What is your style?
I am a lifestyle & documentary photographer who believes that the best photographs are those that are authentic and true to you, your partner, your family and your story. I put my heart and soul into producing images that show the love, laughter and even tears that are truly meant to be remembered years after. If you are looking for everyone lined up saying cheese to camera I am not the photographer for you, but if you are looking for details of your daughter’s bare toes in the dirt, your son’s toothless smile, your soon to be husband’s smile as you walk down the aisle, or your newborn cuddled in the nook of your neck, then I would be honored to be the one to capture your story.
What is the best location for our session?
Sessions can take place at home or outdoors at your favourite place or I have some beautiful locations I can suggest.
We can also incorporate an additional location to the session, for example, we start the session at your home, then for the last hour we can go to a park, coffee shop, beach, farm, the options are endless, but wherever we go I want it to have special meaning to your family.
I am always up for adventure and if you have a place in mind just let me know!
Studio sessions are also available upon request.
What is the best time for our session?
For in-home sessions the timing of the session is not much of a concern, although having a lot of natural light is definitely a bonus.
For outdoor sessions it is best to avoid midday (11am-2pm) as the natural light is at its brightest which isn’t ideal. Ideally 1 1/2 hours before sunset when the sun is low and soft, or sunrise.
How should we prepare our home?
If we are photographing indoors and you are worried about your home, please don't stress. all I suggest is that you declutter the rooms that I would most likely photograph in which are the main bedroom, kids bedrooms and the living room, but also remembering that I will really only be working in the rooms with the best natural light.
What happens during our session?
When I arrive at your home I would love for you to show me around, that way I can work out the best areas to photograph. I will most likely need to stand on your sofa or beds, shoes off of course! and I may need to rearrange a little furniture to accommodate for the lighting. I like to keep my interference with you during the session minimal but I will guide you on how to achieve natural family photos with regard to lighting etc.
I will also suggest ways in which you can sit together, play games and activities, cuddle, tickle, hold hands etc. but most importantly I let the session unfold and I capture exactly what I see. Please don't feel that you can't be yourself in front of me.