The Fine Print
My style is relaxed and natural; documentary and storytelling. When we shoot family sessions, I will not simply pose you sitting in a line and say "Cheese!" (we still might do that, of course) but will encourage you to move around, crouch, jump, bend, kick, twirl, kiss, laugh, tickle, run, hold hands, look at the sky... Emphasis is on capturing beautiful, natural and authentic images. I aim to make everyone comfortable and relaxed but please let me know in advance of any concerns or anxieties. This is all true for all types of photo stories.
Once you have selected your preferred photo story and I have all the details and your special wishes, you will be sent a confirmation email with everything discussed in writing (such as date and time, length of session, any special requirements, etc.). You can sign it or simply reply back to me that all looks correct; only after that a non-refundable session fee of £50 is payable to secure your slot. The email will contain your photography contract with me. Please, read through it carefully before your session.
The remaining balance for your Photo Story is due before the session date. You will be sent a reminder to finalize your payment. If you prefer to pay cash, you can do that promptly on the day of your photoshoot.
It is important to find the right location for you. We discuss it together, shortlist some options, then select the final location that will help us tell your story. It might be at your home, at a park or in the woods climbing a favorite tree, in a local town or even in London to get the vibrant busy feel! I want your experience with me to be as enjoyable and true as it can be so that I capture the essence of your personality. This is all true for all types of photo sessions with me.
Family sessions are between 60 and 90 minutes long. If your children need some rest mid-session, I am happy to accommodate that.
Duration for brand sessions is discussed throughout the booking process. It depends on your business and personal requirements, the size of your team and the essence of what we are trying to convey as a brand message.
I suggest you choose clothes that you are most comfortable in, and that reflect your lifestyle and personalities. Feel free to bring a change of clothes for children if you wish. My recommendation is to avoid stripes and any large text print/picture prints as these can be distracting and take away the attention from the main subject - you. We will discuss styling during your booking process.
I am based in Watford, Hertfordshire and will happily travel to you for your special moment. However, an additional charge will be added if I need to travel more than 10 miles (subject to agreement).
The style of all event photoshoots is relaxed and candid - it includes photos of the details (cake, set up, decorations /if any/) as well as unposed photos of the guests chatting, laughing, and having fun - candid smiles and unposed moments which truly connect people. I include a few traditional posed photos of the family but this is not the priority during such events and I will not bring additional set ups and portrait light stands. Flash will be used where necessary for the indoor photos. When I shoot events you will receive unedited galleries with simple touch-ups (between 150 and 300 photos /depending on the scale of the event/). These are usually negotiated in advance and include the best images from the day. There is no heavy editing with my offered event photography - no Photoshop editing, background changing, etc. I will simply touch up the images to the same standard shown in my galleries.
Your digital photographs will be delivered to you in a private gallery up to 14 working days after the session. They will be gently watermarked to prevent screenshots. Once you select your favorite images (number included in the Session price), I will release them for you to download.
Once you receive your digital gallery, you are welcome to share the photos in your social media platforms. Please, credit me as your photographer - this helps me grow. However, I would appreciate if you do NOT add any filters or colour masks on the photos you have received. This will not be a true representation of my style and art and may be misleading for future clients. If you prefer to have your images edited differently, I am happy to discuss this and will try to meet your requirements as much as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Please, note that I retain the right to use some of your photographs in my future marketing campaigns (such as social media posts, blog posts, print materials or website updates). However, if you do not wish your photos to be used on any social media platforms, please let me know and I will accomodate that. Your privacy is important to me so just let me know in advance.
Each session includes a set number of high resolution images that you choose from secure online gallery. You are most welcome to purchase any additional images for £20 per digital photograph.























