WHy LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY?
Probably I should start with what is lifestyle photography. There are many ways to describe it and every photographer has their own twist on it. For me, lifestyle photography is a way of capturing life in a natural yet beautiful and artistic way. It is seeing the beauty of simple everyday moments and capturing genuine emotions by anticipating and encouraging them instead of posing and staging. The session is personal and relaxed as it involves activities that you love and enjoy. We'll talk and laugh, whisper and walk and soon enough you will forget that I am even there and that's when the magic of lifestyle photography happens. The lifestyle approach results in more images as it aims to tell a story and every story needs the whole picture as well as the details to be complete and engaging. I create galleries that are emotive and unique to each family, images with a personal touch that will speak to your heart and will bring you back in time to experience those moments again.
Where will the session take place?
All sessions are held either at clients’ homes or one of my carefully selected outdoor locations. I don’t shoot out of a studio. If you have a place in mind, great! Let me know and we’ll discuss if it is suitable for a relaxed shoot and what the best timing is. If you need some guidance and more details before choosing a location, check my favourite outdoor spots here and we will find the one that is perfect for your shoot.
WHAT TO EXPECT during the session?
Snuggle, connect, enjoy quality time with your loved ones and leave the rest to me. Prepare well for the session, read through the guides but don't over stress. I will be there to guide you and make sure I capture all moments in the best way and light. While I don't strictly pose families, I always give a starting point and something to talk about or get engaged in. Talk, movement, tickles, they take away the stress of being in front of the big camera. I will place you in good light and will guide you and I certainly won’t expect you to say cheese and smile at me all the time. I will ask you to look at me a few times to grab that standard family portrait and then we will continue with the relaxed, lifestyle portraits where you will connect with each other and not the camera.
As a mother of two, I have seen it all - the calm and the storm, so I won't expect your children to "behave" and follow every single prompt we give them. My approach with kids is simple - I follow their lead and it always works.
WHAT WILL I GEt after the session?
The number of digital files that you will receive depends on the Collection you have selected. You can expect 20 edited images for my Collection Three shoots and over 70 edited photos for Collection One. All images come with a print release for personal use in a beautiful online gallery for you to download, save and share. All details specific to the collections are available upon request.
I feel very strongly about quality prints and have made sure I have chosen the paper and printer that best compliment my photographs. With Collections One and Two you can receive a print credit to spend in your gallery’s Print Store and will walk out of the session not only with digital files and products, but also tangible, premium prints.
Will my gallery include Black and White photos?
I absolutely love black and white photographs but I also realize some clients prefer colour photos only. In the questionnaire I will send you, you can let me know your preference and then your gallery will be either colour only or a beautiful, more emotive selection of colour and black and white images. I do not convert each and every image in black and white, simply because some images are meant to be in colour and others - in black and white.
HOW ABOUT CLOSE UPS, DETAILS AND FACELESS IMAGES?
Oh, yes! I am glad you asked because I adore these images. They are the ones that help tell the story and make it more personal.
HOW LONG WILL the shoot TAKE?
Family sessions take around an hour on average, while newborn sessions are a bit longer to allow for enough time for feeding, changing and soothing.
When can I expect to see my photos?
For all sessions, five working days after the shoot I will send you a sneak peek with a selection of my favourite images, while the full gallery will be delivered within two weeks after the shoot and payment has made. Your images will be delivered via a password protected online gallery.
Will my images be posted online?
Photography is a visual craft and I highly appreciate clients’ approval for using their images on my website and social media platforms. I will ask for your permission in writing and post images only after your approval. If you would like to keep your gallery private, I will respect your wish.
HOW TO PREPARE?
Once you book your session and sign your contract, you will get access to my Client Lounge where you will find guides with tips on how to prepare and what to wear. I strongly recommend taking the time to read the guides and considering the tips while preparing for the shoot. If you need more help and advice on the clothing or any other question, I am here to help. Just contact me via WhatsApp or email.
HOW TO BOOK A SESSION?
I have made sure the process is super easy and straight forward. Send me a message via the Contact me page and let me know how I can help. I will then email you a quote for the shoot and once you accept it, my streamlined booking process will take care of the rest. I can’t wait to hear more about you and your family!