THE SERVICES
OUTDOOR MATERNITY
Takes place on location, at 35 - 37 weeks of pregnancy.
1 hour
HOME LIFESTYLE NEWBORN
Takes place in your own home in the form of storytelling images, also known as Lifestyle newborn session. Paints a picture of your home life, family and natural moments - on your own comfy bed or a sunny spot in your lounge.
2 hour session
WHITE STUDIO NEWBORN
Guided by baby, on a professional studio beanbag, softly styled to emphasize the 4th trimester positions of newborns in my signature minimalistic, white style. Includes parents and siblings.
Takes place in my home-studio, 30 minutes outside of Christchurch city.
2 hour session.
FRESH 48 IN HOSPITAL
Takes place within the first 48 hours after being born, at home, in hospital or in maternity care.
WHITE STUDIO MATERNITY
Enquire about capturing your unique birth at home or in hospital.
FAMILY
Outdoor locations, beautiful sunsets, conveniently at home or timeless & minimalistic in my home studio.
More than 5 people? Book an extended family shoot.
BABY MILESTONES
Older than 3 months.
Celebrate milestones such as tummy time, sitting up, crawling, first steps and 1st birthday.
Cake smash sessions available in home studio, in signature minimalistic white style with the option of adding a touch of your own personal theme.
SPECIAL EVENTS
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FAQ
When should I book my newborn session?
The sessions are best when done when your new baby is between 5-14 days old, still sleepy and not yet cluster feeding. If you need some help getting camera ready, hair & make-up options are available when booked in advance.
You can book anytime throughout your pregnancy. Most often expecting mothers book after their 12 week scan to ensure a tentative booking around their due date.
When should I book my Maternity session?
Booking at the start of your 3rd trimester - allows enough time to plan the session (Outfit, make-up, partner's day off etc). But don't worry if you've left it to the last minute, we can still make it work. Sessions are most popular around 35 - 37 weeks of pregnancy because it is not uncommon to go into labour around 38 weeks and miss the session completely.
How should we dress for our family session?
Once your booking is secured, you will receive guidance from me to ensure your outfits coordinate with the style and location of your session. Best practice is to opt for a similar colour pallette but to avoid matching outfits by adding in different patterns and textures to look effortless and natural. In-studio session are white, light and airy and are best matched with similar neutral, pastel or light coloured outfits. Newborns are best photographed with no props or outfits - to keep the image simple and focus on baby's perfect details.
We don’t feel very confident in front of the camera, is that ok?
No need to worry about this - I get it, I feel the same way. Our session will be painless, even for the grumpiest of husbands, we'll definitely have a laugh and have good memories to accompany your portraits.