Portraits for Maternity, Newborn and Families

Portrait sessions can be taken either outdoors in natural light, or in the studio. Outdoor locations are well suited for couples and families, and they have the added bonus of making an interesting and stunning backdrop for your portraits. You may prefer to have your photo session indoors at our studio if you are seeking more traditional portraits, or for the comfort of those seeking newborn or maternity sessions. Alternatively, there is also the option of selecting an in-home documentary/lifestyle session. I always work with you to incorporate your vision and ideas into sessions, so regardless what you choose, you can get a feel for my style and work on the Gallery page.

General Information

If you have never had professional photos taken, here is a brief run-down of a memorable portrait experience with Photography by Delvene. At your first point of contact, any questions you have about having your photos taken will be answered. In turn, you will be asked a few things about what you want out of the session. This will best enable me to deliver exactly what you envisioned and planned! After scheduling a date, you will be contacted again during the week leading up to the booking date, to confirm time, place, and make suggestions for what to wear or bring. On the day itself, we meet and greet, and some time will be spent getting to know each of you, and then the shoot begins. At the end of the session you will be provided an estimate as to when the photos will be ready for viewing (usually up to a week for previews and up to 3 weeks for viewing your whole collection). Your private password protected gallery will be emailed to you and from there you can view, share and select your favourite portraits for ordering. Alternatively, I offer an optional portrait viewing to go through the gallery together and you will have the opportunity to make your selections for ordering. During this time you will be advised on any products suitable for display in your home. Your orders should be ready for collection up to 4 weeks after finalising your order.

Maternity Sessions

A maternity portrait session is $200 for a one-hour session either in studio or outdoors at your preferred location. This session includes all immediate family members if you wish. Your session fee covers the photographer’s time and talent in consulting with you, shooting time, post production of images in our signature style, the password protected online gallery, optional portrait viewing session, and creating and processing your orders.

The session payment also includes:
* a complimentary set of small desk prints – three matted 5×7 inch prints. Perfect for family gifts, or in a framed collage of three
* social media sneak peeks
* a password protected online gallery that you can share with friends and family

* an optional in-studio product consultation session to discuss options for displaying your portraits.

Maternity clients have exclusive access to select from the studio a collection of gorgeous maternity gowns and drapes should you wish to use them for your portrait session. They are made from a variety of fabrics that feature and enhance your bump, or to be as discreet as you wish. The gowns are long and flowy, with some made from sheer materials such as lace or chiffon so I recommend wearing nude coloured underwear and a strapless bra. Please visit my link to gain some ideas about what to wear or bring along for the rest of the family: What to Wear

Newborn Sessions

A newborn portrait session is $300 and typically takes between 2-3 hours depending on if you are after a traditional styled (posed) session, or a more relaxed lifestyle (documentary) session. The styled session is usually done at my studio in Kellyville Ridge and is best scheduled in the first 5-8 days of birth. The lifestyle documentary session is held at your home or preferred location, anytime during the first month of birth. Your newborn session includes all immediate family members. Your session fee covers the photographer’s time and talent in consulting with you, shooting time, post production of images in our signature style, the password protected online gallery, optional portrait viewing session, and creating and processing your orders.

The session payment also includes:
* a complimentary set of small desk prints – three matted 5×7 inch prints. Perfect for family gifts, or in a framed collage of three
* social media sneak peeks
* a password protected online gallery that you can share with friends and family
* an optional in-studio product consultation session to discuss options for displaying your portraits.

You are most welcome to arrange an obligation-free, Meet and Greet to see if you are first of all, comfortable with me photographing your baby and secondly to share any other questions or concerns you may have. I am a qualified, full-service photographer who has had extensive training in posing and handling newborn babies. Safety and comfort of your child are always my first priority. Please keep this in mind when considering a newborn photographer.

At the time of booking, a non-refundable $75 deposit is required to secure your booking. Please note newborn bookings are usually made at least a month or two in advance due to high demand. Your expected due date will be noted and confirmation will be made closer to the time. Once your baby arrives we can schedule a day and time that suits. Please download our Newborn Preparation Guide detailing what to expect and prepare for the session. A copy will also be emailed to you in advance.

Family Sessions

A family portrait session is priced at $200 for a one hour sitting either at my studio in Kellyville Ridge, or outdoors at an agreed location. Your session fee covers the photographer’s time and talent in consulting with you, shooting time, post production of images in our signature style, the password protected online gallery, optional portrait viewing session, and creating and processing your orders.

The session payment also includes:
* a complimentary set of small desk prints – three matted 5×7 inch prints. Perfect for family gifts, or in a framed collage of three
* social media sneak peeks
* a password protected online gallery that you can share with friends and family
* an optional in-studio product consultation session to discuss options for displaying your portraits.

Your portrait session will commence with some formal family portraits while the kids are generally happy, alert and excited. Then the rest of the session will be spent capturing candid moments as you play and interact with your children in good old-fashioned fun! It’s during this time that families will have the most enjoyment, and it’s all done very lightly and casually. My clients always love the raw emotions captured during those moments and tend to choose more of these images over the posed formal portraits. I also bring along bubbles and stickers for the kids, but you are welcome to bring any props, such as balloons etc, along for your session if this is something you want to incorporate into your shoot. Many of these details are nutted out during our pre-consultation before the session either via phone or in person.

Your session fee covers the photographer’s time and talent in consulting with you, shooting time, post production of images in our signature style, the password protected online gallery, optional portrait viewing session, and creating and processing your orders.

The session fee for all portraits also includes:
* a complimentary set of small desk prints – three matted 5×7 inch prints.
* social media sneak peeks
* a password protected online gallery that you can share with friends and family
* an optional in-studio product consultation session to discuss options for displaying your portraits.

Please note, no digital files are included in the session fee. They can be purchased additionally. Please download our Portrait Guide detailing our studio prices and inclusions.

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