SESSION GUIDE

 
 
 
 

Congrats on snapping up one of our Blossom Mini sessions! Can’t wait to see you and capture some gorgeous family memories.

This session guide will tell you everything you need to know about what to expect, how to prepare and where to meet me once it’s time! So make sure to have a good read though and let us know if you have any questions. You can contact me on 021 277 1987 if you are running late on the day.

Remember to book in your viewing session at the bottom of this page.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • With outdoor family sessions I’ll pretty much just position you in the best lighting at the time, give you a few instructions about how to hold yourselves, then step back and capture you all interacting with each other.

  • I’ll call out instructions as we go (such as lean your heads closer together, tickle the kids, turn your body a bit more towards me etc.) to make sure we are getting a good variety of shots. We will aim for some of you all together, then just roll with whatever different combos and individuals the kids are up for.

  • Let me know at the start of the session if there are any specific shots or parent/child combos that you really want.

  • We are only aiming for 20 images, so we will likely be all done with the 30 minute time frame.

  • These session will be taking place in the botanic gardens near the playground. Do not let the kids on the playground before the session as it may be impossible to get them off. Instead you can use the promise of the playground as a treat for after the session if they need a bit of persuading.

  • However, kids are usually much happier doing family shoots outdoors and it’s usually pretty easy to keep them entertained if we start shooting soon after you arrive and keep it really fun for them.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

HOW TO PREPARE

  • Dress yourselves and the kids in lighter tones as anything too dark or colourful will completely overpower the soft pink of the blossoms. So white, cream or soft pastel tops and knits are perfect. Don’t stress too much about your pants being too dark as they won’t feature heavily in the photos, though nice jeans are always good.

  • Also remember to keep it casual – office wear or dress shirts will look oddly formal in the soft, natural setting.

  • Make sure to have an extra warm layer for the kids too (especially for morning sessions) so that we can keep them toasty then whip it off just before the photos.

  • Give yourself some extra time to make sure that you are not late for the session, but try not to arrive more than 5 minutes early. If you do, we suggest waiting in the car so that the kids don’t run around and lose all their excitement before we start the session. Ideally be ready and waiting a couple minutes before your session time at the tree with the bench around it (pictured below). we will come and get you from the tree when we are ready for you.

  • Also see below for some maps and photos detailing where to go.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

AFTER YOUR SESSION

You will come back to our studio for a 30 minute viewing session.
Please book this yourself in the link below.
In this time we will do a slideshow of your images (they will be unedited) and we can help you select your favorites and also help with any frames or product you may like. We have a full breakdown of collections and product below, so you can get an idea of what you may like before you arrive.

Once you have paid for your collection we will hand-edit your chosen photos, send though your digital online gallery and start making any product purchased.

DIGITAL
COLLECTIONS

Includes digital negatives only.
They will be beautifully hand-edited in our fine-art painterly style.

5-images $550
10-images $750
15-images $950
20 images $1100

*extra digital images are $70 each,
this can only be purchased on-top of one of the above collections.

ALBUM
COLLECTIONS

Includes digital negatives beautifully hand-edited in our fine-art painterly style.
A stunning 9x12” Flushmount Queensberry album

15-images $1550

20 images $1650

PORTFOLIO BOX
COLLECTIONS

Includes digital negatives beautifully hand-edited in our fine-art painterly style.

A portfolio box made by one of New Zealand’s best book binders - and a matching set of fine-art prints in-house by myself personally. 

10-images $1200

15-images $1450

20 images $1700

À LA CARTE

A full price list for single items for if you’d like to add anything onto your collection. 

Matted fine-art prints
$35 | 8x10”
$80 | 11x14”

Our signature frames
$110 | 8x10”
$260 | 11x14”
$290 | 14x14”
$370 | 16x16”
$450 | 20x16”
$480 | 20x20”
$550 | 20x26”

 
 

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