Family sessions

Family sessions are all held outdoors and are very relaxed. For me, it’s about finding the joy. Whatever it is that makes your family laugh is generally what to expect during your family photoshoot.

I take a slight lifestyle approach to these sessions, limiting the poses, giving you much more opportunity to just be you with your family, loving each other silly! I will often tell you to forget that I am there and just be, let a moment take place without too much of my direction or interruption. Of course I will still guide you slightly to ensure you’re all looking your very best and you don’t feel too awkward. The main focus for me behind the camera is to capture the connections between you, so while you are spending time with your family, I will find some beautiful moments that you may not even know are happening, but thanks to me and my camera, you can remember them forever.

While you are forgetting I am there, I am a big fan of joining in the fun too. I love interacting with little people, getting up close and making them giggle! On more than one occasion I have been on the very bottom of a hilarious stacks on pile after telling children to catch me as I have run away, your children are my little adventure guides. Being outdoors allows us to just explore the surroundings on offer, so even though I am always looking for the best little nooks along a path and keeping an eye on the beautiful light, if your little person tells me to go left, then we go left! Imagine the exciting things we can find when we veer off the planned track!

The age of your children is never a big factor on how a session will go, I simply be ridiculous regardless and make sure whatever is happening, is getting smiles and laughter and everyone is letting go. As long as everyone leaves at the end of the session feeling full of happy, I am happy!

It is ideal that you contact me well ahead of the time your family are hoping to be photographed. My schedule does book up months in advance, so planning ahead as best you can will help to avoid disappointment.

I take a slight lifestyle approach to my family sessions, limiting the poses, giving you much more opportunity to just be you with your loved ones. I will often tell you to forget that I am there and just be. Let the moment take place without my direction or interruption. Have a laugh, a cuddle, hold hands, let everyone be the tickle monster, go for a walk, play ring-a-ring-a-rosie. Just relax and enjoy your moment.

Family photography sessions are scheduled in the late afternoon/early evening. The gorgeous golden hour, right before the sun sets. Offering soft, light images of your family enjoying a warm afternoon, a freezing cold evening, enjoying the fresh air.

Family sessions typically run for anywhere between 30–90 minutes. This timeframe will vary with each family, but I tend not to watch the clock. If everyone is enjoying themselves, the weather is playing my game and I am seeing some beautiful moments, I tend to just keep going.

Ultimately, the location of your session is entirely your choice. I am located in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne and have some absolutely gorgeous favourite places in my area, but am open to most locations throughout Melbourne and surrounds too. If you have any favourite places your family loves to visit, that’s a great place to start! Or if nothing springs to mind, let me take you on an adventure!

Nothing is more important to me than you being completely comfortable in how you look and feel when you are in my company. The clothes you wear should be something you love, something that makes you feel beautiful.

Light neutral colours always work really well. If you would like to include a colour, it is best to pick just one or two and work around that, just try not to all wear the same thing or you may potentially clash.

For little people, try to avoid large prints and logos as these can be quite distracting in your photographs. If I have lost you here, let’s chat further about wardrobe options prior to your session.

When you invest in me as your family’s photographer, I truly value this opportunity and aim to provide an enjoyable experience, images that reflect my creativity and finished products that protect and display your stunning portraits for many years to come.

I offer an extensive range of beautiful boutique products, with prints ranging from $110–$150 and wall art starting from $395. Find out more about Tiny and Brave’s family photography pricing.

If you think my work fits in with your family and lifestyle, then I would love to hear from you!