Canberra Family & Baby Portraits

Sessions designed around your family,

wherever you feel comfortable

 

 Your family on location, at home or in the studio

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Baby & Family In The Studio

Welcome your baby into your family with a photoshoot that captures each family member as they are and the love you all share for each other.

What’s Included

– A range of baby outfits and coloured wraps for you to choose from
-A timeless studio setting to keep the focus on you and your baby
– A home away from home in our studio to put your feet up and relax while we work magic with your baby.

 

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The Photoshoot Experience

The studio offers timeless portraits of your baby throughout their first year. From newborns to older babies, our white and neutral-themed studio space is perfect for capturing your baby.
The studio space is fully equipped with the comforts of home to allow for a relaxed photo session. We have a selection of baby outfits and neutral-coloured wraps for you to choose from. You’ll receive our comprehensive what-to-wear guide to help you prepare and select the best outfits for your photo session.
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The Investment

Our fully immersive family portrait sessions are perfect for those who desire a personalised experience with finished artwork to display in their home. With an investment of $3200 or more on your custom-made artwork, you will receive the entire gallery of high-resolution digital images, making it easy to share your family memories with loved ones. This means you can receive all the digtial images as well as a cluster of wall art to display in your home.
Typical investment upward of $3200+

For those looking for a shorter session, we offer a range of packages that balance finished artwork and digital images. Our packages start at $990, and our most popular package, priced at $1490, includes 20 of your favourite digital images and a beautiful storyboard piece ready for display in your home. Upgrading to include all the digital images is available for an additional $500.
Typical investment $990+ for 10 digital images & wall art

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Read our most frequently asked questions or get in touch to book! 

Your Family In The Studio

This style of family portraits take away all the frills, for a simple elegant look that captures your family as they are. 

What’s Included

– The whole family!
– A timeless studio setting that is classic and elegant
– Your personalised one to one ordering session where we’ll help you select your favourites to display in your home.

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The Photoshoot Experience

The studio offers timeless portraits of your family at any stage in life. It’s not just for newborn babies! Our studio sessions can be playful and fun with a focus on keeping things simple and timeless.
The studio space is fully equipped with the comforts of home to allow for a relaxed photo session. We even have a selection of outfits and dresses for you to choose from. You can choose from either a fully immersive custom session or a mini session. Learn More.
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The Investment

Our fully immersive family portrait sessions are perfect for those who desire a personalised experience with finished artwork to display in their home. With an investment of $3200 or more on your custom-made artwork, you will receive the entire gallery of high-resolution digital images, making it easy to share your family memories with loved ones. This means you can receive all the digtial images as well as a cluster of wall art to display in your home.
Typical investment upward of $3200+

For those looking for a shorter session, we offer a range of packages that balance finished artwork and digital images. Our packages start at $990, and our most popular package, priced at $1490, includes 20 of your favourite digital images and a beautiful storyboard piece ready for display in your home. Upgrading to include all the digital images is available for an additional $500.
Typical investment $990+ for 10 digital images & wall art

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Read our most frequently asked questions or get in touch to book! 

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Your Family On Location

A playful style of photography that fits into your unique family dynamic. With genuine smiles only, don’t let stiff family portraits get in the way of capturing real moments of connection.

Steph will help you curate a series of beautiful artwork to display on your walls, celebrating this unique stage in your family’s story and giving your child’s sense of belonging a little boost!

What’s Included

– Design consult where you’ll be guided through everything from outfits to location.
– One-to-one design consult to curate a selection of your favourite pieces to display in your home and share with loved ones.

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The Photoshoot Experience

Designed around your family dynamic, we guide you through everything from designing your shoot to your one-on-one photo reveal and final product design session. 

A playful photo session should feel like you and your family are on an adventure together. The goal is to capture you authentically, so we’ll avoid contrived set-ups altogether. Instead, we’ll focus on capturing natural moments and emotions.

We all want to have fun during the session, so Steph will prompt you with games and activities that will help bring out your personality. And above all, create images that reflect your unique family dynamic. Whether you’re a group of curious explorers or mischievous pranksters, the photos captured will reflect your true spirit. Learn More

The Investment

Our fully immersive family portrait sessions are perfect for those who desire a personalised experience with finished artwork to display in their home. With an investment of $3200 or more on your custom-made artwork, you will receive the entire gallery of high-resolution digital images, making it easy to share your family memories with loved ones. This means you can receive all the digtial images as well as a cluster of wall art to display in your home.
Typical investment upward of $3200+

For those looking for a shorter session, we offer a range of packages that balance finished artwork and digital images. Our packages start at $990, and our most popular package, priced at $1490, includes 20 of your favourite digital images and a beautiful storyboard piece ready for display in your home. Upgrading to include all the digital images is available for an additional $500.
Typical investment $990+ for 10 digital images & wall art

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Read our most frequently asked questions or get in touch to book! 

Extended Family

For families of all shapes and sizes, from new parents to a large brood, older siblings and grandparents too. The perfect for gift for celebrating those rare occasions when the whole family is in one place.

What’s Included

– Design consult where you’ll be guided through everything from outfits to location.
– One to one ordering session to curate a selection of your favourite pieces to display in your home and share with loved ones.

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The Photoshoot Experience

Designed around your family dynamic, our extended family portrait sessions are more than just group photos. We capture the essence of every member, understanding that within the larger group lie intimate connections like siblings, grandparents with grandkids, and unique familial bonds. From conceptualizing the shoot to the final product design, our aim is to ensure an experience that’s as memorable as the photographs themselves.

Instead of staged poses, we focus on genuine interactions and emotions within your family. With gentle prompts and directions, we help bring out authentic moments, ensuring each photograph truly represents your family’s unique dynamic. Embrace this chance to capture the love and laughter that binds your family. To discover more about our sessions, click “Learn More”.

The Investment

Our fully immersive family portrait sessions for extended families are perfect for those who desire a personalised experience with finished artwork to display in their home. With an investment of $3200 or more on your custom-made artwork, you will receive the entire gallery of high-resolution digital images, making it easy to share your family memories with loved ones. This means you can receive all the digtial images as well as a cluster of wall art to display in your home.
Typical investment upward of $3200+

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Read our most frequently asked questions or get in touch to book! Click Here.

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Choose Your Experience

The Fully Immersive Experience

The Immersive Family Portrait Session is a fully personalised and tailored experience that is all about capturing your family’s unique character and creating an art-worthy portrait that you will cherish for a lifetime. This session is handcrafted to meet your specific needs and preferences, with a comprehensive consultation beforehand to ensure your vision and goals are understood. 

 

Perfect For

– Thoroughly documenting your family at whatever stage in life you’re at.

– Families that want to take their time, adventure together, have fun and capture real authentic moments full of love and connection.

– Families that want a range of one-of-a-kind family portraits.

– Those who value attention to detail and want a bespoke, artisanal approach to their family portraits.

– Expert guidance on curating a collection of stunning family images to display in your home.

– Anyone who wants to work with an experienced and passionate photographer who will guide them through the entire process and ensure a successful portrait experience.

The session fee is $150 for your hour long session time and includes your personal viewing appointment two weeks after your session to view and purchase your favourite images.

The first step is to book a design consultation with Steph in the studio or via Zoom, click the link below to get started. 

 

 

 

  Mini Sessions

Designed to be short and playful, these 15-45 minutes sessions are held on specific dates each month.

Perfect For

– Families who want to capture all the smaller moments along your family’s journey without going through a full photography session process.

– Treasure quality images over quantity, and would love to select their top ten favourite photos from a gallery. 

– Have a smaller budget for photography but don’t want to sacrifice on quality or service.  

– Kids (or partners) with short attention spans!

Is this for me?

Mini sessions are designed to be short and relaxed. But if you think your family may need a little extra time to warm up, or you have additional needs, or want to include pets and extended family members then consider booking the full session experience.

The fee is $49 for your fifteen-minute session time and includes your personal viewing appointment two weeks after your session to view and select your favourite images.

Investment for artwork and digital images starts at $990 for 10 digital images and wall art for your home. 

 

Baby Mini Portrait

This mini session is perfect for those short windows of calm in between the baby chaos, with still enough time come away with some beautiful images.

Frequently asked questions

How many images will I get to see?

An immersive family portrait experience, where we will spend approximately an hour or so together typically produces 150-250 portraits, give or take. While our smaller session types typically produce 50-100 portraits. 

What is a typical investment for family & baby portraits?

Our fully immersive family portrait sessions are perfect for those who desire a personalised experience with finished artwork to display in their home. With an investment of $3200 or more on your custom-made artwork, you will receive the entire gallery of high-resolution digital images, making it easy to share your family memories with loved ones. This means you can receive all the digtial images as well as a cluster of wall art to display in your home.
Typical investment $3200+

For those looking for a shorter session, we offer a range of packages that balance finished artwork and digital images. Our packages start at $990, and our most popular package, priced at $1490, includes 20 of your favourite digital images and a beautiful storyboard piece ready for display in your home. Upgrading to include all the digital images is available for an additional $500.
Typical investment $990+ for 10 digital images & wall art

I only want digital files, is that an option?
Yes, it is!
 
For the Immersive Portrait Experience: 
  • The entire gallery (over 150+ images*) $2600
  • Artwork & Digital Image options start from $3200.
 
For Mini Sessions:
  • 15 digital images are $990
  • The entire gallery of images is $1290
What is required to book a session?

To confirm your session reservation, we require an upfront non-refundable session fee. This commitment secures your spot on our calendar and allows us to dedicate our undivided attention to your family.

For families who are interested in our Mini Sessions, the session fee is just $49.
For families who want a more immersive experience to document their family, the session fee for our Immersive Experience Sessions is $150.
If you wish to add hair and makeup to your session, the total fee for both the session and hair/makeup services is $250.

*Please note that the session fees do not include any products or digital images. They serve the purpose of reserving your session time and ensuring we can dedicate our undivided attention to you and your family. This commitment to your session time allows us to create a professional and exceptional experience. More information on purchasing your photos can be found at your portrait reveal appointment in the "What is a typical investment for family and baby portraits" section of this FAQ.

 

How long will it take to see my photos?

We understand the excitement and anticipation of seeing your family's portraits. That's why we strive to make your photo reveal an experience in itself. We take the time to carefully curate and edit your images to ensure that they meet our high standards of quality and artistry. During your photo reveal, you'll get to see your images in their full glory and relive the special moments captured during your session. We typically schedule the photo reveal 2-4 weeks after your session, but we are happy to work with you to find a date and time that fits your schedule.

What should I wear to a photo session?

While it might feel easiest to go out and buy new outfits for everyone, there's no need to - coordinating your outfits from the clothes you have in your wardrobe is perfectly acceptable. And they don't have to be designer clothes! The goal with your clothes is to ensure that they complement and aren't distracting. Wear clothes that flatter your body and that make you feel comfortable and that you know your kids will be okay in. Choose a colour palette of four to six complementing colours that are going to suit the location. At the bottom of this page is a free What to Wear Guide which includes a range of colour palettes, I highly recommend looking at it as a starting point.

What time is best for an on location photo session?

Ideally, we want to start your photoshoot 1-2 hours before the sun sets. Why? Because that's when the lighting is soft, flattering and golden. The sun is low in the sky, which means there are no harsh shadows on people's faces and we can get that gorgeous warm glow that will make your photos look magical.

How long will the session be?

Fully Immersive Experience Sessions: 

  • On Location Immersive Family Portrait Adventure Sessions is typically 1 hour
  • Immersive Newborn Portrait Experience is typically 1-2.5 hours
  • Family Portrait Sessions with the Extended Family is typically 1-2 hours
  • In Studio, Immersive Portrait Experience for Families is typically 1-2 hours
  • In Studio, Relaxed & Timeless Baby Sessions is typically 20-40 minutes (with buffering time for accommodating and settling your baby if necessary)
  • In Studio, Playful & Timeless In-Studio Family Sessions are 15-20 minutes 
  • In Studio, Comfortable & Quick Portrait Sessions are 15-20 minutes
  • On Location, Playful Family Sessions are strictly 15 minutes and are held back to back with other families
What is the best location for a photo session?

The best location for your photo session really depends on the look and feel that you're going for. We're happy to recommend some beautiful outdoor locations or discuss options for an in-studio session. We can also come to your home and capture you and your family in your own environment. During your design consultation, we'll work with you to choose a location that reflects your personal style and meets your family's needs.

What is the best time for a maternity and newborn session?

For your comfort and mobility, we recommend your maternity shoot be taken at the 30-34 week mark.

For newborn sessions, you have a choice between a semi-posed or lifestyle look or a blend of both, I recommend the baby being between 1-3 weeks if your preference is more posed or up to 6 weeks of age if you're looking for a more lifestyle look.

What if my children take time to warm up?

We are very good at working with children with all sorts of attention spans, temperaments and energy levels and will always work to get the best out of your children, whatever their mood. Our photo sessions are child-led with a focus on play, which works well for family members who are reluctant to have their photos taken. Sometimes it can take up to 5-15 minutes for children to appropriately warm up to someone they've just met but we are very good at connecting with kids and helping them to relax.

What are your rescheduling policies?

Sickness
Check out our terms and conditions regarding rescheduling to be across all of the details. We will absolutely accommodate you in the instance of sickness.
Weather
We know you've got everything crossed for good weather on the day of your session, however, we can't control the weather we can only read the forecast and make decisions based on that information. I have seen skies clear on rainy days and thunderstorms come out of nowhere, therefore I will make a call on whether we need to reschedule your session 4 hours beforehand. We may end up changing the location to work around the weather.

My mum wants a photo of us all looking and smiling at the camera, can you do this?

Absolutely, in every photo session, it is my goal to get photos of you looking and smiling at the camera as well as playful and interactive shots. However, if you're more set on these traditional-looking photos, then it's possible I may not be the right fit for you as my style of photography is to capture family connections through play-based prompts and have you interacting with each other and your environment.

Meet Your Photographer Steph, 

I’ve been capturing the treasured moments of Canberra families for over 10 years now.

My mission is simple, to give you a fun relaxing time with your family and send you away with beautiful memories to fill up your home.

Steph Canberra Family Portrait Photographer

Need help choosing your session?

That’s what we’re here for, get in touch if you have any questions and we can guide you in designing an experience that fits with your families unique dynamic!

Children having fun in family photo session
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Family playing together in Canberra Family Portrait Session

“It was a great afternoon out with some incredible photographs that beautifully capture this moment in our lives.” – Alice

Children having fun in family photo session
Canberra Family Photoshoot locaition
Family playing together in Canberra Family Portrait Session

“It was a great afternoon out
with some incredible photographs that beautifully capture this moment in our lives.” – Alice

Your family as they are captured in 3 easy steps

 

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1

Get in touch

We’ll start with a chat, before inviting you into our studio for a free consultation. Here we’ll help you design your photoshoot to match your unique family dynamic.

2

Have some fun

All you need to do on shoot day is turn up. You’ll play together, laugh together and simply have fun in front of the camera, while we capture some memories.

3

Fill your home

2-4 weeks after your session, you’ll be invited back to our studio for your reveal. Choose your favourites and take them home ready to fill your home with love and connection.

Frequently asked questions

How many images will I get to see?

An immersive family portrait experience, where we will spend approximately an hour or so together typically produces 150-250 portraits, give or take. While our smaller session types typically produce 50-100 portraits. 

What is a typical investment for family portraits?

You have the option of picking between our two services.

Our fully immersive family portrait sessions are perfect for those who desire a personalised experience with finished artwork to display in their home. With an investment of $3200 or more on your custom-made artwork, you will receive the entire gallery of high-resolution digital images, making it easy to share your family memories with loved ones. This means you can receive all the digtial images as well as a cluster of wall art to display in your home.
Typical investment $3200+

For those looking for a shorter session, we offer a range of packages that balance finished artwork and digital images. Our packages start at $990, and our most popular package, priced at $1490, includes 20 of your favourite digital images and a beautiful storyboard piece ready for display in your home. Upgrading to include all the digital images is available for an additional $500.
Typical investment $990+ for 10 digital images & wall art

I only want digital files, is that an option?
Yes, it is!
 
For the Immersive Portrait Experience: 
  • The entire gallery (over 150+ images*) $2600
  • Artwork & Digital Image options start from $3200.
 
For Mini Sessions:
  • 15 digital images are $990
  • The entire gallery of images is $1290
What is required to book a session?

By purchasing the $49 Father's Day Session Special, I will be waiving the usual session fee and gifting you a $250 credit to spend on a photo package. We will meet at my studio for a design consultation where we have a chat and determine what session type (custom or mini) suits your family best. At the conclusion of this consultation, should you be happy to proceed, we will get you booked in!

You are welcome to decide then if it's not a good fit for you, and you will receive a refund of your $49 payment.

Please note that if you do proceed, you are still able to cancel and receive a refund provided you give four weeks' notice prior to your session time.

This commitment secures your spot on our calendar and allows us to dedicate our undivided attention to your family.

 

*Please note that the payment of this special offer does not include any digital images.

 

How long will it take to see my photos?

We understand the excitement and anticipation of seeing your family's portraits. That's why we strive to make your photo reveal an experience in itself. We take the time to carefully curate and edit your images to ensure that they meet our high standards of quality and artistry. During your photo reveal, you'll get to see your images in their full glory and relive the special moments captured during your session. We typically schedule the photo reveal 2-4 weeks after your session, but we are happy to work with you to find a date and time that fits your schedule.

What should I wear to a photo session?

While it might feel easiest to go out and buy new outfits for everyone, there's no need to - coordinating your outfits from the clothes you have in your wardrobe is perfectly acceptable. And they don't have to be designer clothes! The goal with your clothes is to ensure that they complement and aren't distracting. Wear clothes that flatter your body and that make you feel comfortable and that you know your kids will be okay in. Choose a colour palette of four to six complementing colours that are going to suit the location. At the bottom of this page is a free What to Wear Guide which includes a range of colour palettes, I highly recommend looking at it as a starting point.

What time is best for an on location photo session?

Ideally, we want to start your photoshoot 1-2 hours before the sun sets. Why? Because that's when the lighting is soft, flattering and golden. The sun is low in the sky, which means there are no harsh shadows on people's faces and we can get that gorgeous warm glow that will make your photos look magical.

How long will the session be?

Fully Immersive Experience Sessions: 

  • On Location Immersive Family Portrait Adventure Sessions is typically 1 hour
  • Immersive Newborn Portrait Experience is typically 1-2.5 hours
  • Family Portrait Sessions with the Extended Family is typically 1-2 hours
  • In Studio, Immersive Portrait Experience for Families is typically 1-2 hours
  • In Studio, Relaxed & Timeless Baby Sessions is typically 20-40 minutes (with buffering time for accommodating and settling your baby if necessary)
  • In Studio, Playful & Timeless In-Studio Family Sessions are 15-20 minutes 
  • In Studio, Comfortable & Quick Portrait Sessions are 15-20 minutes
  • On Location, Playful Family Sessions are strictly 15 minutes and are held back to back with other families
What is the best location for a photo session?

The best location for your photo session really depends on the look and feel that you're going for. We're happy to recommend some beautiful outdoor locations or discuss options for an in-studio session. We can also come to your home and capture you and your family in your own environment. During your design consultation, we'll work with you to choose a location that reflects your personal style and meets your family's needs.

What is the best time for a maternity and newborn session?

For your comfort and mobility, we recommend your maternity shoot be taken at the 30-34 week mark.

For newborn sessions, you have a choice between a semi-posed or lifestyle look or a blend of both, I recommend the baby being between 1-3 weeks if your preference is more posed or up to 6 weeks of age if you're looking for a more lifestyle look.

What if my children take time to warm up?

We are very good at working with children with all sorts of attention spans, temperaments and energy levels and will always work to get the best out of your children, whatever their mood. Our photo sessions are child-led with a focus on play, which works well for family members who are reluctant to have their photos taken. Sometimes it can take up to 5-15 minutes for children to appropriately warm up to someone they've just met but we are very good at connecting with kids and helping them to relax.

What are your rescheduling policies?

Sickness
Check out our terms and conditions regarding rescheduling to be across all of the details. We will absolutely accommodate you in the instance of sickness.
Weather
We know you've got everything crossed for good weather on the day of your session, however, we can't control the weather we can only read the forecast and make decisions based on that information. I have seen skies clear on rainy days and thunderstorms come out of nowhere, therefore I will make a call on whether we need to reschedule your session 4 hours beforehand. We may end up changing the location to work around the weather.

My mum wants a photo of us all looking and smiling at the camera, can you do this?

Absolutely, in every photo session, it is my goal to get photos of you looking and smiling at the camera as well as playful and interactive shots. However, if you're more set on these traditional-looking photos, then it's possible I may not be the right fit for you as my style of photography is to capture family connections through play-based prompts and have you interacting with each other and your environment.