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Real Families
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I turn the most seemingly mundane moments into nostalgic, emotional, and meaningful pieces of art for families.
Art that reflects back the humour and joy and love that exists within that family unit, without any direction required from me.
Because it's enough to just be together. And celebrate that life is made of messy, imperfect, real moments that deserve to be documented just as much as the perfect ones do.
– Kenneth
I’m a wedding and children photographer who specialises in story-driven and nostalgic photographs for families who want more than the average, traditional photography session.
I work with families who want to slow down and capture life as it is now.
Because in the blink of an eye, “someday” becomes a year from now.
And through the busy-ness of your daily routine, tiny but meaningful things are happening within your little family. Things you don’t know you’re missing. Things you’ll always want to remember.
Why hire me?
The most common thing I hear from my clients is that they want to book a session to remember their kids in this stage of life. And despite not necessarily feeling the best about themselves, they know how important it is to document this time in their lives. Not just for them, but for their children.
And after working with many families, I can say with certainty that I know how to meet kids at their level, which means I can make the session feel effortless for you and your partner.
But why hire me when you could capture your family in video and photos on your phone? Well, for a start, it's hard to be in the frame when you're holding the camera.
But also, I'm giving you so much more than a photography session. I'm giving you space to connect as a family. Permission to unplug and reset. To slow down and love on each other. And when this happens, a special kind of magic is created from the collaboration of your vulnerability and my ability to meet you in that place.
That’s why you hire me.
Because I’ll show you the moments that you didn’t even know you needed to see.
I can promise you that I’ll help you to see the magic that you’re creating for yourselves, just by being who you are.
Because you’ll see that what you’re doing is enough.
FAQ
What if my kids don’t want to cooperate during the session?
I'm totally fine with kids getting dirty/messy/wet/undressed during the session. I'm also totally fine with tantrums/sibling arguments/chaos. Don't ever feel like I'm judging anything (trust me I have BEEN THERE), and don't worry about how the photos will turn out if your kids aren't being perfect angels. Chances are, they won't be, because they are tiny humans with big feelings. I will be capturing it all, but I'm also respectful and know when to stop shooting. Know that I am skilled at finding the beautiful moments within the hard stuff and sometimes it's the hard stuff that ends up being the most beautiful in the years to come.
Do I need to do anything to prepare for the session?
Yes. Once you lock in a date by paying your booking fee, then I’ll send you a Client Guide with everything you need to know in order to prepare for your session. It’s not overwhelming though, promise.
Will you give us advice on what to wear?
Most of my clients wear clothes that are relaxed and comfortable, that they feel good in, and that they can move around in. But if you want advice on what to wear, or you want to send me photos of ideas you have - I can definitely help you choose outfits based on what I know will photograph well.
How early should I book my session?
I tend to book film sessions up to 12 months in advance. I only do a couple each month so the spots book up pretty quickly. For photography sessions, I’m generally more flexible and usually book about 4-8 weeks in advance.
What is your rescheduling policy?
If I’m even remotely feeling unwell - I’m going to reschedule your session. I’m not willing to risk turning up to a session with a cough or a sniffle in the middle of a pandemic, and I would expect the same from you. Seasonal allergies, etc are different. But if you or the children are unwell, please tell me and we’ll reschedule. I don’t mind rescheduling at all and have extra days built into my calendar specifically for this reason.
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