FAmily session Information
Thank you for choosing me to photograph your family.
In this information page, you’ll find some helpful notes and tips for your upcoming photo shoot.
Before your family Shoot
YOUR BOOKING DATE
Most outdoor family shoots are booked on the weekends, but if we've booked your shoot on a Saturday, I would recommend keeping the Sunday free also, just in case the weather turns, we'll have a backup date already. If the weather's bad on both days we'll just have to change weekends or do your shoot during the week, depending on all our availability. All of this will be discussed at the time if needed.
Please keep this in mind when scheduling your photo shoot – the possibility of the date changing due to the weather.
WEATHER
In the week leading up to your shoot I'll keep an eye on the weather and if it looks like it will rain/be overcast or horribly windy we'll reschedule.
A few days before your shoot I'll get in contact to update you on the weather forecast and if any changes need to be made, we'll make them accordingly.
Please also keep in mind styling your hair accordingly if it's a windy day.
MY PHOTOSHOOT STYLE
As you can see from my gallery most of my outdoor photoshoots are done during sunset time on sunny days. If the weather is overcast we won't get those magical golden hour images that I crave. When the day comes, if the weather is overcast and you don't want to reschedule, we don't have to, but please keep in mind that your images will look slightly different because the lighting will be different.
WHAT TO WEAR FOR YOUR PHOTOSHOOT
If you’re wondering what to wear for your photos, here are my suggestions:
- Keep it simple. Simple clothing won’t date.
- Make sure you both wear the same colour or tone. Doing this will avoid any contrast issues.
- Avoid all clothing that has any writing, heavy patterns or logos.
- You can also try to match your clothing to your home decor, so when you print and hang your photos they'll fit right into your home.
- I recommend soft, muted tones, creams or light greys. Please refer to this colour palette that I think will look lovely;
CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS
Any changes to the date due to illness or emergencies must be rebooked within one month of the original booking date.
Your session fee is not refundable for cancellations nor is it transferable to other session types or families.
day of your Family Shoot
TIME & DURATION
As mentioned, all outdoor photo shoots take place at sunset time. Depending on what time of year it is, will depend on what time your photo shoot is and you'll be provided with a time upon booking.
Family photo shoots typically go for about an hour. This will give us plenty of time to have a chat and find the best spots to take photos.
LOCATION
All my family shoots are done at outdoor locations around the Sutherland Shire area. My favourite. locations are:
- Cape Solander Lookout, Kurnell (only accessible from April - September)
- Silver Beach, Kurnell (perfect spot if you would like to include your dog)
- Coastal Track, Bundeena
If you have a special spot that you'd like to go to instead, please let me know ahead of time so I can scout it beforehand, however I can't guarantee that it will be suitable, but I will try to check it anyway to see if it will work.
PETS
If you're including the family dog bring their treats!
Also, it's not mandatory, but it makes a big difference if they're just been groomed or had a bath and brush.
Not all locations will allow dogs such as The Royal National Park, so let me know if you're bringing them and we'll go somewhere where they're allowed.
AFTER YOUR FAmily SHOOT
VIEWING & SELECTING YOUR PHOTOS
During your photo shoot we’ll organise a time together for you to view your photographs; either that same evening, the next day or sometime that same week.
I’ll then come to your home where we can go through your photos together, you can then choose your favourite images and select your package.
Once I’m at your home I'll connect my laptop to your TV. This way you can sit back, relax and enjoy your photos on the big screen.
SELECTING YOUR PRINTS & PRODUCTS
While we’re going through your photographs, I’ll show you all my product samples that you can look through.
If you’ve already chosen what package you’d like to have or, if you’ve set a budget, I can help you narrow down your photo selection to match your desired purchase. This whole process usually takes about an hour.
Please make sure that all Financial Decision Makers are familiar with the Price Guide and have agreed to the fees before booking.
CONTRACT & PAYMENTS
When your order is being finalised you'll be required to sign my contract of order. If you’d like to know beforehand what’s in the contract, please read my Terms of Trade.
Payment must be received on the day of order. You can either pay in full at the time of ordering or pay half upfront, then the other half when you collect your order. Payment is to be made via direct transfer, EFTPOS facilities are not available at this time.
EDITING AND RETOUCHING
Please note that all the photographs that you see during this process will be unedited. The photos that you choose will later be edited and retouched to the same aesthetic that you’ve seen on my website.
WAITING TIME, ORDERING & COLLECTION
My standard wait time for all orders is 5 - 6 weeks.
If you’ve chosen an album as part of your purchase I’ll send you a copy of the album layout before I send it to print. If you’d like me to make any changes, I can do so accordingly. Please note that any delay in getting back to me will delay your order overall. I will not print your album until I have received your approval.
When everything's ready I’ll reach out to organise a time for collection and any final payments must also be concluded at this time. Postage/courier is not available.
thank you
Thank you again for selecting me to photograph your family.
I hope you find all the information helpful and informative. If there’s anything that you’re unsure of please let me know, I’m here to help you.
I can’t wait to meet you and to give you the gift of professional photographs that you will love forever.
Thank you
Lorna