Providing they are of a nice temperament then dogs/pets are more than welcomed. Please be mindful that you will probably want some without & so a suitable safe place/lead/obedient temperament would be necessary. I have a dog of my own (A border collie) so am confident around animals.
I recommend adapting bedtimes & naps on the day of the shoot just as you would do for any other special occasion such as a wedding/ holiday that you are invested in where the timings are a little different.
In my experience, photographing 1000's of families with children of different ages, the momentum, excitement & attention that kids receive during a session provides them with enough energy & distraction to forget their usual schedules.
Rested kids are the happiest. For little ones if you can juggle in a nap prior, even if it’s a short one I recommend it. Similarly, try where possible to have a rested day/evening the 24hrs prior so everyone is relaxed and not wired.
For sunset sessions, some families opt for a larger lunch and relaxed early dinner or fast food treats near to the shoot location & take a change of clothes for the kids if needed, even Pj's for afterwards.
If you are traveling from further away, some families even book dinner for afterwards locally or stay the night and build mini holidays around the session. There is plenty to do and see in the Bracknell area.
Invariably the sessions are off the beaten track, and so I rarely advise bringing a buggy/stroller/pushchair as usually the locations are not buggy friendly, even for off road buggies. Additionally, the fluidity of the session means that small children and babies are carried (where needed) and are interacted, cuddled or played with throughout our time together.
Most clients who feel the need to bring snacks/water/accessories bring along an easy access bag/shopper bag that can easily be put on the ground.
Valuables, such as your phones and keys can be put into my secure/zipped camera bag which is either always on my back or within a few meters of me. This is the safest place for them.
In case of rain, I will be watching the radar all day. If it doesn't rain, but is overcast, we will still proceed. Similarly, if we are due intermittent/spotty showers but it is not actually raining yet, we will still go ahead.
Good styling plays a key part to ensuring your session looks amazing whatever the sun decides to do, the textures, layers and colours really will make a difference to the overall look and feel of your session.
- If the weather is looking iffy and you live less than 45 minutes away, I’ll be in contact with you 1 to 2 hours before your session to discuss further.
- If you (or I) are traveling from further away, the 'weather check in' will be proportionate to the journey length/any over night arrangement & getting ready times. This could mean we chat up to two days prior.
Reschedules...
If I decide your session is ‘rained off’ we will rearrange at a mutually convenient date & time as soon as possible. There is no additional cost for a weather reschedule.
Weather watching is a huge part of my job and I only shoot if I think it's possible to provide you with an epic gallery based on the conditions & location. Please always assume your session will be going ahead. I will only be in contact with you regarding the weather if the forecast is questionable.
Most outdoor sessions are located based on where the floral and fauna is blooming best during the week of your session. Part of the service I provide involves searching and regularly checking the best locations for you.
Each season I have a couple of options that I use and I select the best one relative to what's in bloom, what the weather is doing and what will suit your family best (based on your client questionnaire and my experience).
As you can imagine all of this affects the parking and directions.
The directions will generally be communicated on email and/or text the days prior to your session. Unless otherwise discussed, your shoot location will be within Bracknell Forest or close surrounding area.
In general I don't tend to use obvious parkland areas, as the magic and beauty is usually found off the beaten track.
From Legoland to The Lookout Discovery Centre and with Windsor just a stone’s throw away, it is easy to turn your photoshoot into a little family mini break.
Shooting in and around Bracknell Forest is like working in my own outdoor studio. These locations are familiar, tried and tested, and I know exactly how they change with the seasons from the way the sun moves through the trees to what is in bloom and when.
That said, I also love to travel. From London to Bristol, the Cotswolds and beyond, I am always excited to create in new places, especially if you have your own private grounds or a particularly beautiful outdoor location in mind.
For sessions that require me to travel further than 30 miles from Bracknell a Signature Chapter session is required during booking. This includes your full gallery, a selection of gallery wall prints and archive prints, with no additional travel fees.
If the location is more than 100 miles away, we will simply discuss any extra travel costs together.
I will always be research and be open about whether an outdoor location or home is right for creating a varied, beautiful gallery. If it is, I will be delighted to join you there.
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If it has windows, most likely! I travel lightly with just my camera in hand and a few blankets and accessories. There won't be any back drops to set up or lighting rigs to worry about, everything is shot with natural light. Sometimes I'll get creative with a few strategically placed blankets if required, but in general I will simply use the place that has the best light.
Sometimes this means us shooting in unconventional areas of your home, in general it is a bedroom or lounge. Whichever room we find ourselves in, I'll be there to subtly style and create art with the angles. It's all very fluid and we'll move around depending on where's best at that time for what we are aiming to capture.
Having shot in 10 bedroom mansions and one bedroom flats, I can assure you that I can create magic anywhere. Some clients love to show off their home decor and others are not so fussed, either way is ok.
As a lifestyle photographer, I usually create photos on location in homes and outdoors, but I appreciate this doesn’t suit everyone. Another option is to book a beautiful Airbnb or luxury holiday rental, from cosy cottages in the Cotswolds or Hampshire countryside to boho London apartments or elegant homes near Henley and Oxford. These spaces make stunning backdrops and I’m happy to come and photograph you there.
In general, yes, we can pop into you garden or grounds. If you are looking to travel to a separate outdoor location this is possible with a bit of pre-planning. It's classed as a mixed location session and can be booked by request prior to booking. Mixed location sessions require a pre-upgrade of collection 2 to be purchased in advance of your session. This covers the additional time, logistics and editing involved.
Yes, absolutely. I’m often booked for in-home family photo shoots across London and the Cotswolds, as well as further afield. Photographing families in their own spaces is one of my favourite things to do, and I’m always happy to discuss travelling to you before we confirm your booking.
From London townhouses to Cotswold cottages, homes in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and beyond, I love creating family photo shoots at home. Every house has its own light, style and character, which makes your gallery unique to you.
For sessions more than 30 miles from Bracknell, a Signature Chapter session will be required. This includes your full gallery, along with a selection of gallery wall prints and archive prints, with no additional travel fees.
If your home is more than 100 miles away, we will simply discuss any extra travel costs together.
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You can then choose to upgrade your collection if you wish. The Collection upgrades [linked here] set out every option, and you are welcome to decide before or after your session.
To give you a sense of what is included:
- Chapter Lite (1-3people) begins with 5 digital photographs and can be upgraded.
- Chapter Standard (4-6 people) begins with 5 digital photographs and can be upgraded.
- Signature Chapter (1-16 people )is my all inclusive experience. It includes your full gallery along with a beautifully curated selection of gallery wall archive prints.
Many families choose Signature simply because it means everything is included from the start. As an added benefit, Signature also covers all travel within 100 miles of Bracknell, comes with priority booking including off calendar dates, and can be booked for extended family sessions if that is something you would like.
The Signature Chapter is the choice when you want the fullest experience, with nothing left out. View the pricing and booking page here
One option is to book a Chapter Session Lite or a Chapter Session Standard and add Collection 2 which includes all remaining digital images.
To give you an idea of the totals
- Chapter Session Lite £395 plus Collection 2 £275 = £670
- Chapter Session Standard £445 plus Collection 2 £275 = £720
Signature Chapter includes:
- Your full gallery of digital images
- A beautifully curated selection of archive prints that can be displayed as a gallery wall
- All travel within 100 miles of Bracknell
- Priority booking, including access to off calendar dates not available to Lite or Standard sessions
- The option to book extended family sessions where applicable
Payment plans are available for all sessions and collections. View my Pricing page here for more details.
However your decision should not be based on quantity. What you'll receive from me is a carefully curated quality gallery full of wall worthy and storytelling images personal to your family.
All of this is covered in your preparation guide, and terms and conditions detailed during your booking. I will work with you to find a new date if it is absolutely necessary to do so, I keep some wiggle room aside each month. (I'd be mad not to!)
If you *have* to have a weekend date you'll usually need to book well in advance as they get booked up very quickly. There are only so many weeks in the year and only one of me!
As an example, by December last year there were 42 families already booked in for the next year. This saying, I often open up new additional availability for outdoor sessions if the weather has been particularly good and I do also photograph midweek.
For Maternity Sessions I recommend 32-34 weeks although i am happy to shoot earlier if your bump is showing well and of course later if you've just decided last minute.
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