Photos have the power to stop time. With each photo comes memories. They are proof of your love and the adventure your family goes through.

WHY CHOOSE ME?
I’m passionate about creating art that helps you remember what this time of life was like for you. I don’t shy away from capturing authentic emotion. Your session is a celebration of simple things like love and togetherness. Your couples photography session will become part of your family’s legacy.

 WHAT IS THE BEST TIME FOR YOUR SESSION?
The best time for lighting is the first and last hours after sunrise and before sunset.

 WHAT DO WE ACTUALLY ‘DO’ DURING YOUR SESSION?
I aim for natural and candid images. The best photos are often the ones where you are engaging with each other. During your session, I direct and guide you on you how to have fun.

I’ll show you how to laugh. Giggle. Joke. Embrace. Kiss. Snuggle. Play.

This will result in natural, gorgeous smiles.

WHAT TO WEAR?
When choosing what to wear, keep in mind what your dream photos look like?

Are they are soft and elegant? Chose neutral colours with soft, flowing fabrics…. think creams, very soft pastels, cream, light browns, tans, grays, and slate blues.

Want to showcase the fun and spunky side? Choose coordinating colours (but not matchy, matchy) with bold accent colours, such as hues of gray with yellow or bright red accents.

Adding fun accessories like scarves, headbands, hats, etc. can add a twist and flair to your images.

I recommend that clothing choices do not feature any licensed items, visible logos or writing, as this will distract from the subject’s faces. Avoid writing on clothing too, as there is nothing I can do to edit out such choices after the fact.

• The best colours for the environment we will be in are jewel tones for autumn and winter- so navy, mustards, greens, purples etc. Lighter tones for spring and summer – pinks, blush, creams,
• Avoid clothes that have writing or prints or logos on them. Your eye will be drawn to your clothes instead of your beautiful faces.
• Avoid too many people wearing patterns. As a general rule, no more than one in three people should wear a patterned item.
• Avoid being matchy – matchy, instead use a complementing colour palette with a range of colours to coordinate.
• Add layers and texture, jewellery and items of interest.
• If you have long hair, wear it down but clipped away from your face, or pulled back loosely.
• Wear your make up slightly heavier than you usually would.

Footwear is a really important consideration. Outdoor photo shoots and high heels don’t mix well. I want you to feel very comfortable. Sessions are full of movement, often on uneven ground and grass. I want you to feel free to move. Choose footwear that you’re comfortable moving freely and running around in!

Watches these days are amazing. They’re smart, and they keep track of your life. The trend these days are large watches, with large faces. These can become very distracting in a timeless portrait. Please leave these at home, as they can’t be edited out after the fact.

Please leave your phones in the car. Phone Photography is not permitted during your session, as it can be very distracting for everyone involved.

This is your time to be present with each other. It’s your time to take a step back from the whole world and to be present with yourselves.

Guys, this one is for you in particular. Phones in pockets, particularly in front pockets, can look like other things!!! Unfortunately, isn’t easy to edit these choices out after the fact.

HOW CAN YOU GET THE BEST FROM YOUR SESSION?
Leave plenty of time on the day to prepare for your session. Have your clothing chosen WAY in advance and make sure that your outfit choices are comfortable and attractive. Feel free to send me a picture of what you have chosen for me to make suggestions.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARRIVE

Please make sure to arrive ready to be photographed!  During your session, don’t worry about looking at the camera. I will always instruct you when you need to look at me. Expect to be silly, and I will direct or guide most of what you do. Expect that I will get you to play with and cuddle and kiss each other.

I will go through my usual workflow to ensure that you have variety and options when choosing to invest in your images. Don’t worry about having to plan the session; that is up to me! But if you feel like I have not gotten enough of a particular shot that you want, let me know! 

To get the best from your session, focus on what you can control. Thoughtful selection of me as your photographer, your wardrobe, and a session date and time that works with your schedule will definitely lead to beautiful images. Once the session starts, there isn’t much more you can do to ensure success, other than having fun and showing affection with each other.

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER IS BAD?
If we are on location, the session will be dependent on whether or not it’s raining. I will be in contact on the day (the night before if a morning session) if the weather is threatening rain and will make a decision about lunchtime on what to do. Even if it is threatening to rain, I still may make the call to go ahead, as that type of weather can produce spectacular skies and light. If we do postpone, we will go for the next most suitable day weather and schedule wise.

WHEN WILL I GET TO PURCHASE THE IMAGES FROM MY SESSION?

We’ll schedule your ordering session at the end of your session. It is usually within 4 weeks of your session that I’ll be able to get you in the diary, depending on your availability aligning with mine.

Please note that ordering sessions are held during the week, as weekends are held for photography sessions

Your ordering session is where you will view amazing images I’ve captured for you for the first time. These will have been narrowed down to show you the best of the best from your session.

I will help you shortlist your favourite images, discuss your requirements and use visualisation software to show you how your images will look best on your walls.

You’ll choose a variety of heirloom quality products including albums, folio boxes and wall pieces. I’ll expertly guide you through the best products for your lifestyle. Your ordering session is where you will choose your printed products and digital images; and make payment for your purchases.

This is not a hard process! Time and time again, clients have told me how easy I’ve made this process for them. The only hard part will be choosing your favourite images.

I realise that it can be difficult visualising the size of your products in relation to where you’d like to display them in your home. I use software that makes this a breeze, simply take a photo of an A4 size piece of paper against the wall you’d like to use, and send a photo to me. The software will do the rest for us!