Family enjoys a sunset moment together sitting on sandy beach dunes surrounded by coastal grasses and wildflowers. Papamoa beach photos

THE VALUE OF A MOMENT IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED UNTIL IT BECOMES A MEMORY

 

Client Love

 

 

"We honestly can’t thank you enough Claire, incredible images of such a special time and certainly memories we can cherish forever"

 

My Philosophy

I believe photography is more than just taking beautiful pictures (although I do love that part!) —it’s about preserving the feeling from a moment in your lives.


How tightly those little arms hugged you, the infectious laughter echoing through your home, that spark in their eyes when they talk about what they love.

These are the details that fade too quickly from memory.


I do what I do because I know how precious this and every season is, and how important it is to slow down and hold onto it.

A happy family shares joyful laughter together on Papamoa beach at sunset, during maternity photoshoot. Wearing white and yellow outfits
Figure in white dress and hat holding child while pointing at sunset over ocean.

The Creative Fee

Otherwise known as your session fee

Think of the Creative Fee as an all-access pass to my knowledge, collection of favourite shoot locations, and more!


$150 (1-1.5 hours)


Your Creative Fee is a non-refundable amount that secures your booking, and covers the planning, travel and time dedicated to making your session and images truly unforgettable.


I’m constantly on the look out for new locations and dreamy backdrops. So, if you’ve spotted your dream location from one of my previous shoots – let's chat. I recommend in-home sessions for newborns and babies or we can create treasured images in my studio.


Beyond the location, your Creative Fee also covers the creative process of editing and curating your gallery. This can take up to 4 weeks and involves intricate yet subtle edits that produce the most magical galleries. In addition, it also includes a complimentary 8×10″ print with any order. As soon as I receive your Creative Fee, your booking is officially locked in, and the fun begins.

Please note, the Creative Fee does not include any digital files.

 

Ready to Capture this Chapter?

 

Book the "Heart And Home" package for the best value

Golden sunset beach photoshoot with silhouettes against coastal landscape.

HEART AND HOME

PACKAGE

Available for pre purchase at time of booking only



It includes:

  • The Creative Fee (You only pay this once)
  • A 60 minute photoshoot
  • One 8x10" wall print
  • 10 high res digital downloads of your choice

$450

Not available for newborn sessions, please see other options below

DIGITAL COLLECTIONS


15 DIGITAL FILE COLLECTION

$550*

 

This includes


15 digital files of your choice in High Res and Low Res supplied via digital download


One 8x10" wall print


*DOES NOT INCLUDE CREATIVE FEE: TOTAL INVESTMENT $700

ALL DIGITAL FILE COLLECTION

$750*

This includes


ALL digital files from your gallery in High Res and Low Res supplied via digital download (Usually 30-50 images)


One 8x10" wall print


*DOES NOT INCLUDE CREATIVE FEE: TOTAL INVESTMENT $900

THE PACKAGES


THE WALL PRINT &
ALBUM PACKAGE

$1300

This package offers the perfect way to display your images, with an album that makes a great coffee table addition.


This includes


The Creative Fee


ALL digital files in High Res and Low Res supplied via digital download


THREE 10x8" wall prints


One 10x15" wall print


ONE 8x8" Album featuring 15 spreads (29 pages)

FINE ART PACKAGE


$3000

This luxurious package displays your images in the most pristine way. The fine art album and framed prints are of the highest quality and will dress up any wall in the house.


This includes


The Creative Fee


ALL digital files in High Res and Low Res supplied via digital download


TWO 12x8" Custom Framed Prints


One 16x24" Custom Framed Prints


ONE 10x10" Fine Art Album featuring 20 spreads (39 pages)

MATERNITY AND NEWBORN PACKAGE


$1200

This package perfectly documents the journey from carrying to holding your sweet newborn. A memory that only becomes more valuable with time.


This includes


The Creative Fee


A 60-90 minute Lifestyle Maternity Session (Whole household included)


A 1-2 hour Lifestyle Newborn Session (Whole household included)


ALL digital files from both your maternity and newborn galleries in High Res and Low Res supplied via digital download


TWO 8x12" wall prints


A beautiful slideshow

The steps to book...



Step 1. Work with me to choose a date that suits

Step 2. I will send you an invoice for your package or creative fee

Step 3. Let the fun begin and let's start planning your session!

FAQ

IF WE PURCHASE THE "HEART AND HOME" PACKAGE (PRE PURCHASE), WHAT WOULD IT COST US TO UPGRADE?

The “House and Home” package includes the Creative Fee, so that means if you upgraded to the:


15 digital collection (5 extra images), you’d just need to pay an additional $250*.


or the All digital collection would be an additional $450*.


(*The digital collections dont include the Creative Fee).


If you wanted to upgrade to the:


Wall Print and Album package it would be an additional $850,


or the Fine Art package would be an additional $2550.

WHAT IF MY PARTNER ISN'T KEEN ON A PHOTOSHOOT, HOW DO I PUT THEM AT EASE?

It’s not really about getting your photo taken—it’s about carving out some uninterrupted time to just be with your family, to play, explore, and connect. I hear it all the time: families are surprised by how relaxed they felt, how it didn’t feel like a “photoshoot” at all. Most of the time, they forget the camera’s even there. There’s no stiff posing, no forced smiles—just you, being yourselves. That’s where the magic happens. It’s laid-back, natural, and (honestly?) a lot of fun.

WHAT HAPPENS IF WE HAVE TO CANCEL DUE TO ILLNESS OR WEATHER?

If the weather is overcast we will continue with the session, moody lighting can sometimes make for the best backdrop. In the event of wet weather, I’ll wait until the day of your session to make the call to reschedule – the weather often pulls through. If it is too wet and windy then we simply reschedule! We can’t control illness or the weather (unfortunately) but I factor contingency days into my calendar to allow for rescheduling. If you become unwell, I just ask that you contact me as soon as you can, and we’ll find an alternative date!

WHAT IF I DON'T LIKE THE WAY I LOOK?

We’re all our own worst critics sometimes—but here’s the truth: you are never more beautiful than when you’re wrapped up in love with your people. That’s what I’m here to capture.


The little looks, the quiet joy, the way your kids reach for you without thinking—that’s the magic. You don’t need to worry about posing or angles or light (that’s my job). Your only job? Be present. Soak it all in. Enjoy the moment.


I promise, the images will speak for themselves.