Additional Information

When to book your maternity and newborn session:

Maternity photos are best captured around 30-36 weeks when you have a nice round bump.

The best time to photograph a newborn baby is up to 2 weeks of age. This is because they tend to be very sleepy and curly at this age and usually a bit easier to settle.

You can contact me at any time during your pregnancy to book a tentative time for your session, although it is advisable to secure your session in the second trimester. Closer to delivery we can firm up the session date

Where is your session held?

For maternity sessions: this is dependent upon the look you desire for your images.  I can offer location shoots or studio shoots (but unfortunately not both in one session). I have a range of maternity gowns and drapes, or you are welcome to bring your own clothing. Also,  Mama Rentals offer my clients a 15% discount on their gown rentals. I work with a fabulous hair and makeup artist who can help you feel your most confident for your session as an added option.

For newborn sessions, I have a cosy, warm studio in Hampton East, bayside Melbourne.  It is packed full of props and drops (that I have enjoyed sourcing from around the world) and beautiful light perfect for capturing photos of your baby and family.  Because I am so perfectly set up in my studio, I am unable to travel to private homes for newborn photography

What is your pricing?

Upon booking you will be required to pay a non-refundable retainer of $225 (for a single session). For a combined maternity and newborn session, the session fee is $375.  Digital and printed products are in addition to this.  Packages start at $420 for six digital images and their complimentary prints.  For a more detailed pricing information, please contact me directly.

How do I choose my images?

After the session, I take a lot of care and time and edit your images.  I shoot for quality not quantity.  Around 2 to 3 weeks later, I invite you back to the studio, and I will show you a select number of photos from the session (up to 30 images).  You choose your package on this day. Packages start at $420 for six finely crafted and edited digital images and their complimentary prints. Upon payment, you will receive the high and low res images from your chosen gallery, and several weeks later your beautiful fine art prints and any wall art you have ordered will be ready for you to pick up.

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PRINTED PRODUCTS:

I am very happy to work with you on your wall art and printed products. I take printing very seriously, so I print with a professional printer who uses fine art, archival quality paper, canvases and inks. This means there will be no over-saturation or colour changes in your prints, and no colour fading with time so your prints will literally last for your grandchildren to see and touch.  MORE INFORMATION