How to book a photo session

The easiest way to reach us is by sending us an email using the CONTACT page. Let us know the date you’re thinking of and the type of family photo session you’re after.

You can try our mobile as well, but when we’re shooting, we don’t answer the phone, so please leave a message there and we’ll get back to you no later than the next day.

A deposit of $150 is required to confirm the session and to reserve the date.

Can we change the booking date?

If you need to change your appointment for any reason, please let us know as soon as you can, so we can re-organise our schedule as well. We’ll find you a spot at another day.

How to choose the types of family photography session?

The mini session is ideal for a small family with 1 or 2 children, or someone who really just wants a few beautiful images. This is also better for families with smaller children who will most likely not be ‘interested’ in a longer session.

The full session is perfect for a bigger family which want more variety in their family images. There will be more group and individual portraits, more candid images, and more editorial style shots where we capture the dynamic and character of your family. How you spend time together, how you interact with each other. There will be more time to play with props in a more relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Can we change the session type?

Our sessions require a different amount of time. It would be best to decide on the type of family photography session when you book. We can be flexible, of course, if we have not booked anyone else after you. Please check with us before the shoot if we can change the session type.

You can change the type up until the actual shoot, if we can accommodate you, of course, but not after. 

Do we have to book our family photography in Sydney?

We are based in Sydney and when we organise a session of family photography – Sydney is the obvious choice. However, we have worked in many places around Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong, etc. 

If you have a favorite spot, please talk to us. In choosing the location for family photography – Sydney is the first choice, but there are so many great spots in our beautiful country. We love to travel and we’ll be happy to accommodate you.

Do you do family photography in Sydney North Shore?

We are based in Strathfield, which is kind of central in Sydney metro area. We have shot pretty much everywhere including Sydney North Shore.

We shoot the mini sessions around Inner West of Sydney, but we’re happy to travel to Sydney North Shore to shoot the standard family photography session.

Where will the session take place?

We have a number of great locations that will be ideal for a family photography session. We are located in the Strathfield area, so the Bicentennial Park would be one of the locations we’d use. 

What to wear?

Your family photo-shoot is a record of who you are as a family at this time. Wear clothes that make you feel good and natural. Having said that, we do recommend avoiding clothes with strong patterns or visible logos. Also, pay a little attention to coordinate the colors. Earthy colors work better than strong, bright reds, greens, etc.

For children, bring anything that makes them look cute in your eyes. Accessories like hats, jewellery, favorite costumes work quite well too. Bring whatever suits your personality and something that is comfortable and lets you enjoy yourself during the shoot.

What to bring to the shoot?

Bring along any props you own that are personal and meaningful to you. Something you like to do with your kids. A ball, favorite toys, costumes, etc. W

e want the photography session to be fun and personal and it’s great to capture yours and your children’s genuine personalities.

What if it rains?

If the weather fails us, we can reschedule the shoot for another day. That’s not a problem. 

We check the weather on the day of the shoot and make the final decision then. Sometimes we’re able to squeeze a photo session between the rain periods, but if the rain is too heavy, we just look for the next available date.

Do you take pictures in black and white?

We love Black & White photography. It still has this classy feel to it. We don’t shoot in black and white, but we often process family photographs in black and white.

Some pictures suit B&W better than others, but if you like black and white family photography, please let us know and we’ll be happy to process some images for you in Black and White.

We normally include a couple of classic portraits as a black and white variation in every gallery we deliver.

How long before we can see our images?

Your images will be available within 3 weeks from the shoot. You will be able to view and download them from your private online gallery.

If you choose to order prints or albums, they will arrive at your home around 3 weeks from the time you sign off on the design.

Do you retouch the images?

Every image in your collection will be artistically retouched. Retouching normally involves removing skin blemishes, correcting the color and bringing out the natural beauty of the images.

If you order a framed print or canvas, the images will also be properly enlarged to make sure they don’t look blurry, stretched or pixellated. We can safely say that Photoshop is our best friend after the shoot.

Can we print our own images?

That’s the point of getting digital images. You will be able to print as many pictures as you want or send the files to your family overseas, so they can print it there, for convenience.

The digital images will print easily up to A4 or even A3 format. If you’re after small desktop prints, you can just do it at your local printing lab. Something like K-mart printing shop can be an inexpensive option, although their print quality is a hit and miss sometimes. However, for small prints like 8×10″ the difference in quality will not be that noticeable, and the price will be much lower.

If you want to print them larger than that, they may have to be properly enlarged to retain sharpness and quality. If you know Photoshop, then this should be no problem for you. Also, for larger images, we do recommend professional printing shops. Your images will look better and they will be printed on much better quality paper.

How do we order large prints or albums?

You don’t have to order your prints or albums straight away. Contact us at any time after the shoot and let us know what you’d like. We will then process the images again to make sure they have the correct resolution for the enlargements.

We use professional printing and framing company to fulfill our orders. The images are printed on high-quality fine art cotton rag printing paper. The frames also come with 75 years guarantee.

The albums will be designed by us. We will consult with you on the final draft before we send them to the printers. The common sizes are 10″ or 12″ squares and come in hard linen cover, crystal or genuine leather.