What to expect
“We had already seen what a beautiful & authentic portrait artist Nicole was (she did our kids’ School Portraits), and we wanted to bring our family of 5 together for a fun photo session. I was a little nervous about getting the kids to happily participate, but turns out they had lots of fun during the photo shoot! We have great photos of them playing, either separately or together, and us as a family. (…). Thank you Nicole for these photos that truly show us as we are!” Amy
A family photoshoot is an EXPERIENCE...
… an experience where you get to enjoy your family in a whole new way. Most families see a photoshoot as something to “get through”, because they can’t imagine their children cooperating.
I want you to start thinking about Photoshoot day in an entirely different light.
I’m a bit silly, a whole lot of fun, and the point is for your to join along. Why? Because what you will see in the final images is the energy you bring, and it’s my job to create the best possible environment for you to express yourself, and to capture how unique and fabulous your family is.
At the end of the day, don’t be surprised when your children ask: “Is Nicole going to play with us tomorrow?”.
All this to say… be prepared for me to make you laugh, and make a fool of myself. Trust me to capture your beautiful, tender souls, because you are MUCH MORE than faces in a frame.
To me, anyway.
To book a FULL Family Session, head over HERE and I will get back to you to schedule a quick phone call. These sessions last about 90 minutes but can last up to 2 hours if everyone is just having the best time of their lives (and that happens often since you’re not forcing any smiles or feeling any pressure to “perform” in any way).
Let’s do Family Sessions differently!
First we connect...
You LOVE what you see on my website & you've browsed the blog. Next you send me a message via my CONTACT page (see button below).
We'll schedule a 15min get-to-know you chat over zoom, and go over what you can expect. If you wish to move forward, we'll choose a date, and a location.
To secure your date, you will next sign a contract and pay the Session Fee.
Select the location
Home Sessions are my absolute favorite, but I also love Outdoor sessions! I’ll work with you to determine the best location for your family (Beach, Botanical Gardens, Parks)!
If it rains, we will reschedule the session (at no extra charge).
Get ready for your Photo Session
Your booking has been confirmed with a date and a location. Now look out for emails from me trickling into your inbox.
A couple of weeks before your session you'll receive a Questionnaire that will help give me more insight into who you are as a family, and soon after a What to Wear Guide and last: tips on how to prepare your kiddos. I will plan a timeline based on your answers, and the activities you choose.
I follow up by email or text, offer advice and answer questions as we get closer to our session date.
It's starting to get exciting!
Photo Session Day!
By now you know what to expect and there's nothing more for you to do but...
RELAX, PLAY ALONG, HAVE FUN!
We will meet 10 minutes before the start of the Session. I won't ever ask your children to smile, and we'll be very active so you won't have time to think "What do I do?". If there are pauses, interact with each other and pretend I'm not there - that's usually when we get our best shots!
Your Gallery
After the session I carefully select and edit the very best images. This takes 10-15 days.
You will receive a personal slideshow (set to music) of a selection of your images. Make sure to sit down all together and get a hot beverage for everyone to enjoy (wine for the adults is a good option too...).
The slideshow will be your best guide in choosing your Collection of digital images and print credit!
Prints & Products
Shopping for prints and products is the fun part, but it's also the most important part! Printing your photos ensures that you have something tangible from our session that will last. I've curated your gallery store to include unique high-quality products at every price point.
I offer gorgeous high quality products such as heirloom albums, Wall Art, and Fine Art Prints.
Most of my clients opt for the Lay-flat album with beautiful thick pages your toddler can't bend :)