Guide for Your Studio MINI Session

Waiheke

Styling Tips for Your Session

To keep the images timeless, I recommend keeping styling simple but cohesive.

Colours
Stick to neutral tones. Colours like cream, browns, beige, black ad white work beautifully with the lights I use.

Patterns and graphics
Please avoid patterns, logos, or busy graphics, as they draw attention away from you and often can look tacky.

Clothing style
Choose timeless, simple outfits but not overly casual. Remember - these photos are meant for framing. Less is more, but try not to match outfits completely, something that looks complimentary together (think cohesive colour palette according to season if you wish).

Shoes
These sessions are barefoot only. You are welcome to bring shoes for arrival and leave them to the side during the session.

Hair and makeup
Come styled in a way that makes you feel comfortable and confident. Natural or more defined makeup both photograph beautifully. I have a mirror in the studio for any last-minute checks or touch-ups.

Outfit preparation
Please ensure all outfits are clean and wrinkle-free. I do not retouch stains, lint, or creases. If extensive retouching is requested, an additional fee will apply to cover editing time.

These studio minis are quick 20-minute sessions with a stress-free approach for busy people. Sometimes you don’t need an extensive photoshoot to capture the love and connection you share, so these sessions give you the chance to have photographs you’ll want to print, frame, and keep close. Perfect for maternity, families, or simply capturing your child’s milestones.

My studio location: 93 Queens drive, Oneroa, Waiheke Island.

How to get here: If coming from Auckland city, take a ferry from downtown or Devonport to Matiatia ferry terminal. From Matiatia wharf jump on a 502 bus (heading to Rocky Bay). Get out at the Hauraki Road stop (it will be a 12–15 minute drive) and walk back for one minute. On the bus simply use your ATHop card or bank card for payment. If coming by car, parking is available on the premises.

If you or your children are feeling unwell, please don’t attend the session! Please be considerate that I am pregnant and want to avoid any health risks. Simply text me on 020 401 79041, and we’ll arrange another time that works for both of us.

A display of clothing ideas categorized for couples, families, and maternity, with color palettes for each category.
Color palette with three sections: base colors in white, beige, and black; complementary colors in light green, brown, and pale pink; and accent colors in dark green, dusty rose, and brown.
A woman giving a piggyback ride to a young boy on her back. Both are smiling and appear to be having fun, against a plain, light-colored background.
A woman sitting on a white ottoman with her arms outstretched, and a young boy standing on another ottoman in front of her, giving her a high five. The woman is smiling and looking up at the boy, who is smiling back. Both are against a plain light-colored background.
A woman and a boy are smiling and holding hands as the boy jumps from a stool onto another stool in a studio with a plain background.
A woman and a young boy are standing together against a light-colored background. The woman is smiling while looking down at the boy, who is hugging her and looking up at her. They are both barefoot, and the woman is wearing a white t-shirt with a minimalistic line drawing of a woman's face and dark jeans. The boy is dressed in light-colored overalls with a white long-sleeved shirt underneath.

See you at your Mini!

A black and white photo of a woman and a young boy sitting close together facing each other. The woman has long hair and is wearing a T-shirt with a drawing of a face, while the boy is wearing a long sleeve shirt and overalls. Both are sticking their tongues out at each other in a playful manner.
A woman and a young boy sitting on a white, round, striped stool, smiling at the camera, with the woman wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans, and the boy wearing a beige apron over white clothes, both barefoot with painted toenails, against a plain neutral background.
A woman with long hair and a dress with a face outline drawing, holding a young boy whose hands are grasping her arms, and he is looking up.
A young boy with short brown hair smiling with eyes closed, making a peace sign with his right hand, sitting on a modern white textured chair with black legs against a plain beige background.