Family Photography
“A moment goes by quickly, but a photo lasts forever”
Lifestyle family photography on location is a great way to capture a mix of posed and candid moments with you and your children.
A 30-minute session is perfect for classic portraits, but if you are looking for some fun play at the beach then the one-hour lifestyle shoot is ideal.
I have also done some family documentary photoshoots at the home which is an opportunity to make portraits of your kids at play in their own home.
All my family photo shoots are either outside at a park or beach or at the client’s home.
I believe it’s important to have printed photos in albums and on the wall so please get in touch if you need help ordering products.
Standard Packages
Family Portrait Photography
30 minutes on location.
20 digital files included.
Choose your favourite images via your personal client website.
Order additional files and prints via your shopping cart.
Images delivered online – high resolution ready for print and a second set sized for easy web sharing.
Weekdays $350 || Weekends $395
$150 Booking fee/retainer to save the date || Remainder due within 24 hours of your photoshoot.
Family Portraits – Extended Session
60 minutes on location.
50 digital files included.
Choose your favourite images via your personal client website.
Order additional files and prints via your shopping cart.
Images delivered online – high resolution ready for print and a second set sized for easy web sharing.
Includes a bespoke USB with your 50 chosen images in colour and B&W with a matching set of 4x6 inch gift prints.
Weekdays $500 || Weekends $545
$250 Booking fee/retainer to save the date || Remainder due within 24 hours of your photoshoot.
Family Documentary Photography
Showing real life & real moments – great for in-home newborn sessions.
Up to two hours at your home.
Images are professionally curated & artistically edited to best tell the story.
Approximately 150 edited digital JPEG files delivered ready for print & web use.
Images are delivered to you on a bespoke USB with an image slideshow with music.
Fifty 4x6 inch loose prints gifted with your bespoke USB in a keepsake box.
Weekdays $750 || Weekends $795
Booking fee $350 || Remainder due within 24 hours of your photoshoot.
Whimsical Forest Family Sessions
Pre-shoot planning
Props from Cheers Wedding & Party Hire
Make-Up & Hair for Mum from Renee Leigh Make-Up Artist
Up to one hour on location
A mix of posed & candid photos
A bespoke USB with digital files ready for print and web
Images are curated and the best set is delivered, all inclusive 60-120
Fifty 4x6″ gift prints delivered with your USB
Private client website gallery for print orders
Available February-April 2019 only
$695
Stunning Heirloom Products
Fine Art Albums & Books – Designed by Sarah Marshall Photography.
A stunning range of cover materials, personalised embossing, paper, and book sizes are available.
Pricing starts at $450 for an 8x8 inch linen cover Q-Book
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Bookings are a ‘first in first served’ basis. To secure your date a signed contract and 50% non-refundable retainer is required.
The remainder is due on your booking date.
All prices are in NZD and are subject to change unless a deposit has been made. Overseas payments may incur a bank transfer fee.
Images are curated and edited with the best selection used for your client gallery.
Your completed collection of digital files & products agreed on will be delivered in 1-3 weeks after your photoshoot.
After this, I can also include complimentary album design and assistance with print and canvas orders.
Please inquire for pricing and quotes.
Travel within 50 km of Whareora, Whangarei is included. Then it’s $1 per km.
Overtime is charged at $100 per ½ hour if the photographer is kept without prior agreeing.
Pricing, prints & packaging are subject to change without notice unless locked in with a retainer.
WHAT TO WEAR
Planning your families outfits is important because these photos should be timeless and also look great hanging on the walls in your home.
I recommend colour coordinating outfits but not matching. Thinking about if you prefer neutral tones or bright colours. If there are bright colours make sure they don’t clash. Avoid busy patterns, tee-shirts with logos and slogans and kids clothing with cartoon characters on them. Make sure clothes are clean and ironed and also dress for the weather – no one likes to be too cold or too hot.
Of course, if you are trying to get out the door and your child is only happy if they get to wear their ballet tutu (for example) then so be it – A happy child in something they want to wear is better than a child in tears in the “perfect outfit”.
Bring a change of clothes for the kids especially for after a beach photoshoot.
Snacks before and after a shoot are also good for the kids… and adults!!
PREPARING FOR YOUR SHOOT
PLAN AHEAD
Parents – think about your outfits first and if you want to get your hair and make-up done. If you don’t feel great you may not like the photos as much. Kids will look cute in just about anything…
WHAT TO BRING
The family, change of clothes for little kids, distraction/favourite toy. Let me know if you are bringing your dog!
WHAT NOT TO BRING
Extra people who are not part of the booking that may “help” direct the shoot.
PHOTOSHOOT TIMING
You need to book your shoot for a time that suits your family, not only when the adults are available but also when small children are at their best, such as the morning after a sleep and food. I am happy to postpone the photoshoot if kids are sick or the weather is not suitable. As my photoshoots are generally outside and booked at times that are ideal for lighting conditions the photoshoot may not be extended in time if you arrive late to the shoot. Also, I should not be held liable if the weather takes a turn for the worse during the shoot. We might be able to make up some of the time at another date if suitable.
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