FAQ
Do you have a specific process that you follow when planning a family, maternity, newborn lifestyle shoot?
Once we have booked your session and your deposit has been paid, we will then start our discussion around locations, outfits, what to expect and much more. I will guide you through the entire process, so there is no need for you to stress.
Do you require a deposit to confirm my booking?
Yes, once you complete the booking form you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit. The balance needs to be settled 3 weeks prior to the shoot.
A $200.00 non-refundable deposit is required for any lifestyle or newborn shoot.
A 30% non-refundable deposit is required for weddings.
When do we get to see our photos?
Your photo's will be ready within in 3 weeks after your shoot. A secure gallery will be provided to you via our client area for you to view your photos.
Can we add any additional albums, prints, wall pieces to our existing package at a later date?
Of course, you are more than welcome to add any additions. Most clients tend to wait a month or so after a lifestyle shoot or wedding. It gives you time to choose your favourite images and start visualising where and how you would like to display them. I will keep your images for 1 year, so you have plenty of time.
Who owns the copyright to our photos?
You will own joint copyright to all the photos. This allows me to use the images for my website, marketing, etc but you are free to print, email and upload to Facebook. They are yours to enjoy. Should you not wish for your images to be used on social media, please let me know.
Are we able to print our own images?
Absolutely, all the photos are edited and ready to go in high resolution. Nowadays, it is so easy to find a budget supplier to make prints, canvases and albums with your digital files, however, finding the right place that will consistently do an amazing job with your images is not that easy. I offer a complete professional printing service where you will get the best quality prints to showcase your beautiful memories.
How far in advance do we need to book you for our lifestyle or wedding shoot?
For any lifestyle shoot I would suggest 6 weeks, especially over Spring and Summer time when it gets busier, however I would never turn away any last minute bookings if I have availability. Maternity shoots are best between 30 - 35 weeks gestation and for newborn session, all I need is your due date and I will keep the days around this date free. The best time to photograph a newborn is between 7 and 10 days old.
Certain months are more popular than others but generally I would say that you should book your wedding photographer at least 1 year before your wedding, however it is not unusual for me to accept a booking within a few weeks of the wedding.
Where will you travel to for a lifestyle / wedding shoot?
Anywhere really, I love to shoot at different locations however I do charge 50c per km for locations more than 30 km from Jannali.
Newborn shoots will always take place in the comfort of your own home.
Do you have a specific process that you follow when planning a wedding shoot?
Yes indeed, I am super organised, I am even known as the "filofax” to my husband. At least 1 month before the wedding we will arrange to meet at the venue and church to have a look around and start building ideas for those great photographs. I will then put together a shooting schedule of the day, who is doing what and most importantly where I need to be as well as putting together a list of the group shots. This means that we will have a stress free day and much more fun.