CLOTHING:

When choosing what to wear for your photo session, please keep in mind that certain colours and styles of clothing look better in photographs than others.

White or black t-shirts and jeans (short or long) look clean and crisp in photographs. Brown tops and jeans also look nice and lend themselves to an earthy outdoor shoot.

For girls and women, white skirts that are long and 'floaty' look feminine when walking or running along the beach, however for men and boys, denim is more suitable for running about and climbing trees in.

Trendy clothing with writing on it can date quickly so stick to plain solid colours and make sure all the people being photographed have colours that go well together (colour co-ordinated).

If doing a studio shoot with a white background, any bright colours look good. If you prefer a black backround, wear white or other light colours or feel free to bring a change of clothes so you have options.

Try to stay away from stripes and bold patterns as they can lead the eye away from the main subject and be overpowering.

If you would like an indoor studio pregnancy shoot, make sure you aren't wearing tight pants that can leave marks on your tummy.

Children should be well rested and not hungry so feed 'em up before the session, and feel free to bring along any props such as cute dogs, soft toys or balls.

Portrait Session gift vouchers are available

LOCATIONS:

My favourite outdoor location to use is the Wellington Point Reserve. Dogs are allowed there during weekdays if you want to bring along the family pooch.

There's large fig trees which provide nice shade at all times of the day. There's also the sandy beach, ocean water and King Island for a backdrop, the playground, trees to climb, grass to lie on, and the wharf provides a good prop to work with either as a backdrop or to walk on. There's also the cafe which can provide an urban city look to your photos.

Another less exposed location for a bush setting is in the Hilliards Creek Reserve. Car parking is nearby and there's a pond with ducks and geese, lovely trees, open grassy areas and a swing bridge.

Indgiscapes at Capalaba is another great option for families and children. It has many recycled gardens with interesting fences, props, a playground and trees.

For a completely different look, consider a favourite urban area that you feel illustrates your personality. It might be a marina, cafe setting, railway station, alleyway, city street scene etc. You choose the place and let me know what kind of shots you have in mind.

Outdoor sessions last about 1 - 1 & a 1/2 hours and produce approx 60+ photos depending on the number of people involved.

Now doing indoor studio portrait sessions for selected customers - black or white backdrop

(Babies, Children, Siblings, Couples, Families, Females, Female Models, Business People)

Sessions last approx one hour and incorporate many different poses

Portrait Sittings from A$72.00 including GST

with free disk of digital images supplied (no print packages)

(A fun, energetic portrait session showing emotion and interaction)

Free airbrushing if required

Free montages of your portrait session will also be included. These can be printed as one image or make great canvases.

Indoors or outdoors in the Brisbane / Redlands area - Queensland, Australia

Travel fee may apply outside the Redlands area

Images on disk may be Colour, Black & White, Sepia, Colour Tinted,

Black & White with coloured highlights

Matt, Glossy or Canvas prints also available

Samples of my sepia toned canvas artwork

Prints, Canvas Prints and enlargements extra

I can offer many sizes of canvas prints, so fee free to ask for what you'd like.

This acrylic 3D frame measuring approx 40cms by 40cms can turn your family portraits into a work of art on your living room wall.

Subject to frame availability, your chosen portrait session images will be printed and inserted into this frame.

Add $45 including GST to the cost of your portrait session.

(Frame will be supplied with images in full colour, full black & white, sepia or a mix of all three)

Ceramic tiles (hand made to order) $65.00 for 3 images on a large backing board with hanger,

or a single 20 cm square tile on a 30 x 30 cm tile $55.00 hand made to order with hanger.

(See Artwork for Sale page for a sample)

Also available are key rings, can coolers, calendars, mouse mats, porcelain ornaments, coffee mugs, deluxe coffee coasters, small calico pillows with the image of your choice printed on the front and t-shirts.

Now available - lap top bags, ladies shoulder bags in various sizes, photo puzzles, photo dog tags and wallets, all with your personzlied photos on them.

For something a bit different, one of your photos can be turned into personalized postage stamps. These can be sent out on envelopes or Christmas cards.  Prices vary according to quanity and value of postage stamp required.

Photo gift items start from $5.00 each