SESSION GUIDE

 
 
 
 

Congratulations on snapping up an exclusive Little valentine session! WAHOO!

This handy dandy session guide will tell you everything you need to know about how to best prepare for your session, ensuring that both you and your little one/s have a great time. If you haven’t already, please also read through the information for clarification on what’s included in with your session and available products.

If you didn’t order any extra images or products while booking, you can let us know via email or during the session itself if you’d like to add some on. Though the earlier you let us know the better as we may run out of stock.

My studio is located in the top right unit of 162 Kendal Avenue, Burnside. There should be parking on the street outside and a sign on our door – no need to knock, just come on in up the stairs!

There is a small carpark out the back of the building. Feel free to park there on Sunday, but do not park out the back on Monday – there should be some space on the street outside.

While you are more than welcome to snap phone photos while in the dressing area, but please refrain during the photoshoot itself. My assistant Maddy may take some videos for our instagram story @hazelandcass throughout which you can check out after the session.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Your session will run for around 20 minutes (double our usual time), and I cannot go over this as the sessions are scheduled back to back.

  • Make sure that you arrive 5 minutes early so you have plenty of time to get dressed before the session then make the most out of your shooting time.

  • Please remove your shoes at the top of the stairs, and ideally wear jandles or slip ons so that its early to take them on then quickly put them back on when you leave. You can keep your shoes on if you really want to and they are clean, just make sure not to step on the white backdrop where we take the photos.

  • Someone will greet you on arrival and help you choose from our selection of dresses, knitted rompers, shorts, boy tops and headbands. (please note that we sometimes have to forgo the headband for toddlers who are extremely upset by them)

  • Sometime my assistant and I may both be in the shooting area, in which case simply come up, pop your things down and starting having a look through the clothes – we’ll be with you when we can.

  • We have options available for girls up to around 10 years old, and boys up to 5 years. If your child is older than this, bring them along photo-ready in case we cannot fit them.

  • During the session itself, please leave any extra clothes, nappy bags etc. in the dressing area.

  • Please don’t bring any extra people into the shooting area, as when too many people come in at once it can be overwhelming and cause the child to look around in all directions instead of at the camera. Plus if there are too many people, this can restrict my movement and prevent me from getting the right angles.

  • Let me know if there are any funny words, faces or favourite songs that they like, as it’s ideal if me or my assistant can get their attention if they like us. Otherwise, be prepared to get right behind my head/camera so that they’re looking in the right direction with light on their face.

  • If your partner is better at getting your child to focus or smile, you can send them through in your place.

  • Ideally get your little one to have a nap before their session so that we can get them in the best possible mood. Though don’t worry if you can’t get them down – just continue to have a quiet, relaxing day and it won’t be the end of the world.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

AFTER THE SESSION

  • By the end of the week you’ll receive your digital images via email with a link to a group online gallery. Here you will be able to download your digital images.

  • If you frames/ The ‘Love Bundle’, simply reply to the email with which images you would like for which products.

  • There may be availability to order more product within 24hrs of the digital images being sent out.

  • All product will be ready for pick up from the studio on Thursday the 13th December between 10am-2pm.

  • Make sure to tag us on @hazelandcass on Instagram so we can see all those gorgeous faces again and hear what you think!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

FRAMED ART

From the careful design and printing, to the custom build, this whole process is handled in-house by me and my husband/framer, Mike.

We have a hand-picked selection of the worlds most beautiful designs. We finish our frames with TruVue’s patented UltraVue; an archival, UV protected, museum grade glass designed to protect your fine art print for generations to come.

This Christmas we have our classic 8x10” golden frame add-on. This year you can choose any design you want from our 8x10'“ frame options. ( You can see them when you come in for your photoshoot)

Larger sizes and different styles can be ordered via email if you give us plenty of notice before Valentines Day.