Before the photoshoot

Collaborative PLANNING

As your PORTRAIT SESSION is designed to reflect your lifestyle, personality, and the relationship you share with your loved ones we invite you to begin with a collaborative Planning Consultation at our studio or if needed over the phone.

Not only are we inspired by your input, we what to ensure your portrait session runs as seamlessly as possible. We'll talk about what kinds of portraits you are looking to create and how you are wanting to display them.  We also talk about who will be involved, where best the photoshoot should be held and what types of clothing and important accessories and props to bring along to the shoot.  It's also a perfect opportunity to meet with your photographer and establish a mutual rapport, especially important for young children.

This planning consultation help us understand some of the many facets of your life and begin to translate them into meaningful images that will be reflected in the final artworks.

At the photoshoot

Creative PORTRAIT SESSION

PORTRAIT sessions are fun, and are planned in advance to ensure a seamless flow throughout.  We'll talk though the plan and help everyone feel relaxed as we capture you and the connection you share with your love ones.  Portrait session can last 1-2 hours depending on what we are creating for you.  They are never rushed, we work at the pace of those present to make it an enjoyable experience.

We encourage you to bring items that will personalise your portrait session - musical instruments, jackets – leather/denim, coats, hats, scarves, sports equipment (football, bat, racquet, skateboard, hockey stick etc.) favourite toys, hobby items, tea sets, chess sets, dance and cultural items, cars/motorcycles etc.

Include your pet, to make your portraits shine – bring a leash and toys/ treats to keep their attention.

Wear clothes that reflect your personality, solid colours in matching tonal ranges. You can choose to be stylish and casual or as glamorous and fashionable as you like.

The Grand Reveal

Viewing & Selection Consultation

This is were you get to enjoy the final leg of the journey, the grand reveal.  Usually around 1-2 weeks after your session, we will arrange a time and day that best suits you and your partner to view your photos and choose your favourites images and decide on the artwork finishes desired.  We want to reassure you there is no hard sell.  We are there to offer advice and our expertise as you consider where and how you decide to display your art pieces.  You are free to spend as much or as little as you like.