BEHIND THE LENS
Thanks for reaching out about my portrait sessions – it means a lot that you’ve seen my work and connected with it enough to get in touch.
For a big part of my life, I worked as a chef and backpacked around the world, and that journey eventually led me to photography. I started out shooting colourful landscapes, beaches, and the faces I encountered along the way. When my photos didn’t quite capture what I was experiencing, I decided to study photography, to learn how to translate what I saw and felt into an image.
After years abroad, I returned home to Australia, my two sons were born and naturally I turned the camera toward them. Friends soon asked me to photograph their kids, then friends weddings, and before long what began as a passion had become my profession. My evolution from curious traveller to full-time photographer has been completely organic – I never planned to make it my career, but years of chasing light and moments have shaped how I see the world and the people in it.
I’m dedicated, friendly, and adaptable, with years of experience behind the lens. I shoot with professional cameras and lenses, but more importantly, I know how to use them to create authentic, beautiful images. I prefer natural light and a relaxed approach, capturing people just as they are.
I’m based in Northern NSW, Australia. Most of my work is local, though I happily travel for clients – especially if it involves tropical beaches or Japanese snow.
Lets face it, most of us aren’t models & having a camera in your face is a bit daunting. My aim is for everyone who I take photos of to have a relaxed experience. For children to remember the time they had fun getting their photo taken & for parent’s to wonder why they hadn’t done in earlier.
My style is very natural and the best way to capture people naturally is not posing them too much.
So, How much??
I have two packages for portrait sessions
“Closest to you” – $300 – for your immediate family (up to 5 people) & your pets if you like too
- Approx 30mins session at a location of your choice for a family of 2 adults + kids.
- Online gallery with High res download and full copyright to you – the amount of images depends on how the session goes, usually 50+
“The whole crew” – $450 – for your extended family, uncles, cousins, grandparents bring them all
- Up to 1 hour session at a location of your choice.
- Online gallery with High res download and full copyright to you – the amount of images depends on how the session goes, usually 80+
So, you want to commit to getting those shots of your family unit and capture the varying stages of your children’s life? Next step is…..
Photo shoot logistics
If you have a location in mind, perfect!! If you don’t, I ask where are you most comfortable – Beach or the bush? Once we have decided I’ll go to check the site for good angles and where the light will be. This way, once you arrive on the day we get straight into it. I like to work quickly, especially with children.
The most flattering time of the day for photography is an hour before sunset, you get a lovely warm light at this time of the day. We’ll meet about 1 hr before sunset to be ready for the glow.
What to wear? Keep it simple!! Clothing choices can really hinder or help you when it comes to photography. Light natural colours work best. Also, if we’re going to the beach no shoes, or something that is easy to take off is best.
So, choose three colours (like brown, white and blue) and mix and match! For example, have female member wear a cute white dress with a denim jacket, a male wear blue pants and a brown shirt, another wear white jeans and a blue shirt etc. Things to avoid are t-shirts with big logos on them and also loud/busy prints, both of these can be very distracting. Avoid the “Everyone in denim + white top” ….let’s leave that look in the 2000’s! If you have ideas about a theme, props or location based on your hobbies or character, even better!
Finally, Have fun! Be cheeky, pinch your family’s bottom just as the camera is about to go off. Be subtle about it though! It’ll make them naturally smile. Especially your partner. Trust me.
