Client Guide

Sessions with me are all about making you feel seen, after all you are one of the main characters in your children’s life, yet their childhood photos have most likely been taken by you, rather than with you.

I want to remind you of the golden moments that sometimes get hidden beneath the chaos of parenthood. To bottle up, the love, the connection and the memories of this fleeting chapter.

Meet Laura

Hi there! I’m Laura .

I am a visual storyteller with an innate passion for bringing creative visions to life. By Human Design I am a Manifestor, with a natural instinct for collecting and representing stories, aesthetically.

I am a mother of three young, gorgeous boys. In pursuit of our dreams to raise our family on the Sunshine Coast, my husband and I moved our family to Queensland from Tasmania in late 2024.

My ideal weekend would start with coffee and cooking pancakes, spending time in the sunshine, swimming in the ocean, playing backyard cricket with my boys, foraging through the local farmers market, baking with my kids, hosting friends for dinner and cooking a wholesome feast with all the trimmings. I love yoga, meditation, fashion, styling, sunshine, the beach, baking, hosting and of course… taking photos.

I am a Cancerian with an imagination that ignites my desire to create art. I am pulled by my internal impulse to give soul to the ideas in my head.

What to expect …

Family Sessions

Sessions with me are relaxed and fun. I will make besties with your kiddos and guide you into moments that induce smile, giggles and loving connection.

This is an hour for you to relax and enjoy parenting, not a time that you need to ‘manage’ your children. I want them to lead the way. There will be times of course when they will need some direction, but if we guide them gently the images will capture genuine, authentic moments.

For the duration of the session I want you to give your children your undivided attention, show interest in the things they have found, listen to the anecdotes they share with you and stay close, really close.

When it comes to you and your partner, I want all the PDA. Lean on one another, hold hands, snuggle, hold on to each other. I want to capture your family bond, and that started with the two of you.

Newborn sessions

Newborn Sessions

Newborn sessions usually take 60-90 minutes. Give bub a feed right before the session and if you want to feed at any time during then that is of course okay too.

I love shooting babies in very minimal clothing, allowing me to capture as many of their tiny details as possible. I recommend having a sweet nappy cover and a couple of swaddles and blankets on hand. If the weather is cool, some neutral coloured tights and a slouchy knit on top is always a cosy option.

Whatever your feeding journey might be, bottle or breast, we can include images of this into the session if you wish. I absolutely love capturing raw intimate skin to skin shots with Mum and bub.

During our time together I take it slow, I keep everything calm and I want you to really soak up the blissfulness that is your tiny babe. It’s an hour to forget about the washing pile, the sleep deprivation, the weight of motherhood. This is an hour quarantined for love, presence and connection.

Maternity sessions

Maternity Sessions

Maternity sessions are intimate sessions celebrating you, your incredible body and this beautiful first chapter of life.

Whether it be a solo session, a couples session or a family session, I take the time to pull Mum aside and photograph the beautiful transformation that her body has undertaken. I absolutely love shooting raw, intimate and exposed shots.

For many women, pregnancy can feel far from glamorous, yet for this hour I want you to feel beautiful, to feel seen and to feel celebrated. It is an hour to honour yourself, your body and to celebrate the beginning chapter of this new life growing inside you.

Location

When thinking about personalising your family session, take some time to consider what you want to remember most about this season of your lives.

How can your gallery really reflect your lifestyle and your family authentically?

During our pre session planning we will chat about how you and your family chose to spend your time together when considering location options.

I would love to incorporate elements of your lifestyle into your session so you look back on your gallery in years to come and remember what life was like for you right now.

I want your gallery to ignite memories of your kid’s childhood and this stage of parenthood for all the years to come.

How to prepare

You are investing time and money into your photos and there are a few things you can do to prepare to help things go smoothly on the day.

For family (and newborn) sessions, fill their little tummies up with something substantial beforehand. Speaking from experience, I am not my best self when I am hungry.

Have a few spare clothing items on hand incase of accidents or puddles that are just too temping to walk away from. Chances are they won’t be needed but it’s a good idea to have some neutral pieces as back up.

Don’t bring snacks, lollies or treats into the session with you. Children tend to fixate on them and it’s very hard to capture authentic moments when they are distracted by the treat.

Have some extra layers of warm clothing incase someone gets cold. A cardigan, a knit, a blanket are all good options to pack. Kids with blue lips and chattering teeth are not having a good time.

The booking process

1.Book me in

I shoot sunrise, sunset, in home or studio sessions. I have different days available for different session types so let me know what you’re after and I can find you a suitable date.

2. Select your package

You will receive an email to secure your booking. This will include a client questionnaire, a contract and a quote so you can select which package you would like.

3. Pay your deposit

Once your package is selected you will receive an invoice. Payment of the $200 retainer will secure your booking. I offer payment plans to split your balance into multiple payments, just ask!

4. Chat to me

Book in a phone or zoom call with me for a date 4 weeks prior to your sessions. Make sure you have competed your client questionnaire before this call so we can plan all the details of your session.

5. Finalise payment

Finalise the balance on your invoice 7 days prior to your session. This payment is for my time planning your session, shooting on the day, editing the images and designing your gallery.

6. Gallery delivery

You will receive your gallery via email within 4 weeks of your session. Once you have received your gallery you will have the option to upgrade your package if you wish. Your image selections must be made within 14 days of delivery.

7. Image delivery

Once your image selections have been made you will receive an email with the high-resolution digital images for download.

8. Enjoy

Enjoy your gallery now and all the years to come! If you decide to print and or frame images from the session I am here to help you with this.

Investment

Booking a session with me is an investment.

I turn precious moments into art and create keepsakes of this chapter in your life.

With every year that passes, these photos will increase in value.

One day your children will be left with photos of their childhood. What greater gift can you give them, than beautiful images of this moment in time, with you in them.