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 Frequently Asked Questions

 
  • Maternity: Any time between 30 - 34 weeks. We love a big belly but we also want you to be comfortable too.

    Newborn: Between 6 and 14 days after bub arrives.

    Milestones: The best milestones to capture are when bub is sitting, crawling, and standing! These happen at different times for different children, so look for the ‘stage’ to be mastered for when to book.

  • Contact me! Any which way that works for you, though the best option is through the enquiry form on the contact page.

  • Maternity sessions and milestone sessions for up to 1yr olds are $150.
    Family and Newborn sessions are $250.

    The session fee doesn’t include any digital images or printed artwork. Wall art and albums start from $595, digital galleries start from $695.

  • Yes, you can, however in my experience many of the convenient printing services like Kmart, Big W etc are not good quality. The good news is, your digital files are sent to you via an online gallery which has a fantastic tool to order your prints from home! The orders are sent directly to a professional photography lab and are shipped directly to you – no need to order and pick up from me! The quality is stunning and you’ll find the prices comparable to substandard prints from Kmart.

 
  • Yes, my purpose-built, home-based studio is in Helensvale. Fully stocked with nappies, wipes, a ladies and children’s wardrobe, toys for little one’s and product samples to see, touch and feel.

  • Absolutely! On-location sessions on the Gold Coast are booked for Saturdays only.

  • If it’s raining on the day of your outdoor session, we simply reschedule for another weekend.

  • Yes, weekend sessions are available. Saturday sessions are booked on standard rates. Sunday sessions attract a 25% surcharge on Session Fees.

  • Yes, I can do in-home sessions with my mobile studio setup. In-home sessions attract a flat-rate $50 travel fee to bring the studio and lighting to your home.

  • Maternity: Sessions can take 30 - 45 minutes. Any longer and I find it’s too taxing for pregnant mum’s. I can capture a great variety of images in this time frame without burdening you with a time-consuming session.

    Newborn: I can complete a newborn session with 2-3 hrs, depending how bub settles and if you have a larger family or any extended family members attending for photos.

    Milestones: Sessions for little one’s are quite short, to make the best of their attention span. 25 - 45 minutes is all we need. Babies and toddlers tire quickly so I work quickly to get the best photos while they are happy, active and engaged.

  • That’s ok! Get in touch as soon as you can and we can re-schedule your session. We know life can get busy and emergencies can happen.

 
  • I love all white - it’s timeless, classic and never dates when done well.

    If you prefer colour, I recommend mix ‘n’ matching a few complimenting colours together.

    Part of my service is to offer outfit selection advice and support, so if you need some inspiration or help on colour choices or coordinating outfits for the family, I’m here to help in whatever way is most useful to you!

    Via email, Pinterest boards, messages or video calls - I’m here to help.

  • Any special or heirloom item you may want photographed with your family or children.

    Newborn session: You don’t really need to bring anything, but what can be helpful is a dummy/pacifier and a little extra milk/formula. Sometimes babies will cluster feed during a session, or they may want a bit of a topup throughout.

    Family session: For small children, I recommend bringing easy to eat finger foods that won’t make too much of a mess, drink bottle and a favourite toy.

  • Of course! Family and sibling photos are highly recommended and encouraged. Even if they get the day off school!

  • Awake baby photos are so adorable! Please don’t be concerned - awake or asleep, your baby photos will be gorgeous. Just about every baby eventually closes their eyes for long enough to get some sleepy photos.

 
  • Studio sessions: On the day of your session you’ll see the photos straight away to select and place your order.

    Outdoor/location sessions: Approx. one week after your photo session, you come back to the studio for your Design Appointment to view, select and purchase your favourite photos and wall art.

  • At the time of your Design Appointment, once you’ve made all your decisions, payment is due at this time.

  • Yes, we have several no-interest payment plan options available.

    Our ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ flexible payment provider, Payright allows you to buy more of what you love and take it home sooner, while making smaller instalment amounts over a timeframe that suits you.

  • Please allow 3 - 6 weeks for your products to be ready for collection. The studio needs time to retouch your images, place your order with our professional suppliers, manufacturing time, for couriers to deliver it to the studio and for us to give your order a quality check to ensure everything is up to scratch!