Booking and Availability
How far in advance should I book my session or event?
For standard sessions and events, I recommend booking 4–8 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date and time. If your date is time-sensitive, please book as early as possible.
Special Note for Newborn Sessions:
Newborn sessions are ideally captured when your baby is 5–14 days old. To ensure availability during this window, I recommend booking while you’re still pregnant (ideally your second trimester). I reserve a flexible time frame around your due date so we can schedule the session once baby arrives.
Special Note for Newborn Sessions:
Newborn sessions are ideally captured when your baby is 5–14 days old. To ensure availability during this window, I recommend booking while you’re still pregnant (ideally your second trimester). I reserve a flexible time frame around your due date so we can schedule the session once baby arrives.
How do I reserve my date?
To secure your date, a $50 non-refundable retainer and a signed digital contract are required. The retainer immediately reserves your spot on my calendar.
What is your cancellation or rescheduling policy?
I understand plans can change, and my policies are designed to be fair and clear.
Retainer (Deposit) Policy:
The $50 retainer is non-refundable if you cancel, as it holds your date and prevents me from accepting other bookings.
The $50 retainer is non-refundable if you cancel, as it holds your date and prevents me from accepting other bookings.
Rescheduling:
If you need to reschedule, please let me know at least 48 hours before your session.
Your retainer transfers to a new date within 6 months, with no extra fee.
If you need to reschedule, please let me know at least 48 hours before your session.
Your retainer transfers to a new date within 6 months, with no extra fee.
Cancellation:
If you cancel your session outright, the retainer remains non-refundable.
If you cancel your session outright, the retainer remains non-refundable.
Newborn Rescheduling:
If baby arrives earlier or later than expected, I’ll work with you straight away to find a new date within the ideal window. Your retainer stays valid.
If baby arrives earlier or later than expected, I’ll work with you straight away to find a new date within the ideal window. Your retainer stays valid.
What happens if the weather is bad? (Outdoor sessions)
If the weather isn’t suitable for an outdoor shoot, we’ll simply reschedule.
There is no fee to reschedule due to weather — your comfort and safety come first.
There is no fee to reschedule due to weather — your comfort and safety come first.
What forms of payment do you accept?
I accept Bank Transfer and PayID. Payment details will be provided once your booking is confirmed.
Pricing and Packages
Do your packages include digital files, prints, or albums?
All packages include high-resolution digital files delivered via a private online gallery, with full printing rights for personal use.
Prints and premium products (albums, canvases, wall art) are not included in the session fee — but these options will be available soon!
Prints and premium products (albums, canvases, wall art) are not included in the session fee — but these options will be available soon!
Are there travel fees?
I am based in the Strathfield LGA.
Travel within 30 km is included for all standard sessions.
Travel beyond this radius may incur a small fee to cover time and fuel. Once you share your location, I’ll provide a clear travel quote.
Travel within 30 km is included for all standard sessions.
Travel beyond this radius may incur a small fee to cover time and fuel. Once you share your location, I’ll provide a clear travel quote.
What if I need more time than what’s included in my package?
I understand that sessions, especially with newborns or young children, may need to run longer.
Extra time for portraits/newborns: $100 per hour, billed in 30-minute increments.
Event coverage extensions: $350 per hour (event rates differ) and subject to availability.
Extra time for portraits/newborns: $100 per hour, billed in 30-minute increments.
Event coverage extensions: $350 per hour (event rates differ) and subject to availability.
Preparing for Your Session
How do I prepare for my session?
A little preparation helps us create relaxed, beautiful images. Here’s what to keep in mind:
For all sessions:
• Wear comfortable clothing in colours that complement your skin tones — neutrals always photograph beautifully.
• Avoid neon colours, harsh patterns, and large logos.
• Make sure everyone has eaten and is rested.
• Bring water, snacks, and essentials (especially for little ones).
• Arrive a few minutes early so we can begin without feeling rushed.
• Wear comfortable clothing in colours that complement your skin tones — neutrals always photograph beautifully.
• Avoid neon colours, harsh patterns, and large logos.
• Make sure everyone has eaten and is rested.
• Bring water, snacks, and essentials (especially for little ones).
• Arrive a few minutes early so we can begin without feeling rushed.
For newborn sessions:
• Feed baby just before the session for a sleepy, settled start.
• Keep your home warm to help baby stay comfortable.
• Prepare any wraps, outfits, or sentimental items you’d love included.
• Don’t stress about fussing — newborn sessions are designed with plenty of time for feeds and settling.
• Feed baby just before the session for a sleepy, settled start.
• Keep your home warm to help baby stay comfortable.
• Prepare any wraps, outfits, or sentimental items you’d love included.
• Don’t stress about fussing — newborn sessions are designed with plenty of time for feeds and settling.
For family sessions:
• Don’t pressure kids to pose — natural movement and play create the best photos.
• We’ll save the classic “everyone-looking-at-the-camera” shot for the end, once everyone has relaxed.
• Bring a comfort item or favourite toy if it helps little ones feel secure.
• Relax and enjoy the time together — a genuine connection always photographs beautifully.
• Don’t pressure kids to pose — natural movement and play create the best photos.
• We’ll save the classic “everyone-looking-at-the-camera” shot for the end, once everyone has relaxed.
• Bring a comfort item or favourite toy if it helps little ones feel secure.
• Relax and enjoy the time together — a genuine connection always photographs beautifully.
Can I bring pets?
Absolutely! Pets are always welcome — they’re a special part of the family.
Can extra family members join the session?
Yes! I love when grandparents, aunties, uncles, or extended family join in.
If you’re bringing a larger group, just let me know beforehand so we can set expectations, choose the right location, or add extra time if needed.
If you’re bringing a larger group, just let me know beforehand so we can set expectations, choose the right location, or add extra time if needed.
Delivery and Editing
When will I receive my photos?
For standard sessions and events up to 3 hours, your edited gallery will typically be delivered within 2 weeks.
Newborn galleries may take slightly longer due to the additional editing involved, but I’ll always keep you updated.
If you need your photos urgently, a 48-hour rush option is available.
Newborn galleries may take slightly longer due to the additional editing involved, but I’ll always keep you updated.
If you need your photos urgently, a 48-hour rush option is available.
Do you retouch the photos?
Yes, every final image is professionally edited.
This includes colour correction, exposure adjustments, and light retouching in my clean, natural style.
Editing is an essential part of creating the final look of your images.
This includes colour correction, exposure adjustments, and light retouching in my clean, natural style.
Editing is an essential part of creating the final look of your images.
RAW/unedited files are not provided, as they are incomplete and do not reflect my professional standard or artistic vision. Every image you receive is a polished, high-quality final product ready for printing and sharing.
What are my rights to the digital photos?
When you purchase digital files, you receive a Personal Print Release and License.
This allows you to download, print, and share your images for personal, non-commercial use as many times as you like.
I retain the copyright, which means:
• You may not sell the photos.
• You may not edit or heavily retouch them yourself.
• You may not submit them to contests or publications without written permission.
This allows you to download, print, and share your images for personal, non-commercial use as many times as you like.
I retain the copyright, which means:
• You may not sell the photos.
• You may not edit or heavily retouch them yourself.
• You may not submit them to contests or publications without written permission.
