure you will get from the images but it is also important in the legacy you are leaving to future generations.

We will talk about this during the planning consultation and I'll give you some links to get inspiration. It is one of the main reasons for follow up calls (I've even been known to help out with FB live shopping).

more information on this is in our client information portal/pack when you book.

depending on the type of session you book, the duration will be different.

As a guide;

newborns take between 2 and 4 hrs but are completely controlled by the mood of the baby.

children can take anywhere between 30 and 90 minutes. sometimes, even longer and, again, depends on the child.

family groupings will depend on the group size and ages of the participants. 60-90 minutes is about average though.

beauty and senior school students, where multiple looks and locations might be used are usually 3-4 hours and sometimes all day.

we'll talk about what you can expect during the planning consultation.

Nowhere is the planning consultation more important that understanding and catering for the special needs of yourself or your family.

Fun fact is that I am a teacher and was a paramedic for 17 years. If there's one thing I am good at, it is developing rapport with children and those who have special abilities.

I will be guided by you as the person who knows them best and will patiently do my utmost to make it a wonderful, supportive and safe experience for all involved,

I am able to offer a completely mobile service for your convenience.

You can choose to have your photos taken at an outdoor or indoor location that is meaningful to you.

if you prefer studio portraits, I am able to bring studio gear to you and we can set up in any space (even outside). For more specialised or complex studio work, I can organise a space that is suitable.

I will always respect your privacy.

While I never identify anyone in any images used for marketing (without written consent), if you prefer not to have your images used online, i am happy to alter the conditions and image licence so that this is not permitted.

As an animal lover, I completely understand that you might like to have your fur babies as part of your session.

we'll establish a few strategies to ensure everyone's health and safety and we're good to go.

the planning consultation is when we will focus on who is going to participate in the session.

If you have a large group, we need to consider the logistics of ensuring everyone is where they need to be. Styling, special needs etc, all need to be taken into account.

To ensure the best result, all participants need to be identified during the planning phase.

The simple reason is that it would be too confusing.

Part of my role, as a professional, is to take as much of the stress out of the process as possible. That's why we chat, find out what it is that you really want and then navigate the options.

Take a look at our Products page to get an idea of what we can provide and our investment page for starting prices.

Once we chat, we will go through the price list and you'll get a copy of the list that includes our most popular offerings. The great thing is, there are so many products available that, if you have something specific in mind, we will source it for you.

I have a strong commitment to transparency so nothing will be hidden. We can talk about everything.

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CoVID-SAFE PROCEDURES
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Melbourne & NE Victoria
Portrait Photographer
(45mins north of Melbourne's CBD)