Investment
Each season of life looks different + they all deserve to be celebrated in their own way. Whether that's inside your home welcoming a new baby, outside chasing your favorite people through the tall grass at sunset or even sitting around your kitchen table laughing and eating left over birthday cake ... THAT is the story we should capture...THAT is the story I want to help you tell.
Most of my clients invest around $800 - $1200 for their galleries, which for many has included prints + framed wall art. Having those memories become tangible + hold space on yours walls and scattered around your home in frames immediately takes you back to that exact moment in time.
Investment
Motherhood
725 AUD / 485 USD
The journey to motherhood is one of the most sacred times in our lives. Capturing this fleeting season is so important - no matter what it looks like for you, it deserves to be preserved for all time.
the deets
Motherhood sessions // 1 hour, 40-60 images // 725 AUD
Family sessions // 1 hour, 50-70 images // 775 AUD
Couples / Anniversary sessions // 1 hour, 30-50 images // 625 AUD
*Newborn sessions // 2 hours, 60-80 images // 1250 AUD
( *These sessions are typically longer, as I like to make sure there's time for feedings + nappy changes. )
All locations are mutually agreed upon before your session date.
All full sessions include a digital copy of the LMP Session Guide and a mobile gallery to add to your smartphone home screen.
Each gallery is hand edited + delivered in high resolution in an online platform hosted by Pixieset.
Galleries expire 365 days from the date first published.
Petite Sessions (only offered a few times a year) // 10 minutes, 20 minutes // 550 AUD
5 additional images can be added to your gallery for an additional 50 AUD.
( *investments are subject to change at any time. Booking / signing a contract locks your session at the current investment value. )
The Process
no. 1
GET IN TOUCH!
Our journey starts with an email -
tell me everything that you are looking for! What kind of session you'd like, who will be there, whatever your heart is searching for! If it isn't a session I normally offer, the more I know, the better - I want to make sure that your vision is one that I can create, and I want to make sure we are a great fit.
no. 2
LET'S PLAN!
First things first, you'll sign your contract + place your 50% deposit of your total investment to lock in your date. Once booked in, you'll receive your LMP 2023/24 Session Guide - it's got tons of session information, location ideas as well as great style inspo! I'll also send a questionnaire to help me to get to know you even better! (full sessions only)
no. 3
THE SESSION
Here's where the magic happens! Your session will be a mix of portraits and candids. Please know that your comfort is paramount - if I ever ask you to do something that doesn't feel like you, please speak up! You won't hurt my feelings. Breaks to let the littles drink, snack + regroup are welcomed. Silliness encouraged.
no. 4
THE GALLERY
Your gallery will be delivered within 4-6 weeks for full sessions and within 2 weeks of your session date for petite sessions. You will receive a link in your email to your gallery in Pixieset, as well as a link to a mobile gallery that you can download directly to your smartphone home screen! (full sessions only)
faq's
01/06
What would you call your style of photography?
I am a lifestyle photographer - it's the art of capturing people and their "everyday" in an elevated way. Your session will be full of play, laughter, games - the best images come from the unscripted. You + yours are the story-tellers. I am simply the fly on the wall that captures that story better than anyone.
What will our session with you be like?
I don't carry a "shot list" and I don't have a rubric that my sessions fit into - each session is its own + unique to you. I will not pose you, but I will prompt you if I think it's needed. Your session will be entirely yours. We will laugh, run, play + most of all, we'll capture all the parts of your story, no matter how big or small.
Do you use props?
In a word, no. I find props are limiting to your session; I kindly ask that you not bring any along. I have spent years with much trial and error, whittling down what my sessions look and feel like...props simply don't fit in. That's not to say that a special stuffie or blanket hasn't made its way into past sessions...that's different. There has also been the occasional ultrasound image to announce the newest addition. Your session should reflect you - extra "flair" can be distracting + most likely won't stand the test of time.
Are digital images included in our session investment?
ABSOLUTELY - your final gallery will include a minimum of 40 hand edited high resolution images (that number changes depending on the type of session you've booked).
*RAW images are not available.
When will our gallery be delivered?
Once your session is complete, your gallery will arrive within 2 weeks for a petite session + between 3-4 weeks for a full session. You will receive a link in your email to a high resolution gallery that comes from Pixieset. You can share that link with whomever you'd like, and if you would like your gallery password protected, that's no problem - we can take care of that detail once your gallery is ready.
We've never had professional photos done before - help!
Unless you are a professional model or have spent gobs of time in front of a camera, it is safe to say that you are entering uncharted waters. It's expected that you'll be a deer-in-headlights at the beginning, so I promise to gently guide you along the way. I won't pose you, but I'll prompt you from time to time. Everyone is nervous at the start of their session + that is 100% ok! (I have yet to meet anyone who didn't need a little nudge to get going!) If it helps, within the world of "lifestyle," there is no pressure + people are entirely themselves.
What if it rains on the day of our session?
I suggest still going ahead with your session unless it's a total weather disaster - I'll say though, some of the most amazing images have been taken on a stormy day. If the day of ( or even days leading up ) are rained out, we'll find a new date that works for everyone.
Do you offer mini sessions?
A couple times a year, I offer "petite sessions." I advertise them about a month out on the home page of this website, and on social media (facebook + Instagram). They are typically 20 minute slots with a set number of images at a set investment. *Booking a session at any other time is always considered a full session.
What if I have more questions?
Your session guide contains a ton of information that may answer those questions. However, since I can't anticipate ALL the questions, I welcome you to reach out via email:
hello@lindsaymccreaphotography.com
USD or AUD?
USD // Venmo, cash, personal US check
AUD // cash (I don't have an Aussie bank account.)
Can my gallery be password protected?
Absolutely. In no way do I share your gallery publicly for just anyone to download, but I do share some images on my website, social media, or in promotional materials. If you would prefer that your child's face isn't shown anywhere, I understand and respect that. There is an additional "photo release" form that I have my clients sign, so I'll be sure to notate that you have opted out.