Central Coast Christmas Mini Session
I honestly cannot believe I’m typing this. On one hand I’m like ‘where has the year gone?’ and on the other hand i’m thinking ‘WHERE HAS THE LAST 4 YEARS GONE?!’. When I started my Christmas Minis four years ago I used the front of the bar we have on our deck, it was totally rustic, had great natural light and a whole heap of space! I was so grateful to clients coming to my home for the first time and trusting me to capture their child/s Christmas photos. Every year it’s a joy for me to watch your kids grow as they transition from being babies, to becoming siblings and even to starting school 😱
Things are a little different this year, previously I would have an event on Facebook where everyone could book in their session and this year you’re now able to book your own session via my website, it’s MUCH more streamlined and takes out a lot of the guess work! I’ve put in all the info you need for your mini session in this blog post, if you still have questions feel free to email me :)
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR YOUR MINI SESSION
Due to the size of the set up this session is strictly for siblings only, if you wish to get some extra photos with cousins please book back to back sessions have to be booked with a maximum of 4 children.
When you book via the website I get you to fill out a few details, you’re given info to pay the deposit as well as terms and conditions of the shoot. I usually confirm your session 24-48 hours prior to your session starting. A $50 deposit is required at the time of booking with remaining amount due on the day which can be paid via cash, bank transfer or eftpos.
My studio is also my lounge room, it means it’s a nice safe and most of all relaxed space. I have an assistant and dear friend working with me on the day. Amy walks you through, takes payment, makes all sorts of noises to grab the attention of little kiddies and let me tell you the kids LOVE her, as a mum of two she is a total pro and has seen it all!
TIPS FOR A SMOOTH SESSION
I find it always helps to talk about the session when you book and even leading up to the shoot.
Please arrive on time, due to the nature of these session we run to a tight schedule and if you are late that runs into your session time.
Talk about the session before hand (eg.we’re going to see Ginny today to take some photos and have some fun!) let them know that Santa is watching and that I am the boss ;)
Talk about why we take these photos, ask them if they want a printed photo in their room when you get your photos back. Seeing themselves in print gives them so much confidence as well as a sense of belonging and importance in the family unit.
Be relaxed the morning of! I can’t stress this enough, children really feed off our stress and anxiety so it’s important to be chilled and look forward to the session. Trust me, we always get the shot ;)
You’re always welcome to bring a favourite teddy or Christmas book to add a personal touch to your photos
WHAT TO WEAR
In the hopes of taking some of the guess work out of what colours to dress your little ones in, I have provided some colour pallets that will go well with our set up.
WHEN CAN I EXPECT MY PHOTOS
You will be provided with a link to your online gallery approximately 2 - 3 weeks after your shoot. From there you will have 7 days to choose your images, once you’ve chosen your photos I prep the files and send you a link for your images and done! If you have not chosen your images before the 14th November, you will not received the final images until 30th November.
HOW DO I GET EXTRA PHOTOS?
I’m so glad happy to talk about this, 9/10 client purchase extra photos in my mini session, you’d be surprised how much fun we can capture in 20 minutes 😉
Extra image prices are as follows:
1 Image $20
3 Images $45
5 Images $75
SOCIAL MEDIA SHARING: take a BTS or a selfie with us on the day, share to your Instagram stories and tag @ginseeaphoto in it for an extra image FREE!
Arlo's newborn shoot
Arlo arrived into the world at a comfortable 4.3 kgs (9 pounds 8 ounces). I don’t know what is in the water but lately all the babies who have been coming into my studio have been a mini mum 4kg or at least 55cm long - I take my hat of to the mothers who birth these babies!.
Coming into the studio were his parents Sarah and Tim and one super proud big brother Landyn - who reminded me very much of my own JJ. Mum had requested some posed photos of baby Arlo but also natural family and sibling images, I feel like the simple colours and set ups from this session really complimented this gorgeous family and we certainly had a really nice time talking about everything from work to our babies starting school next year 😭
One of the family images from this shoot also earned a bronze award in in the International Rise Photographer Awards which is an outstanding achievement!
Super proud big brother!
Twins and a baby!
When Emma and I were discussing her goals for her newborn shoot she wanted to make sure we would get photos of the siblings together, one of just her 14 months old twin girls, a sleepy photo of Bub and a nice family photo. The best thing you can do as a client is to communicate your concerns, your goals and any questions you have so everyone can be relaxed and enjoy the your time in the studio!
Sibling photos can be difficult at the best of times, 14 month old twins is another ball game all together, but with a lot of team work we did it! Hats off to mum and dad, I’m sure home life can get a little bit full on but they’re obviously amazing parents to have such well behaved, gorgeous girls!
Here is a selection of their chosen images 💕
Ginny xx
Koda's Sitter Session
EEP! I could hardly believe it that it was time for Koda to come in for his sitter session, it literally felt like last month I was capturing him and his brothers for his newborn shoot. Not only has Koda grown but so has Laikin and Pheonix, it was beautiful watching these boys playing together, I bet Koda can hardly wait until he is running and chasing them!
Outfits can have the ability to make or break your photos, a crazy logo or fluro colours can really be a stand out for all the wrong reasons! So after chatting with Alana, we came up with a few outfit ideas that would suit the backdrops we have in mind as well as being true to Koda and his big brothers own style. I think Alana nailed the outfits for the boys!
This green outfit is a studio outfit
Baby Announcement / Glitter session
Booking this session in went a little something like this:
Me: ‘Michelle! We need to do these sibling photos, and I have some new backdrops that I think would perfectly with your style’ *sends picture of new backdrops’
Michelle: ‘ That looks great, like a Hao Long Bay sunset! Also, we might have another reason for this shoot…I have some news’
Me: ‘omg, omg, omg…are you saying what I think you’re saying?!’
A few weeks ago Michelle and her girls Mia and Lily came into the studio to celebrate the announcement a new sibling on the way! This was such a fun and special session for me, to be a small part of documenting the big moments in family life are what make my ‘job’ so great.
Michelle and I met at mother’s group when our firstborn babies were just 6 weeks old, they turn 5 this November. Throughout our friendship I have photographed Mia’s cake smash, Michelle’s second pregnancy as well as Lily for her newborn photos. The photos from that session are proudly displayed on my studio walls and Michelle + Dans lounge room and now I can’t wait for this little bubs newborn session in my studio in Umina.
Custom Onsie is from TinyLabel, another business a mum from our mother’s group owns and operates.
Enjoy these images and the story they tell 💕
It needs to be said that these girls are so gorgeous inside and out just like their parents.
FYI, I’m still finding glitter in my studio 😂
Special thanks to TinyLabel for this custom onsie!
In Michelle’s words ‘ Excitement, shock, overwhelmed... All the feelings when you find out there's another baby on the way!!!’.
Special thanks to TinyLabel for getting this custom design turned around so quickly! Announce your little one is on its way with your very own customised onesie. Work with the girls from TinyLabel to create your own special something.