Frequently Asked Questions
Lifestyle photography focuses on the real-life moments that occur as a result of you interacting with the ones you love. While I always aim to give you a few of those perfectly posed portraits, most sessions are focused on the moments that occur naturally between you and the people you love most.
This is when we hit the streets, go into town and capture the architecture, graffiti and light as your backdrop. This is perfect for any kind of photo shoot, especially for someone who wants something different for the feel of their photos.
Please contact me for any special times for your photo shoot, but I am available on weekdays after work and also on weekends (subject to prior arrangements).
During your shoot, you can expect it to feel a lot less like a posed portrait session and a lot more like hanging out with your family, with a new friend who just so happens to have a camera. To help the session flow, I will often ask you to follow prompts or instructions that will lead to interaction between you and your loved ones, while I run around telling you to “act like I’m not even here”. If it is a solo portrait session, you and I will interact a lot more – which can be funnier than you think! I know how stressful a session can be when it is serious, so my biggest goal is for everyone to relax and enjoy every minute.
Of course! I know exactly how uncomfortable it can be in front of a camera. I will lead you through the session to capture those posed shots but also the spontaneous moments as they unfold.
Please be YOU! Whether you want to dress up or just hang out in jeans and sneakers, it is important that you feel comfortable. Also keep the location in mind. If you book a shoot in the nature, I suggest you leave the sexy stilettos at home.
A few tips:
- Dress in similar colour tones (couple or family)
- Plain clothes without logos/text
- Wear clothes in which you are comfortable (if you are conscious of certain areas, don’t wear tight-fitting clothes)
- All-white shirts and jeans are old-fashioned
- Pinterest is your best friend for inspiration
Because each gallery is special and the amount of required editing varies by session, delivery times vary as well. I guarantee that images from standard sessions will be delivered within 3 weeks, however, often it is much quicker (more like 1–2 weeks)!
I would love to travel to surrounding areas to capture your memories. Travel fees are R5.00 p/km for destinations over 30km outside Bloemfontein. Toll fees and accommodation will be charged additionally and discussed with you.
Please feel free to find my details via the Contact tab. Send me a message telling me all about your dream photo shoot and I will forward you my packages.
I am a natural-light, on-location photographer. No need to worry about finding the perfect location (unless you have one in mind). Together we will choose the perfect location for your session. Newborn sessions are held at your home.
I like to do newborn sessions within the first two weeks from the baby’s birth date.