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Family-owned. Experienced. Trusted for over 30 years (Est. 1995)

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Our most Frequently Asked Questions

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Booking and scheduling

Location, style and pets

What to wear and bring

After the photoshoot

Viewing your photos

Family-owned. Experienced. Trusted for over 30 years (Est. 1995)

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30+ years family photography experience

Trusted by generations of Sydney families

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Over 5,000 families photographed

A lasting investment in your family’s history

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Over 1 million images since 1995

Capturing a lifetime of memories and milestones

Frequently Asked Questions

Booking & Scheduling

  • You can book your session or redeem a gift voucher by getting in touch via our contact form, phone or email.

  • The $50 family shoot includes:

    • A relaxed family photoshoot (1-hour max)

    • Extended families welcome (30 people max)

    • All combinations of individuals and groups photographed

    • Your choice of outdoor or in-home location

    • Travel included across the Sutherland Shire and our listed locations*

    • Professional image editing of your best shots

    • An in-home or online viewing

    • One fully edited high-resolution digital image included

    *A $99 Travel Fee may apply for locations outside of the Sutherland Shire

  • We understand that plans change - especially with families.

    If you need to cancel or reschedule, we ask for at least 72 hours’ notice where possible. We do not charge a cancellation fee, and we’ll always aim to be flexible and reasonable.

  • Up to a maximum of 1-hour

  • If conditions such as rain, strong winds, illness, or other unavoidable circumstances arise, we’ll work with you to reschedule or suggest an alternative date and time.

  • Bookings and gift vouchers are valid for six months (unless otherwise stated). However, if for some reason you are unable to use your gift voucher within this period, we are always happy to extend.

Location, Style & Pets

  • Yes. We specialise in relaxed outdoor family photography.

    Our main no-travel-fee locations are:

    • Kurnell - Kamay Botany Bay National Park

    • Cronulla - Darook Park South

    • Stanwell Park - Stanwell Park Beach Reserve

  • Yes. In-home family photography is a popular option, especially for families with young children or newborns.

    Your home doesn’t need to be perfect - we work with natural light and simple spaces to create beautiful images.

  • Yes. We photograph families across the Sutherland Shire and surrounding Sydney suburbs.

    If your preferred location falls outside our regular areas or listed locations, a $99 travel fee may apply.

  • Yes. We specialise in extended family photography (30 people max).

    During an extended family shoot, all combinations of groups and individuals are photographed.

  • During an extended family shoot, all combinations of groups and individuals are photographed, including:

    • Separate families

    • Grandparents & Grandchildren

    • Siblings

    • Individuals

    • Any combination of people of your choosing

  • Yes. You’re very welcome to bring your dog along; they’re part of the family and can be a lovely addition to your photos.

    When booking, simply let us know if you’d like to include your pet so we can plan the session accordingly and make sure the location is suitable.

What to Wear & Bring

  • We recommend that you wear something that represents your family’s personalities. We hope that your family photographs will be on display in your home years to come.

    We suggest:

    • Classic denim and white

    • Tan and white

    • Avoiding large logos or images that date quickly

    • Choose clothing that reflect your family’s style and personality

  • Yes. Feel free to bring a simple change of top if you don’t mind ducking behind a tree. This can add more variety for you to choose from when you choose your final images.

    You are also welcome to bring any props that are meaningful to you and your family.

After the Photoshoot

  • Your images are usually ready for viewing within 7–14 days after your photoshoot.

    We’ll organise a viewing appointment either in your own home or online.

  • You’ll view a gallery of fully edited images, typically anywhere from 20 to 80 images, depending on the type of photoshoot.

  • We will select and edit the best images from your photoshoot for you to choose from at the time of viewing.

Viewing Your Photos

  • No. Your session includes one high-resolution digital image, and there is no obligation to purchase more.

    However, from experience, most of our clients choose to purchase between 3-5 additional images.

  • Yes. Prints and add-ons are available for purchase at the time of viewing.

    E.g. Video Slideshow, Prints

  • After your photoshoot, we’ll organise a viewing appointment either in your own home or online.

    You’ll see your fully edited images, select your included image, and choose any additional images you’d like to keep.

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Our Satisfaction Guarantee

We 100% guarantee you will receive the best quality and service. If you are not satisfied with your final images, we will gladly re-shoot all images completely free of charge. If you are still not happy, we’ll cheerfully refund your investment in full.

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Only Buy What You Love

Choose only the images you love - no lock in packages.

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Love Them or We Re-Shoot Free

Not happy with your images? We’ll re-shoot at no extra cost.

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Finished Artwork Ready to Display

Artwork you’re proud to display in your home and share with family and friends.

Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what our clients have to say!

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“I am not someone who recommends anyone for anything unless I really believe in them, Dan is definitely one of those cases. I would offer my own photo's as evidence for anyone to see. Cheers mate.”

-Paul M.

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Having over 25 family members starting from 2 years of age in one shot, you can imagine it would be quite a task. Dan calmed us down, got us organised and made us laugh, all at the same time. There wasn’t a time anything was too much trouble.

-Sandra P.

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