When capturing photos of children, my primary focus is to evoke lots of laughter and playfulness, ensuring that we all have a great time in the process! I constantly seek that magical sparkle of wonder, enchantment, and delight in their eyes as they explore, learn, and interact with their surroundings.
As a busy mother myself and managing my own photography business, all of this has provided me with valuable hands-on experience when it comes to photographing youngsters! With this level of insight I understand just how it feels to witness your little bundle of joy growing up in the blink of an eye. It is my mission to capture every fleeting moment.
When it comes to my style of photography, I always aim for lots of giggles and create a sense of playfulness, most of all we have a lot of fun! I am constantly on the lookout for that sense of wonder, enchantment & delight in their eyes, as they play, learn and interact with the world around them.
Young children are always on the move and rightfully so, as there is a whole world out there to discover! What inspires me the most is witnessing how fully present they are in their everyday lives, going about their business without a care in the world. It serves as a beautiful reminder for us all, to slow down and appreciate life's simple pleasures!
Having experienced firsthand how quickly children grow up, I understand the significance of capturing these fleeting moments. It brings me immense joy to document those precious stages of their lives and watch their personalities unfold.
Every child is different, some children are naturally reserved while others are more outgoing. At times, they may struggle to express themselves, while other times, they may feel overwhelmed with emotions! When it comes to photographing your child, I want to assure you that regardless of their mood, be it happy or sad, or anything in between - I am committed to providing you with a collection of lasting memories you can cherish forever.
What to expect from a kindergarten photoshoot?
Private online galleries for parents to view (before making any purchases) prints and digitals available
Digital images available immediately upon download
No payments are required upfront
Sibling and class photos
Parents are able to view their favourite images, with a variety to choose from and have the option to download the full gallery
Free delivery (to the centre) for orders placed before the ‘cut-off’ date
Affordable pricing, single prints start from only $15.00, see here for more information on pricing.
How do I register and why?
You will be sent a link to register via email or you can click on the 'Register Here' button on my website. Please ensure you check your spam mail in case it is in there. By registering this gives me the details on your preferred day and if you agree, permission to photograph your child.
Do you photograph siblings?
Yes of course! I will see that you have entered more than one child on your registration form and then I can arrange to photograph your children together when they are there. Please note due to a tight schedule, I do not photograph sibling’s who do not attend the centre.
If this happens, we can aim to reschedule another day for the following week. This will be dependent entirely on availability and you may be required to bring your child in on a day they do not usually attend.
What happens on photo day?
I will take a range of images of your child indoors and outdoors, weather permitting and also depending on how your child responds to having their photo taken. I will aim to photograph your child doing a number of different activities and encourage them to be playful, capturing a combination of candid and posed shots.
After the photo session at your centre, it will take approximately 12-14 days before proofs are ready to view. The cut-off date for orders will be 2 weeks after proof release. Email reminders will be sent for this! Once all the orders have been completed, prints will then be delivered to your centre approximately 3-4 weeks later.
How many images will I receive of my child?
You will receive approximately 10-15 images of your child.
Please email me at hello@rachaelcoleyphotography.com
Payments are made online via PayPal, Credit Card or Direct bank transfer. No payments are accepted at the centre or in person.
Images will be stored digitally for one year. You are welcome to place further orders at any stage at current prices at the time of ordering. A fee of $15 will be required for any late orders to pay for the courier fee.
Yes! Each child requires a separate gallery, this helps to cover my time and chosen products. There are packages available specifically for siblings.
The files will be emailed to you via a link and will remain downloadable for 7 days. Please remember to check your spam folders if you have not received the link.
I highly recommended that your child is wearing comfortable clothing. Also a good idea to pack an 'extra' set of clothing that you wish your child to be photographed in (just in case the clothes they are wearing get dirty). Please try to avoid tops that are fluorescent, have bold text and characters on them, the focus of the photo will be your child’s face. Bright colours and pastel colours work well. If there is a colour that really helps your child's eyes stand out, this is always a great option! If your child is wearing a dress, please ensure they wear some leggings underneath.
Digital files are available to download as soon as payment is received.
All prints will be delivered to your centre within 4 weeks of orders closing.
For further information, please feel free to get in touch with me at hello@rachaelcoleyphotography.com