Frequently asked Questions

Contact me via email (or this website) to start the conversation about what you are wanting for your session. We will chat availability, ideas & I will send you through a quote & questionnaire. Once your deposit is paid you are booked!
Your retainer is $400 - this must be paid to secure your session, the remainder in full 1 week before your session unless a payment plan is set up prior.
Yes! I completely understand that your memories are an investment, so custom payment plans are available. However deposit must be paid in full before session. You can also pay off any upgraded package, however no products or images will be delivered until paid in full.
You will receive an online gallery ready to view & share up to 3 weeks after your session. You will have 60+ images - They are all edited and in Hi-resolution. Products will then be delivered anywhere between 2-4 weeks depending on time taken to choose package.

There are 2 general options for the location of your shoot; in your home or at an outdoor location. Both of these options are beautiful & you should make the choice based on what you’re hoping to get out of your images & what feels the most like your family. Are you looking for a more carefree hang out at home? Or perhaps spending the day at your favourite beach or your in-laws farm is how you like to spend time? Are you hoping for a few romantic shots of you and your partner in your home? Take some time to think about what you’ love to do together before choosing your location. You want your session to feel & capture you.
There can be nothing more comfy & carefree than shooting a family in their own home. Just imagine your kids jumping with glee on your bed while you come in with your partner to all collapse in the blankets & pillows in a heap of laughter, cuddles & tickles! If you choose an in-home session, I am thrilled to be a part of your everyday interactions. An in-home session often allows kids to relax more and gives space for the family pet to photobomb & be involved. I can capture whatever makes you a family - reading stories, making pancakes, having a kitchen dance party or just hanging out in the backyard. The options are really endless!
The best time of day for an indoor shoot is when the light is best.
A few things to think about when being captured in your home is making sure the main areas (bedrooms & living room) are clutter free as possible. That doesn’t mean you need to worry about making the windows sparkle, it just means any misc items out of the way so we don’t trip walking around. Once I arrive I will always ask you to show me around first so we can set the intention of the session & I can view the best lit areas. Having plain coloured bedlinen if possible can go a long way, natural & lighter colours will always look best in photos. this allows you to stand out, (not your black & silver floral bedlinen!) & it won’t date any images either.
If your kids love to read in their bedrooms or you spend most of your time out the back on the swings - that is what we want to capture!
100%! I have locations all over the Gold Coast that I love to have sessions at & all for different reasons. We will chat to discuss what you love to do and what location suits you best - I would never make you have a beach session if you hate sand! What’s great about outdoor locations is we get to interact with the environment, this makes nearly every session slightly different. We have the opportunity to capture magic in beautiful lighting, have the wind blow your loves curls around their ears, get our feet wet in turquoise waters, cinematic stormy skies & the greenest of valleys.
With any session we are guided by light. This means capturing either first light or last. Summer sunrise sessions are breathtaking & the coolest part of the day, however it can be too early for some people & I totally get that! This can be as early as 4am so think about if you are up for the task of getting everyone up early to be there - if you aren’t morning people then steer clear of sunrise!.
Winter months are kinder to our sleep at around 6am, but it can be quite chilly - especially for littles! Sunset sessions are by far the most popular & start from 1hr before sunset. I understand that this can be right on dreaded witching hour, but it is only one day out of their routine & most of the time they are stoked to still be outside playing! But, if you know your kid needs a snack please make sure you give them something before the session to keep their energy up, nobody likes to be hangry!
Depending on the location can depend what you bring. For example, if we have a beach session and it is quite warm, bring your swimmers and jump in at the end, they will be your favourite images by far! Is your child obsessed with a certain toy? They can totally bring it with them. You may not think right now its the nicest thing to look at, but it is a snapshot of their personality! Feel free to bring a blanket to lay or sit on, a guitar if someone plays or your favourite picnic snack. Make sure you have the kids covered in sunscreen & possibly mossie spray too if we are out in the valley.
Apart from that you won’t need anything else & bringing bags will just end up being annoying in the long run (and I’ll be carrying them the whole time haha). Just good energy & a playful spirit is all you need!
Family, maternity & lover sessions can are around an hour to an hour/half. This really depends on location/weather/kids etc, so please make sure that you are available for that amount of time.
Newborn sessions up to 3 weeks are around 3-4hrs on average - this allows for feeding, changing and lots of cuddles!

Let’s take a deep breath before we begin!
The idea of picking out a wardrobe for you (& everyone else!) for the shoot can seem a little overwhelming. I completely understand & I can work with you to help you & you will receive a style guide before our session.
But first thing first - you wear what is comfortable and is you. If you are always wearing jeans (hello, me over here!), then don’t feel forced to put on a skirt or flowy dress. Get those ‘ol bad boys out and wear them proudly! In saying that, clothing that has movement always looks beautiful on women & adds to your session.
Wearing what is natural and normal for where the session is also makes your images more timeless - for example, wearing shoes/boots at the beach will not work. At-home session? You want to look comfortable & in your zone. Out in the Valley with long grass & cooler weather - grab your ankle boots out of the cupboard, find a cute knit and lets get snuggly!
* Stick with light, paler, neutral colours to start, then you can add patterns/textures. You can have more than one pattern!
* Avoid fluorescent or bright colours.
* Layer your clothing in winter to add depth & texture - think hats, scarves etc.
* Be comfortable!
* Plain V-neck T’s are always great for Boys & Men, as collard shirts can look stiff if they don’t normally wear them - especially at the beach.
* No logos or words, these will date your images & take the focus of the emotion of the image.
*Can you move in your clothes? Sit-down, run, bend? If not, your will look uncomfortable in the images!
Shoot me and email or txt with all the clothes laid out on the ground and I can help you with what will work together. I guarantee you you wouldn’t need to go out and buy new clothes at all either so first look in your cupboard. I’m here to help!

We are living in Covid times and so it is happening way more than usual.
Life happens, people get sick, I totally get it! If someone (esp kids & husbands ha!) are not their best & you know that it is just going to make it worse by taking them outside, or that they are contagious, please let me know as soon as possible. It isn’t worth spreading anything between us & I also have a little one at home to think about too.
This way we can look at re-scheduling right away. If I am sick I will give you the same courtesy.
I only book a certain amount of sessions a month so that I have the flexibility for re-scheduling if need be!
If the weather prior to our shoot is looking terrible I will set up a back-up date in preparation. In saying that, the weatherman can be really wrong, so I do like to leave calling the session off until that day. I will be in touch up to 2 hours prior (if it’s up & down) at the very latest to re-schedule. This can happen time to time with rain & storms, however, don’t underestimate the beauty of stormy skies and the wind!
I will not cancel or reschedule if it is simply overcast, however I will also make sure it is safe outside for our session always.