Studio Session Prep Guide

 

Hi there & thank you for booking in a studio session with me! I am thrilled to capture you and your family! Here are some essential details and tips to help you prepare for your session:

Milestone Sessions

These sessions hold a special place in my heart and are what sparked my passion for photography. They focus on capturing the most precious moments of life—children! There's something truly magical about preserving the innocence and natural beauty of young ones, capturing their essence in every shot.

Ideal for ages between 6 months and 11 months, I highly recommend scheduling these sessions before your little one starts walking. It's the perfect time for them to sit, smile, and play while I work my magic behind the camera.

Please note that all milestone sessions are scheduled on weekdays.

Family Sesions

At my studio, we embrace your family just as you are—capturing every smile, every tear, and every moment of joy! It's a wonderful opportunity to create cherished memories for yourself and your loved ones, documenting the journey and growth of your family over time.

While I aim to arrange these sessions during school breaks or weekdays, I also offer limited availability on weekends!

Location and Parking:

  • My studio is located in Somerville, East Auckland. It's a cozy natural light space within my home, ensuring a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for your session. Address will be sent upon booking.

  • Please park on one side of my driveway to allow space for others to park when they arrive.

What to wear:

  • For the best results, we recommend wearing whites, nudes, denim, linen, greys, blacks or other neutral-toned clothing but we can definitely make anything workThese colors and textures photograph beautifully and create a timeless. Think about the photos that you will display on your walls and the colours you would like to see.

  • Avoid wearing bright or distracting colors, as they can take away from the focus of the photos.

Footwear and Treats:

  • Opt for barefoot or clean shoes to complement the relaxed atmosphere of the studio. I always recommend barefoot to get you sitting on the ground or on the couch snuggling!

  • If you're bringing treats for your child, please choose non-staining options to avoid any mess on your little ones mouths and faces during the session. Eg avoid chocolate but bring things like lollies/marshmallows.

Allergies and Other Considerations:

  • Please be aware that I have a cat in my home studio. If you have allergies, please let me know in advance, and we'll make necessary arrangements.

  • If you anticipate being late for your session, kindly send me a message as soon as possible to inform me and provide a heads-up.

Photography Style and Delivery:

  • I specialize in capturing natural, storytelling photos that reflect the essence of your family or individual personality.

  • I will guide you throughout the entire session to ensure we have a range of angles, combinations and plenty of smiles. Sometimes the best shots come from unexpected moments or angles so relax and enjoy the experience.

  • After your session I will choose the most successful photos of the lot & you'll receive a mixture of color and black & white images edited in high resolution delivered via online gallery. You will have 30 days to download your gallery once your link has been sent.

  • Your gallery will be ready within 3-4 weeks from date of shoot, allowing you to relive the memories and share them with your loved ones.

And Most importantly, come prepared with your smiles and let’s capture some precious moments for you to look back on for many years to come!

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to me. I can't wait to create beautiful memories with you!

Ivey x