CONTEMPORARY Portraits

Yes, you should always book in advance. To deliver the exceptional service and personalised attention each client deserves, we limit the number of sessions we schedule each month. Consequently, while we occasionally have last-minute openings, we strongly advise booking early to secure your preferred date. ​ We recommend scheduling your maternity session early in your second trimester. Early booking helps ensure we can accommodate your preferred dates and provide the bespoke experience our clients love. ​

Absolutely! It’s completely normal to feel nervous, but I specialise in creating a relaxed and supportive environment. I am experienced when it comes to photographing mothers-to-be and will guide you throughout the session. I use clever posing and great lighting to show you at your best and ensure you have photographs of your pregnancy that you will love and treasure. I’ll guide you through every step, from posing to expression, so you feel confident and look your best. By the end of the session, you’ll feel at ease and may even enjoy the process!

Maternity sessions typically last 1.5–2 hours, depending on the range of images we’re capturing. This allows time for outfit changes and adjustments to ensure we create a diverse portfolio of images tailored to your needs.

Yes, family photos are included with all of our collections. We have a client wardrobe with gowns you may wish to borrow and we can provide clothing for boys up to age seven and dresses for girls of all ages. We do not currently have options for men in our client wardrobe.

That's not a problem at all. For most of our clients, the purpose of a maternity shoot is to capture some beautiful images for themselves. Something they can look back on to remember their pregnancy experience. You can come alone, or a bring a friend.

Women: We have a client wardrobe with many gowns, bodysuits, and flowing fabrics that are ideal for a maternity portrait session. Our wardrobe includes options to suit a wide range of figures and personal styles. We do recommend you bring a range of underwear, including smooth natural coloured pants and bra, a strapless bra, and some more lacy items if you wish them to be photographed on show. Many client choose to bring additional outfit options from home, such as jeans and a shirt. Cultural items should be provided by the client. We love to include korowai, sari and other cultural items in your session, so please bring these with you. Children: We can provide shorts and tee's for children up to the age of seven; and Our client wardrobe include a range of dresses for children of all ages. Cultural items should be provided by the client. We love to include special items in your session, so please bring these with you. Men: We do not currently have options for men in our client wardrobe. Simple white or black fitted t-shirts and jeans photograph nicely and work alongside most gowns. Tips for bringing your own wardrobe options: avoid busy patterns, logos, or overly trendy styles, as these can date your photos. please ensure that your clothes are clean and pressed (if required) as wrinkles are difficult to remove naturally in photoshop. I’ll provide a styling guide and help you choose what works best during your session.

Yes we can - please enquire when you book as our favourite stylist is very popular and we need to book her early. Most clients for a maternity session book the hair and make-up add on. While not a requirement, it does add a little polish to your images and enhances the overall experience. Many clients have commented that having their hair and make-up done professionally helped them feel beautiful and confident and ready for an awesome portrait session.

Yes, all final images include professional retouching. This includes subtle enhancements like smoothing skin, removing blemishes, and brightening your teeth while maintaining a realistic and authentic look. Equally, some clients request that we do very minimal retouching and would prefer us to leave the images as shot, for their natural beauty to shine. If you have specific requests, just let me know!

Your portraits will be carefully curated and professionally retouched. You’ll receive your final images in both digital and printed format and most clients also choose to add on some framed wall art of their favourite portraits, or perhaps a portrait box, or an album. All of our artworks are designed to become cherished family heirlooms, we use the highest quality materials and experienced craftspeople to create your final pieces.

No. We shoot in the studio where we don't have to worry about the weather and have great light at all times. The best outdoor light is either at dawn or dusk and, in our experience, this isn't the best time for pregnant women. Photographing indoors enables us to keep you at a comfortable temperature and makes the session really easy as you don't have to walk far; have easy access to a bathroom, and can count on your session going ahead even if it's wet and windy. We also love studio portraits because they are classic and will stand the test of time. We use multiple outfits and can change the backdrop to get lots of variety in your collection.

Contemporary portrait sessions typically last 1.5–2 hours. This allows enough time for outfit changes and capturing a range of images while ensuring the experience feels unhurried and enjoyable.

Printed portraits provide a tangible, lasting way to preserve your family’s memories. In an age of fleeting digital images, these carefully crafted heirlooms tell your story, becoming cherished keepsakes that can be passed down for generations.

We believe in being completely transparent, so all of our pricing information is available online. You can access this HERE. On this Pricing + Info page you will find: Information on our portrait experience A form to request our full pricing details After you complete the form, you will be taken to our detailed Pricing + Booking info Page. Here you will find: Information on planning your session A guide to understanding our pricing structure Detailed pricing and package information Upgrade options

We aim to hold the session while your baby is very new and still used to being tucked up inside — usually between days 5 and 14 after birth. Because we can’t predict when your baby will choose to make an entrance, we make a provisional booking on your due date and update this to a confirmed appointment time after they have arrived. We know it can feel daunting to leave the house with a brand new baby, so we have made our studio easy to access, with parking at the door, and very comfortable with everything you might need.

Yes, you should always book in advance. To deliver the exceptional service and personalised attention each client deserves, we limit the number of sessions we schedule each month. Consequently, while we occasionally have last-minute openings, we strongly advise booking early to secure your preferred date. ​ We recommend scheduling your newborn photography session early in your second trimester. Early booking helps ensure we can accommodate your preferred dates and provide the bespoke experience our clients love. ​

Newborn sessions typically last 3-4 hours, depending on the range of images we’re capturing and the size of collection you have booked. This allows time for baby cuddles, changes and settling as our sessions are baby-led.

Newborn sessions typically last 3-4 hours, depending on the range of images we’re capturing and the size of collection you have booked. This allows time for baby cuddles, changes and settling as our sessions are baby-led. All other sessions take between 1-2 hours.

Yes, family photos are included with all of our collections. We have a client wardrobe with gowns you may wish to borrow and we can provide clothing for boys up to age seven and dresses for girls of all ages. We do not currently have options for men in our client wardrobe.

Absolutely! It’s completely normal to feel nervous, but I specialise in creating a relaxed and supportive environment. I am very experienced when it comes to photographing mothers and I will guide you through the session. I use clever posing and great lighting to show you at your best and ensure you have photographs with your new baby that you will love and treasure. I encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity for professionally taken family photos — even if you feel nervous about it. As a parent you will take lots of photos of your children, but so often we end up with very few photos with ourselves in them. When I look back at the photos from my own children's newborn sessions, my favourite images are the family ones. I have them on the wall of our living room and they bring me (and the rest of our family) joy every day.

Women: We have a client wardrobe with many gowns, bodysuits, and flowing fabrics that are ideal for a maternity portrait session. Our wardrobe includes options to suit a wide range of figures and personal styles. We do recommend you bring a range of underwear, including smooth natural coloured pants and bra, a strapless bra, and some more lacy items if you wish them to be photographed on show. Many client choose to bring additional outfit options from home, such as jeans and a shirt. Cultural items should be provided by the client. We love to include korowai, sari and other cultural items in your session, so please bring these with you. Babies and Children: We provide everything for your newborn, so there is not need to purchase anything for the session. This includes all outfits, props, headbands and textiles. We can provide shorts and tee's for children up to the age of seven; and Our client wardrobe include a range of dresses for children of all ages. Cultural items should be provided by the client. We love to photograph korowai, special dresses, sari and other items that are special for your family We love to include special items in your session, such as heirloom blankets, so please bring these with you. Men: We do not currently have options for men in our client wardrobe. Simple white or black fitted t-shirts and jeans photograph nicely and work alongside most gowns. Tips for bringing your own wardrobe options: avoid busy patterns, logos, or overly trendy styles, as these can date your photos. please ensure that your clothes are clean and pressed (if required) as wrinkles are difficult to remove naturally in photoshop. I’ll provide a styling guide and help you choose what works best during your session.

Your portraits will be carefully curated and professionally retouched. You’ll receive your final images in both digital and printed format and most clients also choose to add on some framed wall art of their favourite portraits, or perhaps a portrait box, or an album. All of our artworks are designed to become cherished family heirlooms, we use the highest quality materials and experienced craftspeople to create your final pieces.

Yes we can - please enquire when you book as our favourite stylist is very popular and we need to book her early.

No. We shoot in the studio where we don't have to worry about the weather and have great light at all times. We like to keep babies and their families warm and comfortable and to make the session really easy for you. The best outdoor light is either at dawn or dusk and, in our experience, this isn't the best time for families. We prefer to structure our sessions to ensure everyone is fresh and relaxed (or as fresh as you can be with a newborn), don't have to walk far, have easy access to a bathroom, and can count on your session going ahead even if its wet and windy. We also love studio portraits because they are classic and will stand the test of time. We use multiple outfits and can change the backdrop to get lots of variety in your collection.

Printed portraits provide a tangible, lasting way to preserve your family’s memories. In an age of fleeting digital images, these carefully crafted heirlooms tell your story, becoming cherished keepsakes that can be passed down for generations.

We believe in being completly transparent, so all of our pricing information is available online. You can access this HERE. On this Pricing + Info page you will find: Information on our portrait experience A form to request our full pricing details After you complete the form, you will be taken to our detailed Pricing + Booking info Page. Here you will find: Information on planning your session A guide to understanding our pricing structure Detailed pricing and package information Upgrade options