Family & Maternity Photoshoot

I love photographing families and creating images that they will get to look back on for the rest of their lives. Here is some more info on family and maternity shoots.

April 2025 Special Discount

All family & maternity portrait bookings for April get a $100 discount. This applies to any photoshoots booked in the month of April. Your discount will still apply if we have to reschedule your photoshoot into may due to weather or illness. Check out my current prices here.

When shall we do the photoshoot?

You should pick a date that works well for you - the best is if it's a nice quiet day with not much else on your schedule so you're not feeling hurried or stressed. For maternity shoots I would recommend doing it when you're between 26-36 weeks.

The same is true for the time of the shoot. You should consider around what time everyone is usually in a good mood, so probably not right before mealtime when everyone's hungry or just before naptime for younger ones.

If you are choosing to do an outdoor shoot at the beach, we also have to keep the lighting in mind. A beach photoshoot will have to be done during 'golden hour', just after sunrise or just before sunset to get the best result. This time changes throughout the year, so get in touch for more info.

Should I be worried about my kids misbehaving?

Not really. As long as you keep your expectations realistic. For example, if you have a wild 2-year-old that doesn't want to listen, then you shouldn't expect many photos of them sitting quietly smiling at the camera. I can usually get one or two, and there will be lots of photos of you interacting together and being a family. We will make the photoshoot a super fun experience and capture the real moments. Those photos will be just as precious.

If your child happens to be having an off day (perhaps they are teething or didn't sleep very well and are in tantrum mode), then we can try the photoshoot on another day. I won't charge extra for a second attempt.

Most importantly, I am here to make things as easy for you as possible. I have worked with little kids for many years (including my own) and I will be working my hardest to make things as relaxed and fun for you all.

We had wanted to get some family photos since we had had our third and final child but knew that our very busy kids wouldn’t tolerate having to stand or sit still.
Liz K Photography was a perfect answer as we chose the scenery that suited our children and ourselves and Liz was super understanding of our kids not wanting to stop moving.

- Jayne

What if I need to reschedule or cancel?

If it rains on the day of your outdoor shoot, I will get in touch to either reschedule or possibly move the shoot to my studio if it's time-sensitive. If anyone is unwell or you need to move the shoot date for any other reason, just let me know as soon as you can. There are no deposits or cancellation fees, and we can usually find another suitable date.

All my prices are listed clearly on my Pricing page, and please contact me if you have any other questions or want to book a time for your photoshoot.