Family Prices
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The session fee on a weekday is £150 and £200 on weekends.
The session fee is payable when you book your session and includes:
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a consultation phone call and extra information sent over to help you prepare for the shoot.
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1-2 hour photography session depending on how long the children can last, which will make sure we capture many wonderful memories.
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professional editing and gentle retouching of the photographs from your session.
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A private online gallery where you can view the pictures from the comfort of your own home, and order online.
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2 high resolution digital images included.
+ Collection 1 - 10 extra digital images - £220
+ Collection 2 - 20 extra digital images - £290
+ Collection 3 - all digital images (min of 50) - £350
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I do believe that a bespoke photoshoot isn't quite finished unless you have beautiful pictures of the people you love most to show off, for this reason, I would love to talk about creating log-lasting memories in the form of frames, prints and beautiful bespoke photo albums.
The pictures are incredible. We are SO overwhelmed, genuinely. I can't stop going through them. Thank-you so much for capturing all of our special moments. So much love for them, I can't stop smiling!
_ Rosie
+ Whether you have one child or a whole tribe, truly capturing the essence of a family is a challenge, but one I love to take on. No forced smiles, only fun, surprises and laughter, the kind of fun children have when they think no-one is watching. Even tantrums become a part of the memories we all love later in life. My photography sessions will capture all of this; child-led happy portraits of your family life in London.
+ If you are thinking that you've missed the boat and your children are too old for a photo session, think again, I have had lots of fun photographing older kids and young adults as the way they talk to each other brings a lot of genuine laughter :)
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+ What to expect from your photography session?
+ What if I feel a little shy in front of the camera?
If you are feeling nervous, please don't worry, I understand how you feel so love to bring a fun relaxed atmosphere to every shoot. I will guide you through the process without making you do awkward posing, I find the most beautiful pictures come when you and your family are just having fun, jumping, swinging and giggling together. I am happy to chat about this more before the shoot if it is a genuine worry.
+ What happens if one of us is ill on the day of the shoot?
Please don't worry, I do understand that things like this can happen. Let me know as soon as you can and we can reschedule as soon as possible.
+ What if my child is over-excited or moody on the day?
I have years of experience photographing children, I have 2 myself and have a degree in Primary School teaching so have been in front of many children over the years. I aim to bring fun and adventure to the shoot, so they feel like they are playing the whole time - eventually we will get smiles and photos that reflect their personality, even if it takes a little longer!
- This can apply to a newborn shoot too, if they are not on top form, we will factor in enough time for feeding, soothing and helping them to feel relaxed and happy. I will only take photos when they are calm and happy, which I'm sure will give us more than enough pictures. If the worst happens and your little one just can't be settled that day, then I am happy to rebook the shoot at your convenience.
+ Do you use flash or natural light?
I've always loved natural light, and with a little cloud cover outside, it is natures way of filtering the light for the most gorgeous skin tones, which are often the most flattering. I do however have flashlights I can bring if I predict we are going to need extra lighting, for eg. darker areas in your home for newborn or family sessions.
+ What if my home is messy?
I have photographed every kind of home, large, small, light, dark, tidy or untidy, and I am confident that we can always find space to get some beautiful photos. If you would like the best possible photos, I would encourage you to do a few things to prepare your home before the shoot. Try and clear things from your bedroom and living areas that could cause distraction in the photographs, or that could look out of place e.g. clutter from your bedside tables or kitchen surfaces, and hide away plugs and wires - Just remember, things don't have to be perfect, as documentary style photography includes a lot of laughs and happiness in the middle of the family chaos!
+ What time should I book the shoot?
For younger children, a good time is around 10 am, often after a sleep and snack and they have lots of smiles and energy. For older children, we can either do a weekend (although these do get booked up quickly), or we could do it straight after school if you take a change of clothes to the park for example. Children love to have a run around after school so this could be an ideal time for a different kind of fun!
+ What shall we all wear?
I do have extra information that I can send you when you book a shoot with me, but a little advice here is to wear something you are comfortable in, and that won't go out of fashion quickly. I would always advise families to have a theme running through their outfits, but not to match too closely as this can date your photos quickly too. Have in mind the season we are photographing in. If it is Autumn, you may want lovely jumpers and scarves rather than big winter coats, and in the summer, you can wear softer shirts, skirts or T-shirts and jeans. Whatever you all feel comfortable in (this may end up meaning one of you comes as Spiderman for some of the photos!!)
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