Frequently Asked Questions
Why commission family portrait photography with me?
I’m driven by a desire to elevate family photography into an art form. Not pretentious I hope, but beautiful. Through my photographs of your family, I want to give you the best possible record of the most meaningful thing in the world. I’m also a mother so I understand the depth of emotions you may wish to bring out through the photographs. I want to capture the parental instincts you feel; overwhelming love, tenderness, protection and joy. I want to capture what your children are about; freedom, creativity and uninhibited delight. I also want to have fun with you, and the session above all should be relaxed and enjoyable.
Which areas do you cover?
I’m based near Bath in the Wiltshire countryside. I am happy to travel where feasible and principally cover London, the Home Counties, the Cotswolds and the West Country. If you live further afield do get in touch and we can discuss what’s possible.
How does it work?
Simply drop me an email to book a shoot and we can chat from there. If you decide to go ahead, we will discuss your requirements and preferences, then decide on a time and date. Prior to the shoot, we will arrange to chat on the phone to go through everything. I appreciate a photo shoot is not something you do everyday, so I will provide gentle guidance on styling, outfits and what you can expect. After the shoot, I aim to turn around your photographs within a month. I will share these via an online gallery for you to view and download at your leisure. If you would like to order prints and a photo book, I can take care of this for you.
Where does the shoot take place?
I’m open-minded on shoot locations, and when we chat on the phone we can work this out. Meeting at your home provides a nice, comfortable space to get started. Taking the shoot outside can provide some lovely variety and open things up a bit. There are a few things that might determine what we do here - where you live, age of children, the weather - and we can decide what will be the best approach accordingly.
What if I feel self-conscious?
This is a completely natural feeling so please don’t let this deter you! If you are considering a photography session, then trust your instincts, as the right time is now. There is also no right or wrong when it comes to posing, and I will provide gentle guidance and encouragement. My job is to put you at ease and bring out your best. As the shoot progresses any anxiety or awkwardness tends to wane and I always come away with something great!
What is your booking process?
In order to secure the booking I take a 50% deposit, with the remainder due upon delivery of your photographs.
What is your cancellation policy?
Once a date is booked and the deposit has been paid then a shoot cannot be cancelled. In the event of illness, we can look at rescheduling the session.
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