The most important thing to know about your session is that it will not be rushed. We always capture the most striking images when everyone is relaxed and having fun. A session will typically takes from 1-2 hours depending on the age of your child and the number of other children or adults you would like to be included in the shoot.
After the session, your images are carefully processed to bring out the special character of each portrait. Around 10-14 days after the session, you’ll be invited back to the studio to view your images on our big screen and choose the portraits that you would like to order for print. We can also look at the various ways of showing off your photographs such as contemporary frames and mini albums. There’s no pressure to buy – just a great selection of stylish products at reasonable prices.
Your choice of clothing can play a very important part in creating beautiful timeless photographs. Simple outfits work well – its best to avoid logos, stripes or other distracting patterns.
Newborns and tiny infants photograph best in little or no clothing – just their own perfect skin, emphasising their newness and purity. We have a great selection of wraps and throws which can be used to add beautiful textures to the portraits. Feel free to bring along a special outfit if you’d like to include it in some of the photographs.
Babies, toddlers, kids and adults look great in trendy, bright coloured clothes although logos and characters are best avoided. Feel free to bring along a change of clothing plus any accessories such as hats, tiaras, toys or your favourite teddy…even the family pet!
For a fashion/beauty shoot or a model portfolio, bring up to 5 complete changes of outfit, including shoes. Dressing up is great – so be brave and be as glamorous as you like – help me create a special set of images which show you at your beautiful best. Don’t forget the accessories and bling! Take a look at our Studio Gallery and Blog if you’re looking for ideas!
For group portraits, its not necessary for everyone to match, although you should try to wear simple outfits with colours that compliment each other – busy patterns, stripes etc are best avoided. Blue jeans always photograph well and are a great way of bringing a group together. If you are after a wall portrait, it may be worth considering the room in which it will be displayed, so that the colours you are wearing will work well with the room décor.
Absolutely! I want you to look your very best, so all portraits get some retouching, especially removing skin blemishes. I can carry out other retouching such as softening lines and wrinkles on request.
Yes – I can make colour, black & white, sepia tone, or other colourised effects as you wish.
Because of the bespoke nature of your portraits, payment in full is required at the time of ordering. I accept cheque, cash and all major credit/debit cards.