“I am a child of the Moon
being raised by the Sun,
in a world walked by stars
and a sky drawn with flowers.”
— Zara Ventris
Stories of love, family & connection.
Our Mission.
Our mission is to tell your family’s unique story; your connection, your happiness, your love. All of the many expressions that make up the fleeting chapters in your life.
We want to show you how beautiful you and the life you have created with your loved ones are. Our hope is that your children will grow up and be reminded of just how cherished and loved they truly were.
More importantly, we want you and your little ones to have a wonderful collection of memories, today, tomorrow and well into the future.
Our Style.
We capture portraits that celebrate family life, using a relaxed, organic style of photography, The use of natural light is what works best to achieve this.
Our sessions take place at a location of your choice. Choose from the comfort and convenience of your family home, an outdoor setting or a combination of both. Consider places such a local park, the beach, or fave family hangout!
Whether you’ve just had your first bub, or your children are all grown, our family portraits will provide a beautiful reminder of this wonderful point in your lives.
Our Process.
We are passionate about families of all kinds and recognise that each family is different & unique, hence we like to get to know a little about you first!
We start by simply asking you to complete a questionnaire, which helps us to get to know more about each member of your family and what you want to achieve from your photo shoot.
Your family photography session will take between 1 - 2 hours, allowing plenty of time for snack breaks, nappy changes and snuggles throughout.
What do our photography sessions cost?
Where all love begins.
Maternity.
A maternity session is a wonderful way to celebrate the wonderful new life growing inside you. Our sessions aim to capture the connection you have with your unborn baby and can include partners & siblings.
What’s Included:
1 hour Photography Session
In-home or on location at morning or sunset
Location & styling advice
Secure online viewing gallery
Minimum of 25 x high resolution digital images
Small preview of your images via Facebook/Instagram
Pricing
$300
Motherhood.
Every new baby is unique and deserves celebration, regardless if they are your first, second or third child. It’s important to capture all the sweet details, while they last. Our session aims to capture the warmth & connection you have with your new baby.
What’s Included:
1 hour Photography Session
In-home or on location at morning or sunset
Location & styling advice
Secure online viewing gallery
Minimum of 25 x high resolution digital images
Small preview of your images via Facebook/Instagram
Pricing
$350
The greatest journey of them all.
Moments that truly matter.
Parenthood.
Stories of love, family & kinship. Our aim is to create gorgeous images that embody who you and your family are, together and as individual personalities.
What’s Included:
1 hour Photography Session
In-home or on location at morning or sunset
Location & styling advice
Secure online viewing gallery
Minimum of 30 x high resolution digital images
Small preview of your images via Facebook/Instagram
Immediate family ONLY
Pricing
$350
Memories for today, tomorrow
and well into their future.
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FAQs
+ WHY CHOOSE ME?
I am a mother who values the special bond within families. I use photography as a way for you to hold on to your babies a little tighter through the ever-changing, beautiful and often chaotic experience of having a family. I use natural light and don’t force rigid poses or smiles. Your gallery will include a handful of traditional pictures, some playful ones and some artsy one with interesting light and whatever catches my eye during your session!
+ WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
I am located in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.
+ WHAT TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHY DO YOU SHOOT?
I mainly specialise in artistic storytelling imagery for families. I also photograph portraits and events.
+ WHERE WILL THE SESSION TAKE PLACE?
You can have your photos taken in the comfort of your own home, at an outdoor location of your choice or a combination of both. Please note, if you would like your photographs to be filled with magical light, we recommend the session take place 2 hours before sunset. We service the Dandenong Ranges, Yarra Valley and surroundinh suburbs. A travel fee will apply for country Victoria or interstate sessions. Please enquire for further details.
+ HOW LONG DOES A SESSION TYPICALLY LAST?
Most sessions last about an hour. Sometimes, newborn sessions can go a little longer as your baby might need to nurse for a while.
+ WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS, OR MY CHILD IS UNWELL?
In the case of bad weather or illness, we are happy to postpone your photography session at no additional cost. In the case your child is unwell, please contact us preferably 24 hours before your session to reschedule.
+ HOW EARLY DO I NEED TO MAKE A BOOKING?
We recommend getting in touch 2 - 4 weeks in advance to avoid any disappointment.
+ HOW DO I PREPARE OF A NEWBORN OR FAMILY SESSION?
We are here to capture what your life is like at this very moment, There is no need for you to do anything. If you haven't had time to shower or do your hair, that's perfectly fine! Honestly, who has time for anything after the arrival of a newborn or those little people with fast moving legs and arms. If you can relax and just let things be, then your pictures will show the essence of your family and carry greater meaning.
+ WHAT IF MY HOUSE IS TOO DARK FOR PICTURES?
It is our job to deal with tough lighting situations. Often, it’s beautiful, moody low light that inspires us most! We are comfortable shooting in low light and have the equipment and experience to make it work.
+ WHAT IF WE ARE TOO BORING?
Rest assured, you are NOT boring! And lots of people think this way and ask this question. When you follow the same routine day after day, it becomes hard to see the beauty that surrounds you. What might seem boring to you, is full of potential moments for us. All you need to do is relax, be yourself and have trust that we will capture those precious memories.
+ DO I GET COPYWRITE OF MY IMAGES
You will receive high resolution digital images for printing, with these you will have a shared copyright with Ah La Luna. This means that you have the rights to reproduce your images in any way you like, however Ah La Luna still has the rights to use the images for promotional material, advertising and display etc.
+ HOW CAN I ORDER PRINTS & PRODUCTS?
Within 2-3 weeks of your session, we will send a link to a private gallery including 30+ hand edited images for you to download. You can also choose images to print with Australia's oldest lab (Atkins Lab) or mark your favourite photos for me to include in your album.
* WHAT ARE RAW FILES?
RAW files are what we convert into high resolution jPEGs. RAW files require special software to view them. Part of our work is to edit these RAW files by adding or adjusting exposure, colour, contrast, white balance, highlights and shadows so that you end up with a beautiful end product that can be viewed, printed and published anywhere.
We keep all your RAW files and edited jPEGs for up to five years in case you lose your copies. This way we can provide you with a back up in case anything should happen to your personal copies.